May Melrose

Steamy Historical Erotica

Scandalous stories from Georgian & Regency England

Age gaps. Dominant heroes. And lots — lots — of corsets.

The Collection

Six wicked little tales

Short, scorching reads set among castles, country estates, and candlelit chambers. All available on Kindle — several free with Kindle Unlimited.

Book cover: The Royal Milkmaid by May Melrose

The Royal Milkmaid

An erotic lactation threesome short story in a historical setting

Sarah, the castle's wet nurse, finds herself with a new job description: helping alleviate the boredom of the duke's two sons.

When Sarah is no longer needed to nurse the royal baby, she finds herself out of a job and full to the point of bursting. But the young lord has an idea that will benefit both him and her. Sarah has no idea what to expect when he calls her to his private chambers — and soon she finds herself in a delicious new position in the castle...

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Book cover: His Helpless Harlot by May Melrose

His Helpless Harlot

A short erotic story of submission and surrender in a historical setting

Lydia Hurst arrives at her new home to find her new guardian wants nothing to do with her. Wild, reclusive, and dangerously handsome, Lord Thorne immediately captures her interest, and she makes it her mission to bed him and satisfy her virgin curiosity.

But Lydia is not as in control as she initially thinks, and soon her guardian takes her in hand, teaching her a lesson in humiliation that she will not soon forget.

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Book cover: The Duke's Free Use Maid by May Melrose

The Duke's Free Use Maid

An erotic story of domination, submission, and surrender in a historical setting

Desperate for a new position after losing her job as a maid in another household, Lily enters service in the house of the Duke of Bradford. However, there is one condition: she must sign a contract stating that the duke is free to use her whenever, and however, he sees fit.

Lily is quickly transformed from a shy little maid into the depraved plaything of the duke — and his friends.

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Book cover: The Duke's Free Use Maid — Part Two by May Melrose

The Duke's Free Use Maid — Part Two

Book two of The Duke's Free Use Maid

Lily is just starting to settle into her position when the duke whisks her away to his country estate.

The more the duke uses her and pushes her to her limits, the more both Lily and the duke begin to come to an uncomfortable realization: Lily's service has transcended simply being a job, and feelings on both sides could threaten the very basis of their relationship.

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Book cover: His Submissive Strumpet by May Melrose

His Submissive Strumpet

An erotic story of a wedding night won by seduction

Julia comes to her wedding bed ready to get her wifely duties over with. But her new husband has other plans...

When Charles sees his new bride trembling in bed, nervous for the consummation, he makes it his mission to seduce her over the following days, pledging to only bed her once she comes begging for it. Julia's pride is gradually worn down until she submits to her husband, fully — and what ensues is a marriage consummation she never could have imagined.

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Book cover: His Wicked Wanton by May Melrose

His Wicked Wanton

An erotic age-gap short story of seduction in 18th-century England

Every day for a week, Sir John Warrick has watched a young woman trespass through his woods. Unaware that she's being observed, Arabella rides deep into the forest to steal moments of private pleasure.

But one day she is thrown from her horse, and Sir John has no choice but to abandon his watching to help her. What transpires is a steamy encounter that ends with Arabella submitting to the older man — and receiving an education in patience.

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About the Author

May Melrose

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"I love writing steamy stories set in Georgian and Regency England featuring age gaps, dominant heroes, and corsets. Lots and lots of corsets."

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