Two Novellas by Bertrice Small: (The Awakening, Zuleika and the Barbarian)

The Awakening

Marguerite Abbott, the most enchanting courtesan at the most elegant brothel in Paris, has lost her heart to no man...until an irresistible visitor from New Orleans teaches her the true meaning of Eros' delights.

Originally published in 2002 as part of the collection Delighted.

Zuleika and the Barbarian

Princess Zuleika of Dariyabar has no intention of marrying her ruthless cousin, even if she has to give herself to the enemy, the barbarian Amir Khan, to be free of him. Amir Khan is both intrigued and amused by Zuleika and with each night of seduction and surrender, the barbarian finds himself succumbing to love's decisive victory...

Originally published in 2003 as part of the collection I Love Rogues.