In Victorian London, a lovelorn fifty-three-year-old widow discovers she is the muse for a young artist.
“The Invitation” is a stand-alone erotic romance short story set in the Victorian Art & Discipline world.
The Invitation: An Art & Discipline Short Story
Published by Viridium Press, 2020.
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“The Invitation” by Regina Kammer
Widowed, middle-class, and past her prime, Leonora Aldbury is unwelcome amongst Victorian England’s upper crust and denied the opportunities Society can bring — including romantic attachments. She aches for sensual fulfillment, fantasizing about a young artist who sketches in London’s National Gallery. During a daring encounter, the artist offers Leonora an intriguing invitation. Will she risk respectability for a chance at love?
“The Invitation” is an older woman / younger man, age gap romance short story of 3,946 words set in the Victorian Art & Discipline universe. The characters in “The Invitation”, Leonora Aldbury and the artist Jasper Dawson, will be integrated into future Art & Discipline books.
Sexy fun includes: erotic fantasies, semi-public sex with a heroine in her prime
Tropes include: Older Woman / Younger Man aka Reverse Age Gap
Series description: Art & Discipline
Beneath prim and proper Victorian society lies a world of unconventional artistic endeavors and sensual pursuits.
Book 1: The Westerman Affair
Short story: “The Invitation”
Reviews for “The Invitation”
“Ms. Kammer is an excellent writer of erotic stories with good plots. If you need “an invitation” to preview the author’s writing style, this is a good short read for you.” — Pamela Gibson, 5 stars on Goodreads
“This quick little read is perfect when you have a little time to fill. I love the author and this series.” — Hopeless Romantic, 5 stars on Barnes & Noble
Reviews of “The Invitation” in Best Women’s Erotica of the Year, Volume 4:
“‘The Invitation’ by Regina Kammer is an historical set in 1880 London, and if you know me, you know I adore historicals. This story featured an older female paired with a younger male artist lover. Um… YUM. The use of non-contemporary language might not appeal to some readers, but the tension in the setup of the story carries through wonderfully to the climax. I loved it.” — Leandra Vane, The Unlaced Librarian
“While I ‘got something’ out of each of these stories, there were some that I particularly enjoyed. … “The Invitation” by Regina Kammer takes place in 1880, and I am a sucker for a good bodice-ripper. Plus, I like that this story was about a middle-aged widow rather than the sort of virginal character that usually is the leading lady in historical romance.” — Kate, Slutty Girl Problems
“I found myself tearing up at a historical story of widow and a young artist—perhaps I get emotional when characters aching for exploration get their needs met.” — Nicole G., Amazon
“I enjoyed all the stories but some of them stuck with me long after I finished them. Some of my favourites were … The Invitation by Regina Kammer…” — Janine, Goodreads
“A few standouts for me…’The Invitation’ by Regina Kammer – Historical romance is my catnip, so I loved this one” — Portland reviewer, Amazon
“…an amazing collection of stories. The authors all brought their A-game. there are always favorites with anthologies and mine were … The Invitation by Regina Kammer…” — traceyg, Amazon
Today’s tweet from @BWEoftheyear is about The Invitation by Regina Kammer @kammerotica
Not what I was expecting but I was enamoured. A historical erotic story! The Victorian age added a sexy, risqué side that I hadn’t expected. Fantastic story that gave me blushes 🥰 @cleispress pic.twitter.com/YqWv6FXtYM— Rebecca Chase (@rebeccahchase) December 30, 2018
“The Invitation by Regina Kammer – Hooray for Historical Erotica! Just on the general principle, I loved this story. The world needs a good reminder that our generations haven’t discovered anything new about sex that didn’t already exist in another time and place.” — Courtney C, Netgalley
“The Invitation” older editions
Best Women’s Erotica of the Year Volume 4
Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, published by Cleis Press, 2018. “Stories [of] women who daringly pursue love and lust.”
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More Victorian erotic romance from Regina
The Westerman Affair (Art & Discipline Book 1)
The Harwell Heirs
Book 1: The Pleasure Device
Book 2: Disobedience By Design
Book 3: Where Destiny Plays
Book 4: A Delicate Seduction
Book 5: Discovering Her Delight
Book 6: Their Noble Deceit
Disputed Boundaries (Stories from the San Juan Islands)
The Ockham Steam-Works Laboratory Chronicles
Story 1: “One Cheek or Two?”
Story 2: “Delia’s Heartthrob”
Story 3: “Swing Follies”
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