S.M. LaViolette

She deserves a hero. How unfortunate that he can only ever be her villain…. David Remington is…lacking. Lacking empathy. Emotion.In fact, it’s what he lacks that makes him such an efficient agent of the Crown. He can carry out any mission—no matter how dark—ruthlessly. Coldly.Until he met her.Calliope Fowler is most inconvenient. Beautiful. Smart. He paid for one hot, deviant night with her, and he should’ve sent her away immediately after.But he didn’t.Now, David barely recognizes himself. Spending time with Callie has forced him to actually…feel things. Want things.Things someone like him can never have.He knows he must let her go. He isn’t the kind of man she needs.He’s a villain.If she doesn’t already realize that, she will—and soon.Because when his last mission is done, everyone will know exactly who, and what, he is…******************PLEASE NOTE, THIS IS HISTORICAL EROTIC ROMANCE****************************************IF YOU DO NOT LIKE EXPLICIT SCENES, DO NOT READ THIS BOOKHer Villain, book 6 in the VICTORIAN DECADENCE series, is a spicy, emotional, Victorian historical romance that can be read as a standalone. Happily ever after guaranteed. Download today to experience the steamy extravagance of this unputdownable love story.

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. After two loveless marriages to older men, widowed countess Alicia Selwood is more than ready to find a competent lover. But her late night...adventures will require her to take on a bodyguard with a proven track record of professionalism and discretion. Joss Gormley is perfect for the job. Imagine her surprise when she discovers Joss's other qualifications—qualifications that might make him the ideal man to satisfy ALL her needs... Joss never intended to be anything but Lady Selwood's faithful servant. But the more time he spends with the delectable countess, the more he longs to love and possess her. He's not good enough for her by far, and he knows she'll use him and discard him. But none of those worries can stop Joss from serving her by day...and dominating her by night. When a ghost from Alicia's past emerges, threatening all she holds dear, she's forced to choose between the only family she has left, and the man who has come to mean everything to her. Can Joss and Alicia stand together and fight for their happily-ever-after—no matter how taboo? Or will society's pressures and expectations tear the two lovers apart? Full-length novel @110,000 words The stories in THE SEDUCERS series stand alone and can be read in any order. **TRIGGER WARNINGS** Abuse, infidelity, incest, power exchange.

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. He thought he had it all—until she showed him exactly what he’d been missing… Hugo Buckingham was perfectly happy with the life he’d built for himself. With his steady clientele and co-ownership stake in the most exclusive brothel in London, he had everything he needed. But that was before. Before he was falsely convicted of a crime and tossed onto a ship to New South Wales. Before the ship went down and stranded him on the tiny island of Stroma. Before her. Miss Martha Pringle is everything he’s not—virginal, kind, and sweet. A good person. She deserves so much better than the likes of him. But that doesn’t stop him from wanting her, needing her, with an urgency that borders on terrifying. Now, Hugo has a choice to make. Should he go home, clear his name, and return to his old life—or stay with Martha and build a new one? But more importantly…will Martha even want him once she discovers what kind of man he really is? Hugo and the Maiden, book 3 in THE SEDUCERS series, is a sexy, angsty, historical romance featuring a hero who doesn’t believe in true love and the innocent heroine who proves him wrong. Happily ever after guaranteed!

The Hale family is coming to London, and the ton has never seen anything like it... Meet the Hales, a wild, wealthy, and witty family of loveable misfits who are about to take London by storm. If you loved Mary Balogh’s Bedwins, Julia Quinn's Bridgertons, or Loretta Chase’s Carsingtons, you’ll adore the Hales! Victoria Dryden gave Balthazar Hale the last thing he ever expected. A reason to stay… Balthazar and his siblings are living the good life in the utopian community of Oneida, New York, where they have a degree of sexual and intellectual freedom few men—and even fewer women—have ever known. But sadly, all good things must come to an end. When their father dies, the Hale siblings discover two disheartening truths. First, they have an older brother none of them knew existed. Second, this stranger is not only the heir to an English dukedom, he’s also their new legal guardian. Before the Hales know it, all five siblings are dragged to England to take their places in strait-laced, stuffy ton society, where their guardian expects them to make respectable marriages. All Balthazar wants is a way out. Until he meets her. Victoria is a woman with dangerous secrets. She’s the exact opposite of marriage material. Falling for her could ruin both their lives. But none of that matters when she’s in Balthazar's arms…and his bed. Finding their way to happily ever after would be so easy in Oneida. Too bad they aren’t in utopia anymore… This sexy Victorian historical romance features enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity, opposites attract, and enough steam to melt your Kindle!

Alternative cover edition of ASIN B08816R2DX Duchess Benedicta de Montfort stands to inherit a fortune... if her guardian doesn't kill her first. The only way to avoid whatever the unscrupulous man has planned is to hide until Benna comes of age. With the help of a faithful family retainer, Benna becomes Ben Piddock, a postilion seeking employment. Benna knows horses, and she's been mistaken for a tall, skinny boy all her life—so how hard can it be? Very hard, it turns out—especially when she falls in love with her devastatingly handsome employer, Jago Venable, the new Earl of Trebolton. Jago was working as a country doctor when he inherited his family's earldom in Cornwall. Along with the unwanted title is a bankrupt estate that's a royal mess and a raft of needy, impoverished relatives. One of the few bright spots is his new employee, Ben Piddock, a clever, dedicated, and unexpectedly witty lad—who is no lad, at all! Jago is amazed that Benna manages to hide her delicate beauty from the world while working twice as hard as any man. But as much as he admires and wants her, there's no way he can pursue a romance with his servant—no matter how bewitching. Yet beyond all reason, and despite his best intentions, he can't seem to stay away. It's clear they were never meant to be together, and yet none of that matters when they're in each other's arms. Is there even a possibility of a happily ever after—or will the caprices of fate conspire to keep the two lovers apart?

Alternative cover edition of ASIN B08YDLGMCN His was a face that women carried with them into their nightmares, not their fantasies... John Fielding is not a gentleman. His brutal past has left him scarred, mind and body. But the scars are a valuable reminder of what's truly important. Revenge. And John will have his vengeance on the man who abandoned him when he was just a child. In fact, he'll make the entire bloodline pay for the sins of his father. No one can stop him. Except maybe Cordelia. She's everything John is not—kind and generous and loving. A good person. She deserves so much better than living in the shadow of her cruel sister. And she certainly deserves better than a beast like him. But that doesn't stop John from wanting her. Cordelia shines a light into the darkest corners of his soul, making him question what he's been living for all these years. Now, he's only sure of one thing. Her love could save him...but only if his quest for revenge doesn't destroy them both first. ***DISCLAIMER: This book deals with sensitive subject matters that may be upsetting for some readers.

Alternative cover edition of ASIN B084ZCWKPR Lady Elinor wants nothing to do with love. Her arranged marriage—and one glorious but ill-fated kiss with a handsome footman—cured her of any romantic notions she’d ever entertained. Now a widow, all Elinor plans to do is rebuild her life—without a man in it. She certainly has no intention of falling for the charming and entirely too tempting American who seems so determined to win her favor … Stephen Worth is no longer the impoverished footman who lost everything because of the impulsive actions of a reckless young lady. Having reinvented himself long ago, his sole focus now is revenge. He’ll do whatever it takes to extract a pound of flesh from all who wronged him so long ago. And if that means ruining the lovely Elinor in the process? So be it. But it’s not long before Elinor finds herself drawn to Stephen despite her best intentions—and before Stephen starts to wonder if maybe a life with Elinor is worth more than his revenge. Can Stephen and Elinor overcome their painful pasts and take a second chance on love? Or is the cost of trust simply more than they’re willing to pay?

Melissa Griffin is quite literally sick and tired. She's the owner of one of London's most exclusive brothels, but her failing health is telling her she can't continue to keep working at her current pace. A relaxing stay in the country is exactly what she needs. Falling for the small town's gorgeous young vicar—a virgin, no less—was never part of her plan. Their love is scandalous, forbidden...and everything Melissa never knew she wanted. Denying her feelings is unthinkable. Avoiding devastation when her past inevitably drives them apart? Impossible. Magnus Stanwyck never resented his vow of celibacy...until meeting Melissa. As beautiful on the inside as she is on the outside, the mysterious woman captures his heart in a way he never could've anticipated. No matter what stands between them, no matter the cost, he'll do whatever it takes to possess her—heart, body, and soul. By day, they're opposites who were never supposed to be together. By night, their passion threatens to overtake them. When all is said and done, can Melissa and Magnus overcome the obstacles (and enemies) that stand between them? Or will fate deny them their happily ever after?

Being the pretty, sweet sister hasn't really worked out well for Selina. It's time for her to make a change... Lady Selina Bellamy is much more than a pretty face. And it’s about time everyone realized it… Being the sweet, biddable, pretty sister isn’t as easy as one might think. Selina knows this all too well. Love? That was never a possibility for her. Not when she was expected to marry a wealthy man and save her entire family from financial ruin. But then Selina’s shy, reclusive sister married a duke and relieved Selina of her only responsibility in life. Now, she’s free to do whatever she wants. Unfortunately, she has absolutely no idea what to do next. Perhaps it’s time she found something…meaningful to do with her time. Something… important. Whether or not that something includes her new job for a reclusive marquess, or a happily ever after with one of the suitors she left behind in London remains to be seen. All Selina knows for sure, is that for the first time in her entire life, she’s the mistress of her own destiny. And she’s going to enjoy every minute of it… This sensual, steamy love story will give you all the feels and melt your Kindle along with your heart. Happily ever after guaranteed! SELINA is the wickedly witty and sensually steamy third book of a five-book series. Each story in THE BELLAMY SISTERS stands alone.

Stephen Chatham is everything Jo Leather ever wanted. Despite Stephen's tragic past, he's kind, brilliant, and the best employer Jo’s ever had. Falling for him was easy. Stopping him from discovering that Jo is actually Josephine—and keeping him from hating her when the truth inevitably comes out? That will be infinitely more difficult. Stephen doesn’t have much experience with love, but he’s known enough betrayal to last two lifetimes. Emotion doesn’t come easily to him. Neither does passion. But for reasons he can’t fathom, his valet—his very male valet—stirs both in him. Is he losing his mind—or is he falling in love with his servant? Caught between their desire and society’s expectations, can Jo and Stephen find their way to happily ever after? Or is the distance between their worlds—and hearts—simply too great to bridge? *** His Valet is an angsty, dark, standalone historical erotic romance novel featuring consensual BDSM and M/F, F/F, M/M/F, voyeurism, exhibitionism, explicit love scenes, and and enough heat to melt your Kindle. And, YES, a happily ever after! This is EROTIC ROMANCE, not erotica. That means this book has a real story and lots of it. ****************TRIGGER WARNING: sexual abuse, miscarriage, & lots of kink. @110,000 word novel, no cliffhanger

Mr. Smith has lived his entire adult life with one goal in mind: Revenge. Thanks to the wealth and power he has amassed over the years, that goal is almost within reach. The only other thing that Smith has ever wanted is a family of his own. But with his lifelong plans finally coming to fruition, now would be a terrible time to have a child … Besides, finding a woman willing to tolerate his voracious and adventurous appetites would be impossible. Until Moira Dunsmore enters Smith's life. It might be bad timing, but striking a bargain with the mysterious and intriguing courtesan to bear his child is too appealing an opportunity to pass up. Smith never imagined that Moira would be so accepting of his unconventional lifestyle—or his live-in male lover. And he certainly never expected to feel anything for her. But she is… And he does … Love is something Smith has had precious little experience with in his life. Can he trust in love—and in Moira—if the price of their happily ever after is his long-awaited revenge? Their Master, book 5 in the VICTORIAN DECADENCE series, is a sensual and emotional historical romance featuring a mysterious, bisexual hero, a heroine who is far more than she claims to be, a gorgeous and oh-so-eager body servant, and a polyamorous HEA that none of them ever saw coming. Get ready to fall in love with the most unconventional lovers that Victorian England has ever known. THEIR MASTER contain f/m, f/m/m, m/m, ménage action with lots of spicy bedroom scenes. This book is for adult readers who are not easily triggered or offended.

Businessman Gideon Banks is cold, brilliant, rich…and bored. Who knew that a man who excelled at debauchery could become so bored? It’s not until he learns that he is heir to the Taunton Earldom that things start to get interesting. The late earl’s irksome, superior, and entirely too attractive widow is particularly fascinating to him. And the fact that she’s now entirely dependent on him? That opens up an astonishing array of thrilling—and erotic—possibilities… Alys Taunton might be sheltered and lonely, but she’s not stupid. When Gideon proposes a marriage of convenience, she never expects the immoral man to remain faithful. But the sensual delights he promises are impossible to resist, and she soon starts to wonder what would be more painful: refusing him and keeping her distance, or offering him her complete surrender, heart, body and soul. Amidst a cycle of mind games and struggles for sexual dominance, can Gideon and Alys find their way to happily ever after? Or will their dark desires tear them apart forever? His Countess is an angsty, dark, standalone historical erotic romance novel featuring consensual BDSM, MF, MMF, FFM, voyeurism, exhibitionism, explicit love scenes, and YES, a happily ever after! This is EROTIC ROMANCE, not erotica. That means this book has a real story and lots of it. TRIGGER WARNING: marital infidelity & lots of kink. @109,000 word novel, no cliffhanger

What’s the most ruinous mistake a harlot can make? Falling in love with her client … Edward Fanshawe is everything Nora Hudson wants in the bedroom—and everything she should avoid out of it. He gives her the pain, humiliation, and domination she craves from a sexual partner, but his search for the perfect, blue-blooded wife means the last thing Nora should do is fall for him. Except…it’s too late. She already has. When Edward offers to make Nora his mistress, the idea of being utterly under his dominion is as terrifying as it is titillating. As much as she wants to stay with Edward forever, she worries that living with the man she loves—the man who takes everything her body has to give and wants nothing to do with her heart—will eventually destroy her. But then Nora meets the woman Edward intends to marry and her situation becomes considerably more complicated. And erotic… *** Full-length novel at @110k words *** Mr. Fanshawe’s Harlot is an angsty, dark, standalone historical erotic romance novel featuring consensual BDSM and both M/F, F/F, voyeurism, exhibitionism, explicit love scenes, and YES, a happily ever after! This is EROTIC ROMANCE, not erotica. That means this has a real story and lots of it. !!!!!!!TRIGGER WARNING!!!!!!! marital infidelity, sexual abuse, miscarriage, & lots of kink.

The beast only wins the beauty’s heart in fairy tales. In real life, he destroys it…and her. Malcom Barton is what the man who murdered his wife made him—a beast. Scarred and broken in mind, body, and spirit, he lives his life in the shadows. Until he sees her. Julia Harlow is the only light and warmth to shine into his cold, dead heart for years. Wild, spirited, and free, she’s…everything. She’s also the daughter of the man who burned his life to the ground. Kidnapping Julia and keeping her prisoner to his dark, deviant desires seems like the perfect way to destroy his enemy. He never expected her to enjoy her captivity. It’s not long before she makes him want things he thought he’d never have again. He wants her. But if the cost of his much-deserved revenge is a happily ever after with Julia, is it a price he’s able to pay? Her Beast is a full length historical romance with elements of BDSM, power exchange, and ménage. If you are easily triggered by violence or unconventional sexual situations you should not read this book.