Hi
there. My name is Thomas Briar and I write erotic romance stories. Thanks for
taking time out of your busy day to stop by and visit with me.
It
may interest you to know that back on March 26th my eighth book, a full-length
M/F BDSM erotic romance novella titled Finding
Acceptance in His Arms, was published by Secret Cravings Publishing.
In
all honesty, it was the first BDSM story that I’d written to completion in over
two years. Yeah, I’d kind of gotten sidetracked by writing other kinds of
erotica, mostly shorter works. Three of those stories are slated to come out
later this year and I’m really looking forward to their releases. But none of
those forthcoming tales involve BDSM.
BDSM…this
little four-letter acronym encompasses pretty much everything within the sexual
realm of the human imagination. Thus, it’s the only lifestyle choice that actively
encourages consenting adults to explore any and every variation of the sexual
experience.
But
that’s one of the most important things in life, isn’t it? For each and every
one of us to have the option to pursue exciting and fulfilling sex lives if we so
desire? For the record, I believe it is.
This
is one of the reasons why I love writing characters that are bold and
determined in going after what they really want in life. And I’ve found this to
be especially true when I’m writing characters that want to achieve something
that the moral majority might not agree with—whoa, let me stop right here and make
a slight correction by saying that I absolutely
love writing characters that are most certainly striving for something that the
moral majority will definitely not agree with.
I
suppose this is because it takes real courage to challenge society’s conventions.
And when people choose to be courageous, well, it’s always interesting. At
least, it is to me.
This
was the case with Evan and Kara in my aforementioned novella. As I was writing
their love story I just couldn’t help admiring the both of them. They were just
so sure of what they wanted out of life and their certainty was matched only by
their determination to get it.
But
they had obstacles in their way. The kinds that can destroy a burgeoning romance.
Also, if they managed to somehow overcome those obstacles, sacrifices would
have to be made if they were to stay together for the long term.
Unfortunately,
I’ve found that anything worth winning in life comes with some sort of
sacrifice. It’s just a side-effect of achieving our heart’s most secret desires.
Yet, when I take a moment and really think about it, it’s not all that awful to
give up something dear in exchange for something much better, especially if one’s
life is then forever changed in the most extraordinary and marvelous ways.
Yes,
without a doubt, finding acceptance in the arms of one’s true love has the
power to do exactly that.
I’m
going to leave you with that thought now. Thanks again for stopping by and
visiting with me.
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Finding Acceptance in His Arms
Thomas Briar
Genre: Contemporary Erotic Romance
Publisher: Secret Cravings Publishing
Date of Publication: 3-26-15
ISBN: 978-1-63105-534-8
ASIN: B00UIFDHV6
Number of pages: 146
Word Count: 51148
Cover Artist: Dawne Dominique
Book Description:
After discovering that success in life is hollow if she can't also fulfill her most secret sexual desires, twenty-two year old Kara Gibson is desperate to meet a certain man she's heard about that can help her discreetly explore one of her most titillating fantasies.
Thus, upon instigating a sexual relationship with Evan Lars, a young man in his mid-twenties who is as handsome as he is sexually adventurous, Kara falls desperately in love with Evan from the way he easily accepts all of the unnatural things that turn her on and how he steadily proves he has her best interests at heart. But true love always comes with some sort of sacrifice, doesn't it? And so, as their romantic entanglement hurtles toward its inevitable heartbreaking end, Kara becomes determined to stay with Evan despite the harsh realities of life threatening to steal away her happily ever after.
Available at Amazon Secret Cravings BN
Excerpt 2
The
bartender poured the drinks and slid them across the bar.
“Thanks,”
Evan said. He handed Kara her champagne and then tossed back his shot of
whiskey in a single gulp. He didn’t order another. Winking at her, he weaved
her through the crowd, offering polite greetings in
passing to the various men and women who made eye contact with him. She
followed his lead and did the same. They ended up standing directly in front of
the stage, several yards away from any of the other guests.
He
leaned down to whisper into her ear. “You certainly have poise, girl. You
didn’t even flinch when Lance made his grab for you.”
She
took a sip of her champagne. “I trusted you to stop him. If you remember, you
once said that you wouldn’t ever let anything happen
to me in your presence. I took you at your word.”
He
smiled with admiration filling his eyes. “You look beautiful tonight. And I
love the way your figure fills out all the right places in that dress. The
color yellow really suits you. Plus, your perfume is
intoxicating.”
“Thank
you.” Kara smiled up at him, noticing again for perhaps the fiftieth time how
great he looked and also smelled tonight. She categorized the latter as
clean soap combined with a hint of musk. As afterthought, she added, “You look and smell really nice too.”
He
transitioned into holding her free hand. “I’m starting to really like you, do
you know that?”
She
took a sip of champagne, enjoying the intimacy they shared. “Please remember to
tell me that again some other time when we have a bit
more privacy.”
“Don’t
tempt me,” he warned. “I might surprise you.”
“And
don’t you tempt me with a good time.” She giggled. “I’ll climb right on board
every time.”
He
chuckled. “I’m sure you would.”
“Try
me later tonight and I’ll prove it to you.”
A
comfortable silence engulfed them as the lighting in the room dimmed. The
curtains opened up to reveal the stage. A lithe woman in a form-fitting black
latex bodysuit stood in the center of a spotlight. She appeared twentyish and
very attractive with short blonde hair and a slim
face.
This
woman held her arms out as she addressed the crowd. “Ladies and gentlemen, can
I have your attention please? We’ve got a great exhibition in store for you.
Her name is Isabella, and she has agreed to queen for us
this evening. She revealed to me earlier in private that queening in front of
an audience is her number one unfulfilled sexual fantasy.”
A
few cheers from the audience echoed around the room and the blonde bobbed her
head in deference. More cheers followed.
The
blonde motioned her hands for silence. “Now, we’ve all been there, haven’t we?
We’ve struggled at some point to find the right person or persons to help us
achieve our heart’s greatest sexual desire. And so, all of you know as well as
I that unfulfilled sexual desires can affect a person
much like an untreated illness does. It twists us all up inside and gnaws away
at us until we are only a shell of our former selves. The only cure to keep
from finally succumbing to despair and then sheer madness is the achievement of said fantasy.
Thankfully, in this
house we can all be as we were meant to be. Beautiful, desirable, and
uninhibited! Please put your hands together for Queen Isabella and her loyal
subjects!”
Amidst
the cursory applause, the orator took a deep bow and
walked off stage as the truth conveyed in her words seeped into Kara’s heart.
She inadvertently glanced up at Evan. She could tell by the approbation
displayed in his face that he also identified with the declaration. She
squeezed his hand tightly to let him know she now
understood why he continually urged her to never give up her strange sexuality
under the pressure of other people’s negative opinions. His reasons seemed
transparent to her now. He’d always had her best interest at heart.
In this moment of clarity she let herself embrace her great
love for him, wholly and completely. She forced her gaze back onto the stage to
keep him from discovering her ascension into love.
About the Author
Edgy and provocative in his erotic writings, Thomas Briar strives to exalt the virtues of love and lust in every story he creates. To date, he's garnered eleven publishing contracts with three different publishers and has seven published books in the marketplace.
When he's not writing, he enjoys spending time with his wife, reading, taking long walks, and people watching. Yeah, he's always wondering what makes people do the things they do. He knows it's usually something hidden in plain sight. He just has to figure out what it is, much like the motivations of the characters in his stories.
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