His Sinful Heiress

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Summary

When faced with a choice, Lord Henry Clarke chose to become an archaeologist rather than a married man to the woman of his heart. Now, at the age of one-and-forty, he lives a comfortable life as a bachelor, working as a professor at the University of London and paying regular visits to his two lovers. His life takes an abrupt turn, however, when his childless older brother commits suicide, making him the next Duke of Grantchester. But that's a minor obstacle compared to the fact that he'll also have to marry to keep the money in the family... Miss Sabrina Hartley has New York at her feet... and perhaps all of America! But only one person knows who's behind the pseudonym that pens the most daring erotic novels. When, at the age of one-and-thirty, she sees her younger cousin get married, she decides to turn the fiction of her stories into reality. However, her plans are soon thwarted by a series of telegrams - in order to keep half of her vast fortune, Sabrina must marry the current Duke of Grantchester as a direct result of an old agreement. Despite her best friend's warnings, Sabrina somewhat naively sets off to see if she can be happy in England only to discover to her dismay that Henry is a cold man, his family reject her out of hand, and even the weather is dreadful every day! Will she find a way to her husband's heart or will she fulfil her desires with someone else?

Status
Complete
Chapters
57
Rating
4.0 1 review
Age Rating
18+

FOREWORD & TW

My Dear Reader,

Before you embark on the journey that is this story, please read this brief preface carefully, as the themes portrayed in this book may upset or outright trigger you. Hence think twice if this is the right choice for you, as this story has a very different tone to my previous book(s) you may have read.

Most importantly, the main characters are not monogamous.

So if you strongly prefer the main couple to only be with each other during their relationship, this book is not for you.

It also features some very steamy moments between the protagonists and the protagonists with their respective lovers, as both MMC and FMC are very sexual in nature. This includes threesomes and foursomes at the very least.

Be aware that although the list below may seem horrific at first, most of the triggers are within a minor character who has an impact on the MMC's life and his attitude towards the world, including the FMC. Below is the full list of triggers mentioned throughout the story to give you an idea of what to expect:

Abuse

Alcoholism

Attempted homicide

Attempted suicide

Bullying

Cuckolding

Death & burial

Depression

Disability (main female character)

Dubious consent

Ethical non-monogamy (open relationship)

Graphic depiction of intimacy, sex

Fertility issues

Mental disorders

Mentions of death

Mentions of self-harm

Mentions of suicide

Miscarriage (not on-page)

Strong language

Violence

Voyeurism

Yes, this is still a historical romance with the obligatory Happily Ever AfterTM, but in this case, it contains drama, angst and more complex layers for the main characters to struggle with in their quest for lasting happiness.

I hope you enjoy this story, even though it may not be your usual genre fare—let me know your thoughts in the comments!

Thank you,

Sylvia Norcroft