Mistress in the Making Series

"This is such an AMAZING story … compelling to read." Reader Review - Part 1 of 3; the HEA occurs in the third installment.   A desperate widow dares greatly…   Penniless since her husband's demise and now ousted from her home by his indifferent heir, a young widow reaches her wits' end—the end of her meager food stores, certainly. When her friend, a diamond of the demimonde, arranges a protector for Thea, she can do naught but agree. 'Tis that or starve.   But what happens when her previously passionless existence is challenged by the titled lord who now owns her favors? The brusque, rough-around-the-edges Marquis keeps to himself, is annoyingly silent, but kisses like a dream and Thea soon falls for the mysterious man she knows nothing about… Save for his generous nature, lusty sense of humor, and the grand accommodations he's provided.   As to the man himself? Secrets abound and Thea fears she may have exchanged homelessness for heartbreak.   Jane Austen fans who always wished her fun and witty books had more heat are likely to enjoy this sweet and spicy hot Regency romance.   Seductive Silence, an extended novella of 38,000 words, is Book 1 of 3 in the Mistress in the Making steamy Regency series, a fun, "sexy Jane Austen styled", emotionally satisfying tale told in three parts: Seductive Silence, Lusty Letters, and Daring Declarations.

Lusty Letters. For a man who hesitates over words isn't about to stumble over sentences, not when he has seduction on his mind.   Hampered by a pesky, persistent stammer, Lord Tremayne takes to writing letters when he decides to woo his new mistress, little realizing how their fun, flirty exchanges will quickly become the light of his day. Or how wretched he'll feel when the charming Thea suggests they banter in person, possibly pen poetry—together. Blazing ballocks! Is she insane?   Her fascinating new protector has secrets—several. And though Thea fears losing her common sense—but never her heart—to the powerfully built Marquis, she stifles her longing to know everything about him, hesitant to destroy her newfound circumstances should she press for more. But then his naughty notes start to appear, full of humor and wit, and she realizes 'tis likely too late—for her heart may already be his…   Lusty Letters is a fun, lighthearted read that begins directly after Book 1, Seductive Silence. Think Jane Austen with some heat… If you always wished Jane's classics had a bit more kissing and s-e-x, Larissa's fun and steamy Mistress in the Making series is for you!  

First, he showed his thoughtful generosity. Then he shared his risqué humor. Now it's time he declares everything… If only he didn't constantly wrestle with words!   An evening at the opera could prove Lord Tremayne's undoing when he and his lovely new paramour cross paths with his sister and brother-in-law. Introducing one's socially unacceptable strumpet to his stunned family is never done. But Daniel does it anyway. And it might just be the best decision he's ever made, for Thea's quickly become much more than a mistress—and it's time he told her so.   Thea's fallen under the enticing spell of her new protector. How could she not when his very presence, every kindness and written word has utterly seduced her senses? Yet her mind insists on knowing more, such as why must Lord Tremayne pummel his face in boxing matches and be so abrupt in person? Curiosity turns to baffled amazement when his sister seeks out Thea, begging advice. If that weren't surprising enough, when circumstances conspire and Thea arrives—unannounced—at his home, she's not only welcomed inside but confronted with more truths than she ever expected.   Daring Declarations is a 40,000 word fun, emotionally satisfying read that begins directly after Book 2, Lusty Letters. It ends with HEA, as Daniel and Thea finally get their Happily Forever After.   Book 3 of 3 in the Mistress in the Making series. Think Jane Austen with some heat… If you always wished Jane's classics had a bit more kissing and s-e-x, Larissa's fun and steamy Mistress in the Making series is for you!