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A Little Burlesque

by Giselle Renarde

2015 · 182 pages

Sapphic secrets abound at the little burlesque house by the sea, and it'll take more than slippery fingers to bring them to the surface. In A Little Burlesque, Madame Mireille's ocean-side parlour, Les Trois Dames Jouissantes, is one of the last houses holding to the tenets of classic burlesque. They specialize in raunchy comedy sketches, undulating fan dances, chorus lines and, of course, the striptease. In post-war Maritimes, Madame's burlesque house enjoys notoriety thanks to an all-female cast combining the smart with the sensual. It was this reputation that attracted the troupe's two newest members. Ginger the saucy redhead has been around the block a few times. She might come on strong, but she's a master of the comedy striptease. Orchid is young, new to the stage, and embodies all that is innocent--or so she'd have you believe! This print edition also includes the short sequel, Burlesque Beauties. When Orchid catches Petra performing in a saucy burlesque show, all those leering eyes bring out the jealous beast in her. What could possibly heal the rift? If Petra joins her by the seaside, will Orchid realize there are certain gifts burlesque beauties only give each other? Historical lesbian romance with an erotic edge.

Forced ProximityEmotionalCozy
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About This Book

A Little Burlesque is a fiction romance novel by Giselle Renarde, first published in 2015 by CreateSpace. It runs 182 pages. Readers can expect forced proximity; scorching heat; a emotional and cozy tone.

At a glance

Genre
Fiction
Trope
Workplace Romance
Heat
Scorching
Mood
Emotional
Published
2015
Length
182 pages

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • In a post-war coastal town, an all-female burlesque house becomes a stage for hidden desires and sensual awakening.
  • Fans of historical sapphic romance
  • Readers who enjoy burlesque and performance art
  • Sensual
  • Features Workplace Romance

This may not be ideal if…

  • Readers seeking 'clean' or 'closed door' romance
  • Readers looking for high-fantasy settings
  • Short length may limit depth of world-building
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Workplace RomanceExperienced/NewbieForced ProximityHistorical Romance

Relationship Dynamics

Professional RivalsTeacher/StudentMutual Attraction

Details

Type: Erotic Romance

Pairing: F/F

Power balance: Dynamic

Slow BurnMild (40 out of 100)
Relationship TensionVery strong (75 out of 100)
Emotional IntimacyStrong (60 out of 100)

Age gap: Ginger is described as having been 'around the block' while Orchid is 'young' and 'new to the stage'

Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate comfort, high tension, moderate humor, and a satisfying emotional payoff.

AngstMild (35 out of 100)
ComfortStrong (55 out of 100)
HumorStrong (65 out of 100)
TensionVery strong (80 out of 100)
DarknessMild (25 out of 100)
Emotional IntensityStrong (70 out of 100)
Emotional PayoffStrong (65 out of 100)
Tear RatingLow (20 out of 100)
Pacing: Fast-paced
Tone:SensualAtmosphericProvocativeNostalgic
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

Based on available metadata and editorial review.

Heat Level
On-page sexual contentVery strong (85 out of 100)

Very high

Explicitness: High
Sexual content present
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

Fans of historical sapphic romanceReaders who enjoy burlesque and performance artFans of erotic historical fiction

Reading mood

SensualPlayfulIntrigued

May not suit

Readers seeking 'clean' or 'closed door' romanceReaders looking for high-fantasy settings

Recommended audience: Adult

Content Guidance

Content Guidance

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

Set against the backdrop of the post-war Maritimes, A Little Burlesque follows the lives of the performers at a notorious all-female burlesque parlour. While Ginger brings experience and sharp wit to the stage, the seemingly innocent Orchid hides secrets of her own. As they perform their raunchy comedy and fan dances, the lines between their stage personas and their private lives begin to blur, leading to unexpected connections and a test of their loyalties.

Central Conflict

Navigating the tension between public performance and private identity within the high-stakes environment of a professional burlesque troupe.

Setting

A seaside burlesque house (Les Trois Dames Jouissantes) in the post-war Maritimes, Canada.

Themes

Tipping the VelvetBurlesqueVintage RomanceAll-female castErotic SapphicSapphicHistorical RomancePost-WarErotic Romance

Strengths

  • Unique historical setting in the Maritimes
  • Strong focus on the artistry of burlesque
  • Sensual and evocative writing

Consider before reading

  • Short length may limit depth of world-building
  • Post-war setting details may be subtle
Book Club

Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    Which theme — Tipping the Velvet — resonated most strongly with you, and why?

  3. 3

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  4. 4

    Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?

  5. 5

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  6. 6

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  7. 7

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  8. 8

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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August 30, 2026
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High confidence
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Publication Details

Publisher
CreateSpace
Published
2015
Length
182 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9781508787709
ISBN-10
1508787700

A Little Burlesque: quick answers

Who wrote A Little Burlesque?
A Little Burlesque was written by Giselle Renarde.
When was A Little Burlesque published?
A Little Burlesque was first published in 2015 by CreateSpace.
What genre is A Little Burlesque?
A Little Burlesque is a fiction romance novel, with forced proximity.
How many pages is A Little Burlesque?
A Little Burlesque is 182 pages long.
How spicy is A Little Burlesque?
EIKNA rates A Little Burlesque as scorching heat.

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