The Crimson Buccaneer

Black Lace - the leading erotic imprint for women

Cleo Cordell was one of the original Black Lace Divas whose erotic novels were reprinted again and again throughout the nineties. She went on to write fantasy novels in the US, and now writes under a pseudonym. 
 
She is the author of Juliet Rising, Opal Darkness, The Captive Flesh and The Senses Bejewelled all available from Black Lace.

In 1570s Spain, Carlotta was the devil's creature and scheming, covetous Don Felipe was obsessed with her. A pity that she loathed him. When cheated out of her inheritance, Carlotta hires the help of a rugged buccaneer, and she exacts much pleasure in wrongfully taking back what is rightfully hers.

Velvet Claws

Black Lace - the leading erotic imprint for women

Cleo Cordell was one of the original Black Lace Divas whose erotic novels were reprinted again and again throughout the nineties. She went on to write fantasy novels in the US, and now writes under a pseudonym. 
 
She is the author of Juliet Rising, Opal Darkness, The Captive Flesh and The Senses Bejewelled, all available from Black Lace.

A tight knot of desire uncoiled in Gwendoline as Jonathan pressed against her. This was the feeling her maid had told her about. Now Gwendoline was about to discover for herself how it felt to have a man inside her. 
 
The 19th century, a time of exploration and discovery, and the young and spirited Gwendoline Farnshawe is determined not to be left in the parlour making conversation. Especially when the handsome and celebrated anthropologist, Jonathan Kimberton, is planning a trip to Africa. 
 
Revelling against Victorian society's expectations of a young woman, and lured by the mysterious ritual and exotic climate of this exciting continent, Gwendoline sets sail with her entourage. She is bound for a land of unknown pleasures which are destined to awaken her true sensuality. 
 
By the author of The Captive Flesh and The Senses Bejewelled.

Path Of The Tiger

Black Lace - the leading erotic imprint for women

Cleo Cordell was one of the original Black Lace Divas whose erotic novels were reprinted again and again throughout the nineties. She went on to write fantasy novels in the US, and now writes under a pseudonym. 
She is the author of Juliet Rising, Opal Darkness, The Captive Flesh and The Senses Bejewelled all available from Black Lace.

Arriving in India in the early days of the Raj, Amy Spencer realises the stuffy world of the British Army wives is not for her. Taking tea and playing croquet hold a little appeal for a young woman entranced with sensual delights on offer elsewhere. 
 
She is shown places where the other women dare not venture - where Tantric mysteries and the Kama Sutra come alive. And it's only a matter of time before she's besotted by the charms of Ravinder, the Maharaja's exquisitely handsome son, who will show her the pathway to absolute pleasure.

The Captive Flesh

Black Lace - the leading erotic imprint for women

Cleo Cordell was one of the original Black Lace Divas whose erotic novels were reprinted again and again throughout the nineties. She went on to write fantasy novels in the US, and now writes under a pseudonym. 
 
She is the author of Juliet Rising, Opal Darkness, The Captive Flesh and The Senses Bejewelled all available from Black Lace.

Decadent historical tale of a colonial convent by one of the original mistresses of erotica 
 
A tale of decadent orgies amidst the sumptuous splendour of a North African mansion. 
 
19th-century French convent girls, Marietta and Claudine, learn their invitation to stay in the exotic palace of their handsome host requires something in return - the ecstasy of pleasure in pain.

Opal Darkness

A wonderful lush piece of historical erotica from the author of The Captive Flesh. 
 
'Sunlight gleamed off the powdery snow that frosted Constantin's dark hair and Sidonie trembled with contained arousal. Constantin's hands, already pushing aside Sidonie's fur cloak, were hot and thrilling on her naked skin.' 
 
It's the latter part of the nineteenth century and beautiful twins Sidonie and Francis are yearning for adventure. Their newly awakened sexualities need an outlet. The only high point in their ordered lives is provided by the weekly art lesson with the hedonistic Chatham Burney. When Burney's relationship with his pupils becomes too close, the twins' father sends Sidonie and Francis on the Grand Tour of Europe, where they swiftly meet Count Constantin and his decadent friends, and are invited to stay at the Count's snow-bound Romanian castle, there is no turning from the path of depravity. The twins' loyalty to each other is tested in an atmosphere of sophisticated decadence.

The Senses Bejewelled

Black Lace - the leading erotic imprint for women

An intense exploration of exoticism and the boundaries of erotic desire. 
 
Willing captive Marietta is settling into an opulent life of privileged captivity as favoured concubine in the handsome Kasim's harem. But when she is kidnapped by Kasim's enemy, Hamed, her new-found way of life is thrown into chaos. Reunited with her beautiful slave lover, Gabriel, she suffers the torments of a tainted desire. 
 
Kasim, too, has to face the toughest challenge of his life, For the only way he can win back Marietta from the clutches of Hamed and the arms of Gabriel is to agree to spend time as Hamed's plaything. Will his honour - and, indeed, his flesh, stand the test?

Cleo Cordell

A lusty historical novel set in the 18th century... 
 
Nothing is more important to Reynard than winning the favours of the bright and wilful Juliet, a pupil at Madame Nicol's exclusive but strict 18th century ladies' academy. Her captivating beauty tinged with a hint of cruelty soon has Reynard willing to do anything to win her approval. But Juliet's methods have little effect on Andreas, the real object of her lustful obsessions. Unable to bend him to her will, she is forced to watch him lavish his manly talents on her fellow pupils. That is, until she agrees to change her spoilt ways.

Cleo Cordell

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