Sally’s Shadow

Kinky Companions #1

by Alex Markson

When your fantasies begin to overflow, the ideal partner can turn up in the most unexpected place …

Sally, a university archivist, meets Marcus, a writer, at a book club. Both are introverts, but they soon find they have a lot in common. She has a growing list of fantasies she’s eager to explore, and discovers, almost by accident, that he shares many of them. They quickly realise this could be too good a chance to miss. Grasping the opportunity, they slowly turn some of those fantasies - pain, restraint, domination, submission - into reality.

But they’re uncertain whether they’re just playing for mutual pleasure, or seeking something more serious. Neither had been looking for ’the one’. They both have personal issues to deal with, and events hidden away in Sally’s past will return to haunt her.

As the relationship develops, and mutual trust allows them to push their limits, how far will they venture into a world they’ve only fantasised about before? And will their shared pleasure grow into something more?

This is the first book in the ‘Kinky Companions’ series, which is for readers 18+.

Genres: BDSM, Romance, Erotica

Kindle Edition

First published October 27, 2017

About the author

I write romantic and erotic fiction, focused on the story and the characters, whatever the genre. They can lead me to some wild places sometimes, but to some calmer ones, as well. You'll also find I love a series.

In my romance and erotica works, you can expect the characters to explore their desires freely, and I let them express their needs and fantasies within an engrossing and addictive story. They cover almost the whole gamut of sexuality, with varied kinks and fetishes, but most will have a happy ending.

In all my work, my aim is to pull the reader in, letting them escape the real world, and get lost in mine.

Reviews

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[K.J. Simmill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sally had not been in a relationship for a while, and the ones she had never lived up to her expectations. When a new man joins the book club and she unexpectedly finds some common ground, she wonders if they can't be the answer to each others problems. She want to explore something she has never experienced, and he wants to chase his own fantasies. The two of them embark on a journey of discovering, pulling each other from the shadows to embrace things they had only dreamed off, avoiding the question of what they could be to each other, and seeing how far they will go. Both have pasts, both have problems, and for the time being they both have each other. But how far will they be willing to go, how much will they risk?

Sally Shadow by Alex Markson is the first book in the Kinky Companions series. I really enjoyed the alternating perspectives between Marcus and Sally which gives the reader an insight into both of their pasts, issues, their insecurities, and feelings. There is plenty of character development giving you a chance to know and love the characters and become invested in their story as they embark an a fun and exciting journey together. Well-written with great narrative and descriptions. A hot and steamy journey of self-discovery and love, which also takes the time to define what a true BDSM relationship needs.

[Judy Ferrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Kinky romance.

Alex Marks on gives us a remarkable erotic romance. This has a terror story line and totally believable characters. I was fascinated not merely by the erotic scenes but by the growth and discovery each character made.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It's an easy book to read in a few days! If you like hot and steamy then this is the book for you! You are drawn into the relationship between Marcus and Sally. The sex scenes are described in such a way that you feel like you are there!
I'm looking forward to seeing what Alex Markson has in store for us in the next book of this series!

[Derrick Andre · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic book with plenty of great characters. I grasped at a hint of the writer putting their own experiences in here; I site the idea of one of the characters making an income from writing — a very sexy, compelling story.

[A.M. Gilliam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Yesss!

This book gave me so much life! It was a refreshing read and the sex scenes were HOT! 🔥🔥 Definitely will be reading Lucy’s story next!



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[Bev · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good book

A little too sexy for me but the overall story was great. I usually like to imagine some scenes but a little too descriptive for my tastes.

[Samantha · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars, rounded up to 5 for Goodreads.

I received a free digital copy of this book for an honest review.

This romance is compelling and unique. I enjoyed the beautiful and honest exploration of kink, fantasies, and intimacy. Both main characters were enjoyable, as were the few side characters.

There were some moments when the novel got a bit slow. And while the story line of Sally's "shadow" and trauma was interesting, it did slightly detract from my enjoyment of Sally and Narcus' relationship.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read.