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Miyuki: The Silence of Deep Snow
From the renowned author, Carla Croft, comes Miyuki: The Silence of Deep Snow. Ms Croft has been described by one well known erotic author as her favourite find of 2012.
This, her first novella, charts her discovery of the relationship between Miyuki (a beautifull half-Japanese girl) and her Mistress. Described as a stunning story full of dark angst, mystery and suggestive erotica, the story is sure to delight readers of Romance and Erotica.
The story contains adult themes including explicit sex, lesbian relationships, bondage and S&M. Graphic Content. For over 18s only.
This, her first novella, charts her discovery of the relationship between Miyuki (a beautifull half-Japanese girl) and her Mistress. Described as a stunning story full of dark angst, mystery and suggestive erotica, the story is sure to delight readers of Romance and Erotica.
The story contains adult themes including explicit sex, lesbian relationships, bondage and S&M. Graphic Content. For over 18s only.
111 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2013
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Carla Croft
10 books15 followersI live in the UK working as a lawyer in the day and writing erotic stories by night.
I have a blog on Tumblr and here on goodreads, setting out my musings on erotica.
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I have a blog on Tumblr and here on goodreads, setting out my musings on erotica.
I love Twitter and adore connecting with new and existing readers. So pop on over and join the conversation.
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June 29, 2013
3 1/2 stars
It’s been a while since I ventured into erotica territory and I had a craving for it after reading many fairly non erotic romance books. I found out about this book from a link on Twitter and it looked interesting. I like finding books with Japanese characters in it and the reviews gave me an indication that maybe it’s a good book.
Cara (Carla) is a lawyer by day and a sort of sex writer/collector of sex stories by night. She’s living an average life: married, working, but her passion of sorts is collecting those stories. In her everyday dealings with many people she has met Miyuki, a biracial Japanese girl who has been living in England for a few years. Miyuki is an enigma and mystery to Cara and capturing Cara’s imagination, has become fodder for her sexual fantasies.
(By the way, the character’s name in the story is the same as the author’s, which I don’t know how to take really. Also, the author’s bio is the same as the lead character’s in this story. Is this autobiographical? Not sure.)
One evening to Cara’s delight, they meet up at Miyuki’s request. Miyuki offers Cara a proposition that shocks and freaks her out on one level, but also excites her on another, and Cara decides to go along with it.
The rest of the night is all about Pretty (Miyuki’s sub name) and Pretty’s mistress Dominica, a much older woman, introducing Cara to the delights and specifics of the sexual world of Doms and Subs.
I found the author’s voice and way of writing to be rather exquisite and it appealed greatly to my sense of aesthetics. I would call this more highbrow erotica since the focus seemed to be less on the actual sex acts and more on the senses and strict rituals involved. Also, she got the essence of Japanese aesthetics down as well, meaning way of expression and thinking. (Not the part that the author included in which Miyuki has trouble saying certain letters in English words.)
The author really gets into the nitty-gritty of what’s going on in Cara’s head, what she’s experiencing, and to some degree Miyuki and Dominica's as well. Through Cara’s thoughts, emotions, impressions, and astute observations about how Miyuki and Dominica interact, we get to see her process is as she goes from being someone with only superficial knowledge of and having a somewhat negative view of the D/s world, to someone who comes to “get it.”
For the most part, this book is provocative and sexually intense. The characters, how the sex is written- fairly hot-- and style of writing as it starts and ends is engrossing. However, it wasn’t a perfect story.
I was all into these three women, how they are engaging with each other on a visceral level and then bam, there’s this whole section in between in which Dominica starts explaining what the D/s relationship is all about to Cara. It got way too cerebral for me, taking me out of the story altogether and my mind started wandering into chores I needed to do, what was on TV, etc. Since the writing does get into lofty philosophical territory at times outside of that, I was afraid it might not get back on track. Others might like a tutorial on D/s lifestyle, but for me, it detracted from the fantastic energy and chemistry of the beginning of the book.
I get that Cara is there partly from the standpoint of a writer who likes to do “research” on sex as it were and didn’t know much about the D/s relationship, so I can see the injected commentary from the character’s standpoint. However, her main reason to go there, at a baser, more instinctual level, was due to her deep attraction to Miyuki and desire to be with her. Even so, I wanted to see how it turned out and did keep going. The end does make up for it and carries on with the same intensity as the beginning had, but with an interesting and unexpected twist.
As far as the actual D/s/ BDSM part of the story goes, I felt it’s rather mild compared to others I’ve read. This would be a really good story for anyone wanting to step into reading the genre for the first time without being overwhelmed with aspects that that can put off those not into or accustomed to reading it.
Overall, with the story getting back on track at the end, I’d give this recommend if you’re looking for a light D/s f/f erotica story.
Heat Level: 4-5- graphic sex, although not as much as I would expect in erotica. Light BDSM, D/s, f/f/f
It’s been a while since I ventured into erotica territory and I had a craving for it after reading many fairly non erotic romance books. I found out about this book from a link on Twitter and it looked interesting. I like finding books with Japanese characters in it and the reviews gave me an indication that maybe it’s a good book.
Cara (Carla) is a lawyer by day and a sort of sex writer/collector of sex stories by night. She’s living an average life: married, working, but her passion of sorts is collecting those stories. In her everyday dealings with many people she has met Miyuki, a biracial Japanese girl who has been living in England for a few years. Miyuki is an enigma and mystery to Cara and capturing Cara’s imagination, has become fodder for her sexual fantasies.
(By the way, the character’s name in the story is the same as the author’s, which I don’t know how to take really. Also, the author’s bio is the same as the lead character’s in this story. Is this autobiographical? Not sure.)
One evening to Cara’s delight, they meet up at Miyuki’s request. Miyuki offers Cara a proposition that shocks and freaks her out on one level, but also excites her on another, and Cara decides to go along with it.
The rest of the night is all about Pretty (Miyuki’s sub name) and Pretty’s mistress Dominica, a much older woman, introducing Cara to the delights and specifics of the sexual world of Doms and Subs.
I found the author’s voice and way of writing to be rather exquisite and it appealed greatly to my sense of aesthetics. I would call this more highbrow erotica since the focus seemed to be less on the actual sex acts and more on the senses and strict rituals involved. Also, she got the essence of Japanese aesthetics down as well, meaning way of expression and thinking. (Not the part that the author included in which Miyuki has trouble saying certain letters in English words.)
The author really gets into the nitty-gritty of what’s going on in Cara’s head, what she’s experiencing, and to some degree Miyuki and Dominica's as well. Through Cara’s thoughts, emotions, impressions, and astute observations about how Miyuki and Dominica interact, we get to see her process is as she goes from being someone with only superficial knowledge of and having a somewhat negative view of the D/s world, to someone who comes to “get it.”
For the most part, this book is provocative and sexually intense. The characters, how the sex is written- fairly hot-- and style of writing as it starts and ends is engrossing. However, it wasn’t a perfect story.
I was all into these three women, how they are engaging with each other on a visceral level and then bam, there’s this whole section in between in which Dominica starts explaining what the D/s relationship is all about to Cara. It got way too cerebral for me, taking me out of the story altogether and my mind started wandering into chores I needed to do, what was on TV, etc. Since the writing does get into lofty philosophical territory at times outside of that, I was afraid it might not get back on track. Others might like a tutorial on D/s lifestyle, but for me, it detracted from the fantastic energy and chemistry of the beginning of the book.
I get that Cara is there partly from the standpoint of a writer who likes to do “research” on sex as it were and didn’t know much about the D/s relationship, so I can see the injected commentary from the character’s standpoint. However, her main reason to go there, at a baser, more instinctual level, was due to her deep attraction to Miyuki and desire to be with her. Even so, I wanted to see how it turned out and did keep going. The end does make up for it and carries on with the same intensity as the beginning had, but with an interesting and unexpected twist.
As far as the actual D/s/ BDSM part of the story goes, I felt it’s rather mild compared to others I’ve read. This would be a really good story for anyone wanting to step into reading the genre for the first time without being overwhelmed with aspects that that can put off those not into or accustomed to reading it.
Overall, with the story getting back on track at the end, I’d give this recommend if you’re looking for a light D/s f/f erotica story.
Heat Level: 4-5- graphic sex, although not as much as I would expect in erotica. Light BDSM, D/s, f/f/f
May 1, 2013
This book took me by surprise. I actually had no idea what the subject matter was when I downloaded it from Amazon. It turns out it's an erotica book that hooked me. I read it in short spurts over a few days whenever I got a chance and I really enjoyed it. The book was nothing like I've ever read before and had a unique feel to it!
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After tweeting with the author Carla Croft I decided to try reading her newest novella. I really enjoyed sitting down with Cara San, Miyuki & Dominica. It was an intense, enjoyable story and I can't wait for more from this author. I like how she interacts with her readers. The setting is in London where I lived for almost 4 years so I enjoyed that. The novella definitely takes you to another place and brings you into another world that we don't normally get to experience.
You can see my full entry at http://www.becboots.com/books/you-sho...
After tweeting with the author Carla Croft I decided to try reading her newest novella. I really enjoyed sitting down with Cara San, Miyuki & Dominica. It was an intense, enjoyable story and I can't wait for more from this author. I like how she interacts with her readers. The setting is in London where I lived for almost 4 years so I enjoyed that. The novella definitely takes you to another place and brings you into another world that we don't normally get to experience.
June 2, 2013
This was a beautifully told story of erotic beings exploring and discovering the true depths of their sexuality while embracing their hidden desires. Carla Croft crafted gorgeous imagery with her use of sensual analogies that left me spellbound.
The story and characters challenged me to uncover my own reasons and needs for being a submissive. It made me crave further exploration into this magical world of control and surrender.
A must read for appreciators of true erotica.
The story and characters challenged me to uncover my own reasons and needs for being a submissive. It made me crave further exploration into this magical world of control and surrender.
A must read for appreciators of true erotica.
May 14, 2014
Once I started reading Miyuli I couldn't put my kindle down I was, engrossed. I didn't stop for food or to answer hubby I was completely lost in the story. This is beautifully written, sensual while still being erotic, to the point where i could hear my own heartbeat. I was intrigued by Miyuki and her mistress but the thoughts and feelings Carla was expressing had me all pent up. I can honestly say I don't think I've read a three way that was this hot, it was electric very much a turn on. This is an exciting read where feelings and people are true you become lost in Carla's descriptive words. I can't praise 'The Silence Of Deep Snow' enough. A quality read.
April 29, 2013
Utterly compelling. Beautifully executed, to the point where I felt like crying my eyes out when I finished!
December 18, 2013
Fantastic. Carla does it again. One of my favourite erotic writers.
August 26, 2013
I came upon this book through a series of fortuitous turns along the internet’s vast social network. Suffice to say, once I’d found Carla Croft’s Miyuki, I never looked back.
I was engaged with the book from the first, as Carla quickly establishes a dreamily compelling pace reminiscent of Murakami. Each chapter is petite and precise, offering another morsel to tempt, to tantalise, and to draw the story forward; and always managing to cover and then reveal more secrets of the ethereal and enigmatic character of Miyuki. Indeed, each turn of the story was so effortlessly gripping, I’d love to see Ms. Croft turn her hand to an erotic crime mystery or thriller.
The story is told by the eponymous protagonist, and Carla’s journey begins with a believably warm and secret crush that one can’t wait to see bloom into something more. With each chapter a perfectly formed and succulent blossom, Ms. Croft’s words are soon sating every sense. With such a glut of home-grown erotica on modern e-shelves, and with so much of it foregoing a satisfactory edit, I was thrilled to find nary a spelling nor grammar mistake. Miyuki is a smooth and compelling read that glides and glints as easily as train rails around a mountainside.
More than a journey, Miyuki is an exploration, an excavation even, of the life and mind of a sub in possession. The story is so wonderfully believable as it fills in the gaps between the bondage. What happens when a sub is not strapped to the rafters, clamps abusing her nipples, while she fends off a forbidden orgasm? And what does all of that mean to the one who dominates her? Ms. Croft explores and exposes that beautifully. But make no mistake – we are also allowed to indulge in the bondage and sex as well. And it’s warm and real and wonderful and so, SO hot. The sex is riveting, immersive and exciting in the most exquisitely trouser-tightening way. Ms. Croft either knows her subject quite intimately, or she has done her research.
With utterly convincing glimpses of the author herself, Ms. Croft comes tantalizingly close to revealing her real name to us… Even as the character Carla uncovers realizations about herself and makes discoveries about other characters, one can’t help but feel attracted to the real author who, perhaps, has made these discoveries as well and is sharing them with us here in sweetly veiled candour.
The character Carla, for example, has a very real and visceral response to the sight of her crush receiving the affections of another, and one cannot help but empathize with the character. But, even more intimately, one can imagine the real-life author gritting her teeth as the ignominious colour rises to her cheeks.
It has become such a cliché to say that a book ends with an “explosive climax”. But please believe me when I say that the conclusion of Miyuki defines the very meaning of the phrase. Yet, as completely as Carla draws the circle, as deeply (DEEPLY) satisfying as her dénouement is, questions still linger that keep this story alive in the mind. I find myself thinking and wondering about the characters. What will they do tonight? Tomorrow? Next week, next year? And more importantly, will Carla share it with us?...
I was engaged with the book from the first, as Carla quickly establishes a dreamily compelling pace reminiscent of Murakami. Each chapter is petite and precise, offering another morsel to tempt, to tantalise, and to draw the story forward; and always managing to cover and then reveal more secrets of the ethereal and enigmatic character of Miyuki. Indeed, each turn of the story was so effortlessly gripping, I’d love to see Ms. Croft turn her hand to an erotic crime mystery or thriller.
The story is told by the eponymous protagonist, and Carla’s journey begins with a believably warm and secret crush that one can’t wait to see bloom into something more. With each chapter a perfectly formed and succulent blossom, Ms. Croft’s words are soon sating every sense. With such a glut of home-grown erotica on modern e-shelves, and with so much of it foregoing a satisfactory edit, I was thrilled to find nary a spelling nor grammar mistake. Miyuki is a smooth and compelling read that glides and glints as easily as train rails around a mountainside.
More than a journey, Miyuki is an exploration, an excavation even, of the life and mind of a sub in possession. The story is so wonderfully believable as it fills in the gaps between the bondage. What happens when a sub is not strapped to the rafters, clamps abusing her nipples, while she fends off a forbidden orgasm? And what does all of that mean to the one who dominates her? Ms. Croft explores and exposes that beautifully. But make no mistake – we are also allowed to indulge in the bondage and sex as well. And it’s warm and real and wonderful and so, SO hot. The sex is riveting, immersive and exciting in the most exquisitely trouser-tightening way. Ms. Croft either knows her subject quite intimately, or she has done her research.
With utterly convincing glimpses of the author herself, Ms. Croft comes tantalizingly close to revealing her real name to us… Even as the character Carla uncovers realizations about herself and makes discoveries about other characters, one can’t help but feel attracted to the real author who, perhaps, has made these discoveries as well and is sharing them with us here in sweetly veiled candour.
The character Carla, for example, has a very real and visceral response to the sight of her crush receiving the affections of another, and one cannot help but empathize with the character. But, even more intimately, one can imagine the real-life author gritting her teeth as the ignominious colour rises to her cheeks.
It has become such a cliché to say that a book ends with an “explosive climax”. But please believe me when I say that the conclusion of Miyuki defines the very meaning of the phrase. Yet, as completely as Carla draws the circle, as deeply (DEEPLY) satisfying as her dénouement is, questions still linger that keep this story alive in the mind. I find myself thinking and wondering about the characters. What will they do tonight? Tomorrow? Next week, next year? And more importantly, will Carla share it with us?...
October 13, 2013
This is beautifully written, a work of contemplative art, like a Japanese tea ceremony but instead of tea the focus is Miyuki. Carla Croft, the author, is the participant in the ceremony, observing the details, seeing and seeking what is revealed and what is concealed. Each chapter has its own focus, a sense of completion that makes me want to close the book and reflect. Intense.
The story itself is less seductive than the writing. The narrator's fascination with Miyuki isn't easily shared, and her antagonism towards Miyuki's mistress is an additional barrier for the reader. The narrator's initially negative assessment of the D/s relationship is a further frustration. I felt like a foreign intruder on an intimate scenario - which may well have been the author's intention: the reader becomes a fourth character in the book, a voyeur on Carla's voyeurism.
Ultimately I love the Japanese themes and the quality of the writing is excellent, but my continuing frustration with Carla-the-narrator (as opposed to Carla-the-author) and her inability to understand the dominance-submission dynamic makes it difficult to enjoy the eroticism. The dishonesty of her motivation in being there - a very partial observer - and the unclear sense of infidelity towards her husband also detract from the eroticism.
The story itself is less seductive than the writing. The narrator's fascination with Miyuki isn't easily shared, and her antagonism towards Miyuki's mistress is an additional barrier for the reader. The narrator's initially negative assessment of the D/s relationship is a further frustration. I felt like a foreign intruder on an intimate scenario - which may well have been the author's intention: the reader becomes a fourth character in the book, a voyeur on Carla's voyeurism.
Ultimately I love the Japanese themes and the quality of the writing is excellent, but my continuing frustration with Carla-the-narrator (as opposed to Carla-the-author) and her inability to understand the dominance-submission dynamic makes it difficult to enjoy the eroticism. The dishonesty of her motivation in being there - a very partial observer - and the unclear sense of infidelity towards her husband also detract from the eroticism.
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