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Guardian Demon #1
Trails of Love I Crawl Part 1
This mesmerizing gay erotic paranormal fantasy is the first part of Guardian Demon Series that will hold you prisoner to unforgettable stories of life, love and lust set amid an intriguing fantasy world. Dwynvil's unique storytelling will captivate you by vivid imagery, narratives told from multiple points of view and explorations of the darker side of D/s theme where safe words aren't used.
What happens when a guardian of two young men in love is misguided in his beliefs about gay relationships and sends his charges to a reformatory? Amédée's and Lucien's first reactions are shock and fear but they have no other choice than to submit to their guardian's will. Viktor, a first class impostor and the co-owner of the fearful institution, is ready to subject them to all kinds of painful reformations. Or?
The story of two star-crossed lovers soon picks up the pace when Viktor realizes that he is not entirely immune to Amédée's charms. And when High Demon Belial, the Prince of Trickery, the Lord of Lust and the Antilight, takes an interest in the innocent youths, events gather even more momentum. Are the mortals ready to walk and crawl the trails of love? And what effects will Belial's plays have on their destinies? Find out in this epic story about the lust for life and love.
Content note: Trails of Love I Crawl contains explicit sexual scenes, including S/M and D/s elements that may be considered offensive to some readers. All characters in the novel are of legal age.
What happens when a guardian of two young men in love is misguided in his beliefs about gay relationships and sends his charges to a reformatory? Amédée's and Lucien's first reactions are shock and fear but they have no other choice than to submit to their guardian's will. Viktor, a first class impostor and the co-owner of the fearful institution, is ready to subject them to all kinds of painful reformations. Or?
The story of two star-crossed lovers soon picks up the pace when Viktor realizes that he is not entirely immune to Amédée's charms. And when High Demon Belial, the Prince of Trickery, the Lord of Lust and the Antilight, takes an interest in the innocent youths, events gather even more momentum. Are the mortals ready to walk and crawl the trails of love? And what effects will Belial's plays have on their destinies? Find out in this epic story about the lust for life and love.
Content note: Trails of Love I Crawl contains explicit sexual scenes, including S/M and D/s elements that may be considered offensive to some readers. All characters in the novel are of legal age.
288 pages, ebook
First published August 16, 2012
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110 people want to read
About the author
Ciaran O. Dwynvil
9 books24 followersCiaran O. Dwynvil, the bard of gay erotic fantasy, writes for... the characters. “I'm their happy scribe and their personal bard. When they come to me, their story is already there and they just need an author willing to listen in silent midnight hours, paint their life with words and then sing about it on pages of the books. That's what I do and what fills my days with joy.” This approach to writing resonates best with thoughtful readers for whom character emotions and plots are just as important, (if not more) as the erotic aspect of the stories. The lines in Ciaran's novels flow like verses in a minstrel's tales from the time long passed. Like stitches on a tapestry they create intricate images for those who dare to join the characters in the moments of bliss and in the moments of their darkest hours. Readers will get pulled in a complex fantasy world and will live through stories of faith, life, love and lust that will leave them aching for more. The narratives never use solely one character's point of view. Just like a tapestry doesn't rely just on one color, Ciaran's novels aren't told in one voice only. All heroes and villains speak on the pages and thus allow a reader to experience their story from multiple perspectives until a rich, complete vision fully emerges.
More about Ciaran's books can be found at the official website.
More about Ciaran's books can be found at the official website.
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December 9, 2012
I will never. Ever. In all my days. Read a book I love so much as that. I was laughing with the characters and sobbing almost hysterically when everything got bad, and I didn't put the book down unless I absolutely had to. I'm so sad that it took me so long to read, but it could've taken me a year and I would still be obsessed with that beautiful piece of work. I've never felt so immersed in writing. It was as if I were there with them, and that made it all the more amazing. With book 2 done, I can't wait until I can get a copy of it, because I still don't feel that I've entirely returned to reality from this one.
March 4, 2013
Ciaran has a way with words. He writes very poetically and each word is strewn together seamlessly. The words build a unique and intense world. You can’t help but get drawn into this captivating, yet dangerous world. But it is the characters themselves that really drive the story.
The story centers around two boys, Lucien and Amedee. From the beginning, their journey isn’t an easy one. They go through many ups and downs, learning along the way about themselves and what it is that their hearts truly desire. It is their struggle, their loneliness, and their open hearts that make you feel for these characters. They just want to find a place where they belong, a safe place where they can be loved and love in return.
Of course, the angels and demons of this world have a way of interfering. But this only adds to the experience and suspense. You wonder why they keep interfering and what their ultimate goal is.
As far as the BDSM/erotic material, it didn’t bother me. Instead, it added to my emotional attachment of these characters. They go through a lot and not all of it is pleasant. Isn’t that how real life goes? Of course, the experiences they go through seem rather harsh, but this just makes you root for them even more. And you can see how the experiences change the characters, and both in very different ways. It made it very realistic and it pulls you in, making you want to read on.
I’d recommend this book to those who have an open mind and an open heart. If you want a fluffy, sweet romance, then look elsewhere. Nothing is so black and white in real life. Why would you expect it to be any different in the books you read? If you want to achieve happiness, you have to work at it. You have to struggle through your lowest low and work your way back up to the top. For those wanting to go on an emotional ride, a pleasurable yet painful ride, and for those looking for unforgettable characters, this book is for you.
The story centers around two boys, Lucien and Amedee. From the beginning, their journey isn’t an easy one. They go through many ups and downs, learning along the way about themselves and what it is that their hearts truly desire. It is their struggle, their loneliness, and their open hearts that make you feel for these characters. They just want to find a place where they belong, a safe place where they can be loved and love in return.
Of course, the angels and demons of this world have a way of interfering. But this only adds to the experience and suspense. You wonder why they keep interfering and what their ultimate goal is.
As far as the BDSM/erotic material, it didn’t bother me. Instead, it added to my emotional attachment of these characters. They go through a lot and not all of it is pleasant. Isn’t that how real life goes? Of course, the experiences they go through seem rather harsh, but this just makes you root for them even more. And you can see how the experiences change the characters, and both in very different ways. It made it very realistic and it pulls you in, making you want to read on.
I’d recommend this book to those who have an open mind and an open heart. If you want a fluffy, sweet romance, then look elsewhere. Nothing is so black and white in real life. Why would you expect it to be any different in the books you read? If you want to achieve happiness, you have to work at it. You have to struggle through your lowest low and work your way back up to the top. For those wanting to go on an emotional ride, a pleasurable yet painful ride, and for those looking for unforgettable characters, this book is for you.
September 6, 2012
I loved this book. The characters were written with such depth that you felt you were living the story with them. Once I started reading it I could not put the book down until I had finished it; and was saddened when it was done because I loved the characters so much I didn't want to let them go. What I really liked is how well the story flowed. Unlike some erotic stories where the intimate scenes are abrupt and seem to be added for no purpose, the ones in here enhanced the story line. They were woven in to be part of the book, to allow you to connect more with the characters, to see how they thought and what they felt and even why their path progressed the way it did. With this book you will laugh and cry with the characters, get all hot and bothered and in the end be eager for more. I am truly looking forward to the sequel.
July 23, 2013
Wonderful in the telling, this gothic tale has all the elements that make for an excellent read. There is a heroic prince, mystical characters, beyond-evil villains and 2 endearing boys who go through some pretty traumatizing situations….but miraculously survive. Their journey is by turns upsetting, fun and often wonderfully humorous. In any case, it’s always compelling. The scene of one of the boys climbing into the bed of our handsome hero for protection from a Dr. who wants to examine his rear to see if he's been abused is told so delightfully it becomes memorable.
May 25, 2015
The dub-con/non-con doesn't bother me. The characters, though one of the males cries A LOT (stereotypically so), skirts to being almost cringe worthy. The constant modern language in what is supposed to be a fantasy world is annoying, but the biggest crime in my opinion is the use of the word "bunny" to describe the two innocent youths. I. Just. Can't. And to think, this is actually good idea once again badly executed.
November 15, 2012
2.5 stars
Just not tickling me.
Epic scale with three separate plot lines. While I liked the concept of two gentle souls tormented, lost, and then found again the execution was awkward. Radical, frequent point of view shifts and info dumps made it less engaging. Book ends abruptly, with unresolved issues, so it reads more like an installment than a stand alone book.
Moderate BDSM elements of humiliation and bound to be a hit with enema and medical practices devotees.
Just not tickling me.
Epic scale with three separate plot lines. While I liked the concept of two gentle souls tormented, lost, and then found again the execution was awkward. Radical, frequent point of view shifts and info dumps made it less engaging. Book ends abruptly, with unresolved issues, so it reads more like an installment than a stand alone book.
Moderate BDSM elements of humiliation and bound to be a hit with enema and medical practices devotees.
March 21, 2013
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This was a really interesting read. It had a lot going on, not just the main plot but what was almost separate stories too. It definitely kept me interested, and there were a lot of surprises I didn't see happening. It has some strong characters and I look forward to reading more about them
This was a really interesting read. It had a lot going on, not just the main plot but what was almost separate stories too. It definitely kept me interested, and there were a lot of surprises I didn't see happening. It has some strong characters and I look forward to reading more about them
April 12, 2013
Hard to get used to the prose, but once i did, it just wrapped around my heart...such beautiful words...i loved it!
April 7, 2013
This book seemed to have a lot of potential but the truth is, I could not get into it. The third book in the series popped up on a group I follow, so I thought I'd try the first book and see how it went. There are a number of reasons that this book just didn't do it for me:
1. Show more, tell less. There was way too much detailing in very long paragraph form.
2. Descriptions of characters. Being flowery and descriptive has its moments and can be wonderful, I found that much of it was way over the top in this book. I do not need three descriptive words strung together to know what color is eyes are. In fact at that point it beings to take away from the book.
3. The continually shifting points of view were hard to follow.
4. This is a personal thing but this book simply came across too much as a couple of kids being tortured. The main characters are always referred to as boys, as young or as rabbits (that analogy got old fast) , and in the end I couldn't see them as anything other than children despite the fact that they are supposed to be 18 and 20--or somewhere in that range.
5. So if sexual torture of innocents is what you want to read, be my guest. These aspects of the book were described in detail when other important information was simply glossed over. It was more than I cared to read especially when it went on and on for paragraphs. If that's what you want to read, have fun. It's not my cup of tea.
In the end I think that there were some interesting ideas here, and some of the characters had potential. I... would prefer to read a book about adults.
1. Show more, tell less. There was way too much detailing in very long paragraph form.
2. Descriptions of characters. Being flowery and descriptive has its moments and can be wonderful, I found that much of it was way over the top in this book. I do not need three descriptive words strung together to know what color is eyes are. In fact at that point it beings to take away from the book.
3. The continually shifting points of view were hard to follow.
4. This is a personal thing but this book simply came across too much as a couple of kids being tortured. The main characters are always referred to as boys, as young or as rabbits (that analogy got old fast) , and in the end I couldn't see them as anything other than children despite the fact that they are supposed to be 18 and 20--or somewhere in that range.
5. So if sexual torture of innocents is what you want to read, be my guest. These aspects of the book were described in detail when other important information was simply glossed over. It was more than I cared to read especially when it went on and on for paragraphs. If that's what you want to read, have fun. It's not my cup of tea.
In the end I think that there were some interesting ideas here, and some of the characters had potential. I... would prefer to read a book about adults.
August 28, 2013
First off, I'll admit "oops" that as I was reading on my Kindle and writing the review, I forgot that these are actually separate books, so the review for both parts is combined.
Sometimes reading on a Kindle can be sad- I'd forgotten I'd even bought this treasure until another friend has his blog as a stop on her blog tour. This book couldn't have been more what I enjoy without the author having written it specifically for me! Mixing male/male sexuality, BDSM, and fantasy in one book? Wow! And to read the mention of part 3 at the end of the second part? I need to get that info ASAP!
From the sweetness of Amédée and Lucien, I knew I'd love this book.. When they were caught by their old fashioned, closed-minded guardian and sent for "reformation," the story kicked into high gear.
The sweet humiliation and trial filled the pages as the story moved forward, teaching both boys about themselves even as their torturer Viktor fought against his own urges. I enjoyed the differing responses of the boys to their torments. When the siege led to invasion, I loved following the boys on their separate journeys. As the reformations gave way to consensual BDSM relationships, I enjoyed the stories just that much more.
When Belial and the other supernatural characters joined in the action, the story felt amazingly complete. Belial watching his bunnies, as the submissive boys are lovingly called, and their dominant lovers was pure joy.
Yes, I will have to buy more books from this author!
Sometimes reading on a Kindle can be sad- I'd forgotten I'd even bought this treasure until another friend has his blog as a stop on her blog tour. This book couldn't have been more what I enjoy without the author having written it specifically for me! Mixing male/male sexuality, BDSM, and fantasy in one book? Wow! And to read the mention of part 3 at the end of the second part? I need to get that info ASAP!
From the sweetness of Amédée and Lucien, I knew I'd love this book.. When they were caught by their old fashioned, closed-minded guardian and sent for "reformation," the story kicked into high gear.
The sweet humiliation and trial filled the pages as the story moved forward, teaching both boys about themselves even as their torturer Viktor fought against his own urges. I enjoyed the differing responses of the boys to their torments. When the siege led to invasion, I loved following the boys on their separate journeys. As the reformations gave way to consensual BDSM relationships, I enjoyed the stories just that much more.
When Belial and the other supernatural characters joined in the action, the story felt amazingly complete. Belial watching his bunnies, as the submissive boys are lovingly called, and their dominant lovers was pure joy.
Yes, I will have to buy more books from this author!
December 18, 2012
Worst. Book. Ever. Written. Seriously, this is utter crap writing, and a little skeezy to boot. I've detailed some of the many issues in my full review on my blog. The summary: incredibly poor English, tons of anachronisms, loose ends and main characters portrayed as young boys being sexually tortured.
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July 26, 2016
Wasn't crazy about this. Loved the premise, but it just didn't gel for me. The only character I at all ended up having even a fragment of attachment to was Belial. That's all I can say.
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