Biding His Thyme // Festive

Born in the Children of Nature cult, Sorrel "Bitter" Thyme is destined to spend the rest of her life there, but not if she has her way. She's perfected the dream cream that enhances orgasmic pleasure in those who use it. Now she must approach Fancy Free management with her invention while making sure the cult leader doesn't learn of her idea and steal Sorrel's chance of escape.

Jake Ramsey, a Special Air Services soldier on sick leave, agrees to go undercover in the cult to help local police close a case against the leader. Sorrel is his inside contact, a woman who is constantly ridiculed by the other cult members.

The partnership works well and kisses meant to cement their cover take on new possibilities. Jake uncovers secrets, and their loving heats up, passion coalescing into more than friendship. Then Sorrel is tossed into danger. What began as a favor is now deadly serious—a game Jake must win to keep Sorrel safe.