Dear readers, thanks for your feedbacks on the previous chapter. They are my fuels to keep writing and delivering the best for you. Please feel free to comment, because I'd love to know what you think about the characters, the plot, etc. Constructive criticism is also welcome. Hope this chapter is entertaining and satisfying, enjoy! During the course of the evening, Matthew had been very vexed with her, but at the soft press of her lips, his annoyance vanished in a flash. He felt his knees turn to jelly, but then the tentative brush of her warm, moist tongue along the seam of his mouth made him grow hard in some other place. His lips parted to allow her entry, and at the feel of her tongue in his mouth, a guttural sound climbed out of his throat, a cross between a gasp and a moan. She was softer, hotter, sweeter than anything he'd ever tasted. Breaking loose of all his restraint, he devoured her mouth like a parched man who'd just found an oasis in the middle of an endless desert. H

Matthew nearly choked on his tea. Abruptly he set his cup down."Maggie, it's not possible.""Why?" "I don't think that they will allow me to bring a partner.""They do. It's written on the bottom of the envelope. It's an invitation for two."Damn. What is he supposed to say now?Before Matthew could think of a sensible reason to refuse her request, she pleaded,"Matthew, I've always wanted to attend a ballroom party. You know the ballroom scene is my favorite part of the Cinderwench tale. I've always imagined what it looks like in reality.""I don't think you'll like the crowd, Maggie.They are, you know what your father always said about the nobility, they are pompous and arrogant.""I'll be fine with you by my side. I just want to know what it's like to attend a ball."Matthew tried to offer a few weak arguments to no avail because she insisted on going with him. Later that evening, he paced back and forth the short space in front of Marguerite's suite, racking his brain for a tack

Dear readers, trying my best to deliver these chapters. Please feel free to leave your comment and let me know what you think about the characters, especially who do you like the most and which characters make the best pairing. After escorting Marguerite to her suite, Matthew went to his study. Once inside, he poured himself some wine and sat contemplating today's events. This had been the first real glitch he'd encountered in his plan. He'd known it the moment Marguerite insisted on going to the party with him. This evening, he'd failed to help Bella and protect Marguerite from indecent advances. While he'd made amends to Maggie, he'd neglected Bella. He guessed she must be mad at him right now.It occurred to him to go and sneak into Bella's chamber to explain about his absence, but at the moment, he was too anxious about one particular matter to trouble about Bella.Not only Maggie's coming with him had ruined his plan, he'd also found a potential problem. He'd sensed it from the

Dear readers, So sorry for the very late update, and sorry there hasn't been much progress (but there will be. I'm building the growing relationship between the characters so it will not feel "rushed" because it takes time for attraction to grow into something deeper.) The festive season has just ended here in my country and my helper hasn't returned yet, so I'm still juggling household chores and taking care of my kids. Oh, how I miss normal days when I can manage to steal a couple of precious hours to write in uninterrupted silence when my toddler is taking a nap. However I'm trying my best to never stop writing and I'm working on the next chapter. Thank you for your patience and understanding.And please follow my ig: jkromanceauthorSometime later in one of the elaborate parlors on the second floor of the club, Marguerite sat waiting for her guest with her stomach in knots. This must be the most daring thing she'd ever done, but like the proverb says; nothing ventured, nothing ga

Image courtesy of Jon Paul "Am I?" Marguerite managed as her heart began to palpitate wildly. For the first time, Matthew looked rapt by her looks, so much so that he barely even blinked as he replied,"Yeah, absolutely terrific."This time words failed her as the intensity of his gaze had her breath trapped in her chest. Who knew that buying this dress would have been the best decision she'd ever made. At first when Madame Le Veaux mentioned its price, she was greatly appalled, for it seemed too much money for such an inessential thing, but it turned out to be worth every penny. All her life, she'd never felt so beautiful. Fierce and feminine at the same time.Throughout the ride to the party, she could sense Matthew's lingering eyes on her in the dim light, not for a second they strayed from her. She wished they never arrived, so she could spend the whole night alone with him in seclusion, but much to her dismay, eventually the carriage slowed down and pulled to a stop in front of