


Books in series

#1
A Gentleman's Wager
2003
When Miss Bella Rushdale sets out to win Viscount Marlinscar’s hand, she doesn’t expect her rival to be another man. Vaughan, the decadent Marquis of Pennerley has desired Lucerne for years, and now, on the wild Yorkshire Moors, intends to claim him.
A scandalous and passionate struggle results between the debauched aristocrat and an improper young lady. Ultimately, it will be up to Lucerne to choose the outcome—a decision that is bound to cause outrage and upset somebody’s plans.

#2
Indiscretions
2011
Viscount Lucerne Marlinscar is caught in the middle of a constant tug o’ war between the decadent and perverse Marquis of Pennerley, and the woman with whom he eloped, seductive heiress Miss Bella Rushdale. All three are bound together in a scandalous and highly volatile ménage a trois. As a result, Lucerne is careful never to favour one of his lovers over the other. However, considering the recent efforts Vaughan and Bella have poured into tormenting one another, he’s beginning to wonder if it’s not he who’s the outsider in their relationship. What’s a considerate lover supposed to do besides compromise? Is it even possible for three people to find a happy ever after together?
When Lucerne calls time-out for the night, petty jealousies have to be put aside for the bonds between them to be forged anew.
Indiscretions is a Regency-set romance novella with a high heat including M/F, M/M and M/M/F interactions. Expect ribald language, diabolical behaviour, and extreme decadence. You are advised to keep the smelling salts at hand.

#3
Phantasmagoria
2008
1800 – Three years after she escaped to London with her bisexual lovers, Vaughan, Marquis of Pennerley and Viscount Lucerne Marlinscar, Bella Rushdale wakes to find Vaughan missing and their decadent ménage a trois in ruins. Determined to reclaim Vaughan and repair the damage, Bella pursues him to his family seat on the Welsh Border, where she finds herself embroiled in his preparations for a diabolical gothic celebration on All Hallows Eve – a phantasmagoria.
Here, amidst the shadows and phantoms, Bella and her lovers peel away the deceits and desires of past and future to expose the heart of their volatile relationship and what they truly mean to one another.

#4
Three Times the Scandal
2011
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “Wow. This book was burn-prints-off-fingertips-hot.” NYT & USA Today Bestselling Author Kimberley Troutte.
Fortuna Allenthorpe is at her wits end. Her family have engaged her to odious Sir Hector, a man she despises beyond measure. Convinced that the destruction of her reputation will free her, Fortuna flees into the night with infamous scoundrel, Giles Dovecote and his debauched friends the Darleston twins. Too bad, then, that her betrothed is more interested in her impressive inheritance than her errant virtue. What’s more, he’s prepared to destroy her family to ensure he gets it.
A vocal advocate of free love, Giles isn’t looking for a wife. Past mistakes weigh heavily on his conscience, but Fortuna makes him want things he considers off limits. As the stakes mount, how long can he hold fast to his principles, if they mean surrendering the woman he loves to a hellish match?
“Ms. Ellis takes the reader on a journey full of surprises, erotic twists & turns, and suspenseful events.” – Coffee Time Romance.
7th Annual Passionate Plume Finalist
Three Times the Scandal is a scorching historical romp through the Regency underbelly involving arson, molly houses and grave robbery, and includes M/F, M/M and M/M/F/M interactions. Readers are advised to ensure a cold drink is on hand to avoid overheating.
Don’t miss any of the enthralling Scandalous Seductions
A GENTLEMAN’S WAGER INDISCRETIONS PHANTASMAGORIA THREE TIMES THE SCANDAL HER HUSBAND’S LOVER THE GHOST OF CHRISTMAS PAST THE SERPENT’S KISS
And look out for the equally enticing Forbidden Loves series by Madelynne
THE KISSING BOUGH PURE FOLLY

#5
The Viscount, His Lover, and I
2013
Emma Langley abhors physical contact, consequential she’s shocked when she realizes she’s attracted to one of her father’s guests. Robert, Lord Darleston is like no other man she’s ever met. He’s flamboyant, charming and terrifies her as much as he arouses her. Nor is Emma the only person caught under his spell…
Lord Robert Darleston has a reputation as a rakehell and a voluptuary. When his wife’s scheming drives him from London into the heart of the English countryside, he is unexpectedly reunited with his first lover, Lyle Langley. Torn apart by the intervention of their families nine years earlier, the primary barrier to their reunion is now Emma, Lyle’s wife, a woman Darleston is fascinated by and has no wish to disrespect. All seems hopeless, that is, until Lyle admits that Emma is frigid and their marriage unconsummated.
Darleston proposes a plan… If he can win Emma over, then maybe they can find happiness together. Old ghosts, a jealous wife, and an outraged father stand in his way.

#6
The Ghosts of Christmas Past
2015
It’s Christmas Eve 1800 and three former lovers reflect on the past, present and future of their turbulent relationship.
Two months ago, Lucerne Marlinscar broke two hearts in addition to his own when he ended his scandalous relationship with Vaughan, Marquis of Pennerley and Miss Bella Rushdale. Now alone on his Yorkshire estate, he’s haunted by the events of the past.
In Shropshire, unwilling to forgo his obsession, Vaughan takes an icy plunge to retrieve a precious object. Only to then find another such treasure awaiting him in bed.
Meanwhile, Bella hardens her resolve, and seeks love beneath the mistletoe. She knows Vaughan will never truly be hers, but can she win enough of his heart that he doesn’t turn her out?
Through a series of engaging vignettes, the Ghosts of Christmas Past reveals compelling new details and layers to a complex relationship. This Regency-set historical romance includes M/F, M/M and M/M/F interactions. Please be advised that this is not intended as a standalone title but is best enjoyed as a prelude to the final book in the series.

#7
The Serpent's Kiss
2019
She’s the disgrace of the county…
Bella Rushdale has returned home still unwed having eloped with Viscount Marlinscar, and she’s now engaged in a scandalous liaison with the Marquis of Pennerley. Remote Yorkshire society is outraged!
Something ought to be done.
Even the untrained observer can see there’s something deliciously perplexing about the relationship between Bella and the two rascals responsible for her disgrace. As rumours of unnatural activities, forbidden pleasures and the inevitable repercussions abound, Bella vigorously resists her brother’s attempts to strong-arm her into wedlock. But all too soon everything gets out of hand, putting Bella at risk of losing far more than her reputation. Can three people whose lives and hearts are so inexorably bound forge a lasting bond? Or is their love as ill-fated as society would have them believe?
The Serpent’s Kiss is a Regency-set historical romance with a high heat including M/F, M/M and M/M/F interactions. Those of a timid or nervous disposition are advised against indulging.
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Madelynne Ellis
Author · 46 books
Madelynne Ellis is a New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of over 35 erotic romance novels.
Madelynne lives in the UK, not far from the Welsh border with her partner, family, & assorted pets. She is currently sipping rapidly cooling decaf coffee, listening to loud music, & indulging her obsession for tattooed bad boys.
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