Improper Proposals

Improper Proposals By Juliana Ross Berkshire, 1870 Newly widowed, Caroline
Boothroyd passes her days writing a guide for young wives daunted by their housewifely
duties. She takes it to publisher Thomas Cathcart-Ross, who makes the outrageous
suggestion that Caroline should instead tackle the subject of marital relations—and,
even more shocking, that she should tell women that sex with their husbands can be
pleasurable and not a shameful necessity. Tom’s sisters were sent into marriage naive
and unworldly. He’s willing to risk scandal to help women like them, and Caroline’s
writing talent provides the means. Remembering her own newlywed nerves, she agrees,
despite fears for her reputation. As Caroline thinks back on her own sexual awakening,
she cannot help imagining a sensual future with her compelling publisher. Tom makes her
want to write a second chapter of her sexual life. But lust could lead to love, and
Caroline never wishes to feel heartbreak again. For more improper lords and ladies, look
for Improper Relations and Improper Arrangements! 37,000 words