Former artists model, Sophia Melrose has come to bid farewell to a past lover, only to haver her old desires reawakened by his mesmerising son. Gabriel Hawksmore has long been fascinated by the enigmatic Mrs Melrose. Now, at his father's wake he finally has the opportunity to act. Caught up in the act of rekindling past passions and old memories, Sophia and Gabriel collide to form some scorching new ones. Author's Note: This erotic romance contains explicit sexual content, and is only suitable for adult readers comfortable with frank language. Short Story: 6,671 words We Were Lovers Once, was first published in the Mammoth Book of Hot Romance.