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Decadence, freedom and illegal activities…
Everything a sheltered debutante in the mid-1920s could want. When Hyde Park socialite Susan Leland meets up with Evan Forrester for the second time, she makes no excuses for their first meeting—an auto accident in which she broke the young artist’s wrist. She finds the handsome Evan both infuriating and intriguing, yet not quite as intriguing as sultry torch singer Holly Winters, a performer at Susan’s favorite supper club.
A chance to make amends…
By posing nude for Evan to paint. When Susan balks, Evan, not wanting to deal with an innocent, sends her away but not before the arrival of his next model, Holly Winters. As Susan’s preparing to leave, the beautiful and talented singer convinces her to come back the next day—so they can pose together.
Will Susan find happiness in the arms of Evan Forrester—or another?
Everything a sheltered debutante in the mid-1920s could want. When Hyde Park socialite Susan Leland meets up with Evan Forrester for the second time, she makes no excuses for their first meeting—an auto accident in which she broke the young artist’s wrist. She finds the handsome Evan both infuriating and intriguing, yet not quite as intriguing as sultry torch singer Holly Winters, a performer at Susan’s favorite supper club.
A chance to make amends…
By posing nude for Evan to paint. When Susan balks, Evan, not wanting to deal with an innocent, sends her away but not before the arrival of his next model, Holly Winters. As Susan’s preparing to leave, the beautiful and talented singer convinces her to come back the next day—so they can pose together.
Will Susan find happiness in the arms of Evan Forrester—or another?
69 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 10, 2014
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About the author
Nancy Fraser
116 books700 followersNancy Fraser has been writing since she was a child, most often on walls and with crayons or (heaven forbid) permanent marker.
Since first becoming published in 1996, Nancy has received numerous five star reviews for her futuristic, time travel romance.
She’s also published in short contemporary, historical romance and is contracted for a series of ten vintage historical romances set during the Golden Decade of Rock & Roll (1955-1964).
When not writing fiction, Nancy likes to spend time with her five wonderful grandchildren.
Since first becoming published in 1996, Nancy has received numerous five star reviews for her futuristic, time travel romance.
She’s also published in short contemporary, historical romance and is contracted for a series of ten vintage historical romances set during the Golden Decade of Rock & Roll (1955-1964).
When not writing fiction, Nancy likes to spend time with her five wonderful grandchildren.
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November 11, 2014
Susan Leland, a debutante in the 1920’s, is curious about her desires toward Holly Winters, a singer, and Evan Forrester, an artist. Susan struggles with the intense cravings for Holly and Evan which goes against her upbringing. Once Susan explores, she discovers several things...
Nancy Fraser brings her characters to life, weaves a believable ménage, and the sensual eroticism is brilliantly written. When I wanted more, I acknowledged Ms. Fraser wrote a fantastic story!
#menageatrois #Roaring20s #eroticromance
Nancy Fraser brings her characters to life, weaves a believable ménage, and the sensual eroticism is brilliantly written. When I wanted more, I acknowledged Ms. Fraser wrote a fantastic story!
#menageatrois #Roaring20s #eroticromance
December 12, 2015
This short story is set back in the 1920s. A young social-lite explores her sexual side. She meets up with a man she had gotten in an accident with (an artist and his friend) in the past. This story is well written. I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would. It's still a good book, just not my cup of tea. This is an erotic romance.
The author, Nancy Fraser wrote this story well, complete with plot and story-line. It is an original story. The narrator, P J Morgan delivered the story well complete with emotions and accents. This narrator did a good job.
The author, Nancy Fraser wrote this story well, complete with plot and story-line. It is an original story. The narrator, P J Morgan delivered the story well complete with emotions and accents. This narrator did a good job.
December 10, 2015
This is one sexy short story! I love the 20's! It's my favorite era! The music, the clothes, all of it. Take a naive girl, throw in an attraction to a beautiful singer and a sexy painter? Damn. This was a sexy story! I was sad when it ended, I wanted more!
June 25, 2021
Susan is a bored high society member who is looking for something--anything--to take her out of her boredom in 1925 Chicago. Earlier in the year she had hit an artist and now at her favorite speakeasy she sees him again. She does not want much to do with him. She wants to focus on the singer on stage, Holly. Evan figures she is attracted to Holly and invites her to his studio the next day. She appears but she is unable to sit for him. He throws her out but the next person coming for a sitting is Holly who invites to come again in the future. Will she do it?
I enjoyed this story. The love scenes were hot and plentiful. I love the 1920's and I got a good sense of that period in this book. I like the decadence of that period and I liked that Susan wanted to join in that decadence but is not comfortable. I liked that Holly tried to make her comfortable at Evan's place and teaches her about her wants. Evan teaches her more. Both need to decide what they want. I appreciated what Evan did to show her. I plan to find more of Nancy Fraser's books.
I enjoyed this story. The love scenes were hot and plentiful. I love the 1920's and I got a good sense of that period in this book. I like the decadence of that period and I liked that Susan wanted to join in that decadence but is not comfortable. I liked that Holly tried to make her comfortable at Evan's place and teaches her about her wants. Evan teaches her more. Both need to decide what they want. I appreciated what Evan did to show her. I plan to find more of Nancy Fraser's books.
November 5, 2014
Originally posed at Bunny's Review
This was a fast read. I read it in about 45 minutes. I liked the story but felt it should have been longer. I would love to see the reaction from all of Susan’s family about her relationship with someone they would deem unfit for her.
Honestly I really can’t say much about this book without telling the whole story and running it for future readers and the author.
If you are looking for a quick read while waiting for an appointment then I suggest this book.
I recommend this book to any who enjoy erotic historical romance.
The bunnies and I give this book
carrots.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own and do not reflect those of the author, my clients or tour companies I work with. This is not a paid review. To form your own opinion please support the author and acquire your own legal copy of the book.
This was a fast read. I read it in about 45 minutes. I liked the story but felt it should have been longer. I would love to see the reaction from all of Susan’s family about her relationship with someone they would deem unfit for her.
Honestly I really can’t say much about this book without telling the whole story and running it for future readers and the author.
If you are looking for a quick read while waiting for an appointment then I suggest this book.
I recommend this book to any who enjoy erotic historical romance.
The bunnies and I give this book
carrots.I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. All views are my own and do not reflect those of the author, my clients or tour companies I work with. This is not a paid review. To form your own opinion please support the author and acquire your own legal copy of the book.
December 8, 2014
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Susan Leland is a pampered socialite. And yet she finds herself drawn to things that most sheltered debutante in the mid 1920's would shy away from. But not Susan. She is prepared to act on the attraction when she accidentally meets up with Evan Forrester (a painter) for the second time - the first time was an auto accident in which she broke the mans wrist. But what she wasn't prepared for is the attraction that she is having towards the sultry singer, Holly, who is singing at Susan favorite club.
Review: This was an easy read that is on the shorter side. I liked the writing style and the story. Susan is a fun character that comes into herself during the story and I really like Evan. And adding Holly to the mix was just the spice that Susan needed to help bring her out of her shell. A good story that is fun and spicy.
Theresa
Susan Leland is a pampered socialite. And yet she finds herself drawn to things that most sheltered debutante in the mid 1920's would shy away from. But not Susan. She is prepared to act on the attraction when she accidentally meets up with Evan Forrester (a painter) for the second time - the first time was an auto accident in which she broke the mans wrist. But what she wasn't prepared for is the attraction that she is having towards the sultry singer, Holly, who is singing at Susan favorite club.
Review: This was an easy read that is on the shorter side. I liked the writing style and the story. Susan is a fun character that comes into herself during the story and I really like Evan. And adding Holly to the mix was just the spice that Susan needed to help bring her out of her shell. A good story that is fun and spicy.
Theresa
January 2, 2016
Nancy Fraser does it again with The Muse.
I felt welcomed back to the Roaring 20's.
This time we have a Hyde Park Socialite, and Artist, and a performer. Can Susan leave her innocence behind to pose nude with the beautiful Holly Winters... Who will she choose, the handsome Artist Evan Forrester or the Torch Singer , Holly Winters? Does she have to choose?
I love how Nancy Fraser portrays this entire story.
*****I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*****
Laura Redmon
Cutting Muse Blog Review
I felt welcomed back to the Roaring 20's.
This time we have a Hyde Park Socialite, and Artist, and a performer. Can Susan leave her innocence behind to pose nude with the beautiful Holly Winters... Who will she choose, the handsome Artist Evan Forrester or the Torch Singer , Holly Winters? Does she have to choose?
I love how Nancy Fraser portrays this entire story.
*****I received this ARC in exchange for an honest review.*****
Laura Redmon
Cutting Muse Blog Review
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