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London Brown #4
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Confessions 10, 11, and 12 (London Brown)
Confessions of a Politician (London Brown #10)
The shattered reality of the truth I sought.
I'm Caden Jacob Carrington (V) the Fifth. The truth is most men's salvation, but not for men like me. Politics is my chosen affliction. I lie for a living, or massage the truth to suit me. The one constant about truth is that it's identical to the theory of relativity: neither uniform nor absolute in the minds of men.
So why is it so important for me to uncover the truth about Desniah Williams, a.k.a. London Brown, when neither will willingly provide facts…
Confessions of a Philanthropist (London Brown #11)
The delicate balance between protection, control, and depravity begins to unravel.
I’m Rhys Christos Edward Stowell, a philanthropist on the verge of exile from a suffocating state of corruption. My lack of conformity to perceived norms has earned me a reputation of being difficult. I rather like it that way.
Beguiled by a woman who uses the oldest profession to torture herself and punish those that love her, I’m ever her dutiful friend. But I want much more…
After years of being neatly boxed in the friend category, she offers me surrender. Or the semblance of it….
Confessions of a Daughter (London Brown #12)
She who dwells beneath the surface.
I’m Desniah Williams, the daughter of an influential member of the British Parliament. The devil incarnate got his hooks in me. For the attention and praise he lavished on me, I gave him every last shred of my soul. I was a cheap whore. London commands her weight in gold.
Two men one a politician on the verge of greatness and the other a philanthropist on the cusp of corruption, each own a piece of me.
Confessions of a Politician (London Brown #10)
The shattered reality of the truth I sought.
I'm Caden Jacob Carrington (V) the Fifth. The truth is most men's salvation, but not for men like me. Politics is my chosen affliction. I lie for a living, or massage the truth to suit me. The one constant about truth is that it's identical to the theory of relativity: neither uniform nor absolute in the minds of men.
So why is it so important for me to uncover the truth about Desniah Williams, a.k.a. London Brown, when neither will willingly provide facts…
Confessions of a Philanthropist (London Brown #11)
The delicate balance between protection, control, and depravity begins to unravel.
I’m Rhys Christos Edward Stowell, a philanthropist on the verge of exile from a suffocating state of corruption. My lack of conformity to perceived norms has earned me a reputation of being difficult. I rather like it that way.
Beguiled by a woman who uses the oldest profession to torture herself and punish those that love her, I’m ever her dutiful friend. But I want much more…
After years of being neatly boxed in the friend category, she offers me surrender. Or the semblance of it….
Confessions of a Daughter (London Brown #12)
She who dwells beneath the surface.
I’m Desniah Williams, the daughter of an influential member of the British Parliament. The devil incarnate got his hooks in me. For the attention and praise he lavished on me, I gave him every last shred of my soul. I was a cheap whore. London commands her weight in gold.
Two men one a politician on the verge of greatness and the other a philanthropist on the cusp of corruption, each own a piece of me.
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Leila DeSint
14 books79 followersLeila DeSint was born in a small town on the east coast of Canada. Her nomadic childhood gave her the ability to ebb and flow with the seasons, people and places she lived in. Most often, she could be found in a corner with a pencil and notepad using words to recreate the dark world around her. Many summers of her youth were spent on the shores of her birthplace collecting seashells, but she always returned them for the next wanderer that happened by.
The pencil and notepad have been traded for a computer, but the words never stop flowing, nor did her interest in conjuring glimpses of the world as she perceived it. The corner is now a desk. And rather than leaving behind seashells for wanderers, she pens dark, gritty erotic literature that examines the complexities of human emotions and sexuality through an ever-changing lens. She delves into the shadowy areas and explores the social-perceptions of taboos.
She threads together the remnants of the world she witnessed in order to shed light on obscure places.
The pencil and notepad have been traded for a computer, but the words never stop flowing, nor did her interest in conjuring glimpses of the world as she perceived it. The corner is now a desk. And rather than leaving behind seashells for wanderers, she pens dark, gritty erotic literature that examines the complexities of human emotions and sexuality through an ever-changing lens. She delves into the shadowy areas and explores the social-perceptions of taboos.
She threads together the remnants of the world she witnessed in order to shed light on obscure places.
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August 8, 2013
As the second collection in the London Brown series, this unbending and unpredictable psychological saga is crafted with dexterity and intrigue. Dark erotica has rarely been so darklicious. There's some shock within that ventures over trampled ground in the genre, but it does this in its own way, unique and refreshing.
Rhys is an engaging and profound character, one who could be misunderstood if you're not paying attention. Pay attention! He's fascinating to watch, and far more arousing than the leaders of leading heroes. He can be as silent as a whispered promise, yet, when he wants it, he'll get your attention like a hammer to the face.
Is his inflexibility and approach appalling? Not if you evaluate the reasons behind it. I love his contractual openness, his demands, and you can bet your sweet ass I'll continue reading the rest of the books to find out if Desniah shares my sentiment.
I highly recommend this series, because along with a deeply sensual theme embedded in a sepulchral premise, this story has the momentum of a thrusting pelvis, with enough ow!-sigh!-boom! volatility to penetrate even the most hardened dark erotica junkie. And the beyond-talented writing delivers it justifiably.
Rhys is an engaging and profound character, one who could be misunderstood if you're not paying attention. Pay attention! He's fascinating to watch, and far more arousing than the leaders of leading heroes. He can be as silent as a whispered promise, yet, when he wants it, he'll get your attention like a hammer to the face.
Is his inflexibility and approach appalling? Not if you evaluate the reasons behind it. I love his contractual openness, his demands, and you can bet your sweet ass I'll continue reading the rest of the books to find out if Desniah shares my sentiment.
I highly recommend this series, because along with a deeply sensual theme embedded in a sepulchral premise, this story has the momentum of a thrusting pelvis, with enough ow!-sigh!-boom! volatility to penetrate even the most hardened dark erotica junkie. And the beyond-talented writing delivers it justifiably.
July 12, 2013
This review is also posted on Way Too Hot Books Blog
A copy of this ebook was provided by the author in exchange for a review.
First of all, please allow me a moment of fan-girling:
I am again blown away by Leila DeSint and her intelligence, her talent and mastery of penning these completely amazing and complex characters. I don't know if I'm more impressed by the world and ambience she's created or the characters themselves. You are a goddess!
Every since February when I read her Confessions Collection Vol. 1 (MY REVIEW on blog , on GR) and did an interview with Rhys (Find it HERE), one of the characters (that is my favorite blog post I ever did), I've been waiting for the next episodes. Back then she really touched me with the story. Her style is impecable; I really like how she's using a more expanded, professional and intelligent vocabulary - it gives the book a more serious feel and it does deal with serious subjects. Desniah is fighting her other-self, her other personality - London. Caden is fighting his own demons from the past that have come back to the present with a hard punch in the face. And Rhys is still the dark, complicating philantropist, his persona as mysterious and confusing as ever, but also stayed my favorite fighting spirit.
Ms. DeSint is still focused on the mind and sexuality of a person and this what I love best about her.
Caden Jacob Carrington (V) the Fifth
The first episode in this novella was Caden's and it showed us more clearly the events of the past and the relationship of Caden and Desniah. In Vol. 1 I still couldn't make out his real goal - only asking for forgiveness, the desire to take back Desniah or something else. I even doubted if he really ever loved her. But he's a future politician and those people don't show emotion to the public. But now, with their life story, Caden's character got more intense. It really portrayed his mind and thoughts and sufferings from the lack of acceptance from the woman he loves and his confusion with her behavior. His only mistake was that he thought it was better to leave her.
Also, there were parts about his mother and her death, his father and the responsibility of his job. And then the devastating real truth. I feel like I truly met Caden just now. His character was completely on display and I have to say that I felt sadness and remorse right together with him. I felt HIM. In all my honestly, I think it's beautiful when an author creates characters in such a special way and then you spend time acquainting with them and sometimes they really take a little space in your heart. These characters do it for me.
Rhys Christos Edward Stowell
Rhys, oh Rhys, you beautiful bastard; the greatest enigma! What am I to do with you?? I can't figure out if you're a demon in disguise or a fallen angel.
I developed a certain affection and liking for this guy. I don't exactly know why. At one point, reading this episode, I thought I found my reason. Every person has a little broken part in himself and the first word that defines Rhys in the introduction is that he's a philanthropist - a person that helps others. I think he's a representation of something all broken people need. The way he cares for Desniah, how he helps her and gives the all right things she needed to get better. And you can tell how he does it with so much love for her. But we can't forget that Desniah's love helps him too, they help each other and it's a beautiful thing.
I guess I couldn't help but like him even though he is potentially dangerous. We know that Rhys has demons that try to control him, that give him a hard time in his life and urge him to do things that are ethically not acceptable. With it, he kinda also has a partly weird sense of protectiveness. I admired him for fighting that part of himself but it's still a huge mystery! Why is he the way he is? Those demons are in my opinion so unnatural to the good side of his character!
In this episode he did something that shocked me. I don't know if I hated him because of acting so unexpectedly or I hated him more because I finally understood that we haven't seen even the half of Rhys. It's still impossible to understand him just when I thought I got a hand with it.
Desniah Williams
We met Desniah in Vol. 1 as a frightened and pshycologically badly damaged person. Basiclly she was very weak but Rhys came along and started ti help her deal with her pain. Caden might have loved her but he didn't have what she needed to heal. And Rhys had it. She toughened up and began to fight London, push her away. Actually, I can't even call it pushing away. London is a sort of defence mechanism against the memories of her childhood. I think the right expression is trying to merge them, trying to kill that need for protection London provided, trying to get strong enough to fight on her own.
See how complex it is? How these people just make you THINK, make you want to understand them. It's genius.
One thing that made me really curious was the words Desniah repeated several times:
I don't know why but with Ms DeSint and her wicked mind, I just knew there was a story there and I discovered it!! The first two sentences are from a nursery rhyme! You can read it all and the explanation for it HERE. It's interesting how it's connected to Anne Boleyn, but the one part that I found important was: "The nursery rhyme 'London bridge is broken down' can be described as an allegory - a description of one thing under the image of another." I think I found the connection with London and Desniah! I just wonder: is this the way London (from the book) got her name?
So this episode brought a problem in Rhys' and Desniah's relationship. It was turn of events I still don't understand. Rhys switched to being a bastard not dealing a little slowly with Desniah.
I felt betrayed and confused just as much as she. I just hope it gets fixed. From what I understood, I think that the next episodes will deal more with Rhys' dark side. I just can't wait for that! This psychological play with my mind is interesting and all and I really can think about these characters and not get bored for hours but I desperately need answers!
A copy of this ebook was provided by the author in exchange for a review.
First of all, please allow me a moment of fan-girling:
I am again blown away by Leila DeSint and her intelligence, her talent and mastery of penning these completely amazing and complex characters. I don't know if I'm more impressed by the world and ambience she's created or the characters themselves. You are a goddess!
Every since February when I read her Confessions Collection Vol. 1 (MY REVIEW on blog , on GR) and did an interview with Rhys (Find it HERE), one of the characters (that is my favorite blog post I ever did), I've been waiting for the next episodes. Back then she really touched me with the story. Her style is impecable; I really like how she's using a more expanded, professional and intelligent vocabulary - it gives the book a more serious feel and it does deal with serious subjects. Desniah is fighting her other-self, her other personality - London. Caden is fighting his own demons from the past that have come back to the present with a hard punch in the face. And Rhys is still the dark, complicating philantropist, his persona as mysterious and confusing as ever, but also stayed my favorite fighting spirit.
Ms. DeSint is still focused on the mind and sexuality of a person and this what I love best about her.
Caden Jacob Carrington (V) the Fifth
"For some of us, the right person only comes around once, and when you lose them, you accept that anyone else would be to pass the time."
The first episode in this novella was Caden's and it showed us more clearly the events of the past and the relationship of Caden and Desniah. In Vol. 1 I still couldn't make out his real goal - only asking for forgiveness, the desire to take back Desniah or something else. I even doubted if he really ever loved her. But he's a future politician and those people don't show emotion to the public. But now, with their life story, Caden's character got more intense. It really portrayed his mind and thoughts and sufferings from the lack of acceptance from the woman he loves and his confusion with her behavior. His only mistake was that he thought it was better to leave her.
"My touch affected her in this way. Enjoying relief with me caused her to be ill."
"Rather than come back, I let my guilt and shame convince me she needed more time. I continued to reach out to her but the silence was deafening."
Also, there were parts about his mother and her death, his father and the responsibility of his job. And then the devastating real truth. I feel like I truly met Caden just now. His character was completely on display and I have to say that I felt sadness and remorse right together with him. I felt HIM. In all my honestly, I think it's beautiful when an author creates characters in such a special way and then you spend time acquainting with them and sometimes they really take a little space in your heart. These characters do it for me.
"My entire life was a series of lies. None of it was real. No wonder Des couldn't stand for me to touch her....For the first time the past was in sharp, high definition and I hated every single truth, but especially my failure glaring straight at me."
Rhys Christos Edward Stowell
"I was a predator trying to fit my deviant needs into a structure meant for those exploring the exchange of power and pain, among other things. I'd always have to rein in my true needs."
Rhys, oh Rhys, you beautiful bastard; the greatest enigma! What am I to do with you?? I can't figure out if you're a demon in disguise or a fallen angel.
I developed a certain affection and liking for this guy. I don't exactly know why. At one point, reading this episode, I thought I found my reason. Every person has a little broken part in himself and the first word that defines Rhys in the introduction is that he's a philanthropist - a person that helps others. I think he's a representation of something all broken people need. The way he cares for Desniah, how he helps her and gives the all right things she needed to get better. And you can tell how he does it with so much love for her. But we can't forget that Desniah's love helps him too, they help each other and it's a beautiful thing.
"What is my number one expectation of you?"
She rocked, taking slow deep breaths. "To trust you."
"The result of trusting someone looks like what?"
"Freedom. Easy. Acceptance."
"My happiness began and ended with her submission to 'us', her and me being together."
"He gathered me into his arms. "I can never lose you." His voice lowered, raw and crackled."
I guess I couldn't help but like him even though he is potentially dangerous. We know that Rhys has demons that try to control him, that give him a hard time in his life and urge him to do things that are ethically not acceptable. With it, he kinda also has a partly weird sense of protectiveness. I admired him for fighting that part of himself but it's still a huge mystery! Why is he the way he is? Those demons are in my opinion so unnatural to the good side of his character!
"I grabbed hold of her. Encased in my arms, she struggled. I grew hard, which was the wrong reaction, given she needed me. I should be in control and unaffected."
"You can't kill anyone for me," she uttered.
"I could hurt or kill anyone for you." I grinned, sure that I'd enjoy doing so. "I'd take pleasure in doing it." Not like the last time where I'd lost control. This time, I'd plan it. Go slow. Not rush the levels of pain I could inflict on another. Not a salsa, but rather a waltz."
In this episode he did something that shocked me. I don't know if I hated him because of acting so unexpectedly or I hated him more because I finally understood that we haven't seen even the half of Rhys. It's still impossible to understand him just when I thought I got a hand with it.
Desniah Williams
We met Desniah in Vol. 1 as a frightened and pshycologically badly damaged person. Basiclly she was very weak but Rhys came along and started ti help her deal with her pain. Caden might have loved her but he didn't have what she needed to heal. And Rhys had it. She toughened up and began to fight London, push her away. Actually, I can't even call it pushing away. London is a sort of defence mechanism against the memories of her childhood. I think the right expression is trying to merge them, trying to kill that need for protection London provided, trying to get strong enough to fight on her own.
"You are right, she's part of you, but it's important you realize you splintered from each other for good reasons. You salvaged all the beauty in you to keep the darkness from consuming you."
See how complex it is? How these people just make you THINK, make you want to understand them. It's genius.
One thing that made me really curious was the words Desniah repeated several times:
"London Bridge is broken down. Dance over my Lady Lee. There will be no grave stone to mark your passing."
I don't know why but with Ms DeSint and her wicked mind, I just knew there was a story there and I discovered it!! The first two sentences are from a nursery rhyme! You can read it all and the explanation for it HERE. It's interesting how it's connected to Anne Boleyn, but the one part that I found important was: "The nursery rhyme 'London bridge is broken down' can be described as an allegory - a description of one thing under the image of another." I think I found the connection with London and Desniah! I just wonder: is this the way London (from the book) got her name?
So this episode brought a problem in Rhys' and Desniah's relationship. It was turn of events I still don't understand. Rhys switched to being a bastard not dealing a little slowly with Desniah.
"From my understanding, he didn't want to marry me, he wanted to own me, and this was his way of making those around us understand I was his alone."
"Whatever emotions Rhys was able to feel toward me, was how he'd feel for someone worthy of being his slave. I was viable option to hold the title of slave in his life. The words fiancé and wife were interchangeable with slave to him. Nothing else. I would love him and he'd never be able to give me the same. "
I felt betrayed and confused just as much as she. I just hope it gets fixed. From what I understood, I think that the next episodes will deal more with Rhys' dark side. I just can't wait for that! This psychological play with my mind is interesting and all and I really can think about these characters and not get bored for hours but I desperately need answers!
July 27, 2013
He ripped my body and fractured my mind but I survived him.
I learned a great many lessons along my journey. And I know that the pain one nourishes will never die.
I will make me whole again.
These are the confessions of a daughter. My confessions.
Now onto Episode 12. This one is in Des's POV. We leave off right from Episode 11.
Now things are taking a turn in events. I am not sure what to expect. Rhys was taking things slow with Des to bring her in slowly. Which their relationship it's more of what they both want and need, their needs for each other. Now Rhys just went into this whole different role with his attitude. Rhys gives Des some paper work to go through so that way she knows if she wants to be in a full time M/s relationship. His needs that he is asking for seem to be to much for someone like Des.
But I feel this is what she needs. I want her to be in this type of relationship. From her broken past and still being broken this is the only way I can think she can grow and be stronger.
This whole damn episodes I have read will make you stop and think it all over and pick your Kindle back up and keep going till the end. It kills me to know what is going to happen next with all of these characters.
Being pulled into each POV of each episode leaves you wanting more. The writing is brilliant and people need to jump into this series. It's amazing. Sure not for the faint of heart. If you are wanting roses and kisses this is not for you. These books take it to a deeper connection of darkness and leaves you there. I am a huge fan when it comes to dark books and these are on my top list.
Leila does such a amazing job with bring each character to have their own voice in their own episodes so you get to hear their side and what is going on.
What more can you ask for? Well all I will say is again go and read these. Leila I am waiting for more. :)
I received a copy from the author for exchange for an honest review.
September 16, 2013
Can´t wait for more!
July 27, 2013
For the first time in in my life, I belonged. Now I must make her see I will provide all she fathomed. I too must offer her a spark of light in the darkness that threatens to devour her.
These are the confessions of a philanthropist (Bastard son of a Whore).
My confessions.
So this is episode 11. It leaves off right from episode 9 when Rhys pick up Des.
The thing about these episodes is that they suck you in to the very cure. By the time each episode ends you jump into the next one with a different character. This one is Rhys episode.
Rhys what can I say about this dark, handsome I want to eat alive man. Rhys has a monster inside of him that needs to be feed. Rhys uses BDSM to help with his dark desires that needs.
Rhys brings Des back home with him to get her settled down with everything that just happened. He starts to experience more with the BDSM with Des. I feel it's something she needs, something that she will have a little bit of control of. But, with Rhys he needs full power control over Des. It works between them. And boy do I mean it works between them. It's fucking hot that will leave you dripping wet.
I loved this episode. When it comes to Rhys and Des together you never know what's going to happen. Now onto the next episode in Des's head.
I received a copy provided by the author for exchange for an honest review.
July 21, 2013
Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) Novella 1 Leila DeSint
Caution: Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) Novella is written for the Mature Adults only!!
Ladies and Gentlemen please fasten your seat belts as you prepare to be shaken, rattled and rolled on Leila DeSint's BSDM rocket. Ms. DeSint's narrative Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) is definitely not for the faint of heart and is crafted for the very mature and discerning readers of erotica with strong BDSM vibrations. I enjoyed being strapped into the lives of Desniah Williams, London Brown, the Carrington generation and Rhys. Ms. DeSint will toss your cookies mentally, physically, emotionally in an electrifying erotic tale intertwined with all types of BSDM flavors.
Ms. DeSint takes us on a haunting ride into the past and the present in Desniah Williams troubled and painful existence because of a wicked man. Ms. DeSint shares the pain and suffering Des endures after each of London's escapades resulting in going into hiding in her apartment until she appears once again the gorgeous sexy goddess. I felt Des's loneliness as a recluse and the need to be held by someone who sincerely loved her. I wanted her to have that strong, broad non-threatening masculine shoulder to bury her face into releasing the heavy burdens and sadness because I needed it as much as she did.
Pleasing characters with elaborate personalities, beautiful settings and story complexities makes for a challenging page turner. Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) Novella 1, is explosive and explicit; readers might bring along their sharp analytical abilities to stay with the characters and the brilliantly insertion of flashbacks throughout the narrative. I enjoyed Ms. DeSint's brain stimuli which I find is absent in many erotica/BDSM novels.
I found myself on the tittering edge of a host of feelings/sensations as I shared in the lives of complex personalities and circumstances awaiting me in Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2). I engorged myself on the titillating voyage to near explosion. Ms. DeSint powerful writing talents rattled me as a baton tapping on a podium calling the members of her orchestra to attention. I loved the manner in which Ms DeSint redirects me; causing me to pay close attention while the next series of carnal events unfolded and the impact it has on the characters.
My introduction to London/ Desniah startled me with some perplexities due to the unsuspecting dynamics in London/Desniah leaving me with jolt as if I had been pushed into middle of the pool without my fins. :-) I was taken by surprise in the beginning of Bond Confessions trying to adjust to the personalities of London and Desniah. Dealing with multiple personalities with guarded protectiveness yet stoic strength of London/Desniah operating at polar opposites. One works in the oldest profession/ prostituting herself to for money however, I am not clear as to why. London is the dominate personality. It is strange that London lacks a discerning clientele filter to avoid harmful clients resulting with multiple physical damage that is clearly visible to anyone. These cases of abuse is problematic because she can not allow her father, Mr. Williams, a prominent member of society to see her in these physically battered conditions. London undoubtedly will have a challenge on her hands trying to justify her injuries. How many times can falling down stairs or running into doors be used as an excuse for being black and blue? London's involvement with Caden Carrington the V has complexities that occasionally I felt as though I needed near FBI skills to keep track of the nature of this relationship. Wow, I was captivated by Ms. DeSint use of flashbacks.
Threads appeared somewhat frazzled when I was inattentive to the finely sprinkled activities and the motives of the key characters of this deeply seductive narrative. Those highly obscured fragments were critical in understanding and connecting the dots in Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) which I found intriguing in an erotic novella.
Desniah resides in the same body as London but is a soft and gentile person who has been hurt in her relationships with Cadens, perhaps her father and others making Desniah appear shy and vulnerable dodging conflicts of any kind. Although she and London share sexual appetites my bond with Des was different than London's because of Desniah's demur persona.
Caden the Fifth has strong affection for London and Desniah but I get the feeling that he prefers London because she is a harder nut to crack.
Desniah is fortunate to have a trusted, dear friend such as Rhys' and it is a perfect relationship for them both. This awesome bond of devotion is not understood by outside observers rendering the noisy clueless of what goes on behind the dark emotional curtain. Desniah and Rhys association instigates a series of rumors on the wagging tongues of England's high society elite gossipers. Rhys is a colorful, highly engaging character and I feel so comfortable with him because he understands who he is and his sensual relationships with women. He too, delights in some of the BDSM practices and has the same challenges keeping his darker side hidden. Is Rhys enjoyment of being with women only to exert his power and sense of control?
As I read with bated breath there are several scenes artfully and masterfully depicted by Ms. DeSint that boils over the top creating engulfing sizzle between Desniah London the Carringtons and Rhys. Is everyone using the other for emotional, professional, physical, personal motives and agendas? Only time will tell!
I appreciate the many twists and turns being birthed from the soul of Ms. DeSint and not knowing what to expect until the unveiling of the next installment.
Way to go Ms. DeSint!! I can hardly wait for the next volume this will be a series I will make certain not miss a single episode.
Double Caution: Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) is for MATURE ADULTS!!!
Caution: Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) Novella is written for the Mature Adults only!!
Ladies and Gentlemen please fasten your seat belts as you prepare to be shaken, rattled and rolled on Leila DeSint's BSDM rocket. Ms. DeSint's narrative Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) is definitely not for the faint of heart and is crafted for the very mature and discerning readers of erotica with strong BDSM vibrations. I enjoyed being strapped into the lives of Desniah Williams, London Brown, the Carrington generation and Rhys. Ms. DeSint will toss your cookies mentally, physically, emotionally in an electrifying erotic tale intertwined with all types of BSDM flavors.
Ms. DeSint takes us on a haunting ride into the past and the present in Desniah Williams troubled and painful existence because of a wicked man. Ms. DeSint shares the pain and suffering Des endures after each of London's escapades resulting in going into hiding in her apartment until she appears once again the gorgeous sexy goddess. I felt Des's loneliness as a recluse and the need to be held by someone who sincerely loved her. I wanted her to have that strong, broad non-threatening masculine shoulder to bury her face into releasing the heavy burdens and sadness because I needed it as much as she did.
Pleasing characters with elaborate personalities, beautiful settings and story complexities makes for a challenging page turner. Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) Novella 1, is explosive and explicit; readers might bring along their sharp analytical abilities to stay with the characters and the brilliantly insertion of flashbacks throughout the narrative. I enjoyed Ms. DeSint's brain stimuli which I find is absent in many erotica/BDSM novels.
I found myself on the tittering edge of a host of feelings/sensations as I shared in the lives of complex personalities and circumstances awaiting me in Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2). I engorged myself on the titillating voyage to near explosion. Ms. DeSint powerful writing talents rattled me as a baton tapping on a podium calling the members of her orchestra to attention. I loved the manner in which Ms DeSint redirects me; causing me to pay close attention while the next series of carnal events unfolded and the impact it has on the characters.
My introduction to London/ Desniah startled me with some perplexities due to the unsuspecting dynamics in London/Desniah leaving me with jolt as if I had been pushed into middle of the pool without my fins. :-) I was taken by surprise in the beginning of Bond Confessions trying to adjust to the personalities of London and Desniah. Dealing with multiple personalities with guarded protectiveness yet stoic strength of London/Desniah operating at polar opposites. One works in the oldest profession/ prostituting herself to for money however, I am not clear as to why. London is the dominate personality. It is strange that London lacks a discerning clientele filter to avoid harmful clients resulting with multiple physical damage that is clearly visible to anyone. These cases of abuse is problematic because she can not allow her father, Mr. Williams, a prominent member of society to see her in these physically battered conditions. London undoubtedly will have a challenge on her hands trying to justify her injuries. How many times can falling down stairs or running into doors be used as an excuse for being black and blue? London's involvement with Caden Carrington the V has complexities that occasionally I felt as though I needed near FBI skills to keep track of the nature of this relationship. Wow, I was captivated by Ms. DeSint use of flashbacks.
Threads appeared somewhat frazzled when I was inattentive to the finely sprinkled activities and the motives of the key characters of this deeply seductive narrative. Those highly obscured fragments were critical in understanding and connecting the dots in Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) which I found intriguing in an erotic novella.
Desniah resides in the same body as London but is a soft and gentile person who has been hurt in her relationships with Cadens, perhaps her father and others making Desniah appear shy and vulnerable dodging conflicts of any kind. Although she and London share sexual appetites my bond with Des was different than London's because of Desniah's demur persona.
Caden the Fifth has strong affection for London and Desniah but I get the feeling that he prefers London because she is a harder nut to crack.
Desniah is fortunate to have a trusted, dear friend such as Rhys' and it is a perfect relationship for them both. This awesome bond of devotion is not understood by outside observers rendering the noisy clueless of what goes on behind the dark emotional curtain. Desniah and Rhys association instigates a series of rumors on the wagging tongues of England's high society elite gossipers. Rhys is a colorful, highly engaging character and I feel so comfortable with him because he understands who he is and his sensual relationships with women. He too, delights in some of the BDSM practices and has the same challenges keeping his darker side hidden. Is Rhys enjoyment of being with women only to exert his power and sense of control?
As I read with bated breath there are several scenes artfully and masterfully depicted by Ms. DeSint that boils over the top creating engulfing sizzle between Desniah London the Carringtons and Rhys. Is everyone using the other for emotional, professional, physical, personal motives and agendas? Only time will tell!
I appreciate the many twists and turns being birthed from the soul of Ms. DeSint and not knowing what to expect until the unveiling of the next installment.
Way to go Ms. DeSint!! I can hardly wait for the next volume this will be a series I will make certain not miss a single episode.
Double Caution: Bond Confessions (London Brown Volume 2) is for MATURE ADULTS!!!
July 10, 2013
Spoiler Free
Finally episode 10 is here!!! I have been waiting like a mad women for Lelia to get these done.
First let me say this is Episode 10.. This series is amazing. So it's a must read.
Finally episode 10 is here!!! I have been waiting like a mad women for Lelia to get these done.
First let me say this is Episode 10.. This series is amazing. So it's a must read.
Confessions of a Politician.
I'm Caden Jacob Carrington V. The truth is most men's salvation but I am not most men. Pilics is my chosen mask.
These are the confessions of a politician. My confessions.
Caden is going through a lot of back information in his head. Memory's with Des. Then there is the bomb fucking dropped out of now where. I was not expecting that, but was so hoping Caden would finally find out.
Sorry can't tell you what that bomb was.
I would love to say more but I have to run and jump into Episode 11 now. I need the Confessions of a Philanthropist.
Happy Reading!
November 6, 2014
This books picks up right where Confessions left off.
The twists and turns continue and you can’t help but be drawn into the story.
It really is just that addictive.
I am just going to put this out there….. I am madly in love with Rhys. I’m talking head over heels, mad love.
He’s a twisted little man, but gah if that doesn’t just make him more attractive. He does dominance better than anyone I’ve ever read. It’s real to him and it controls him – and I love every second of it.
But – at the same time, I am terrified of what that means with his relationship with Desniah. Because regardless of the demons that plague them both, I want them to be happy. I want her to find her happily ever after with Rhys. Cade is great and all, but I’ll be damned if Des doesn’t just belong to Rhys.
So, now I have to wait for the next installment….and it torture! *tapping feet impatiently*
I want the next book NOW!!! (Pardon my 2 year old tantrum)
The twists and turns continue and you can’t help but be drawn into the story.
It really is just that addictive.
I am just going to put this out there….. I am madly in love with Rhys. I’m talking head over heels, mad love.
He’s a twisted little man, but gah if that doesn’t just make him more attractive. He does dominance better than anyone I’ve ever read. It’s real to him and it controls him – and I love every second of it.
But – at the same time, I am terrified of what that means with his relationship with Desniah. Because regardless of the demons that plague them both, I want them to be happy. I want her to find her happily ever after with Rhys. Cade is great and all, but I’ll be damned if Des doesn’t just belong to Rhys.
So, now I have to wait for the next installment….and it torture! *tapping feet impatiently*
I want the next book NOW!!! (Pardon my 2 year old tantrum)
October 9, 2013
I don't know how I feel about this. Desniah and Rhys. Or better said, Rhys and Desniah. I am hoping that Des thinks things through and finds out what SHE wants and not what anyone else wants. For her sake.
September 12, 2013
After the end that was Confessions Collection Vol. #1, I was dying to see what would happen next! In Bond Confessions we again meet the Politician, the Philanthropist and the Daughter… despite this one being a novella (and you have to read the ones before), so many things happen! But I’ll try keep it as spoiler free as possible :)
Confessions of a Politican
Caden is still after Desniah. She was and still is the love of his life. This time we go way back. We find out even more about their past together. How Caden fell in love with Desniah. How he watched her change, yet he could not tell what the reason was for her change. If you’ve read Volume #1, then you know. But Cade, after all these years, still has no clue. But he’s determined to find out.
There had been no one else to see. I’d dated. I’d been with women, but I’d likely been ruined when I lost her.
Confessions of a Philanthropist
Now this one begins right where Volume #1 left off. Remember that cliffhanger? Rhys has Desniah. And he doesn’t intend to lose her… to anyone. And that includes London. We know about Rhy’s sexual predilections and now that he has Desniah, he wonders if he can finally be himself, and be happy.
This was me tangibly demonstrating that no matter what happened, I saw her. Desired her. No matter London’s actions. There would be no shame or guilt for who and what we were in each other’s arms.
Confessions of a Daughter
Des finally knows what London has been up to and she’s determined to take control of her body. She worries that Rhys might not want her when he realizes everything London has been upto. But she’s also starting to feel more for Rhys, yet she wonders if she can truly accept pain with pleasure. Can she make Rhys happy?
Pleasing him brought me peace. Something I didn’t remember ever having.
I expected to love this installment. I mean, Volume #1 is one of my favorite books of 2013, so for that reason alone, I didn’t expect anything else. And I wasn’t disappointed. Overall it wasn’t as dark as Volume #1, but it was just as good. I love this ‘world’ that the author has created. Opulent, decadent and so so dark. And I’m not even talking about Rhy’s predilections. For me it all comes down to one character, Desniah/London. I’m just so curious about what will happen to her. How she’ll heal from her disorder. Can she reconcile the two personalities? And if she does, who will she choose? Rhys or Cade?
I have no idea why, but Cade is my favorite of the two. He loves her, he’s fighting for her and I’m really rooting for him. But in this one I have to admit I got to like Rhys. Not as much as Cade, but I understood him more. I just don’t think BDSM or the control that comes with it, is what Desniah needs. I feel as if she needs the softness of Cade, the light if you will….
Another dark psychological journey. And like all the books I enjoy, too short :/ My excitement was cut short when I looked at my kindle and realized I’m at 90%. Leila please get the next one out soon!
4.5 stars!
I’d like to thank the author for providing this copy for my review.
For more reviews go to http://jessysbookclub.wordpress.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/JessysBookClub
Confessions of a Politican
Caden is still after Desniah. She was and still is the love of his life. This time we go way back. We find out even more about their past together. How Caden fell in love with Desniah. How he watched her change, yet he could not tell what the reason was for her change. If you’ve read Volume #1, then you know. But Cade, after all these years, still has no clue. But he’s determined to find out.
There had been no one else to see. I’d dated. I’d been with women, but I’d likely been ruined when I lost her.
Confessions of a Philanthropist
Now this one begins right where Volume #1 left off. Remember that cliffhanger? Rhys has Desniah. And he doesn’t intend to lose her… to anyone. And that includes London. We know about Rhy’s sexual predilections and now that he has Desniah, he wonders if he can finally be himself, and be happy.
This was me tangibly demonstrating that no matter what happened, I saw her. Desired her. No matter London’s actions. There would be no shame or guilt for who and what we were in each other’s arms.
Confessions of a Daughter
Des finally knows what London has been up to and she’s determined to take control of her body. She worries that Rhys might not want her when he realizes everything London has been upto. But she’s also starting to feel more for Rhys, yet she wonders if she can truly accept pain with pleasure. Can she make Rhys happy?
Pleasing him brought me peace. Something I didn’t remember ever having.
I expected to love this installment. I mean, Volume #1 is one of my favorite books of 2013, so for that reason alone, I didn’t expect anything else. And I wasn’t disappointed. Overall it wasn’t as dark as Volume #1, but it was just as good. I love this ‘world’ that the author has created. Opulent, decadent and so so dark. And I’m not even talking about Rhy’s predilections. For me it all comes down to one character, Desniah/London. I’m just so curious about what will happen to her. How she’ll heal from her disorder. Can she reconcile the two personalities? And if she does, who will she choose? Rhys or Cade?
I have no idea why, but Cade is my favorite of the two. He loves her, he’s fighting for her and I’m really rooting for him. But in this one I have to admit I got to like Rhys. Not as much as Cade, but I understood him more. I just don’t think BDSM or the control that comes with it, is what Desniah needs. I feel as if she needs the softness of Cade, the light if you will….
Another dark psychological journey. And like all the books I enjoy, too short :/ My excitement was cut short when I looked at my kindle and realized I’m at 90%. Leila please get the next one out soon!
4.5 stars!
I’d like to thank the author for providing this copy for my review.
For more reviews go to http://jessysbookclub.wordpress.com/ or https://www.facebook.com/JessysBookClub
November 12, 2015
I don't think I have ever been this pissed. She has explained it herself, master and slave. Her ancestors were slaves! Come on, she cannot be this stupid. He is not capable of love; she is a dog on a leash. She deserves better than this, please let this not be her ending. I am so fed up; I want to discontinue the series. Maybe she can't be with Cade, but damn it, be alone! She needs to learn to love herself. You are an educated Black Woman, push London out and Rhys away. Hell, leave the Effing Country. Get away from these people; she is probably going to commit suicide. I just know it.
August 29, 2013
My review is up at Behind the Chintz Curtain. You can go over there for a quick rundown on the latest for Rhys, Caden, and most importantly, Desniah. Oh, did I forget London?
September 28, 2013
I need more!!!! S.A.P.
October 4, 2013
OH SHIT!!!!! That is all I can say at the moment.
August 16, 2013
Review coming soon!
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