The Mistress Experience: Society of Sirens, Volume III

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The scandalous women of the USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Peckhams Society of Sirens are back with the final stage in their fight for female rightsand this time the battle is to be waged in bed...

Shes the most infamous harlot in London...and shes up for auction.

Thas Magadalene is a legend. The nations most notorious courtesan, she sells herself once a week, for one night only, and never to the same patron twice. Until now. To raise money for the cause of womens rights, she has auctioned herself off for one month as mistress to the highest bidder.

But the winner is not who he seems.

Lord Alastair Eden is an earl, a radical politician, and a perfectionist in all thingsexcept one. His confidence belies an unexpected secret: he doesnt know how to please a woman in bed. Hes determined to change that before he marries. And who could be better than the most skilled lover in the country to teach him

And love is never for sale.

Thas dreams of finding a man who will love her unconditionally, never mind her past and reputation. Eden dreams of finding a perfectly bred young lady to be his wife and helpmeet. But when a steamy month in the countryside breeds a connection both in and out of the bedchamber, the two of them must decide how much can be sacrificed for loveones dreams, or ones reputation.

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"Peckham pairs polar opposites in a sexy, bawdy, fun, and yet deeply compassionate romance. A fitting end (after The Portrait of a Duchess) to the Society of Sirens series." Library Journal(starred review) Irresistible, wildly sex-positive... an assured, talented writer, who somehow manages to write with a style that feels both plucked from the periodicals of the 18thcentury and hilariously, outrageously modern... With her ability to tread the line between the most diverting of historical circumstances and a progressive level of sex positivity that makes me want to sing her praises from the rooftops, Peckham proves herself one of the most exciting romance authors on the rise. Entertainment Weekly on The Portrait of a Duchess The second book in Peckhams Society of Sirens series pushes more boundaries than The Rakess (2020) did. A romance that respectfully imagines what a poly happily-ever-after could have looked like in 1797 and that also celebrates complicated human emotions. Cornelia, who is biracial, is another of Peckhams trademark rule-breaking heroines, and readers will enjoy watching her explore ways to be herself within the framework of the genre. Kirkus Reviews on The Portrait of a Duchess Peckham (The Rakess) sensitively introduces a heroine battling prejudice and censure, while also delivering a romance full of political machinations, surprises, and steamy sex scenes. A captivating sequel guaranteed to thrill. Library Journal(starred review) on The Portrait of a Duchess Scarlett Peckhams excoriating first entry in her new Society of Sirens series exposes historical romances capacity for radical reinvention...The Rakesspulses with female rage, making it one of the most electric, vibrantly alive titles on this list. It interrogates double standards, champions female pleasure, and propels itself forward with righteous fury. Peckham leans into its sense of the Gothic with relish, making its sparks of joy all the brighter and more enticingly dangerous. Entertainment Weekly(10 Best Romances of 2020) Inverting historical tropes and archetypes, the story offers comedy and catharsis, and ends with a happily-ever-after so perfect it will make you return immediately to page one. Washington Post(Best Romances of 2020) onThe Rakess "Peckham is back with a vengeance, delivering another stunningly sensual love story that boldly pushes at the boundaries of historical romance with its refreshingly older protagonists, thoughtful exploration of societal and gender equity, and embrace of the importance of diversity in all aspects of life. Booklist "Peckham's extraordinary reversal of traditional romance tropes is a surprising delight, as she launches her Society of Sirens series with a tale that combines authentic historical detail, a view into what women's lives were like, given the mores of the day, and flaming hot, imaginative sex scenes integral to the story." Booklist

Author Bio

USA Today bestselling author Scarlett Peckham writes steamy historical romances celebrating alpha heroines. Her Golden Heart-winning debut novel, The Duke I Tempted, was named a Best Romance Novel of 2018 by BookPage and the Washington Post. Scarlett lives in Los Angeles, where she enjoys trying to think of new ways to say "wicked", collecting vintage romance clench covers, and dressing her cat up in bowties.