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Confessions of a Philanthropist (London Brown #13)
A glimpse of the monster within.
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/Whore (London Brown #14)
This body belongs to me and I'm going to use it.
I’m Desniah Williams. Is that what you think? I'm convinced we're London Brown and these are still my confessions. And I will plunge you into…
Confessions of a Politician (London Brown #15)
The sweet yet painful taste of her.
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…
A glimpse of the monster within.
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/Whore (London Brown #14)
This body belongs to me and I'm going to use it.
I’m Desniah Williams. Is that what you think? I'm convinced we're London Brown and these are still my confessions. And I will plunge you into…
Confessions of a Politician (London Brown #15)
The sweet yet painful taste of her.
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…
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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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December 4, 2013
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Everyone who knows me in the world of books and who have been following this blog for some time know that I'm fascinated by the London Brown series for almost a year. I've read these novellas and studied them and wrote reviews in detail. I also did interviews with 2 of the characters. And still after this next part, I fell in love with its complexity and brilliance even more. The world the author created is a world of one woman with two personalities. Desniah, the primary one, a woman sexually abused as a child, created a 'stronger' version - London Brown - now a provocative escort, fearless and doesn't care about anybody but herself; to protect herself from the all the emotional consequences of the abuse. Two men: Caden, a man Des loved since childhood, as he did her but circumstance and cruel fate keep them apart; and Rhys, the dangerous rebel with dark desires and a wicked mind and the only one able to help Desniah to become stronger. It seems.
What makes this series so special to me is the unpredictable and shocking way it's told. You're constantly glued to the scene, the intricate style of writing makes it all so vivid, like you're there and you feel the tension and it keeps you at the edge of the seat, so intense you can hear yourself breathing through it. And then some moments, your heart stops, then starts beating so fast while you're wondering what the ever loving fuck is going on. Even when you sometimes expected the unexpected before it happened, it strikes you so damn hard. This is only the beginning of what these characters make me feel. But the thing I love most about it is the smart way it's written - it doesn't look complicating at all, but then you start picking out the clues and pieces that hide behind everything the four of them say or think.
And all the characters are so original and unique. You won't see this type of thing anywhere. From Rhys, the guy that gives a new meaning to calculated mind manipulation. His darkness, his unconventional, dominant but also affectionate toward Des personality attracted me at first. But it's not only the dark sexual desires that hide behind his facade, there are things that make him far more dangerous and poisoning.
Desniah was starting to get our of her shell. She began a relationship with Rhys, something that finally made her feel safe and sure to fight London, who was slowly overtaking her body. But being desperate for affection is a dangerous thing. Rhys is now doing things that make her confused once again and London is taking the chance to weaken her undeniable connection to Rhys. It's a game of who has more mind strength and power. And London has some dirty weapons in her arsenal and boy, did I forget how dirty she can get.
It completely and utterly killed me and I'm desperate for what is to come next. As I read on, the way I see all of the characters just keeps getting changed and I can't get enough of it.
Welcome to the world where masks they hide behind are people's main choice of weapon; where nobody is safe from their past mistakes coming back to haunt them and where future is hanging in the balance but could be forever ruined so easily.
Everyone who knows me in the world of books and who have been following this blog for some time know that I'm fascinated by the London Brown series for almost a year. I've read these novellas and studied them and wrote reviews in detail. I also did interviews with 2 of the characters. And still after this next part, I fell in love with its complexity and brilliance even more. The world the author created is a world of one woman with two personalities. Desniah, the primary one, a woman sexually abused as a child, created a 'stronger' version - London Brown - now a provocative escort, fearless and doesn't care about anybody but herself; to protect herself from the all the emotional consequences of the abuse. Two men: Caden, a man Des loved since childhood, as he did her but circumstance and cruel fate keep them apart; and Rhys, the dangerous rebel with dark desires and a wicked mind and the only one able to help Desniah to become stronger. It seems.
What makes this series so special to me is the unpredictable and shocking way it's told. You're constantly glued to the scene, the intricate style of writing makes it all so vivid, like you're there and you feel the tension and it keeps you at the edge of the seat, so intense you can hear yourself breathing through it. And then some moments, your heart stops, then starts beating so fast while you're wondering what the ever loving fuck is going on. Even when you sometimes expected the unexpected before it happened, it strikes you so damn hard. This is only the beginning of what these characters make me feel. But the thing I love most about it is the smart way it's written - it doesn't look complicating at all, but then you start picking out the clues and pieces that hide behind everything the four of them say or think.
And all the characters are so original and unique. You won't see this type of thing anywhere. From Rhys, the guy that gives a new meaning to calculated mind manipulation. His darkness, his unconventional, dominant but also affectionate toward Des personality attracted me at first. But it's not only the dark sexual desires that hide behind his facade, there are things that make him far more dangerous and poisoning.
Desniah was starting to get our of her shell. She began a relationship with Rhys, something that finally made her feel safe and sure to fight London, who was slowly overtaking her body. But being desperate for affection is a dangerous thing. Rhys is now doing things that make her confused once again and London is taking the chance to weaken her undeniable connection to Rhys. It's a game of who has more mind strength and power. And London has some dirty weapons in her arsenal and boy, did I forget how dirty she can get.
"..you believe this is your body and yet you cannot even take control back. I've got to be the one to set you straight."
It completely and utterly killed me and I'm desperate for what is to come next. As I read on, the way I see all of the characters just keeps getting changed and I can't get enough of it.
Welcome to the world where masks they hide behind are people's main choice of weapon; where nobody is safe from their past mistakes coming back to haunt them and where future is hanging in the balance but could be forever ruined so easily.
December 30, 2013
Open Confessions London Brown Leila DeSint
Don't look at me like that. I have sinned but it felt so good I will probably do it again. I will get my heart broken again but I can't resist the temptations. Open Confessions London Brown penned by Leila Desint's forward thinking and maverick writing style weaves a story hits another chord of tough notions some deal with on a daily basis. Leila DeSint wraps up her readers and challenges them to delve deeper within their psyche and those of her characters to handle concepts that were swept under the carpet. Ms. DeSint has you pondering various perceptions long after the narrative ends. Open Confessions London Brown allows the reader to identify with the characters on a level that requires a bond both audience and characters share to engage in a much needed inner conversation.
Open Confessions London Brown examines the meaning of true acceptance of self and how that action impacts how one deals with life.
Are Desniah and Rhys together? The free wheeling of their togetherness brings some of the darkness into the light. Desniah and Rhys show the proverbial “we” that we don't have to be everything others think of us. Is there a reason to refresh, reboot, rewind, and restart to fit that bill? Every day is a brand new page and I appreciate how Ms. DeSint utilizes her characters: Desniah and Rhys to speak that mindset loudly for the audience of Open Confessions of London Brown . This allows readers to battle with that concept as the story unfolds. These sounds of the societal morales may appear unclear as it vibrates and bystanders watch on the sidelines plotting the demise of one's persona.
The complex duality of London and Desniah may have enough destructive heat to implode as the struggle of who holds the reins of control bubbles to the surface.
Soir and Rhys are brothers and there is the natural energy of sibling rivalry introduced to add fuel to the fire of who will reign supreme.
The twisted conflicts of the inner self that detects what is needed and drives our desires for self fulfillment and pleasure are intertwined in a thorny patch capable of ripping the chair from beneath the behind. Fear is a thread that beats deep within the characters of Open Confessions from Desniah, London, Rhys, Sior, Caden, Olivia and other secondary characters. The story elements are clearly present and utilized to its fullest potential.
Will Desniah have the confidence required to defeat the demons seeking to destroy all that she undoubtedly needs and desires?
Open Confessions' back story issues of other installments are given priority while attempting to holdfast to the moral code of how the Desniah, Rhys, Caden and London conduct themselves. The narrator of this episode challenges the audience sense of balance and understanding of who is actually telling the story and the messages the reader comes away with up to the last sentence is punctuated.
Ms. DeSint writing drives the audience into a dark, forbidden area of self and the mind games these experiences shape who we are and who we want to be. I await with baited breath for the next installment to see if I am on point with the events that may be unfurled or will I be twisted and in need of the comfort of a therapist's couch. :-) I love the challenges of Ms. DeSint's imagination; it plays with my mind for weeks after finishing it. Until next time I will wrestle with the demons lurking in the darkest portion of my kinky closet.
Don't look at me like that. I have sinned but it felt so good I will probably do it again. I will get my heart broken again but I can't resist the temptations. Open Confessions London Brown penned by Leila Desint's forward thinking and maverick writing style weaves a story hits another chord of tough notions some deal with on a daily basis. Leila DeSint wraps up her readers and challenges them to delve deeper within their psyche and those of her characters to handle concepts that were swept under the carpet. Ms. DeSint has you pondering various perceptions long after the narrative ends. Open Confessions London Brown allows the reader to identify with the characters on a level that requires a bond both audience and characters share to engage in a much needed inner conversation.
Open Confessions London Brown examines the meaning of true acceptance of self and how that action impacts how one deals with life.
Are Desniah and Rhys together? The free wheeling of their togetherness brings some of the darkness into the light. Desniah and Rhys show the proverbial “we” that we don't have to be everything others think of us. Is there a reason to refresh, reboot, rewind, and restart to fit that bill? Every day is a brand new page and I appreciate how Ms. DeSint utilizes her characters: Desniah and Rhys to speak that mindset loudly for the audience of Open Confessions of London Brown . This allows readers to battle with that concept as the story unfolds. These sounds of the societal morales may appear unclear as it vibrates and bystanders watch on the sidelines plotting the demise of one's persona.
The complex duality of London and Desniah may have enough destructive heat to implode as the struggle of who holds the reins of control bubbles to the surface.
Soir and Rhys are brothers and there is the natural energy of sibling rivalry introduced to add fuel to the fire of who will reign supreme.
The twisted conflicts of the inner self that detects what is needed and drives our desires for self fulfillment and pleasure are intertwined in a thorny patch capable of ripping the chair from beneath the behind. Fear is a thread that beats deep within the characters of Open Confessions from Desniah, London, Rhys, Sior, Caden, Olivia and other secondary characters. The story elements are clearly present and utilized to its fullest potential.
Will Desniah have the confidence required to defeat the demons seeking to destroy all that she undoubtedly needs and desires?
Open Confessions' back story issues of other installments are given priority while attempting to holdfast to the moral code of how the Desniah, Rhys, Caden and London conduct themselves. The narrator of this episode challenges the audience sense of balance and understanding of who is actually telling the story and the messages the reader comes away with up to the last sentence is punctuated.
Ms. DeSint writing drives the audience into a dark, forbidden area of self and the mind games these experiences shape who we are and who we want to be. I await with baited breath for the next installment to see if I am on point with the events that may be unfurled or will I be twisted and in need of the comfort of a therapist's couch. :-) I love the challenges of Ms. DeSint's imagination; it plays with my mind for weeks after finishing it. Until next time I will wrestle with the demons lurking in the darkest portion of my kinky closet.
November 13, 2015
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