Amélie LaBelle has always been exceptional at painting - but when a black-market dealer hands her a small, leather book, her art has never been more alive. Liking women during the 1800s is a challenge alone, but how will Amélie cope when she and Eliza face the wrath of murderous and hungry men with only a paintbrush, book and their forbidden love. ~~ A 19th Century LGBT Romance/Thriller story ~~ ~~ #797 Mystery/Thriller (25/12/16) ~~

Rose Langford was raised by her Uncle and Aunt who always encouraged her independent spirit. Deviating from the norm of the ton, she's remained unmarried and quite content. Though perhaps her rationale to stay as she is stems from her own philandering father. And it is that trait itself which has resulted in her distaste in the most renown rakes of England. William Cecil never wanted to wed. But with the consistent badgering of his sister and grandmother - it seems like he has no choice to settle. Childish and impulsive, his eye's are caught by a challenge he hopes to conquer. Though neither party ever wished for the other - a twist of circumstances seems to have tied their fates together.