When journalist Iris Ellis visits a sleepy seaside town to interview recluse screenwriter Paul Archer, he offers her insights into never acted upon fantasies of dominance and submission. Too curious to deny herself a taste of them, Iris gives herself up to Paul's gentle guidance, but when she realizes that a taste can never be enough, she must find the courage to ask for what she needs or risk losing it all.
Author Bio
Laila Blake is an author, linguist and translator. She writes character-driven love stories, co-hosts the podcast Lilt and blogs about writing, feminism and society. She lives in Cologne/Germany with her cat Nookie, adores obscure folk singers and plays the guitar.
My Review
While this novella was a little more graphic than what I am usually interested in, the writing was exquisite. At one point in the book, Paul describes Iris's state of mind as sub-space, "where talk seems unnecessary, thought too." This simple statement also describes the mood of this story. It brings you into the same place as the characters.
It is a short read, I finished in one sitting, but it is a story that stays with you. Laila Blake has created two memorable characters and given a glimpse inside their world that is not only erotic, but thought provoking as well. She describes the relationship between a dom and sub in a way that someone like me, who is not part of that world, can understand on a deeper level. This story is not really even about sex, it is about surrender of control and the freedom that can bring.
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2 comments:
Hi Shannon!
Wow, thank you much - you made my day with that review! Really, that's exactly what I wanted to do, not just write something smutty, but represent a different side of that lifestyle and make people feel for the characters. Thank you!
As I said in my review, i really think you did that. It was a refreshing view that made it easier to understand. Thank you for sharing your book!
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