Lust and Longing Series by Emilie Jacobsen

My marriage was perfect – until my wedding nightMillie is a timid and young lady betrothed to Charles, the duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her.Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a change to blossom... moreMy marriage was perfect – until my wedding nightMillie is a timid and young lady betrothed to Charles, the duke of Camborne. Her life seems perfect until her mother reveals to her, that what will happen on her wedding night will not be pleasant for her.Charles is looking forward to a loving marriage with Millie, but when their wedding night turns into a disaster, their relationship stagnates and never have a change to blossom.Ten years later a chance encounter at Charles’s mistress gives them the opportunity for a second wedding night.If you like steamy stories from the Georgian or Regency Era, this novella might be for you.A Second Wedding Night is the first book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 20.000 words (81 pages) about second changes, lust and love with a happy ever after. less

Is he a thief or the man of my dreams? And am I willing to give up everything to be with him?Charlotte has just returned disappointed from her first season in London: None of the men there caught her interest. But when she returns to her family’s country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman. Caught between fighting the emotion and giving in, Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family... moreIs he a thief or the man of my dreams? And am I willing to give up everything to be with him?Charlotte has just returned disappointed from her first season in London: None of the men there caught her interest. But when she returns to her family’s country estate, she finds herself drawn to the new footman. Caught between fighting the emotion and giving in, Charlotte also has to figure out whether James is the person who has been stealing from her family.James is more than a little annoyed when the duke’s eldest daughter seems to be attracted to him: It is not what he needs for his first undercover assignment as a Bow Street Runner. All he wants is to close the case quickly and prove his worth. But the more he gets to know Charlotte, the more drawn to her he becomes himself.But how will she react when she learns of his true identity?If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novella might be for you.Falling for a Footman is the second book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance about lust, believing in yourself, and love with a happy ever after. less

“Well, I can’t help you if I don’t know why you need help,” Alicia said as gently and patiently as she could manage, looking pointedly at him. “Right,” Lord Lindley said and resumed the pose where he leaned his elbows on his knees and pressed his fingers together with the matching finger on the opposite hand. He was looking at his hands, not her, as he continued speaking. “I’ve had some problems lately… with… you know… getting it up.” Alicia had to control herself to not let her jaw drop... more“Well, I can’t help you if I don’t know why you need help,” Alicia said as gently and patiently as she could manage, looking pointedly at him. “Right,” Lord Lindley said and resumed the pose where he leaned his elbows on his knees and pressed his fingers together with the matching finger on the opposite hand. He was looking at his hands, not her, as he continued speaking. “I’ve had some problems lately… with… you know… getting it up.” Alicia had to control herself to not let her jaw drop. Was George Miles Stanhope, the seventh earl of Lindley, the biggest rake in London, a man that seemed to have slept with half the women of the ton, and probably even more besides that, was he telling her that he could not get an erection? The former courtesan Alicia has spent the past three years building a business as a woman that helped people of the upper classes with their sexual difficulties. Even though she is used to receiving a number of people, she is surprised when one of London’s biggest rakes, Miles Stanhope, the seventh earl of Lindley, seeks her out, needing her help to cure his impotence before his wedding.The two had slept together once six years ago and as they start to work on Miles’ problem, they find that the attraction is still there. They start an affair, but it quickly becomes apparent to both of them that there is more to it than simply sex. But can a rake that doesn’t believe in love fall in love himself?An Impotent Rake is the third book in the series Lust and Longing. It can be read independently. less

For Lucy marrying equals giving up her dream of being an artist – but her best friend Edmund makes the choice much more difficultLady Lucy Montagu has always wanted to be an artist and knows that the responsibilities of being a wife and mother would get in her way. She has been happy to give it up in order to paint – until her childhood friend Edmund returns from his Grand Tour of Europe... moreFor Lucy marrying equals giving up her dream of being an artist – but her best friend Edmund makes the choice much more difficultLady Lucy Montagu has always wanted to be an artist and knows that the responsibilities of being a wife and mother would get in her way. She has been happy to give it up in order to paint – until her childhood friend Edmund returns from his Grand Tour of Europe.Because even though she will not marry, she is curious as to what happens between a husband and wife in the bedroom and perhaps Edmund can help her explore that. Edmund however is not ready to abide her wishes – unless she marries him.Having secretly been in love with Lucy for years Edmund knows that he cannot settle on being merely her lover, he wants her heart as well. But is Lucy prepared to give him that?If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novel might be for you.A Portrait of Love is the third book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of friends to lovers, lust and art with a happy ever after. less

She is the daughter of his father’s former mistress and now he has to marry her after the scandal of the decadeLady Edwina Stanhope is hoping for a true love match despite the slim chance due to her parents’ scandalous marriage. Hoping to attract the eye of a gentleman she remains at a ball despite feeling ill.Lord Henry Seacourt comes across the pained Edwina, wanting to help her, yet only minutes later he finds himself alone with her in an anteroom and has to marry her... moreShe is the daughter of his father’s former mistress and now he has to marry her after the scandal of the decadeLady Edwina Stanhope is hoping for a true love match despite the slim chance due to her parents’ scandalous marriage. Hoping to attract the eye of a gentleman she remains at a ball despite feeling ill.Lord Henry Seacourt comes across the pained Edwina, wanting to help her, yet only minutes later he finds himself alone with her in an anteroom and has to marry her. Afterwards he discovers that she is the daughter of his father’s former mistress which only deepens the scandal and complicates matters further.While their chemistry is strong, it is difficult to for the two to figure out whether a love match is in the cards for them with only days until they have to marry.If you like steamy stories from the Regency Era, this novella might be for you.The Marquis Who Ruined Me is the fourth book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 60.000 words about the how your fate can change over night, sizzling desire, and love with a happy ever after. less

She is ready to settle for a marriage without love. He never wants to marry. But their meeting is explosive.After an unrequited dalliance, Cecilia Gaywood is certain that she will not be able to hold her husband’s attention for long. Thus she seeks a loveless but comfortable union. Archie Montagu has never considered marriage seriously; he is content being a bachelor with all that it entails, not least female company... moreShe is ready to settle for a marriage without love. He never wants to marry. But their meeting is explosive.After an unrequited dalliance, Cecilia Gaywood is certain that she will not be able to hold her husband’s attention for long. Thus she seeks a loveless but comfortable union. Archie Montagu has never considered marriage seriously; he is content being a bachelor with all that it entails, not least female company.But when he meets Cecilia he is intrigued from the start, despite her being an innocent and probably very soon the finace of someone else. Cecilia tries to both hide and fight her attraction to him, but despite their efforts friendship slowly blossoms between them.So much so, when Cecilia asks Archie to take her to leave with her, he does so without thinking about the consequences and soon the two find themselves married. But Cecilia is still certain that she cannot hold her husband’s attention for long, and with him disappearing and receiving letters without a sender, she fears losing her husband’s attention much sooner than she anticipated.If you like steamy stories from the Regency and Victorian Era, this novel might be for you.An Accidental Elopement is the sixth book in the series Lust and Longing. It is a Historical Regency Romance of about 70,000 words (about 250 pages) about becoming yourself, figuring out what a marriage is, lust and love with a happy ever after. less