Lakeside Lovers Collection: A Gilded Age Romantic Suspense Collection by Lorna Locke
Young love at the lake. What could be more fabulous? In the posh world of wealth at the end of the Gilded Age, life should be free, light-hearted, carefree and fun.
But the reality is far darker. Deep secrets, old sins, second chance romance, and bittersweet memories all combine to make this historical collection a not-to-be missed treat.
Augusta’s Secret Desires:
Heartbroken after a failed romance, Augusta wants nothing more than to spend a quiet summer at her family’s lake cottage. Then she meets Rex. Due to his sight impairment, he is virtually imprisoned by his horrible, domineering mother at the family’s lavish mansion, music his only solace.
Just when love begins to blossom, Augusta is threatened by a predatory neighbor, who underestimates Rex. Will saving Augie give Rex the confidence he needs to break free from his domineering parents?
Her Private Wish: A Gilded Age Romantic Suspense
In 1914 the new war in Europe seems very far away for most Americans. But Fleta is terribly concerned about her cousin in England, and her worry manifests as too much gaiety and drink. To save her from herself, her parents force her to accept the courtship of Julian Prebensen and keep her a prisoner in their home until she does.
Solid, old-fashioned Grantham Northrup has loved Fleta for years, and is determined to win her for himself. But when Fleta disappears – and apparently with her mother’s jewels – for Grantham and Julian, it is a race against time and each other to find her.
Romie’s Fantasies:
Romilda is certain, after the loss of her fiancé, that she will never love again. But when handsome Maislin Reeve is called into renovate the family’s lakeside mansion in preparation for Romie’s younger sister’s wedding, the attraction between Romie and Maislin is undeniable.
Consumed by their feelings for each other, they give in to their illicit love. Then, regrets: Romilda wonders if sophisticated man-of-the-world Maslin is merely using her, while Maslin feels like a cad for taking advantage of Romilda’s willingness. Does he deserve to seek love again after the loss of his wife?
Set in the world of wealth and gaiety at the end of the Gilded Age, all three novels in the Lakeside Lovers Collection can be read as stand-alones. All have happily ever afters. These romances contain adult scenes of power exchange, and elements of suspense, mystery, second chance romance, and sensual scenes.
