C is for Courtesan

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Welcome to my latest “Alphabet Post.”  Today I’m talking about a certain kind of woman who lived in earlier centuries.  A woman of ill-repute–The Courtesan.

First, the definition of courtesan from the OED, is “a prostitute, especially one with wealthy or upper-class clients.”  But we all probably knew that. So she’s the equivalent of a high-priced call-girl of the 18th and 19th centuries.

Yes, and no.  Courtesans were a breed unto themsleves.  Neither mistress nor wife, the courtesan–the word originally meant a woman of the court or a courtier–often had the freedom to arrange their affairs to their distinct advantage.  Many of them became very wealthy. They may have started out by seducing a wealthy man, enchanting him with their beauty, wit, companionship, and sex.  Then, when she found a better offer, she would leave Wealthy Man #1 and move on to #2. And #3.  And…

There was a social…

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Handsome stern heros and sassy heroines

I am looking forward to reading your new books.

NIGHT OWL REVIEWS SPRING FLING SCAVENGER HUNT

This is so much fun to do and I found a lot of great books by doing the scavenger hunt.

Hottie Hump Day 57

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For your viewing pleasure. Or mine. It’s brown-eyed boys. Enjoy.

Have a happy hump day!

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Have a great weekend! My son is trying to decide where he wants to go to college, so we are going to the University of Minnesota for an open house. 

I just finished reading Owned by the Dom: Part 1 by Sam Crescent.  It was really good! I am a big fan of Sam’s!! I also read Taking the Reins by Kat Murray and I enjoyed it. Given by Ashlynn Monroe was good. Didn’t get as much reading as I usually do, because I made oreo balls and waffle cookies for my son for this DECA conference.

I have been busy reading again, what else is new. Beachwalk Press had 50% so I bought some books A Heart’s Endeavor, Make Me Stay, Crossfire of Love, Be My Everything, Something More and Given (I still have to read Given).  I also had a chance to read Devil in the Making, His Christmas Present and The Brookfield Series Volume One. I did take time out to watch my favorite TV shows Smash and Necessary Roughness. Now we have a big snow storm coming so I may have time to read all day tomorrow if I’m not shoveling snow or at work.  Have a great weekend!

I saw this book was released yesterday and had to get it! I am hoping to start reading it tonight!!

Sam Crescent

Owned by the Dom Part One (The Owners 3) 

The Owners, 3

Part One of Two

James Castleden has had enough of the press surrounding him and his club. Ravage is his place to let loose. He is possessive and dominant. When the younger sister of the woman he used to date walks into his club, James is not ready for the instant attraction he feels toward her. 

Prudence Star fell in love with James seven years ago. She is no shy virgin and knows what he is. James does not scare her. She’s read the reports about his association with club Possession and she craves what only he can give. 

When their flirting deepens, James cannot stop the craving inside him to own, to claim, and to take Prudence as his woman. 

But Possession and Ravage are under serious threat. Dominic and Eugene were just the beginning. There is…

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Thanks, Olivia! I look forward to Wednesdays because of your great pics!

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Random hotties today. Pick your favorite fantasy and enjoy!

A biker?

 

A cowboy?

 

A musician?

An exhibitionist?

 

A royal knight?

 

Sweeter than candy?

Not that I’d actually make you choose. Have a great hump day!

 

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