Out this weekend, my latest historical spanking romance, The Highlander’s Mate, is set in the Highlands of Scotland during the Regency period and yes, there is a little paranormal twist too!
For those who read His Lordship’s Mate, then you’ll will have already met Felix and Claire – this is their story and unfortunately for Claire, currently, it isn’t going exactly to plan.
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Over her shoulder, he could see her nipples hardened, their colouration deepen. When he spoke of his power over her, the ability he had to focus her thoughts on him and not elsewhere, he knew she’d always be his to love.
“I’m going to thrash this bottom hard. Then, after I’ve wiped away your tears, we’ll discuss your future,” he whispered into her ear.
Thrash, a word that conjured up cruelty. He’d no intention of it. However, it was a test of her faith in him that she complied with his request and laid upon the table without questioning him.
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When Claire Armitage’s fiancé, Captain Felix Hughes, informs her that he must interrupt their courtship to travel to his estate in Scotland on urgent business, she is distraught. Refusing to wait patiently for his return as he instructed, she instead journeys to the highlands on her own to join him, but upon her arrival she quickly discovers that he will not tolerate such reckless behaviour.
Resolved to demonstrate to his future bride that disobedience will have consequences, Felix takes Claire over his knee for a thorough spanking on her bare bottom. But chastising her in such a fashion awakens desires in him that are too powerful to control, and to protect her innocence he attempts to send her back home to England until he can make her his wife.
Claire cannot be dissuaded from returning once more to Felix’s side, however, even if it means submitting to any punishment he sees fit and then surrendering completely to his lustful dominance. But when she learns the true reason for his visit to the ancient home of his family, and sees with her own eyes that Felix is much more than an ordinary laird, will Claire still yearn for him to claim her?
Publisher’s Note: The Highlander’s Mate is a stand-alone sequel to His Lordship’s Mate. It includes spankings and sexual scenes. If such material offends you, please don’t buy this book.
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Ooh! Scotland is the ideal place for a little paranormal activity with beasties and things that go bump in the night. Though I suspect Felix’s abilities will only enhance Claire’s attraction for him. She already sounds smitten. Need to check this one out.
Scotland conjures all kinds of myths and there are a few beasts in the night noises too.
Hope you enjoy it.
What a hot excerpt – a delightful balance between threat and promise.
Stern exterior, caring heart. best combination.
Congratulations Jaye! This sounds awesome 🙂 great snippet, love the use of ‘thrash’
Hugs
Roz
Thash is a wondering word – used carefully though!
One clicked! Can’t wait! Loved His Lordship’s Mate!