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2 Dark Mirrors: Desire: An Erotic Tale of Submission
When Lina Haywood-Brooks finally replies to THAT profile, it feels like desperation. The escape she needs from a seemingly perfect life that has no room for her. It has nothing at all to do with the handsome man she sees there, or the words that seem so very ( wonderfully! ) wrong yet crawl from the page and into her bed to leave her breathless and shaking. Nope.
Falling into Patrick's world of rules, embarrassing sessions and long nights of mind-blowing, sensual sex Lina feels herself changing... It's painful, it's wonderful and it's becoming everything to her. As her old life fades and begins to fall apart she has to make a choice, can she give up this man and all that he gives her to make her feel alive?
Yet she only has one wish... That just once she could see his eyes.
"A superb piece of erotic writing." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel)
"Truly, a great literary book I would never forget." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel)
Deliciously filthy, always respectful and at times poetic, 2 Dark Mirrors it isn't a "typical" erotic story. Written by a Dominant through the eyes of a submissive (Lina), it's based on real-life experiences. In many ways it's a reaction to the many misconceptions and unhealthy tropes within the genre. The author wanted to clearly show the positive side to these relationships no matter how unconventional they may be. It isn't about rules or control, it's the reasons behind them - the blunt honesty and utter trust that many vanilla relationships could learn from. Being a true Master is about giving things that otherwise can't be experienced so that those you care about can find themselves... even if doing this means they are destined to outgrow you.
When you seek to control others through force or oppression, you can be the true master of no-one, not even yourself.
"Respectfully awesome. So much to gain from reading this book." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel)
"I couldn't put down this book AT ALL." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel) ------ “Patrick smiled as he watched her, waiting before speaking. “Have you ever seen anything more beautiful?” he asked. In the silence after, the awe she’d heard within his voice lingered in the air. Without words and without his commands, there was nothing she needed other than this. She stayed like that a long time, with her head bowed and unmoving until finally she closed her eyes, feeling utterly at peace. …As he did, simply watching her breathe.”
Falling into Patrick's world of rules, embarrassing sessions and long nights of mind-blowing, sensual sex Lina feels herself changing... It's painful, it's wonderful and it's becoming everything to her. As her old life fades and begins to fall apart she has to make a choice, can she give up this man and all that he gives her to make her feel alive?
Yet she only has one wish... That just once she could see his eyes.
"A superb piece of erotic writing." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel)
"Truly, a great literary book I would never forget." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel)
Deliciously filthy, always respectful and at times poetic, 2 Dark Mirrors it isn't a "typical" erotic story. Written by a Dominant through the eyes of a submissive (Lina), it's based on real-life experiences. In many ways it's a reaction to the many misconceptions and unhealthy tropes within the genre. The author wanted to clearly show the positive side to these relationships no matter how unconventional they may be. It isn't about rules or control, it's the reasons behind them - the blunt honesty and utter trust that many vanilla relationships could learn from. Being a true Master is about giving things that otherwise can't be experienced so that those you care about can find themselves... even if doing this means they are destined to outgrow you.
When you seek to control others through force or oppression, you can be the true master of no-one, not even yourself.
"Respectfully awesome. So much to gain from reading this book." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel)
"I couldn't put down this book AT ALL." - 5 Stars, Amazon Reviewer (Full Novel) ------ “Patrick smiled as he watched her, waiting before speaking. “Have you ever seen anything more beautiful?” he asked. In the silence after, the awe she’d heard within his voice lingered in the air. Without words and without his commands, there was nothing she needed other than this. She stayed like that a long time, with her head bowed and unmoving until finally she closed her eyes, feeling utterly at peace. …As he did, simply watching her breathe.”
273 pages, Paperback
Published February 21, 2021
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About the author
Ryan P. Cole
4 books1 followerHello! This is going to be a bit of a ramble...
I'd been hijacked in my life (as many of us are), into the career path but an illness in the family and then Covid left me with a lot of time on my hands and so I wrote my first novel... I LOVED it. While not a commercial success thus far, the reviews and emails I've received have been amazing, and motivating.
Those pragmatic things I've learned through work (fact finding and logic) only add to my writing because I have a compulsion to close loose ends and to make sure that what I write works. I don't want to go back to that as a full-time job but... the clock is ticking!
I have read (and do read) a lot but it's sort of strange that as an author, I'm less likely to give reviews than I was before.... How I would or would not have done it, or Wow... this person is a Master! factors in and it gets in the way a bit.
Generally, I love to travel (I'm in Thailand on a deck overlooking the ocean at the moment - apologies, I am lucky...) and used to play in a band (we were pretty bad, but it was fun). The things that irritate me are injustice, inequality, hypocritical words or actions, bullying, lying, cheating - basically the things that weaker folks do...
As for the first novel, a lot of people have asked if 2 Dark Mirrors is fiction or not. It is "fictional", but most of Lina's traits, the meeting and the sessions are based on true events, but not were about "Lina" at the time. It was reading of some "other books" that made me want to write it to see the record a bit more clearly on these relationships - how incredibly powerful mutual respect, blunt honesty and absolute trust can be.
What's next? I have a few ideas. There's been a few questions on finding a "safe" Master and training that I'd like to answer as well as how I would bring my "partner" fully into the present. There's a different sort of mindfulness training there for everyone (and that pragmatic side of me has already written a lot of this down). I wasn't planning to write in this genre again because I think that 2 Dark Mirrors was most of what I wanted to say, but one of the fans of the first books keeps giving me ideas...
Thanks for reading!
Ryan
I'd been hijacked in my life (as many of us are), into the career path but an illness in the family and then Covid left me with a lot of time on my hands and so I wrote my first novel... I LOVED it. While not a commercial success thus far, the reviews and emails I've received have been amazing, and motivating.
Those pragmatic things I've learned through work (fact finding and logic) only add to my writing because I have a compulsion to close loose ends and to make sure that what I write works. I don't want to go back to that as a full-time job but... the clock is ticking!
I have read (and do read) a lot but it's sort of strange that as an author, I'm less likely to give reviews than I was before.... How I would or would not have done it, or Wow... this person is a Master! factors in and it gets in the way a bit.
Generally, I love to travel (I'm in Thailand on a deck overlooking the ocean at the moment - apologies, I am lucky...) and used to play in a band (we were pretty bad, but it was fun). The things that irritate me are injustice, inequality, hypocritical words or actions, bullying, lying, cheating - basically the things that weaker folks do...
As for the first novel, a lot of people have asked if 2 Dark Mirrors is fiction or not. It is "fictional", but most of Lina's traits, the meeting and the sessions are based on true events, but not were about "Lina" at the time. It was reading of some "other books" that made me want to write it to see the record a bit more clearly on these relationships - how incredibly powerful mutual respect, blunt honesty and absolute trust can be.
What's next? I have a few ideas. There's been a few questions on finding a "safe" Master and training that I'd like to answer as well as how I would bring my "partner" fully into the present. There's a different sort of mindfulness training there for everyone (and that pragmatic side of me has already written a lot of this down). I wasn't planning to write in this genre again because I think that 2 Dark Mirrors was most of what I wanted to say, but one of the fans of the first books keeps giving me ideas...
Thanks for reading!
Ryan
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March 24, 2020
Wow
I read the Fifty Shades of Gray series. This is a better version of that story: well-written and from the perspective of someone who lives it. Of course, there are parts that make you blush but that’s what you get when you read BDSM. On the surface, Lina is a simple girl but as the story weaves sits complexities, she becomes more strong and resilient. While not for everyone, this was a strong read and I recommend it.
I read the Fifty Shades of Gray series. This is a better version of that story: well-written and from the perspective of someone who lives it. Of course, there are parts that make you blush but that’s what you get when you read BDSM. On the surface, Lina is a simple girl but as the story weaves sits complexities, she becomes more strong and resilient. While not for everyone, this was a strong read and I recommend it.
December 14, 2019
At last, a BDSM novel that is very well written and NOT pornographic
This is an incredible book, extremely well written, emotionally insightful and, remarkably for a book about BDSM, yet not really pornographic despite the sex scenes. Buy it, read it, enjoy it!
This is an incredible book, extremely well written, emotionally insightful and, remarkably for a book about BDSM, yet not really pornographic despite the sex scenes. Buy it, read it, enjoy it!
March 10, 2020
This book is as it says, an erotic tale. That is not saying it is a pornographic smut novel. The relationship between Lina and Ryan is approached in a tasteful manner and the evolvement of said relationship is filled with tantalizing moments. For those in the “scene”, much of the book will be familiar to them, but for newcomers, they might be a bit put off by some of the role play and dominance that is shown. I urge you to keep an open mind though, what is passion to one person is distasteful or horrible to another.
I liked the story progression, the book does take a turn when Lina falls in the hands of the terrorists, but it’s still a good story and very engaging. The author clearly knows his way around the BDSM world and does a good job of avoiding falling into tropes and misconceptions that are out there.
I liked the story progression, the book does take a turn when Lina falls in the hands of the terrorists, but it’s still a good story and very engaging. The author clearly knows his way around the BDSM world and does a good job of avoiding falling into tropes and misconceptions that are out there.
March 5, 2020
Erotica is not one of my preferred genres though I frequently like to expand my reading into areas outside of my interests. This book is exactly what is promised on the tin. Although fictional, it is based on the author’s real experiences adding a degree of realism that I imagine is lacking in other novels of this type.
I won’t be picking up another one in this genre for a while but this one is well-written. It has an interesting storyline and is full of interesting philosophy of love and sex. If you enjoy erotica, pick this one up.
I won’t be picking up another one in this genre for a while but this one is well-written. It has an interesting storyline and is full of interesting philosophy of love and sex. If you enjoy erotica, pick this one up.
July 3, 2020
Interesting but much too long.No comparison to Mr. Gray,that was a love story this was a repetitious excuse for an old man's need to control young women.
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January 10, 2020
Erotic exploration of Lina’s sexuality and her limits
This is a good erotic story about Lina and her journey into the world of dom and sub. As Patrick shows Lina the world of domination and the feelings and sexual pleasure that can be achieved through blind folds, soft touch, and so much more. I found the story to be compelling and the world of sexual domination and the rules set for the submissive to follow can be extreme or extremely erotic. This was a good read that kept me interested in this world that not many people write about. Check this one out if you are looking for a new perspective in the world of sexual exploration.
This is a good erotic story about Lina and her journey into the world of dom and sub. As Patrick shows Lina the world of domination and the feelings and sexual pleasure that can be achieved through blind folds, soft touch, and so much more. I found the story to be compelling and the world of sexual domination and the rules set for the submissive to follow can be extreme or extremely erotic. This was a good read that kept me interested in this world that not many people write about. Check this one out if you are looking for a new perspective in the world of sexual exploration.
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