I can't stop looking at it. This book I found tucked at the back of the bookshelf in our holiday cottage. I'm reading the Blue Book, or more accurately, looking at its pictures again and again. It must be based on some real need. Some real kink. Somebody must have wanted it. I think I do... Simon and Suzanne are in a committed relationship - even if the sex is a little predictable. But while on vacation at a secluded cabin they discover the Blue Book, an erotic tome filled with vintage photos of men disciplining their submissive. Both Simon and Suzanne are turned on by the sensual images of domination - leading to experiments of their own that reveal all their secret, wicked desires....

Secret Pleasures No 3

When it comes to diamonds—like their men—some women prefer them roughThanks to her grandfather's complicated will, Miss Adela Ruffington, along with her mother and sisters, is about to lose her home and income to a distant cousin, the closest male heir to the Millingford title. For Adela, nothing could be more insulting—being denied her rightful inheritance for a randy scoundrel like Wilson, the very man who broke her heart following a lusty dalliance years ago.Still smarting from the betrayal of his latest paramour, Wilson Ruffington never anticipates the intense desire Adela again stirs within him. Despite his wicked tongue and her haughty pride, their long-ago passion instantly reignites at a summer house party, the experience they've gained as adults only adding fuel to the flames.Wilson and Adela are insatiable, but civility outside of the bedroom proves impossible. Determined to keep Adela in his bed, Wilson devises a ruse—a...

Award winning Black Lace author Portia Da Costa presents 10,000 words of delicious erotic romance, plus an 800 word bonus excerpt of her novella Power of Three.Super efficient P.A. Cally Hobbes burns with desire for her handsome boss, Innes McKenzie, but hides it beneath her cool, businesslike exterior. She knows he's not entirely immune to her either, despite their platonic working relationship.But icy weather, broken central heating, and a dose of twenty four hour flu change everything. With Innes laid low in his frozen flat, Cally's golden chance finally arrives. What else can a girl do but climb into her boss's bed to warm up his chilly limbs with a loving application of body heat? And Innes' overnight recovery soon leads to a more passionate kind of therapy...A version of this story was originally published in The Mammoth Book of Hot Romance.About the AuthorPortia Da Costa is the best selling author of over thirty novels and novellas of erotica, erotic romance and romantic fiction, as well as 100+ erotic short stories in magazines and anthologies. She's widely known for her sizzling titles for Virgin Black Lace and her frisky short erotica for Harlequin Spice Briefs. Her home is in the heart of West Yorkshire in the UK, where she works every day on new projects.

~ Delicious Masters - when women meet the Doms of their dreams ~Comprises a short story of approximately 3,400 words, along with a 600 word bonus excerpt of another Delicious Masters title, In Sebastian's Hands Vickie and Terrence both have sexual secrets, and neither one quite knows what's going on in the other's head when they're making love. But one day, Vickie reveals her "Naughty Thoughts", her dark and dangerous fantasies about being punished and dominated... and discovers a brand new, thrilling side to Terrence, and a powerful man who likes to play spanking games. The Dom of Vickie's dreams is the familiar lover who's already in her bed.NB Naughty Thoughts is also available as part of the 'Daring Interludes' anthology and has appeared in print in 'Women in Lust'.

Enduring passion, turbulent emotions, and an engagement of convenience… At age twenty, Anna Felgate rid herself of her unwanted virginity with the one man she adored-Nick Lisitano, long-time family friend and legendary lover. But that one taste of passion branded her soul for all time-and still casts a long shadow, four celibate years later. Their single night of matchless lovemaking left Nick racked with remorse for taking advantage of Anna's innocence. Thanks to his parents' stormy marriage, he's sworn off commitment, but believes Anna deserves deep, enduring love, not a temporary liaison. In the intervening years, they've managed to keep a cordial distance, but when a crisis in Nick's family brings them together again, Anna is shocked by Nick's daring plan to cheer up his dangerously ill father-a temporary façade of an engagement. Against her better judgment, she agrees to it, fully aware of the emotional minefield yawning before her. As if destiny has been waiting for them to touch once again, their volcanic mutual attraction reignites, threatening to burn the terms of their pragmatic bargain to ashes. Each begins to wonder privately if their passion can become permanent-or whether it will crumble under the weight of past sins and present secrets… Warning: This book contains a red-hot 'n' sexy blond Italian businessman with the face of an angel, the body of a god… and a caring but carefully shielded heart. He enjoys fast cars, fast living and slow, sumptuous lovemaking, and his "cure" for the heroine's headache makes it well worth faking another!

N.B. Please be aware that this title contains sensual content that is only suitable for adult readers who are comfortable with frank language and descriptions of erotic scenariosStill stinging from a stringent management review at her workplace, office girl Susie encounters the very last man she wants to meet when she hits her favorite bar to relax and unwind. Gorgeous Noah Stevens is the ruthless company troubleshooter who's been making her life hell for the past three weeks, but after hours, he soon proves that his dedication to "efficiency" can work wonders in the bedroom.2,900 words = approx 8 pagesAuthor's note: This short story originally appeared in the anthology PASSION: Erotic Romance for Women, published by Cleis Press.About the AuthorPortia Da Costa is a multi-published British author of romance, erotic romance and erotic fiction. Her novels have been published by many different houses, both US and UK, and translated into German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian and Japanese. Best known for her writing for pioneering British erotica publisher Black Lace, her work has been praised for its powerful sensuality and vivid emotional characterization. She enjoys writing books with contemporary, paranormal and occasionally futuristic settings, but her new great love is historical erotic romance, set in the late Victorian era, which she has long found fascinating. Her favorite erotic sub-genres are sensual punishment, power exchange and edgy, boundary skirting pleasure games.Since the demise of Black Lace, Portia has found several new writing outlets. She now writes short erotica for Harlequin Spice Briefs and her titles there include the best selling CHANCE OF A LIFETIME and her Victorian series THE LADIES' SEWING CIRCLE. She's also writing erotic historical fiction for Harlequin Spice, and her first title, IN THE FLESH, is due out in January 2012. She's also penned FAR FROM PERFECT and A TOUCH OF HEAVEN for Samhain Publishing, and is shortly to be published by Carina Press - a red hot BDSM novella, EYES OF THE DEVIL.Portia's new creative passion is self publishing and she's recently released several titles: THE EFFICIENCY EXPERT - contemporary erotic romance short; GLINT - contemporary erotic romance short; WESLEY AND THE SEX ZOMBIES - erotic horror short; FORBIDDEN TREASURES - BDSM erotic romance novelette; POWER OF THREE - ménage erotic romance novella.Portia is a member of Romance Writers of America, the Romantic Novelists Association [UK] and the Society of Authors [UK]. Portia lives in the heart of West Yorkshire, UK, with her husband and her cats. When she's not writing she can be found reading, watching TV and movies, and hanging out on Twitter. She was formerly a librarian.

It's going to get hot and steamy this Christmas...Sandy Jackson still dreams of the sexy stranger who came to her rescue years before.And when she meets Jay Bentley again she doesn't recognise him. Horrifically wounded in a car crash, Jay has both physical and psychological scars and is more Beast than Prince Charming.But he has not forgotten their earlier encounter either... And all he wants this Christmas is Sandy in his bed...From the Sunday Times bestselling author of In Too Deep and the 'Accidental' series(previously published as Kiss it Better)

A perfect stranger with a heavenly touch. Miranda's first glimpse of her neighbors' house sitter nearly takes her breath away. He's everything she likes in a man-handsome and naked. She can't resist the impulse to introduce herself to this intoxicating stranger. She quickly finds out he's more than just looks. His miraculous massage brings relief to her aches and pains, then pleasure that explodes into the sweetest, most erotic experience of her life. Yet with each encounter that follows, her confusion grows. Unlike other men she's known, he fulfills every secret desire, yet demands nothing in return. Patrick is holding back more than a scrap of vital information. He is an angel on an earthly mission of kindness, bound by an unbreakable code. Miranda must not know that her wit, gentleness and womanly curves only sharpen his secret longing to live-and love-as humans do. And Patrick faces an agonizing choice that could bring them everything they've ever wanted…or separate them for all eternity.

Step into the red collection. From the Sunday Times bestselling author of In Too Deep, this collection brings you a stunning array of Portia Da Costa's short fiction - brought together in one volume for the first time. The Red Collection includes three new hot short stories and two Black Lace novellas. Discover why Portia Da Costa is the queen of erotic romance.

Miranda Austin's personal assistant, Patrick Dove, knows just how to please her—professionally and personally. After a particularly stressful meeting, Patrick offers to whisk her away for an erotic break...and to relieve her from being in control. She may be in charge in the business world, but in the bedroom he's the one calling the shots...