A Measured Risk

Book one in the Regency Risks SeriesHe is her most dangerous temptation, the only man she has ever trusted and now he is demanding her submission. Dare she take the risk?Emotionally scarred in the horrific accident that took her husband’s life, Lady Cranfield is imprisoned by her lingering terror of horses and carriages. Lady Cranfield longed to be closer to the fascinating Earl of Ruel. She sensed intuitively that he could teach her how to overcome the terrors that held her in bondage.And now she’s willing to risk almost anything-her reputation, even her virtue-to find out. But what he proposes startles her.When the shy, studious and socially awkward young widow approached him, Ruel instantly sensed she would be the sweetest, most submissive experience of a lifetime-if only he can gain her total and complete trust. He makes her a non-negotiable offer. His help in return for her submission and obedience.But Lady Cranfield grew up neglected by her ducal parents, raised by servants and then later ignored by her handsome, charming husband. She’s learnt to protect her heart at all costs and she trusts no one but herself.How can the jaded Earl of Ruel break through her self-protective defences and show her how to love when he has spent his lifetime avoiding that tender trap?Review4.5 Stars from Literary Nymph Reviews Only"Ms. Blackthorne did a good job with the period background, while giving a peak into the scandalous part of the Regency time period... I am looking forward to reading more of this series." ~ Amazon Nymph, May 16, 2012From the AuthorReader Advisory: This is a work of erotic romantic fiction, it is not meant to be an accurate portrayal of or guide to how people recover from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. As a work of historical romance, it is also not meant to be a portrayal of modern BDSM or D/s lifestyles.*This book contains anal sex, spanking, light bondage, D/s themes and brief F/F touching. **