House of Dark Delights [electronic resource] : House of Dark Delights Series, Book 1
Burton, Louisa2007
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In this extraordinary debut, Louisa Burton extends an irresistible invitation to an erotic adventure that is quite literally out of this world. You're hereby invited to spend a night you'll never forget in the . . .House of Dark Delights Nestled deep in the French countryside, hidden from prying eyes, stands an infamous castle that for centuries has lured guests with its whispered promise to make any erotic dream come true. Inside its walls you'll discover a world of sensuality, magic, and mystery, courtesy of the château's residents--beautiful and reclusive immortals who strive to fulfill their guests' most secret desires even as they pursue their own insatiable gratification. You'll meet a tall, seductive elf who can morph from male to female, a bewitching goddess from ancient Babylonia, a playfully lusty satyr, a djinni obligated to satisfy the unspoken appetites of any human he touches, and a vampire as sexually rapacious as he is bloodthirsty. Within these pages are related the House's most scintillating encounters, past and present. A pair of modern lovers find themselves captivated--and transformed--by the carnal demands of their hosts. An adventuress visiting with the notorious Hellfire Club stumbles from a black mass into a dungeon fitted out for restraint and discipline, where a brooding stranger turns her darkest longings into reality. A virginal female scientist is awakened by an invisible lover to the pleasures of the flesh. A young couple, forbidden to wed by an ancient taboo, finds hope in a sensual threesome. A journey into the realm of sexual love and erotic passion, House of Dark Delights is sure to leave you feeling enthralled, seduced . . . and utterly ravished. From the Trade Paperback edition.
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Author:
Burton, Louisa, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Random House Publishing Group, 2007
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1 online resource (1 text file)
Series:
House of Dark Delights
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Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Louisa Burton is a painter, writer, and collector of rare books who travels extensively, but whose home is in New York. She is a lifelong devotee of Victorian erotica, history, and mythology. Of particular interest to Louisa are the beings known by demonologists and mythologists as Sexual Demons: incubi, succubi, satyrs, djinn, and vampires, among others. With the Hidden Grotto series, beginning with House of Dark Delights, Louisa is weaving those passions together into an epic work of erotic fiction. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Awards:
Romantic Times Reviewers' Choice Award Winner - Best Book (Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine)Romantic Times Career Achievement Award Nominee (Romantic Times BOOKreviews Magazine)
ISBN:
9780553903447
Language:
English
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BRN:
2835762
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