There are worse things a girl can do to get a boost up the career ladder. Alice Brown has just landed her dream job as property manager at Davenport Manor, a British stately home. It's only a nine-month contract to cover maternity leave, but it will provide her with the vital experience she needs to progress in her chosen career. However, her dream job soon threatens to become a nightmare when she discovers her boss, Jeremy Davenport, in a compromising position. Her shock is exacerbated when Jeremy, far from being embarrassed or apologetic about what happened, manipulates the situation until somehow, she's the one in the wrong. He and his best friend, Ethan Hayes, the head of security at Davenport Manor, give her an ultimatum. Faced with the possibility of losing her job and endangering her future prospects, Alice reluctantly agrees to their indecent proposal. When the dust settles, Alice comes to the conclusion that playing their kinky games isn't such a bad thing, after all. But what happens when she thinks she's falling for both men? Note: Stately Pleasures has been previously published. This version has been re-edited.