Riveted - read it now!

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How steamy is steamy?

This novelette is a steamy 'Instalove' historical Regency romance, featuring a strong, alluring man who appreciates a curvy, resourceful woman. There's a fair bit of sexual tension, with one steamy kiss scene (which I'm particularly proud of!) and one big intimacy scene, which is mainstream, with full consent. There's no swearing, the angst is low, and the sexual terminology is mild or euphemistic. And of course, there's a satisfying happy-ever-after ending!

A boatbuilding theme!

I’d like to thank Alex Mears of H.J. Mears and Son for checking my descriptions of boatbuilding and riveting and for providing several valuable suggestions. H.J. Mears was established in 1945 in the village of Beer. They are now based in Seaton, and they remain experts in the construction of traditional clinker-built boats. I was very relieved that Alex only found a few tweaks and nothing that was a major stumbling block for my plot. That would have been a disaster!

What's the plot?

Elizabeth is a young woman who is reeling from a humiliating almost-betrothal and the ignominy of bumping into her former intended and his new bride-to-be everywhere she goes. Fortunately, she has a place to hide. Unfortunately, it's cold, miserable, and absolutely not the glamourous seaside retreat she was promised.

When a very distracting broad-shouldered boatbuilder disturbs her hard-won composure, the spark between them is immediate, undeniable, and utterly improper. But Edward is a man with a haunted past, whispered about in town and burdened by guilt. As dark rumours surface and Elizabeth uncovers the truth, can she trust the man who sets her body alight?

This book is published under my pen name, Sheri Green.