Lost Pleasures Found by Vikki Vaught
Publisher & Release: Enticing Pleasures Romance, July 14, 2016
Time
and setting: 1814, England
Genre:
Historical Romance/Regency
Length:
386 Pages
Heat
Level: 3 Flames
Book
Description:
After many years of war,
England is finally at peace. Captain Lord Henry Montgomery, second son of the
Duke of Sanderford, returns home, ready to sample the many delights London has
to offer. After facing death for six years, he deserves a chance to carouse
with his friends before accepting his responsibilities to the dukedom.
While attending a London ball,
he meets the enchanting Melody Canterfield-Smyth and his life…will never be the
same. He is captivated by the beautiful innocent young miss with the
sherry-colored eyes. Determined to make her his own, he pursues her
relentlessly, intent on winning her heart. After a whirlwind courtship, they
settle into wedded bliss.
When Bonaparte escapes from
Elba, Henry must return to the battlefield. Torn apart by war, distance, and
circumstance, will their love survive, or will all they have endured separate
them forever?
Originally published in 2011.
This book had been revised and updated.
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Excerpt:
Lord Henry Montgomery strolled from the
overcrowded ballroom to get away from the deafening noise and sweltering heat.
Pulling a cheroot from the inner pocket of his jacket, he put it between his
teeth. Before he lit it, a vision in saffron yellow caught his eye. She stood
with her back to the balustrade, eyes closed. His breath hitched as he took in
the sight of the beautiful young woman. A gentle breeze blew tendrils of her
golden locks across her heart-shaped face. Her cupid’s bow lips were slightly
parted, and her pert little nose was turned up toward the heavens.
A frisson of desire swept through him and
stirred his dormant male urges. It had been an age since he’d had a woman,
having recently returned from helping guard Napoleon Bonaparte on the
Mediterranean island of Elba. The goddess before him managed to accomplish that
feat when the courtesans of Paris had left him cold, and yet, she must be an
innocent, young miss.
As he walked toward her, he straightened
the cuff of his jacket. He stopped in front of her and gazed into her incredible
sherry-colored eyes. “I know I shouldn’t converse with you; I must ask…why have
I never seen you before?”
Her cheeks blushed to a lovely shade of
rose. “I’m sorry, sir. I shouldn’t speak with you. After all, we have never
met.”
He took a step closer, but not close
enough to frighten her away. “You look so lovely standing here against this
glorious moonlit night. Your beauty…it leaves me breathless.”
Her eyes widened, resembling a startled
doe. “I…I don’t know what to say.”
He bowed and took her dainty, gloved hand
in his, then brushed her knuckles with his lips. “Let me introduce myself. I’m
Henry Montgomery. May I ask your name?”
She hesitated. “M-melody…but I shouldn’t.
We have not been introduced.” Her sweet, melodious voice had his heart skipping
a beat. “I must return to the ballroom, before my aunt realizes I’m missing.
Excuse me, sir.” She moved around him and hurried toward the French doors leading
back to the ballroom.
He called after her. “Wait, who is your
aunt? How can I find you again?” She paused, possibly tempted to turn back to
him, he hoped. Then she stepped through the terrace doors and disappeared from
sight.
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