The Chateau

Reisz revisits her Rita-winning Original Sinners erotic romance series in this fantastic prequel. In 1989 France, Kingsley, a spy for an agency so secret it has no name, goes on a mission to a house where the women are in charge and the men submit to them. Though he initially goes there to find his colonel’s nephew, he enjoys himself so much that his thoughts return to the chateau again and again. The madame of the house tests his limits and eventually issues him a challenge: Kingsley will have to face the love he’s held onto throughout the years for the man who first brought him down the path of erotic submission. Readers who are drawn to BDSM will find this a wonderfully written exploration of it. The characters are strong, and there is enough mystery that the twists feel well earned. Reisz’s novel is highly recommended to both new readers and those who are already familiar with Kingsley’s world. Agent: Sara Megibow, KT Literary. (June)