The New Rakes

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Nikki Magennis is a writer and artist who lives in Glasgow, Scotland. Her stories have appeared in numerous short story collections, including Sex in Public, Sex with Strangers, and Sex and Music . She is also the author of Circus Excite and The New Rakes, all available from Black Lace.

The New Rakes are known for the hot, dirty electro music they play in basement gigs all over the city, but lead singer Kara has ambitions beyond underground success. Fuelled by her sexy performances and the love/hate relationship with her guitarist Tam, the band is poised on the brink of stardom. And when Mike Greene, the charismatic head of a record company, offers The New Rakes a deal, it seems all their hopes are about to be realised. 
 
But Kara and Mike have history - and this time he wants more than a professional relationship. Kara is seduced by his glamorous promises and despite the attempts of his manipulative ex-girlfriend, she becomes Mike's lover. 
 
As she gets tangled in a web of sex, power and deceit, Kara learns the hard way what success really means. In the end, she may have to choose between the limelight and true love.

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Julia Spark is a professional dancer, newly graduated. Jobs are hard to find and, after a curious audition, she finds herself running away with the circus - a circus of erotica. 
 
It's an adult show full of bizarre performers trained to arouse the audience. And not only does the ringmaster mesmerise his artists, but also seems to have taken a special interest in Julia. He dares her to experiment , plays with her desires and encourages Julia to explore the darker secret side of her sexuality.

Circus Excite

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