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    Mastering the Marquess

    By Lavinia Kent

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    One night of fierce passion and unbound pleasure leaves two strangers craving much more in Lavinia Kent’s sumptuous novel.
     
    The time has come for the widow Louisa, Lady Brookingston, to move on, but she refuses to remarry at the cost of shaming her late husband’s memory. Their six years together were wedded bliss—even if a war injury prevented him from fulfilling his marital duties. Only one woman can help Louisa: Madame Rouge, the discreet proprietress of a club where London’s elite explore their wildest fantasies.
     
    Geoffrey, the Marquess of Swanston, has no intention of agreeing to deflower an anonymous virgin. But when Madame Rouge tempts him with the absolute power he’ll have over a woman who knows nothing of carnal delights, he’s intrigued. Control is the one thing he cannot resist—and control is what he loses during his night with the blindfolded beauty. He longs to take her further, to leave his mark upon her perfect behind, but the mystery woman refuses to see him again. Instead Geoffrey reluctantly agrees to take a wife, the widow of his dear friend, Lord Brookingston—fating them both to a wicked surprise.
     
    Mastering the Marquess is intended for mature audiences.
     
    Praise for Mastering the Marquess
     
    “Steamy . . . Kent’s lively prose keeps the reader drawn in from start to finish.”—Library Journal (starred review)
     
    “Sexy, steamy . . . an entertaining read.”—Guilty Pleasures Book Reviews
     
    “[A] tale of sexual exploration and liberation . . . the hottest historical romance story I’ve ever read.”—Heroes and Heartbreakers
     
    “A very sexy read.”—Chelle’s Book Report
     
    “A wonderful historical romance . . . sweet and an enjoyable read. Romance lovers, if you want something with some heat, then this is a book you'll want to check out.”—Imagine a World

    Includes a special message from the editor, as well as excerpts from other Loveswept titles.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
    Release dateJul 29, 2014
    ISBN9780553394160
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    Mastering the Marquess
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    Lavinia Kent

    Most days Lavinia Kent loves her life and knows that she has found her own happily-ever-after with her husband and three children But on those other days (you know which ones!), she is very glad for the wonderful romances, sensuous gowns, and tall, sexy men that fill her mind – and then her computer. Lavinia lives in Washington, DC, with her family and an ever-changing menagerie of pets. She attended Wellesley College as an undergraduate and holds an MBA from Georgetown University. What a Duke Wants is Lavinia’s fourth book from Avon Romance. She also has a fun and sexy serial of e-novellas, The Real Duchesses of London, available from Avon Impulse.

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    • 3/5
      Very interesting read!! Its been years since I have read Lavinia Kent, but this surprised me in how well I liked the tone of it. Even though the first bedroom scene together is very long, it still has a more "romance novel" feel to it then a erotic feel which is what I was expecting. Both character were utterly likable and sweet at times
    • 5/5
      Eager to start, dreading to finish! All sweet and innocent while all-knowing and thriving.

      One night was what started it all....

      Geoffrey was not ashamed of what his sexual preferences were, just preferred to being discreet with his internal affairs.
      Widower, Louisa seeks help ridding herself of her virginity in a discreet arrangement, because already two years after her husband's death, she thought it was time to move on and remarry, as well as have children.
      Madam Rouges decides that the Marquess, Geoffrey, would be the best candidate to take care of her.

      There was tame, and there was wild.

      He had to be in control, she made him lose it.

      He had the need to dominate, she felt the desire to submit.

      Coming together brought them both into unmarked waters. Many questions were raised, but one thing for certain was the trust they had in one another.

      That first night was something that stayed with both way after, even though they didn't know each other's identity. A predicament befalls on Geoffrey's shoulders, forcing him to marry soon. Little did he know that the one he propositioned to was his mystery woman, and the same ignorance goes for Louisa too.

      There comfort with one another was indeed very noticeable, but they couldn't figure out why or how that came about. The anticipation was near unbearable. I was kept on my toes throughout and brought to new experiences along with these characters. The vibe I got was a historical Fifty Shades. There was still that sense of appropriateness society had in that time period, but bring in the modern hype of some BDSM. Exploring the scene, desiring the most sinful encounters, finding pleasure and pain as two sides of the same coin. This brought many things onto a whole other level.

      The one character I was truly able to get a feel for was Geoffrey's father. His intentions meant well, but the outcomes of his actions were always a scandal and financially jeopardizing. Louisa talking to him gave me insight on his feelings towards his son and how his thought process, as well as they way society was back then, automatically labeled him incapable of maintaining order.

      The one character I truly despised for their antagonist ways was the Countess. I think she would've been diagnosed hysterical in the time period I believe, or was it too early? Surely, her incompetence was obvious, she was delusional and tortured. The Countess is truly a malicious contradiction.

      The story was utter perfection that was written beautifully. Each and every single word lead to something great and painted a sweet, sinful, dark, and an intriguing masterpiece.

      Overall, this story is a must-read and unique to the fullest! Such an enticing love story filled with everything desirable and more.
    • 5/5
      A Myrt's ReviewMastering the Marquess ( A Bound and Determined Book) by Lavinia KentHot Sexy Romance in a Bygone EraThis is a spicy piece of erotica that takes place in London during the highly restrictive era when Polite Society ruled.  The time period is unusual for erotica but the story works well in that setting.  Geoffrey, the Marquess of Swanston, the hero, has a strong penchant for BDSM and finds Louisa, Lady Brookingston, the heroine, to be incredibly innocent but equally open to the new experiences he is more than willing to share with her.  Their first encounter, which opens the book, takes place at a bordello and both are wearing masks.  Which is probably why when the two later meet and find themselves in a Society arranged marriage, they don't recognize each other! However, they are still incredibly attracted to each other and have many steamy encounters.  This is a very sexy story with two well written characters. It's a seductive romp filled with hidden and confused identities, a cruel villainess who wants the hero to herself and lots of provocative sexual situations in a historically repressive time.I received this book in exchange for a fair and honest review.