num_pages: 401
description: Heartbroken and disillusioned Rebecca Howland is done with all men. Especially noblemen. Past a certain age she knows her previous life of carnal indulgence and grand adventure is over. Or so she thinks. Back at home whilst working in her familys shop a moment of compassion entangles her in an old battle between two powerful bitter enemies. A commoner Rebecca finds herself falsely accused of a heinous act by a vicious member of the aristocracy. In grave peril she turns to the one man she thinks can help her.Stephen Drake now inexplicably Baron Drake has always desired Rebecca. When she turns to him he vows to protect her at all costs especially from the dangerous life he lives. The stakes are high and time is running out for her  and for him as well. Stephen finds himself driven to ruthless actions that threaten to kill the fragile bond between them.Years ago Rebecca forbade herself to love Stephen Drake. Now hes back no longer the young man she remembers but a dark and dangerous stranger. When he demands a fortnight of her complete submission in return for his protection his sexual dominance ignites a carnal passion that makes her feel alive like never before. But  dare she trust a man with too many secrets?Erotic Romance  Regency Historical  Light BDSM  Older Woman Younger Man  Novel Length  Part of a series but may be read as standalone.
language: English
title: Perilous Risk
publisher: Hearts Aflame Press