{"product_id":"2940158381508","title":"Taken By A Rake Part 2 - 5 Steamy Historical Short Stories","description":"Taken By A Rake Part 2 - 5 Steamy Historical Short Stories\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTotal word count 23,727\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that each of these short stories can all be bought as a standalone single story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaken by the Woodsman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJane is taken by much surprise when she is kidnapped and whisked away most unexpectedly by a mysterious woodsman on a trip out with her maid.\u003cbr\u003eThe woodsman's name is Gareth and he is determined that Jane should be his. However despite his hopes he promises Jane that the decision will be in her hands whether she stays with him or not, all he asks of her is that she gives it seven days to get to know him so he has time to gain her favour.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTaken by the Highwayman\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLady Simmons feels frustrated by her mundane life and longs for adventure and excitement.\u003cbr\u003eSurprisingly for Lady Simmons she may just get her wish when the notorious highwayman named, 'The Red Bandit' captures and whisks her away, with the promise of fulfilling all of her desires!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLooking After Her Lady\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLydia finds herself feeling very much frustrated being stuck in a passionless marriage to her wealthy but much older husband who is far more interested in making money than turning Lydia into his true wife in not just name only.\u003cbr\u003eWhat is a Lady to do in such a predicament? When Lydia finds herself increasingly admiring the very attractive steward of her new home, she begins to get an idea!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Reluctant Betrothal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLady Sofia Chester and Lord Kane Maxwell are both very reluctant to be wed in an arranged marriage to each other, set up by their eager parents. Sofia having no desire to be shackled to whom she believes will be an old bore, and Kane, who much prefers to stay firmly committed to a simple life of warfare serving both his King and country.\u003cbr\u003eBut have they both made their judgement and opinion far too quickly on the institute of marriage, for when they meet for the first time they may just find themselves eating their words and having a complete change of heart!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer Lady's Lesson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLily is determined to rebel against her warden Lord Lucas Martin, hoping her disruptive behaviour will lead to her being sent away.\u003cbr\u003eUnbeknownst to her Lord Martin has no intention whatsoever of letting Lily just to walk off and leave him. Furthermore, he is certain that he knows just how to gain her obedience and complete submission to him.\u003cbr\u003eAll it will take is one eventful lesson with him as Lily's teacher!","brand":"LB Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47104081756400,"sku":"2940158381508","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/2940158381508_p0.jpg?v=1764114229","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/2940158381508","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}