This is the second title in the Curio Vignettes series, follow-up stories to the novel Curio.
What a difference a season makes. In the spring, Caroly arrived on Didier Pedra's doorstep in Paris as so many women have—ready to buy an evening's pleasure with a gorgeous man skilled in the craft of seduction. She was a trembling virgin then, but so much has changed. It's summer now, and she no longer pays for his company...nor suffers from the delusion that he's as perfect as he seems. He's a shut-in with a crippling fear of the outdoors, but he's also the kindest and most passionate man she's ever known. Having grown bolder with every visit and carnal lesson, Caroly's ready to venture where she's always feared—into the mysterious chest at the foot of Didier's bed, filled with the accouterments to cater to the appetites of a hundred different women. Dozens of toys offering infinite delights...all hers to enjoy tonight.