The Rites of Midwinter by Libre Paley
“Winter suits my beloved…”
For Gabriela, the dark half of the year promises to be the most fulfilling. She has spent one month with István, her heart’s love, when winter arrives, her life at the Castle a few miles but a world away from her modest upbringing. Yet her bliss is shattered when István is called away, promising Gabriela to return for their planned Midwinter wedding. Not even her blossoming erotic powers can persuade him to stay.
Unable to reveal the real reason for his journey, István has arranged for close friends to support Gabriela in his absence. She is already well acquainted with Alexandrine and Georg. The two undertook Gabriela’s first schooling in amorous pleasures when she arrived to the Castle, to assure themselves she would suit István’s every requirement as his wife.Despite pining for István, Gabriela is happy for the pair to continue their carnal education of her. She learns to test her own limits as her companions make her the erotic centre of their attentions in a series of fulfilling lessons. New arrivals join them, including the charismatic and flirtatious Captain James Francis, whom Gabriela likes just a little too much…The weeks settle into a thrilling pattern of voluptuous days and nights of carnal pleasures. But as time passes with not a word from István, Gabriela grows unsettled. Not only do shadows of doubt about his love for her gather, the mystery of a certain locked room begins to create unease in her mind.
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Libre Paley lives by windswept moorlands in England, a dark and brooding landscape from which she derives much inspiration. Libre’s aim is to write erotica that is sensual and emotionally intelligent. After years spent working in different countries, Libre often includes references to her travels in her work. These days, if she cannot broaden her experiences through travel, she continues to do so through reading.
What inspired you to write your book?
This book was inspired by travels to Transylvania, with all its myth and mystery, dark as winter, and by women who know how to get just what they want…
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In those few short weeks I learnt how to bend him to my will. A sideways glance under my lashes and his eyes were unable to detach themselves from mine. A pout of my lips and his were mine to possess. One stroke of his manhood and he would become enslaved to me.
That night, none of it worked. István yielded his body to mine, yes, but his spiritual resolve would not surrender.
I called upon every feminine wile at my disposal. As had become our custom, I stole into his chambers once the household was at rest. Armed for battle, I chose my nightgown with care, a frippery from the consignment of lingerie newly ordered from Paris. A negligee of China silk, it was dainty in its needlework, appointed with satin ribbons that I left but carelessly tied. Onto this garment I sprinkled an eau de cologne heady with essences of sweet civet and rose amber. I brushed my long hair several dozen times, having rinsed it with rosemary water for shine, and let it flow loose all about.
I permitted the nightgown to slip down one shoulder as I approached his bed, descending so far that it exposed one ripe breast. The pale skin surrounding the wine-dark of my nipple I ensured was available to his gaze and caress. Though once on the bed, I evaded his fervent reach, moving in such a way that my gown slid in full to my waist. Kneeling in a froth of silk and lace, my breasts rose proud before his regard, I as lissom yet rounded as a nymph in a painting by Monsieur Bouguereau.
István again stretched out an arm to capture me and once more I eluded him, determined to control our carnal union. Made bold by his need for me, I placed myself above him, allowing my breasts to sway free, almost but not quite touching his flesh…
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