Lashes and Lace

" Not your Mama’s Jane Austen. In something of a departure from other D. A. Maddox books, this one is set not in a dystopian, religio-fascist future, but in a lush Regency past. Instead of a prison and punishment wardens we have a luxurious country estate and a conflicted Byronic lord with a tender heart and a wicked way with a riding crop. The heroine, a sheltered and privileged daughter of local gentry, chooses to accept the challenge of the seven day contract, serving a number of servant roles, in order to redeem her father’s debt. Her strength of character, willingness to learn and respect the labor and skill of those who have served her, gives this book a dimension beyond simple genre. D.A. Maddox always gives great story, memorable characters, a satisfying ride. This book is no exception!"

"Our heroine accepts a rather unusual contract to wipe the debt her father has accrued. In the process she might just learn more about herself and her world.

This is an interesting blend of things, with a historical setting with strong elements of BDSM. The story itself is well written and intriguing. The characters are well developed and well suited to the setting. I particularly liked out heroine who only had a vague idea of what she was getting into, but adapted well to her circumstances. The story moved at a decent pace and is full of plenty of steam. Overall, this made for an enjoyable read and I look forward to exploring more by the author.

Highly recommended."

"Wow it was really good in how the world was set up! I loved how dark it was and that it was really interesting in the twists. I didn't expect so much that this gave? The heroine is really cool as well, so I loved how she was written. I'd love to try the other works from this author!"