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Portrait of His Obsession
Anniversary Edition
By Michelle M. Pillow
“He knew for certain that she belonged forever in his arms, just as he knew she didn’t realize it yet.” – Portrait of His Obsession
Not all obsessions are bad.
Lord Harrison, Earl of Wrotham, once lived from pleasure to pleasure—until the night he set eyes on his best friend’s sister. Surely the beautiful temptress who danced under the moonlight couldn’t be the same prim and proper lady of rumor. Instantly smitten, he sets out to tame his roguish ways, molding himself into the kind of man he is sure will please her. Only then will he get close enough to discover if she has a wild soul like his own, waiting to be released from the constraints of society.
Knowing the earl’s reputation as a scoundrel, Elizabeth Blakeney has no choice but to ignore the man’s advances…until her artist brother reveals an unflattering picture he has painted of her. It seems only the seductive earl can see beyond the likeness to the woman she longs to be. Should she rebel against society and the damning portrait, throwing caution to the wind? Or should she remain as she appears, as reserved and unfeeling as paint on canvas?
Genre & Tropes
Genre
Historical Regency Romance • Light Paranormal Romance
Tropes
The Picture of Dorian Gray Retelling • Lovers in Denial • Nobility • Obsession • Wallflower Noticed by the Rake
Book Details
Book Info
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FAQs
Is Portrait of His Obsession a standalone or part of a series?
Portrait of His Obsession is a standalone Historical Paranormal Regency romance by NY Times and USA Today bestselling author Michelle M. Pillow. It is not part of a series and delivers a complete happily ever after in one book.
Does Portrait of His Obsession end on a cliffhanger?
No. Portrait of His Obsession delivers a complete happily ever after for Lord Harrison, Earl of Wrotham and Elizabeth Blakeney, with no cliffhanger and no waiting for the next book.
What is the heat level in Portrait of His Obsession?
Scorching. Portrait of His Obsession is a Historical Paranormal Regency romance with explicit on-page heat and a quietly haunting paranormal undercurrent in the spirit of The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Who is Portrait of His Obsession for?
Portrait of His Obsession is for readers who love Historical Regency romance with a paranormal twist, rake heroes, wallflower heroines, obsessive forbidden love, slow-burn longing, and a Dorian Gray-inspired enchanted-portrait premise. Recommended for fans of Tessa Dare and Karen Hawkins.
Who are Lord Harrison and Elizabeth in Portrait of His Obsession?
Lord Harrison, Earl of Wrotham is a notorious Regency rake whose carefully guarded secret is finally noticed by the one woman who sees him clearly. Elizabeth Blakeney is the quiet wallflower who has loved him from a distance, and whose attention pulls the rake into a love story he never expected and a paranormal portrait he cannot explain. Inspired by The Picture of Dorian Gray.
What other Michelle M. Pillow books are like Portrait of His Obsession?
Readers who love Portrait of His Obsession will also love Michelle’s historical romance backlist, including Lord of Fire, Maiden and the Monster, Emerald Knight, and Forget Me Not (a Victorian/Regency Gothic ghost paranormal romance). For more paranormal romance from Michelle, the Qurilixen World series of interconnected paranormal and shifter romance is a strong next read.
What tropes are in Portrait of His Obsession?
Portrait of His Obsession delivers a buffet of bestselling historical romance tropes: Historical Regency Romance, Light Paranormal Romance, The Picture of Dorian Gray Retelling, Wallflower Noticed by the Rake, Forbidden Love, Nobility, Slow-Burn Longing, Enchanted Portrait, Obsession Romance, and Lovers in Denial.
When was Portrait of His Obsession first published?
Portrait of His Obsession was first published as an eBook on December 3, 2004 with a small press, and was later reissued in October 2010 by The Raven Books LLC, Michelle M. Pillow’s independent imprint. It is a standalone Historical Paranormal Regency romance.
Content Warnings
CW: Michelle M. Pillow’s books contain adult subject matter, graphic violence, and are not suitable for all audiences.
Book Heat Levels: Scorching
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