This box set includes all 5 novellas in the Surrey SFS series. Please note: frequent explicit language + sexual content.
Welcome to the Surrey Sexual Freedom Society - where unconventional and uninhibited ladies and gentlemen discuss all matters erotic... MY LADY'S LOVER Beatrice Irving has been in love with her employer since the day they met. Even more forbidden, she is Amelia, Countess of Garrick—intelligent, beautiful, and very much married—and an affair that would cause the society scandal to end all scandals. It seems Beatrice is destined to remain alone, her only joy the deliciously wicked monthly meetings of the Surrey Sexual Freedom Society. Amelia Garrick is desperate. Trapped in a bad marriage to a man she doesn’t love and unable to give him an heir, her one solace is her companion, Beatrice. Until the night friendship becomes something more, and Amelia is introduced to an intoxicating new world. Together they risk all. Yet now she’s had a heady taste of scorching hot pleasure, Amelia can’t resist… TO TAME A WICKED WIDOW After a thoroughly unpleasant first marriage, Madeline, Lady Upcott, reveled in a widow’s freedoms—both in the bedchamber and out. Yet society cares not for an independent woman, and her family has decided she must wed again to replenish the coffers. It seems her dream of happiness with a dominant man who fulfills her wickedest fantasies, is destined never to be. History scholar Lord Ethan Dare has returned from Egypt to find his new inheritance on the brink of ruin, and his relatives at war with England’s notorious Wicked Widow. They want her banished, but the woman he meets is a warm, witty, and lushly sensual bluestocking who is more than willing to offer a younger and inexperienced man some very special instruction. One night turns into a scorching hot affair for two kindred souls, but can fledgling love survive the crushing burdens of duty? MY LORD, LADY, AND GENTLEMAN Estranged from his aristocratic family for choosing art over a third son’s proper path, Mr. Clayton Irving lives in wretched circumstances. His only joys are his friends and an extraordinary talent for sensual portraits, until the perfect opportunity arises: paint ton empress Lady Susanna Fenton. All his financial woes gone…if he can hide his fierce craving for her—and even more forbidden—her husband Lord Joseph Fenton. In the eyes of the world the Fentons have it all: staggering wealth, position, and a caring union. Yet their smiles hide a marriage broken by secrets and pretense. The wicked portrait is a last effort to save it, and Susanna and Joseph soon discover that sinfully handsome Clayton is key to a passionate and happy new start for them all. But secrets always reveal themselves, and those who break the rules are punished. Can an unconventional ménage truly defy all for love? AT HIS LADY'S COMMAND After twenty-five years in the British army, Captain Randall Denham thought he’d seen it all. Yet nothing prepared him for Lady Portia Butler, the fiercest, most exasperating, and amusing beauty he’d ever met—or how hard he would fall for her. Randall yearns to be at her command in the bedchamber as well as out, but a match between a highborn lady and a penniless ex-soldier of dubious birth is impossible. Quite content to be unwed and childless, Portia cherishes her friends, her charitable causes, and outwitting the ton. She shouldn’t be having erotic fantasies about her bodyguard Denham…and definitely shouldn’t engage in a wicked secret affair with him. But when her family dictates she must cede her independence and marry a peer or face dire consequences, Portia faces her sternest battle yet: defeating the wealthy patriarchy to win the greatest prize of all—love. A VERY SURREY SFS CHRISTMAS (extended epilogues for all) It’s Christmastide in Surrey, and the Society members have gathered at Lady Portia and Denham’s estate to host a magnificent masked ball. Alas, not everything is going quite to plan...
USA Today bestselling author Nicola Davidson worked for many years in media and government communications, but hasn't looked back since she decided writing erotic historical romance was infinitely more fun. When not chained to a computer, she can be found ambling along one of New Zealand’s beautiful beaches, cheering on the All Blacks rugby team, history geeking on the internet, or daydreaming. If this includes dessert—even better! Her books have appeared in USA Today, NPR, and Entertainment Weekly. Keep up with Nicola’s news on Twitter (@NicolaMDavidson) Facebook (Nicola Davidson – Author) Instagram (nicoladauthor) or her website www.nicola-davidson.com
I flew through this box set with joy! Oh my goodness each story was more lovely than the last. Perfect for a steamy bit of fun. Every character was full of banter and wit and love, perfect.
Five novellas centered around the Surrey SFS. I enjoyed them all. Each deals with a different couple and a different set of circumstances for their particular couple or threesome. This culminates with the last novella set at Christmas where they all come together at a house party and take the time to repair their relationships and move forward.
The first is My Lady's Lover with Beatrice as a lady's companion and Amelia who is married. Beatrice has been disowned by her family for her desires. Her desires for Amelia, for whom she works, show and help Amelia as her marriage weakens. I liked both ladies. I am glad Amelia had Beatrice to support her. I liked what happened.
Second comes to Tame a Wicked Widow where Madeline has been widowed and is now under attack from both sides of the family to remarry. Her side wants fresh money while her late husband's side wants her to become someone else's wife, so they don't have to bear the shame of her lichenous ways. The new earl, Ethan, has come back from his archeological studies in Egypt, to clean up his inheritance. When he meets Madeline, he has no idea what his relatives are talking about. She is perfect as she is but will they be able to make a match since he is younger than her plus there is very little money left? I loathed the relatives on both sides. I loved Madeline and Ethan. They are good together even as they get their wires crossed.
Next comes My Lord, Lady, and Gentleman where Joseph and Susanne's marriage is turning into a cold, loveless affair. Susanne is hoping that having Clayton paint an erotic painting of her will help her marriage. Clayton is hoping to be invited to share lives with the couple. Can it be done? I liked Clayton a lot. He is a bit over the top but he is fun. Joseph and Susanne are more subdued but I liked that Clayton is able to get both of them to talk to him and finally communicate with each other.
Fourth comes At His Lady's Command with Lady Portia and her bodyguard Randall. While Randall may have spent much of his adult life in the military, he has desires he cannot express. He knows Portia will be good for him but there is the class difference between them. Randall's past comes out. Portia's brother is a jerk but that is the impetus Randall needs. I was glad how it worked out.
Finally, we have A Very Surrey SFS Christmas with all of them gathered at Randall and Portia's for a Christmas house party. Each needs to work on something to revive their relationships as there are now two babies amongst them. There is also new situations for them all. Naturally, it all works out.
I enjoy Nicola Davidson. I plan on reading more of her work.
Very good! Easy to read, sexy enough, interesting conversations and witty banter. Well written and the whole series is included in this bunch. New author for me and she is good at what she does.
I truly loved each one of the stories in this series. Nicole Anderson knows how to weave amazing tales of love, passion, sensational drama and in between hot and steamy sex and a happy ever after. I am slowly working my way through Nicole's novels and having a fabulous time. Keep up the amazing writing!