Lords of Discipline Series by Alyson Chase

The day her sister murdered their abusive father, Elizabeth Wilcox stopped being a gentleman’s daughter. Willing to do anything to save her sister from the hangman’s noose, now she is a spy... A servant. A liar. A thief. A submissive. Masquerading as a parlor maid and entrenched in the Duke of Montague’s estate, Liz is willing to risk all to uncover the secrets that would save her sister... moreThe day her sister murdered their abusive father, Elizabeth Wilcox stopped being a gentleman’s daughter. Willing to do anything to save her sister from the hangman’s noose, now she is a spy... A servant. A liar. A thief. A submissive. Masquerading as a parlor maid and entrenched in the Duke of Montague’s estate, Liz is willing to risk all to uncover the secrets that would save her sister. But submitting to the duke’s peculiar brand of discipline surprises her with a heady mixture of pleasure and pain. Eager to relinquish control of her messy life, Liz soon craves the rough hands of Montague and his powerful, passionate attentions. Can she succumb to the hot sting of his hand and the gentleness of his kisses without revealing her true identity and darkest secrets? And what punishment will she face when he realizes her betrayal? less

The ties that bind... After surviving a living hell, Miss Amanda Wilcox craves a peaceful life. Time with her sister and quiet fireside nights are all she desires. That, and some lessons in pleasure. Too disgraced to ever marry, with no virtue left to protect, she has no qualms indulging in a liaison. And she's found the perfect man to satisfy her. Julius Blackwell, Earl of Rothchild was tasked with one job - look after his absent best friend's new sister-in-law... moreThe ties that bind... After surviving a living hell, Miss Amanda Wilcox craves a peaceful life. Time with her sister and quiet fireside nights are all she desires. That, and some lessons in pleasure. Too disgraced to ever marry, with no virtue left to protect, she has no qualms indulging in a liaison. And she's found the perfect man to satisfy her. Julius Blackwell, Earl of Rothchild was tasked with one job - look after his absent best friend's new sister-in-law. Bedding his charge is out of the question. Too timid to even leave her home, he can't imagine she'd submit to his more adventuresome tastes. She's a distraction he can't afford, especially as the Crown has asked him to uncover a dangerous blackmail ring. But when Amanda catches the blackmailers' attention, Julius will do anything to ensure her safety, even if that means tying her to his bed. With loyalties tested and lives on the line, Julius will need Amanda's help to outwit the cutthroats. They'll have to learn to trust each other, in and out of the bedroom, or they'll find themselves and their loved ones at the end of their ropes. *** Bound by the Earl contains light bondage and steamy sex scenes. Consider yourself warned. *** less

Like a moth to the flame… Maximillian Atwood, Baron of Sutton, is consumed with guilt. The lives he saved as a spy for the Crown are never enough to atone for those he destroyed. Retired now, the woman he hurt the most is the one he can’t avoid. She works for him, haunts his dreams … sets his body on fire. She’s the woman he desires most, and she doesn’t know he’s responsible for her husband’s death... moreLike a moth to the flame… Maximillian Atwood, Baron of Sutton, is consumed with guilt. The lives he saved as a spy for the Crown are never enough to atone for those he destroyed. Retired now, the woman he hurt the most is the one he can’t avoid. She works for him, haunts his dreams … sets his body on fire. She’s the woman he desires most, and she doesn’t know he’s responsible for her husband’s death. Longing for independence, Colleen Bonner takes on a scandalous new job as manager for a bawdyhouse. Having money in her pocket feels heavenly; the way her new employer makes her burn feels even better. But she won’t let the searing heat she and Max create melt her heart. Because Colleen has a secret of her own and if discovered, her life could go down in flames. When an enemy from Max’s past resurfaces and takes aim at Colleen, Max is torn between duty … and revenge. For now that he knows what it truly means to love, he’ll do anything to protect Colleen, even if it means watching their future together go up in smoke. less

The holly is hung, the wassail is simmering … and trouble lurks just around the corner. Elizabeth, Duchess of Montague knows she’s a fortunate woman. The holidays are approaching, she and her adoring husband, Marcus, are expecting their first child, and her beloved sister will soon arrive for a long-awaited visit. So, when evidence of a plot against the Crown goes missing from her husband’s possession, she won’t let some bounder ruin her holiday spirit... moreThe holly is hung, the wassail is simmering … and trouble lurks just around the corner. Elizabeth, Duchess of Montague knows she’s a fortunate woman. The holidays are approaching, she and her adoring husband, Marcus, are expecting their first child, and her beloved sister will soon arrive for a long-awaited visit. So, when evidence of a plot against the Crown goes missing from her husband’s possession, she won’t let some bounder ruin her holiday spirit. Liz is determined to recover the article for her husband. Marcus might insist that he’s the spy of the family, but he’s not the only one experienced in espionage. If she discovers the blackguard, her interference will be forgiven. Or will it? Her husband doesn’t brook misbehavior, but his punishments tend not to be a deterrence … Catch up with the couple that started it all in what is shaping up to be a spanking good Christmas. MASTERED UNDER THE MISTLETOE is part of the Lords of Discipline series. While it is a standalone story, you’ll likely enjoy reading the rest of the series. This novella follows the story of Liz and Marcus, first introduced in Disciplined by the Duke. +++This novella contains (lots of) spanking and some wicked fun times. Definitely pick it up if you like your holidays steamy.+++ less

Never in his wildest dreams… Sinclair, Marquess of Dunkeld, is determined to discover who’s behind the recent unrest in Scotland. But when he’s caught alone with an unmarried woman, a hasty marriage threatens his mission. While his new wife is everything a gentleman spy should want—amiable, practical, and unquestioning—she also proves a heady distraction... moreNever in his wildest dreams… Sinclair, Marquess of Dunkeld, is determined to discover who’s behind the recent unrest in Scotland. But when he’s caught alone with an unmarried woman, a hasty marriage threatens his mission. While his new wife is everything a gentleman spy should want—amiable, practical, and unquestioning—she also proves a heady distraction. Arousing his basest instincts, she provokes a bone-deep need in him, the desire to strip her bare of all sense, to entice her to join in his madness. The daughter of a man of science, Winnifred is practiced in the arts of logic … and deception. Her dispassionate exterior hides a dark secret, one she must guard at all costs. Maintaining the façade in her wild and treacherous new home is trial enough, but the storm of emotions Sinclair awakens in her might be the one thing she can’t control. To catch a traitor in their midst, Sin and Winnifred will need to learn to depend upon each other. A forced marriage doesn’t usually lead to love, however. In this battle of wills, matrimony just might be the deadliest game of all. +++Marked by the Marquess contains steamy sex scenes of a primal nature. Don’t read it unless you like your romances HOT!+++ less

In the games men play, love is the riskiest roll of the dice.... Ever since John, Earl of Summerset, retired as a spy, his life has suffered from nothing but boredom. He has no plots to uncover, no foes to vanquish…until his brother gambles away the source of the Summerset fortune. Determined to save his earldom, John devises a plot guaranteed to recover his property. All he needs is a proper young miss to assist him… Netta isn’t averse to a racket or two, not if the job is profitable... moreIn the games men play, love is the riskiest roll of the dice.... Ever since John, Earl of Summerset, retired as a spy, his life has suffered from nothing but boredom. He has no plots to uncover, no foes to vanquish…until his brother gambles away the source of the Summerset fortune. Determined to save his earldom, John devises a plot guaranteed to recover his property. All he needs is a proper young miss to assist him… Netta isn’t averse to a racket or two, not if the job is profitable. She can be any woman the provoking earl desires and she knows every trick in the book. But John is eager to prove that seduction is a game two can play. And the price of her employment might be more than she bargained for. But when Netta’s past threatens to destroy John’s future, they discover even the best-laid schemes can go awry. As an enemy creeps closer, John and Netta are in danger of losing much more than their hearts. In order to survive, they will need to find one last ace up their sleeves…. +++Played by the Earl contains steamy sex scenes with elements of BDSM. Don’t read it unless you like your romances HOT!!+++ less