Maybelle is horrified by her grandmothers idea of teaching gentlemen the art of seduction. Her grandmother is a former courtesan, so living a scandalous life has always been Maybelle way of life. But teaching men how to pleasure their women is a brigde too far in Maybelle’s eyes.
But Maybelle is also curious about what drew her grandmother to that way of life, so tired of her virginity she decides to get rid of it and have one tryst with a gentleman. At a soiree she meets the Duke of Rutherford. Captivated by the mysterious woman he follows her into the garden and soon they find themselves in a very compromising position. When Edmund realizes he has deflowered a virgin he is flabbergasted and Maybelle takes the opportunity to flee.
When her grandmother has a mild stroke and is forced to keep the bed, Maybelle sees no other option but to open the school herself, teaching 5 gentlemen the art of seduction. Edmund is among them. After their encounter he wants Maybelle to become his wife (with a little persuation and blackmailing of his mother) but Maybelle refuses, so this is his way to gain entrance into her life.
Mistress of pleasure is a sizzling debut, with a high level of passion en seduction.
Edmund is trying to leave his father’s scandal behind and Maybelle isn’t really being part of that plan. But the attraction between them is instantaneous and intense. So using the school to seduce it’s teacher seems the best option for Edmund.
Maybelle wants a quiet life without much scandal. Her grandmother isn’t helping with her new school, but the love Maybelle has for her grandmother makes her take the position of a teacher when needed.
I truly liked this story. It’s well paced with a high level of erotic scenes, but a story to match it. Since it’s the first novel of this writer, I’ll look forward to the next one about one of the other students. They are all very fascinating in their own unique way and I’m sure Delilah Marvell will give them a heroine to match their needs.
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