Free (Kindle/iTunes) Midnight Caller [1860s Kentucky Multicultural Erotic Romance]

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Midnight Caller by Haley Whitehall is the 1st novella in her series of f/m interracial 19th century historical erotic romances which apparently also explore the prejudices experienced by her couples, this one set in Kentucky in 1865 and involving a wealthy widow and the freedman part-time prostitute she takes comfort in, free courtesy of publisher Liquid Silver.

This has a medium 3 out of 5 flames on the heat index over at All Romance eBooks and Liquid Silver's own website also puts it at 3 (out of 4) as "Hot".

According to the customer reviews, this doesn't shy away from the uglier side of the period-accurate racist attitudes against the lead relationship, so if you're looking for a lighter and fluffier more escapist sort of read like Dreamspinner Press' Timeless Dreams brand which glosses over the m/m version of such to better enjoy the historical setting, YMMV.

Currently free @ Amazon (available to Canadians & in the UK) & iTunes (available to Canadians).

Description
Life without love is painful, but in 1865 forbidden fruit can be deadly. When a wealthy widow decides to enjoy her new-found freedom, she puts more than her reputation on the line. An unwanted suitor means to have her, or no one will. From sizzling sex to life-threatening danger, the intrigue will keep you turning the pages of Midnight Caller, Haley Whitehall’s sizzling new romance.

When Emma Bennett’s husband dies in a carriage accident in 1865, she is released from her loveless, controlling marriage. Now she has a chance to find happiness and raise a family. But before she begins courting again she wants to experience her freedom. At the advice of the leading socialite in town, she takes a black lover to fulfill her sexual needs. His raw, masculine power awakens feelings she didn’t know existed. After the first touch she craves more.

Frederick works as a roustabout by day and moonlights as a prostitute. He knows better than to fall in love with his white client, but Emma enchants him the first time he calls on her. To keep them both safe, he works hard to put up barriers. Unfortunately, he can’t protect Emma from the slimy Mr. Hawthorne, who wants her as his bride. Frederick vows to keep her safe even if his forbidden love costs him his life.