Hellfire Club Erotique Box Set release!

Now available in a box set! My four previously released Hellfire Club Erotique books: The Escape, The Masque, Aycliff's Vow, and Devil's Pawn. All set during the French Revolution's Reign of Terror. All part of the mysterious, and erotic Hellfire Club.
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The Escape
Gabrielle thought her lovers had been beheaded and it nearly destroyed her. Now engaged in an effort to save herself from the same fate, she finds them again. But with National Police after them, and years spent apart, will Gabrielle return to her lovers? Or will all three of them face the wrath of Madame Guillotine? This is an 18,550 word m/m/f ménage set in Paris during the French Revolution Reign of Terror.

The Masque
Caught up in the Reign of Terror, Olivia Reynard fled to the notorious Hellfire Club and the two men who had promised to keep her safe. But when old enemies exact vengeance, will the three of them survive long enough to find love? This is a 31,000 word m/m/f ménage set in Paris and the surrounding countryside during the French Revolution Reign of Terror.

Ayciff’s Vow
Callum, the Earl of Aycliff, is not a man to easily give up and he’ll use that relentless drive to find the only woman he’s ever loved, Elizabeth Darton. He’s vowed never to give up on finding her, and even if he has to use the infamous Hellfire Club to succeed, it’s the one vow he’ll never break. This is a 26,000 word m/f set in England during the French Revolution Reign of Terror.

Devil’s Pawn
Malik Trent and Graham Rawley follow the trail of death and deceit surrounding Graham, only to learn all the secrets certain members of the Hellfire Club have fought—and killed—to keep hidden. Trent won’t allow Graham to be the next to die, but will he be the target instead? This is a 28,000 word m/m set in England during the French Revolution Reign of Terror. 

Hellfire Club Erotique Box Set #Excerpt 1 from The Escape

I'm releasing my Hellfire Club series as a box set in April and thought I'd  post a short excerpt from each story before then. This is from The Escape: A Hellfire Club Erotique.

On the ride back to the townhouse, Gabrielle chatted with Annette and Margaux. She didn’t think about her brother or his lies. She didn’t think about any of that. If she wanted to continue to fool the sisters, she had to keep up the pretense of this life.

But the moment they dropped her off with promises to see her the next evening for a dinner party, Gabrielle stormed into the house. She was going to murder her lying, scheming brother.

“I take it,” Theodore said the moment the butler closed the door behind her, “your day with the Fortier sisters was pleasant?”

The butler moved as slowly as he could from the room and still look as if he moved. Gabrielle waited until he’d gone from earshot, an excruciating wait, before answering. She started to confront Theodore, demand to know why he lied to her, but stopped herself before uttering a sound.

If she admitted to Theodore she’d seen Eric, he’d barricade up this house tighter than a besieged fort. No, Gabrielle knew why he’d lied—he hated that she had ever been a member of the Hellfire Club, hated that life, the sexual promiscuity, the political alliances made and broken over an evening in bed.

Taking a deep breath, she smiled up at him instead. “Yes, Theodore,” she said pleasantly, “we had a lovely afternoon. And I’ve had news.”

Studying him carefully, she saw the barest flicker of fear cloud his blue eyes. There and gone in an instant. If she hadn’t looked for it, Gabrielle would have missed it.

“What news?” he asked nonchalantly.

“General Fortier is to return within the month.” She smiled at that and hoped her reaction—her forced happiness—at her intended’s return showed clearly. “I’m sure you’ll be glad to finally have me out of this house.”

Look for the box set with The Escape (m/m/f), The Masque (m/m/f), Aycliff's Vow (m/f), and Devil's Pawn (m/m) April 7!

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The Escape:

Gabrielle Bertrand believed the men she loved had been beheaded during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Now promised in marriage to a general of the revolution, she still fears for her life and has resigned herself to the union.

And then fate intervenes and she sees Eric LeClaire and André St. Germaine again. Eric and André have spent the last two years searching for Gabrielle, terrified she’d been killed during one of the revolution’s roundups. Now that they’ve found her again, neither will let her go.

But with National Police after them, and years spent apart, will Gabrielle return to her lovers? Or will all three of them face the wrath of Madame Guillotine?

The Masque:

Olivia Reynard must leave Paris tonight. It's the height of the French Revolution's Reign of Terror and as a nobleman's daughter, she knows it's a matter of time before she's sent to the guillotine. Fleeing to the notorious Hellfire Club, she soon finds a world of sexual pleasure she's never imagined.

Comte Sebastian de Courville has promised to help Olivia get out of Paris, but he didn't expect such instant attraction to the beautiful maiden. He wants to show her every pleasure known, but time is short and their lives are in ever increasing danger. And then there's his lover...

Julien Laruent has survived the treacherous streets of a Paris in turmoil. Now permanently ensconced in the Hellfire Club, he hasn't look back on that time. A dangerous man to have in one's bed, he took one look at Olivia and vowed to keep her safe.

But when old enemies exact vengeance and Madame Guillotine an ever present threat, will the three of them survive long enough to find love?

Aycliff's Vow:

He’s not a man to easily give up and he’ll use that relentless drive to find her.

And Miss Elizabeth Darton knows that. The shadows hide her well and she uses them to stay one step ahead of those who want to see her dead. Uses them to hide even from the only man she’s ever loved. She knows she no longer belongs in his life, but cannot bring herself to sever all connection and disappear forever.

Callum, the Earl of Aycliff, will track down those responsible for the disappearance of his fiancé no matter what it takes, even if it means enlisting the help of the infamous Hellfire Club to find her. The Club offers a variety of decadent pleasures, but his only interest is to acquire any and all information to aid in his quest to find his Elizabeth.

He’s vowed never to give up on finding her, and it’s the one vow he’ll never break.

Devil's Pawn:

Half-Turkish merchant, Malik Trent, has joined the Hellfire Club to foster trading contacts. The fact that the Hellfire Club is London’s most notorious sex club has its own allure. However, when he spots Graham Rawley he doesn’t bargain for the appeal of the other man.

Graham has his own problems, but has fatalistically accepted them. He’s going to enjoy his last days on Earth, and is using the Hellfire Club to do it. But when Trent learns what devil is after Graham, he refuses to let his lover accept his fate.

As they follow the trail of death and deceit surrounding Graham, they learn all the secrets certain members of the Hellfire Club have fought—and killed—to keep hidden. Trent won’t allow Graham to be the next to die, but will he be the target instead?

And as a special special, 20% off Seduction of my Proper Wife: A Victorian Ménage at the Parisian Exposition.

Philip Thornton only wanted to help his frigid wife enjoy their marriage bed.

Lillian agreed, but once freed from her past, hadn't expected such a fierce transformation.

Aria was paid to educate and entice, but what she found was more than she ever dreamed possible.

The Parisian Exposition of 1889...the world is changing and the three of them are caught in its whirl. Philip and Lillian went to Paris to save their marriage and to help Lillian overcome her fears. Aria danced and seduced Lillian, but before Lillian left, Aria found herself seduced, in turn, by the beautiful Englishwoman.

When Philip and Lillian break all the rules and escort Aria around Paris for a week, will it be the beginning of their future? Or will this seductive interlude be nothing more than a dream?

Wednesday Regency: Bastille Day

July 14, 1789...the day it all started. Or at least the day we consider the official start to the French Revolution. But what happened? What made it so memorable?

If a mob stormed a seemingly impenetrable medieval fortress and freed all the prisoners (some justly, some unjustly like political prisoners and those waiting years for trial were imprisoned there) you'd remember it, too.

Especially if you are French and consider the Bastille the pinnacle sign of tyranny and oppression.

It's like America's Fourth of July, but without the reading the The Declaration of Independence and more bloodshed.

La fête nationale was officially declared a holiday in 1880, and Vive le 14 juillet! (“Long live the 14th of July!”) is often shouted.

The Escape: A Hellfire Club Erotique...Gabrielle Bertrand believed the men she loved had been beheaded during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Now promised in marriage to a general of the revolution, she still fears for her life and has resigned herself to the union.

The Masque: A Hellfire Club Erotique...Olivia Reynard must leave Paris tonight. It's the height of the French Revolution's Reign of Terror and as a nobleman's daughter, she knows it's a matter of time before she's sent to the guillotine. Fleeing to the notorious Hellfire Club, she soon finds a world of sexual pleasure she's never imagined.

The Escape: A Hellfire Club Erotique

A friendly reminder that the first in my Hellfire Club Erotique series, The Escape, is free for the entire month of June at All Romance eBooks. (Read here about why it didn't work on Amazon and B&N.)

Gabrielle Bertrand believed the men she loved had been beheaded during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Now promised in marriage to a general of the revolution, she still fears for her life and has resigned herself to the union.

And then fate intervenes and she sees Eric LeClaire and André St. Germaine again. Eric and André have spent the last two years searching for Gabrielle, terrified she’d been killed during one of the revolution’s roundups. Now that they’ve found her again, neither will let her go.

But with National Police after them, and years spent apart, will Gabrielle return to her lovers? Or will all three of them face the wrath of Madame Guillotine?

Aycliff's Vow: A Hellfire Club Erotique Excerpt

Now that Aycliff's Vow is out, The Escape: A Hellfire Club Erotique is free! Yes, I said FREE! So if you haven't read any of the Hellfire Club Erotique series, start with The Escape.

There is a weird caveat to that however. I can't make it free on B&N or Amazon. To make it free on Amazon, I'd have to make The Escape exclusive to Amazon for 90 days then have only 5 days for making it free. I want it free for longer than that. So on B&N and Amazon it's 99¢, the cheapest they'd let me.

On All Romance and Smashwords, it's free. All you need for Smashwords is this coupon: ND35N

Aycliff's Vow: A Hellfire Club Erotique

Excerpt from Chapter 1:

He heard rustling behind him and knew Henrietta helped herself to a glass of whisky. He didn’t begrudge her this, but didn’t acknowledge her either.

“There comes a time when you have to move beyond what was,” she said from next to him, “and seek a new future.”

“I have no future without her,” he said flatly.

“You had agreed to Olivia Reynard,” Henrietta reminded him. “Allow me to find another suitable companion for you.”

His hands tightened into fists behind his back and he tried not to remember that moment of weakness and depression when he had accepted his father’s pronouncement. Even then, Callum knew his acceptance, made in a haze of alcohol and misery, had been a mistake. But he’d been lonely and at the end of his rope—every lead he’d tracked down had hit a wall. Elizabeth had truly disappeared.

“That was my father’s doing,” he snapped. “Before his death. I’ve no interest in anyone else save Elizabeth.”

“Elizabeth may no longer be a choice for you,” Henrietta said quietly.

Furious at her words, Callum turned and stalked the few paces separating them. “I’ll find her if it means tearing this country to shreds,” he vowed. “Even if I have to dismantle your club brick by brick.”

Real fear flashed in her eyes and Henrietta took a step back. She quickly regained control of herself and raised her glass in salute to him. Satisfied he’d made his point, Callum stepped back and returned to staring blindly out the window.

“What of Dervin?” he asked.

“I’m told,” Henrietta said, “Caleb Dervin has attempted passage to France. However, I believe that to be an elaborate ruse.” She paused and sipped her drink, but Callum knew better than to suppose that move to be a stalling tactic. “In fact, I think him either in London or nearby. He has far too many business concerns,” she added with a touch of irony, “not to be readily on hand in London.”

Pleased with this turn of events, Callum nodded. If Dervin was indeed nearby, he’d find him far faster than if the bastard was in France.

“Keep what spies you have well paid,” he told her, turning to meet her steely grey gaze. “And make sure I’m informed the moment he surfaces.”

“Dervin isn’t like Garrow,” Henrietta warned and finished her drink. “He won’t be trapped without inflicting what pain he can.”

“The only pain to be inflicted,” Callum promised and saw Henrietta understood him perfectly, “will be Dervin’s when the rope snaps his neck.”

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What's happening today

Today I'm a guest over at Cassandra Carr's talking about my Hellfire Club series.

I hope to have Aycliff's Vow up by next week or the week after, and I hope to finish The (tentatively titled) Moor by the end of the month. May is flying by! So that may be finished in June.

Excerpt: The Escape: A Hellfire Club Erotique

From Chapter 2:

Gabrielle couldn’t breathe. His voice, oh, God, Eric’s voice washed over her as smooth and persuasive as she remembered. Eyes closed, she struggled to breathe, to compose herself. Annette’s hand tightened on her arm, but Gabrielle ignored it and slowly turned.

Afraid to see him, afraid he wouldn’t be there, she opened her eyes.

Her chest hurt, her heart skipped a beat only to pound harder. Gabrielle licked her lips and met his light blue gaze.

She struggled for breath as the band around her chest tightened further. No words formed, and all she wanted to do was throw herself into Eric’s arms. Annette’s hand on her stopped her.

“Oh!” Annette said politely. “So you know Gabrielle from be—” she stopped herself, then hurried to cover the awkward pause. “From some time ago.”

Unable to even nod, Gabrielle stood rooted to the spot. Her mind whirled with a dozen thoughts as she tried to come to terms with Eric standing before her. She wanted to reach out and touch him, check he stood there, real and alive. Make sure this wasn’t all an illusion, a trick her mind played on her.

“Yes,” Eric said evenly. “Yes we did. Mademoiselle Bertrand,” he said in a lighter tone, “was always a favorite in my shop. The shop I once had on what was Rue de Prince, across from the park.”

The look in his blue eyes stopped her from showing her surprise. Taking shallow breaths, Gabrielle forced herself to look at him, really see him. He wore simple clothing, modest and just the other side of worn, and his demeanor showed an unpretentious shop owner, not the well-to-do noble he truly was.

“Yes,” Gabrielle managed. She forced a smile and straightened. “Such a pretty little shop. Thank you for remembering me.”

“I could never forget you, mademoiselle,” Eric said softly. He looked back at Annette and offered a small smile as he expounded on her apparent shopping virtues. “A client with such grace and kindness is difficult to forget.”

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Weekly Goal #9

Last week I worked on something different. Oh, I played around with The Escape, I'm to the point where I need to finish that story before anything else. And, too, The Masque looks pretty lonely under the Hellfire Erotique section.

But I also did a few other things. Baked chocolate chip cookies (the recipe off the Toll House bag where they don't tell you that sure, each tray may take 9 minutes to bake but when was the last time you had only 1 tray of cookies waiting for the oven?)

Cleaned house--and by that I mean I cleaned old computer files. I didn't delete them, despite the temptation to do so. After all, some of those stories are good plot-wise even if what I have, or have previously outlined, is no longer viable!

And I worked on a new, non-menage, non-erotic story. I've been doing so for over a year now, but have enjoyed writing my menage tales so much that I let this one slide. So for the foreseeable future, I'm going to be editing this story.

Set in the Regency Era, it's an alternate history. A dystopian society where a plague has ravaged the world, killing off more than half the population and leaving the survivors struggling for food, shelter, and safety. But what's better than a dystpoian world with Regency romance?

If your answer was nothing--you earn a gold star! But seriously, it's a great world I had loads of fun creating. I want to make it an even better world with seriously hot romance.

Now, this story isn't a menage, not even an erotic romance. It's fairly mainstream romance/sex wise. However, I do hope it's so different than anything you've read that you'll give it a chance. K. Reed will be the name I use for this series. I hope you'll check me (her, it) out!

Weekly Goal #8

Covet--finished and sent off. Waiting for edits, but am very happy with the story.

This week:

• Send out winner's gifts to the Valentine's Day Blog Hop winners!


• Finish The Escape, which I've let wallow while struggling with Covet.

February is wrapping up (these months go so quickly) what are you doing this week? Planning a mid-winter vacation? Suffering through another week of work?

Better quesiton: What are you reading?

The Escape: A Hellfire Club Erotique

This is the second in my new Hellfire Club series. Which really should have been the first, as I'm planning on giving away this one. Why? The better question is...why not?

Why shouldn't I give this story away? It is Christmas after all...or the season at least!

And just because this one won't be ready for public consumption for another week or two (don't worry, I'll let you know when it's up!) doesn't mean it can't be billed as:

After Christmas Sale!

My way of saying thanks, happy happy, and stay warm during the bitter winter that begins with January. Unless you live in the Southern Hemisphere, in which case how about a nice tall cool drink instead?

Blurb:
Gabrielle Bertrand believed the men she loved had been beheaded during the French Revolution’s Reign of Terror. Now promised in marriage to a general of the revolution, she still fears for her life and has resigned herself to the union.

And then fate intervenes and she sees Eric LeClaire and André St. Germaine again.
Eric and André have spent the last two years searching for Gabrielle, terrified she’d been killed during one of the revolution’s roundups. Now that they’ve found her again, neither will let her go.

But with National Police after them, and years spent apart, will Gabrielle return to her lovers? Or will all three of them face the wrath of Madame Guillotine?