Portrait of Desire
by Kate September

1901 promises to be the dawn of a new age, and Vassar-educated socialite Charlotte Benington pursues her dream of painting in Paris, France. Despite the constant matchmaking machinations of her chaperone, she has no interest in such ordinary matters as romance, love and, worst of all, marriage. All that changes when Paul de Sainte enters her life and tips her narrow world upside down.

The handsome, aristocratic, passionate Paul is also an artist, and he sets out to challenge Charlotte's fundamental beliefs about life, love, art—and desire. Charlotte finds herself both attracted by Paul's talent and frightened by the intensity of the hunger he awakens within her.

Passions run hot, and events spiral out of control when obsession turns dangerous. Paul captures his beautiful muse in a daring escapade, determined to make her his wife. Will he be able to convince Charlotte that her true freedom lies in his arms...or will he scare her even further away?

Other Books by Kate September

Dance of Desire
La Belle Époque, Book 3

Duet of Desire
La Belle Époque, Book 2

Kate September's Bio

Kate September has been writing for as long as she can remember. Her world has been filled with endless stories and an imagination that at times seemed richer and more real than the world around her. Writing for Kate is a less of a process of creating and more a process of composing, trying to capture the flow, lyricism and rhythm of words as the stories unfold themselves.

Kate lives in Boston with her husband and their two dogs and crazy fish. A special heartfelt thanks goes to Kate's parents and her husband, and the friends and family who have cheered her on, edited, begged for more chapters, and goaded her into writing.

Kate is a member of the Romance Writers of America.