ABSOLUTE PLEASURE

....Another erotic romance available from St. Martin's Press....


Finalist
Best Sensual Historical Novel of 2003
Scarlett Letter Award


February Top Pick
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"Fantastic, A keeper..." says Romantic Times Magazine.

"Cheryl Holt demonstrates her phenomenal understanding of women's secret longings in her third erotic romance. With titillating and provocative narrative, she builds both the sexual tension and the romance to a point of eruption."
—Kathe Robin

"This is the best thing you've done so far." A quote from Jennifer Enderlin, my editor at St. Martins' Press, after reading the finished manuscript.

"Such a strong cast of characters, fabulous eroticism, and a subtly complex plot demonstrates Cheryl Holt's beautiful story telling ability. Holt's scintillating gift for tapping into secret fantasies satisfies readers who enjoy the combination of the sexually explicit with a heart stopping romance. Add this one to your keeper shelf; it's an absolute pleasure! Very highly recommended."
—Cindy Penn, Senior Editor, Wordweaving.com

"This is a very, very good book. If you love to read romance novels with some steam, read this one! You won't be disappointed!"
—Romance Reviews.com

Comments from fans:

"Mesmerizing...heart wrenching..."
Suzanne, Maryland

"I had to write to tell you how much I loved it..."
Debbie, USA

"I was reading it at work at my desk, and I had tears in my eyes."
Danielle, USA

"WOW! I loved this story!"
Robin, USA

"Absolutely fantastic! Why couldn't that be me in that book?"
Karen, London

"Another five star book! You are the QUEEN of villains!"
Jen, USA

"I have read all your books, but ABSOLUTE PLEASURE is my favorite by far."
Leola, USA

"The tenderness in your loves scenes is the biggest reason I fall for your heroes!"
Kim, USA

"Sixty lashes of a cold, partially cooked, wet noodle and the Torquemadaesque Bastard-Of-The-Century Award to the Earl of Norwich. An enormous amount of castor oil and Kate-The-Shrew Award to Charlotte... I loved this book!"
Claudia, USA

She was a complete innocent...until he showed her the most irresistible passion

Absolute Seduction...

Absolute Surrender...

ABSOLUTE PLEASURE

The lonely, never-married Lady Elizabeth Harcourt desperately longs for a distraction. She finds one when a chance encounter leads her to the lush studios of artist Gabriel Cristofore. Gabriel insists upon painting Elizabeth's portrait, vowing to do justice to her ravishing figure. But Elizabeth soon realizes that Gabriel's plans for her have little to do with painting—for his true passion in life is the art of seduction.

The first moment Gabriel sets eyes on Elizabeth he can see she's not his usual mark. Her lush auburn locks, luscious skin, and ruby lips offer just a hint of the pleasure they promise. Despite his desire, he is torn between seducing her instantly and taking his time so that he can explore every aspect of her. But Gabriel is about to discover that some affairs cannot be so easily abandoned—especially when the heart of a rogue has been captured.

Read an excerpt from ABSOLUTE PLEASURE