Rhio's Dancer
by Denise Rossetti

Danger and desire become one in Denise Rossetti’s “hot, steamy, sexy, and downright yummy” (Fresh Fiction) novella of a soldier who crosses the line into the most forbidden territory of all...

A battle-scarred veteran of love and war, Captain Rhio of the Queen’s Guard has never met a woman as fierce, as fascinating, as the foreign slave dancer, Amae. Her Dance of the Battle Maiden is so scandalous the captain has to quell a riot at Her Majesty’s very proper reception for the Trinitarian ambassador. Fortunately, he’s accustomed to taking command.

Everything male in Rhio is aroused and challenged by Amae’s untamed spirit. Despite his suspicions about her, he can’t resist taking a single night to lose himself in her dark wild beauty. The dancer has the heart of a warrior and a nefarious purpose she won't disclose. She’s up to her pretty little neck in political intrigue, treachery and murder, but for some stupid reason, Rhio can’t make himself walk away. Amae might just get him killed before they’re through, but gods, what a glorious way to go!

Includes a preview of THE DARK ROSE.

Rhio’s Dancer originally published February 2010 within the trade paperback anthology LACED WITH DESIRE.

Denise Rossetti's Bio

When I was very small, I had an aunt who would tell me the most wonderful fairy tales — all original. I grew up, as little girls do, but the magic of story still dazzles and enthralls me. On the good days, I like to think of myself as Scheherazade's sister. On the bad days — not so much.

I remain an incurable romantic who loves happy endings, heart-pounding adventure and the eventual triumph of good over evil. All hail the guys in the white hats — unless the ones wearing black are more...um...interesting?

I live in a comfortable, messy old house in the Australian suburbs. I'm small, noisy and tend to wave my hands around a lot, which can be unfortunate if the tale I'm telling happens to have explosions in it.

And I love, love, LOVE red shoes! Tarty, sex-on-wheels hussy heels!