Songs of Sappho Series by Marie-Elise Bassett

A lovely widow discovers that she isn’t frigid; she just lacked the right partner in bed--her brother’s governess. Lovely widow Lily Winslow isn't happy with her life. She longs for travel and adventure, but lacks the courage to leave her brother's home. Her brother wants her to marry a local squire, but Lily never liked being married. She especially disliked sharing her husband's bed and believes herself frigid... moreA lovely widow discovers that she isn’t frigid; she just lacked the right partner in bed--her brother’s governess. Lovely widow Lily Winslow isn't happy with her life. She longs for travel and adventure, but lacks the courage to leave her brother's home. Her brother wants her to marry a local squire, but Lily never liked being married. She especially disliked sharing her husband's bed and believes herself frigid. When Lily discovers a mutual attraction to her brother's governess, Emmaline, she undertakes a sensual journey which will bring all her dreams within reach. less

Lady Kate discovers that a loveless marriage of convenience is tolerable as long she has her maid Hannah for companionship. When Lady Kate's parents make a match for her, she is horrified to discover that her new bridegroom is very rich and very old. The only person who can calm her fears is her maid, Hannah. Hannah sets out to teach her young mistress how to pleasure herself , but receives more in return than she ever expected.

Lady Hammersly finds comfort –and perhaps the love she has always longed for - when her errant spouse’s cousin Jane comes to visit. Helen, Lady Hammersly is ready for a change. Helen knows she wants more from life than simply doing good works and trying to redeem the family honor after her husband’s public infidelity with his mistress. What she really wants is Jane, her husband’s cousin. She wants Jane in her bed and in her life forever... moreLady Hammersly finds comfort –and perhaps the love she has always longed for - when her errant spouse’s cousin Jane comes to visit. Helen, Lady Hammersly is ready for a change. Helen knows she wants more from life than simply doing good works and trying to redeem the family honor after her husband’s public infidelity with his mistress. What she really wants is Jane, her husband’s cousin. She wants Jane in her bed and in her life forever. But does she have the courage to claim the life she wants? less

While teaching literature in a ladies academy, Minerva Beverly finds passion in the arms of the lovely new music teacher Isabella Karolli. Minerva Beverly knows better than to want what she can't have. After rejecting her father's plans for an arranged marriage, she takes a position as the literature instructor at a girls academy When overcrowding forces her to take a roommate, the gorgeous music teacher Isabella Korolli, the temptation to touch grows too strong... moreWhile teaching literature in a ladies academy, Minerva Beverly finds passion in the arms of the lovely new music teacher Isabella Karolli. Minerva Beverly knows better than to want what she can't have. After rejecting her father's plans for an arranged marriage, she takes a position as the literature instructor at a girls academy When overcrowding forces her to take a roommate, the gorgeous music teacher Isabella Korolli, the temptation to touch grows too strong. Minerva is willing to risk it all to discover if music really is the food of love. less

Someone has stolen a famous diamond necklace and all clues point to an infamous jewel thief known as the Magpie. Widow Hermione Dunnaby thinks it’s the most exciting thing that ever happened to her—until she finds Perdita Blakemoor climbing through her window in the dead of night. Although Hermione isn’t completely convinced by Perdita’s protestations of innocence, she agrees to help uncover the thief... moreSomeone has stolen a famous diamond necklace and all clues point to an infamous jewel thief known as the Magpie. Widow Hermione Dunnaby thinks it’s the most exciting thing that ever happened to her—until she finds Perdita Blakemoor climbing through her window in the dead of night. Although Hermione isn’t completely convinced by Perdita’s protestations of innocence, she agrees to help uncover the thief. Will Perdita and Hermione find the missing diamonds? Or will they find something else they've both been missing--and never dared to search for? less

Can the daughters of a vicar and an earl find love despite their parents' meddling? Everyone is unhappy with Sophie, but it really isn’t her fault. Her father can’t understand why she wants to reject the brilliant match he’s arranged with the squire’s son. Her sister thinks Sophie has stolen her beau. Her fiancé thinks Sophie has schemed behind his back. And Sophie’s true love, Juliet, thinks Sophie has been dishonest about her intentions... moreCan the daughters of a vicar and an earl find love despite their parents' meddling? Everyone is unhappy with Sophie, but it really isn’t her fault. Her father can’t understand why she wants to reject the brilliant match he’s arranged with the squire’s son. Her sister thinks Sophie has stolen her beau. Her fiancé thinks Sophie has schemed behind his back. And Sophie’s true love, Juliet, thinks Sophie has been dishonest about her intentions. Can Sophie untangle this lovers’ knot before she loses Juliet? Perhaps—but only if her family stops meddling. less

A lady never kisses and tells--especially when the highwayman stealing kisses from her is a beautiful woman When Avis Lambert is robbed--then kissed!--by a notorious Scottish highwayman, she learns several important lessons. First: her fiancé, Edmund, is a sniveling coward. Second: the highwayman is neither Scottish nor a man. Avis recognizes quickly that Edmund's lovely cousin, Olivia, is posing as the dashing outlaw...and for very good reason... moreA lady never kisses and tells--especially when the highwayman stealing kisses from her is a beautiful woman When Avis Lambert is robbed--then kissed!--by a notorious Scottish highwayman, she learns several important lessons. First: her fiancé, Edmund, is a sniveling coward. Second: the highwayman is neither Scottish nor a man. Avis recognizes quickly that Edmund's lovely cousin, Olivia, is posing as the dashing outlaw...and for very good reason. Desperate to replenish the family coffers, now empty because of Edmund’s thievery, Olivia has turned to a life of crime herself. Can Avis convince Olivia to let her help? And above all--will Avis receive more of those devastating kisses? Words: 13,620 less

Can a lonely governess find love a second time with the woman who broke her heart? When Amy Calvert’s carriage breaks down outside the country estate of Beatrice Hartwell, she isn’t sure if it’s a blessing or a curse. Beatrice once broke Amy’s heart. The heavy snows forces Amy to seek shelter with Beatrice through the Christmas holidays, awakening feelings Amy thought she had put aside. But the same problems which previously drove them apart still exist... moreCan a lonely governess find love a second time with the woman who broke her heart? When Amy Calvert’s carriage breaks down outside the country estate of Beatrice Hartwell, she isn’t sure if it’s a blessing or a curse. Beatrice once broke Amy’s heart. The heavy snows forces Amy to seek shelter with Beatrice through the Christmas holidays, awakening feelings Amy thought she had put aside. But the same problems which previously drove them apart still exist. Can their love bloom anew during the cold of winter or will Beatrice break her heart a second time? less