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Dangerous Desire

The Complete Darkly Sensuous Historical Romance Trilogy

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Dangerous Desire

By: Emmanuelle de Maupassant
Narrated by: Gareth J Davies
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In 1898 London, an underground club allows its members to explore untold pleasure. There, Lord McCaulay meets Mademoiselle Noire, a woman unlike any he has known. As the pair ventures into a darkly sensual game, they’ll have to confront their true desires…

Devour this bundle, which comprises all three sensual romances from the 'Dangerous Desire' trilogy.

Addictive, thrilling, passionate!

Forbidden Desire

Forbidden Temptation

Forbidden Seduction

Heat Level: sizzling

The trilogy contains the following tropes, themes and settings:

Hidden identity/Heroine in disguise

Enemies to lovers

Forced Proximity

Unwilling bride

Kidnap

Power play

Revenge

Imprisonment in an Italian castle

A murderer at large on a transatlantic ocean liner

A decadent gentleman's club in London

©2021 Emmanuelle de Maupassant (P)2023 Emmanuelle de Maupassant
Anthologies & Short Stories Historical Mystery Victorian Exciting Romance
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Great pos stand alone books in adventure gothic vain I found sound effects helped the narrator was very good hope to enjoy plenty more

Great gothic adventure romance

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I have listened to a number of books by Emmanuelle including ALL of Lady's Guides. This trilogy however, has taken my breath and swept me away!
It is the darkest book that I have listened to of hers and there is sooooooo much to delve into with/for ALL the main characters.
I have thoroughly enjoyed listening to the story, her fantastic choice of Narrator whose voice lent itself to the narration.
If you are after intrigue, love, seduction, murder, suspense, revenge, sauciness, innocence, a very naughty minx, a gallant suitor, a devoted husband, and self exploration, you will find it all here. Look no further! I would have awarded 10 ⭐️s if that was an option!
Congratulations Em, a quality production.

Wow! Just Wow!

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Dangerous Desire is a trilogy of gothic stories all set around the same family. These are historical standalone stories that are interlinked, and this audiobook entertainingly brings all three together.

Book one introduces Henry and Maud, both of whom are leading secret double lives. This is a bold, sensual story, and not for the faint-hearted. I found this to be an intriguing and engrossing listen. Set in 1800s London, I definitely felt drawn into this complex world created by the alluring Madam Noir!!

Book two has a different feel to it. This is an atmospheric novel of intrigue, suspense and revenge. Cecile (younger sister of Henry) accompanies Henry and Maud on a trip to an Italian castello where disturbing and strange happenings kept me absorbed and engaged throughout.

Book three is the concluding novel in this audio, and is best described as a mystery romance. Set aboard a ship sailing to South America, Cecile, Henry and Maud encounter danger, threats and murder! Along the way Cecile encounters the steadfast and swoony Lance where their relationship blossoms into more.

I really enjoyed all these stories, and the way they were interwoven worked really well for me. I enjoyed the characters. They were complex, flawed, and intriguing while also feeling real and believable. Excellent narration from Gareth Davies brought this audiobook to life.

4.5 Heated Stars

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Dangerous Desire, the complete trilogy. A thrilling story and I loved every part of it!

Book #1. Forbidden Desire:
I loved this story in which Mademoiselle Noir and the Earl of Rancliffe meet. It’s hot and has a surprising ending.

Book #2. Forbidden Temptation:
Their story continues in this part but it’s really the story of Cecile, Rancliffe’s (Henry) sister. The newlyweds are staying at a castle in Italy. And there are Lorenzo and his (half)sister Lucretia to teach Cecile a few things. But Lorenzo is not what he appears to be….
This was a hot part of the story. A bit darker than the first part.

Book #3. Forbidden Seduction:
The conclusion of this trilogy, and the part I liked best. It is full of suspense.
After their scare the lot are travelling to Brazil and Cecile spots a familiar face in the crowd. It is Lance, travelling to Argentina.
This part kept me at the edge of my seat. I loved the happy ending.

Narrator Gareth J. Davies did an excellent job, as usual. The sound effects brought the story even more to life.

Loved this trilogy!

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I read two of these books a while ago and enjoyed them then. The narrator is excellent and gives life to the characters

Just enough spice

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