The broodingly handsome Sebastian Rockwood, Earl of Melton, lives a strict, structured life caring for his estates and family, priding himself on self-control. When his brother's fiance is abducted, little does he realize that he would be caught in a trap of lust and passion that would grow into an obsession. In their search, Sebastian and his brother arrive at a local brothal to discover Helen Rivenall, drugged and being auctioned off on stage. Sebastian is immediately drawn to the lovely Helen and soon finds himself bidding and winning her. He then rescuses her brother, takes the small family in, and plans to care for them. Each time he is in contact with Helen, Sebastian struggles with his deep lust. Soon his self-control spins out of control and his lust become an obsession. Helen is drawn to the handsome Sebastian wanting to give into her passion, but she is holding back, as she sees Sebastian as another controlling man in her life. Sebastian is frustrated with Helen not understanding her secret, that for years she has been abused by her overly controlling, religious uncle - the same uncle that arranged to have her auctioned off for her sins. Lust and desire grow and soon Helen and Sebastian give into their desires, coming together in moments of intense passion. But Helen is still holding back. It is not until after many months of misunderstandings that Sebastian discovers Helen's secret and past abuse, and Helen comes to understand Sebastian's reasons for living a strict, controlled life. When Sebastian must save Helen from her uncle's wrath once again, they both come to realize that love will free them from the bonds of the past. Obsession is a dark, sometimes frustrating, intensely passionate story that keeps the reader riveted to the pages. A well-written story, with beautifully written, passionate, love scenes, blended together to create a pleasurable read.

Publisher: New Concepts Publishing (October 2006)