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A Breach of Promise [Kindle Edition]

Victoria Vane
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Book Description

When charm and persuasion fail...Only seduction remains...On the night of her betrothal, Lydia Trent receives just a taste of what ecstasy will be at the hands of her fiancé...and then he leaves her wanting. After waiting six years, and tired of being neglected by her exceedingly reluctant husband-to-be, Lydia decides to break it off.
When Marcus, Lord Russell, receives Lydia's letter requesting a release from their contract, he is stunned by her audacity. Confident he'll have her eating out of his hand with his usual wit and charm, he's determined to repair the damage. However, the headstrong woman she's blossomed into is equally determined to thwart his every effort to win her back.
Marcus discovers, in spite of her conviction to end the union, Lydia is more responsive to his touch than he ever imagined. He just needs to get her alone to unleash the promised passion he sees within his wanton virgin. Marcus will use any tool in his arsenal to exploit her weakness--his kisses, his hands, his mouth...her own body. In short, he'll just have to ruin her!


Editorial Reviews

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"Reckless hearts, battling wits, and plenty of steam in a wonderfully well drawn Georgian setting."- NYT Bestselling author Grace Burrowes

"Victoria Vane ignites the Georgian era with her delightful characters and deliciously wicked sensuality. Pitting wiles against stubborn wills and innocence against seduction, she leads the reader on a merry chase that will leave you with a grin and a sigh!" ~ Allison Chase, author of Recklessly Yours

"A talented and skilled author who knows her plot and how to create tasteful sexy scenes. This isn't a story focused on the sexual acts between the characters, but much more, a story about the hero and heroine's life. She's created a novella with a lot of depth, and it's only her debut title! I expect great things to come from Victoria Vane!"
5STARS - READING ROMANCES

"This story was quite the surprise. With erotic historical romance you don't really expect much in the way of deep plot and characterizations...Let alone one rich in historical detail...author Victoria Vane has delivered a story with historical richness yet one that does not overwhelm the romance nor the delectable love scenes. This beautifully written novella has it all. Historical depth, romance, lush love scenes and gorgeous prose befitting the era. Highly recommended."- 4.5 STARS HEART TO HEART ROMANCE REVIEWS

 

From the Author

A Breach of Promise by Victoria Vane

AUTHOR COMMENTARY

As an author of several sub-genres of historical fiction it is my belief that to truly understand a given era one must study the popular culture of the times, and nowhere is the mindset of the people more clearly demonstrated than on the stage. It was while reading Hannah Cowley's The Belle's Strategem, one of the most popular of late Georgian era plays, that I was inspired to write A BREACH OF PROMISE.

While The Belle's Stratagem juxtaposes two different story lines, the essential theme concerns men learning to respect the women in their lives both before and after marriage. This theme of respect is closely mirrored in my erotic historical novella, A BREACH OF PROMISE.

Like Cowley's play, the premise of my story is an engagement contracted by the hero and heroine's parents when they were very young. Also similar is that my own hero, Marcus, like Cowley's Doricourt, has been many years travelling abroad and has recently returned to England a handsome, fashionable, and much sought after bachelor, but one who has learned to appreciate continental beauty and manners far above those of his own countrywomen.

Cowley's Leticia is smitten by her erstwhile finance but dismayed by his apparent indifference to her charms and vows to "win his heart or never be his wife." The unusual stratagem employed to win him over is based on the belief that it is "easier to convert a sentiment into its opposite than to transform indifference into tender passion." These circumstance and sentiments closely match those of my own heroine, Lydia Trent in A BREACH OF PROMISE. Determined to rebuff the arrogant and conceited Marcus at every turn, Lydia wages a battle royale only to discover she is defenseless against his counter-strategy of seduction.

With scorching sensuality combined with humor, witty dialogue and colorful characters, I promise a fun and engaging read!

Product Details

  • File Size: 206 KB
  • Print Length: 94 pages
  • Publisher: Ellora's Cave (December 23, 2011)
  • Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
  • Language: English
  • ASIN: B006PFTKAU
  • Text-to-Speech: Enabled
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  • Lending: Enabled
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #59,852 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)
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Customer Reviews

It has hot steamy passion,and forgiveness as well as love and romance. April A. Renn  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Definitely a recommended read for fans of historical erotic romance. K. Branfield  |  6 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Pleasantly surprised January 1, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
Lydia Trent is at first thrilled to find herself engaged to Marcus, Lord Russell, and they share some hot and heavy breathing on the night of their engagement, but then he high tails it off to work overseas. One year becomes two, then three and finally it's been six years and Lady Lydia wants to void the marriage contract, dump her fiancé and move on with life - but Marcus isn't about to let go.

"If I am freed, my life will become a purgatory of simpering debutantes."

That sounds like a fate worse than death ;) Marcus returns home to claim his bride, but Lydia isn't too willing and he determines to seduce her into acceptance - and if that doesn't work he'll ruin her!

Full disclosure, erotica is not a genre I've read and while I knew full well going into this what to expect I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but I was pleasantly surprised. First off we get a Georgian setting instead of the ubiquitous Regency (they are so old). Second, we get a story with characters that are not just wall-paper window dressing. Third, we get a heroine that not only isn't TSTL (too stupid to live), she's not one with 21C morals and mindsets. Thank you Ms. Vane for not insulting the reader's intelligence.

All in all, this novella was a quick, entertaining and seriously steamy read. I hope to see more from Ms. Vane in the future. 4/5 stars.

FTC disclosure, a copy obtained via Kindle loan.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Breach of Promise April 16, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
A great sensual (erotic) historical read (and now my favorite) that had me loving the spunk of the lovely, innocent Lydia from start to finish. There is nothing like a woman that can put a man in his place without even trying!

Now Marcus (sigh), is another story. I just did not like him. He was all about dollar signs, reputation and getting places with no regard of poor Lydia or her feelings. He (to me) was a cold, cruel, pompous arse! Luckily things change and people mature or else Lydia would never of had her dreamy happily ever after and Marcus would be eating HER dust :)
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4.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL! A BREACH OF PROMISE BY VICTORIA VANE.... January 4, 2012
Format:Kindle Edition
A BREACH OF PROMISE by Victoria Vane is an exciting erotic historical romance set in Georgian England. What's not to enjoy when passion,sensuality,trust,mistrust,possible ruin,rich historical romance and love. This is the story of Marcus,Lord Russell and Lydia Trent. Lydia betrothed at seventeen to a reluctant groom to be finds one night of ecstasy is might be enough,but after six long years,ecstary is no longer enough. A fast paced,quick read. You will not regret "A Breach of Promise". It has hot steamy passion,and forgiveness as well as love and romance. A must read for anyone who enjoys historical romance,erotic romance,or a quick fun read that will leave you in awe. I look forward to future erotic historical romances from Victoria Vane. Victoria Vane also writes an non-erotic romantic historical fiction as Emery Lee.Received for an honest review from the author. Details can be found at the author's website,Ellora's Cave and My Book Addiction Reviews.

RATING: 4.5
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Breach of Promise
Author: Victoria Vane
Published By: Ellora's Cave
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5

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Published 3 months ago by Arlena
4.0 out of 5 stars Reviewed by Read2Review
Lydia Trent is a young woman betrothed to a man she barely knows. Her fiancé, Marcus, Lord Russell, prefers the notion of a prospective wife more than the reality of being... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Read2Review
5.0 out of 5 stars Splendid and Spicy Novella!
Exciting and all too brief, A BREACH OF PROMISE by Victorica Vane is a splendid novella with a spicy historical romance. Read more
Published 8 months ago by L. J. Engelke
4.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten Fiance Finds Happy Marriage
First Marcus shows up drunk on the evening his betrothal to Lydia Trent is announced. She's 17 and he's 21 and, as it's an arranged marriage, he feels she's too young to... Read more
Published 9 months ago by lulu_burroughs
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
What is that old saying? 'If you play with fire, you're bound to get burned.'

That is the lesson learned by our protagonist, Marcus. Read more
Published 9 months ago by LAS Reviewer
5.0 out of 5 stars A Breach Of Promise
Lydia Trent and Marcus Russell were engaged due to both family's wanting the match. Lydia was so happy about her engagement party and seeing Marcus. Read more
Published 9 months ago by callie
2.0 out of 5 stars Not enough depth...
I've never been a fan of short stories because there is never enough depth to satisfy the reader in me, so I should have known that this book was no different. Read more
Published 10 months ago by LuvGirl
5.0 out of 5 stars A Breach of Promise- came thru ;)
Well done! I was in love with the characters and hated the story to end! This will be the author to watch for surprising gems in our future!
Published 10 months ago by Avatrue
3.0 out of 5 stars This was a book I really enjoyed.
This was a book I really enjoyed. Marcus is a selfish, conceited, unthoughtful man in the beginning who has been trapped into an arranged marriage by his parents. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Danielle
3.0 out of 5 stars Erotic and sexy
***original review posted at Romancing Rakes For The Love of Romance [reviewed by Jamie]***

After experiencing just a touch of pleasure on the night of her betrothal... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Kati
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More About the Author

A lover of history and deeply romantic stories, award winning author Victoria Vane combines these elements to craft romantic historical novels and novellas for a mature reading audience. Her writing influences are Georgette Heyer for fabulous witty dialogue and over the top characters, Robin Schone , Sylvia Day, and Charlotte Featherstone for beautifully crafted prose in stories with deep sensuality, and Lila DiPasqua for creative vision in melding history with eroticism.

THE DEVIL DEVERE SERIES **Library Journal Best E-Book Romance 2012, LR Café
Best Series nominee 2012**
**A WILD NIGHT'S BRIDE (Book#1),Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, Amazon Top 100 Best
seller 
**THE VIRGIN HUNTRESS (Book#2, Night Owl Reviews Top Pick
**THE DEVIL YOU KNOW (Book#3), Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, The
Romance Reviews Top Pick, LR Café Best Historical Romance nominee 2012
**THE DEVIL'S MATCH (Book#4, Night Owl Reviews Top Pick, The Romance Reviews
Top Pick, LASR Reviews Book of the Month December 2012, Swept Away by Romance
Best Historical Romance of 2012
**A BREACH OF PROMISE, TRS CAPA Nominee 2012, TBR Pile 5stars/Book of the month
winner September 2012, LASR Erotic Reviews 5 STAR/Book of the Month Nominee
The Romance Studio 5 Sweetheart Nominee, Night Owl Reviews "Top Pick",
Reading Romances 5 flames and "Pen Award" 
**OTHER AWARDS AND ACCOLADES** LR Café Best Author Nominee 2012, Swept Away by
Romance Favorite Author nominee 2012

Ms. Vane also writes critically acclaimed romantic historical fiction as Emery Lee.


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