The year is 1658. The beautiful young Colette, daughter of a nobleman, has just been 'lost' in a wager, given to the dashing Lord Philippe de Valon as payment for gambling debts.

Against a backdrop of the lavish and decadent Court at Versailles, Colette is exposed to the delicious but dangerous attentions of a man used to taking what he wants. When he is called away on King's business, Colette is left in the hands of his sour old aunt, who regards Colette with suspicion and disdain. On their trip to Philippe's castle in the north of France, Colette and her handmaid are brutally abducted by a gang of ruffians.

Colette's innocence is lost at the hands of her tormentors. If Philippe does not rescue the lovely maiden, she become the debased sex slave of hardened criminals.

Seduction of Colette is a story of sexual awakening, and of courage and virtue in the face of depravity. Ultimately it is the story of true love.

Note: This story contains a rape and forced-sex scene, not for those readers who would find this disturbing.

Review quote for Seduction of Colette by Claire Thompson

…a wonderful story of a young woman coming of age and finding herself in spite of horrendous circumstances… a story of second chances, love, laughter, and romance complete with a historic setting.
~Ansley Velarde, The Road to Romance

This novel takes the reader to the brink and back of emotions, all the while giving a promise that all will be well in the end…Dark and erotic, the Seduction of Colette is an excellent addition to Ms. Thompson's repertoire
~Liz Ragland-Thompson, Romance Reviews Today

"...a wonderful story of survival and love that all women should read. I found myself crying about what happened to Colette but in the end I was cheering. Bravo Ms. Thompson!"
~Angela Black, Sensual Romance