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First and foremost, thank you for the gift of your time to read The High Price of Loneliness. Perhaps the highest honor I have ever received is that of having a reader come and turn these pages together. It is my greatest hope that you will fall in love again and never wish to let go.
But first, I feel called to reveal why I had to write this book.
The romance genre took a dark and sexy turn beginning with the Fifty Shades of Grey series, which was so successful, it launched a tidal wave of authors rushing to join the trend. However, many such authors have little, if any, actual experience with the subject matter. Now, a dark and dangerous mold has been cast, with most of the writing about the Romance Erotica BDSM world being a poor representation of the actual lifestyle.
Are you familiar with the staggering statistic of the orgasm gap? Can you believe that almost half of all women don't experience the sexual pleasure they desire? And get this, 1 in 10 to as many as 1 in 7 women have never, ever had an orgasm! Shocking, isn't it? I know I was stunned when I first heard this.
Millions of women have now been seeking a Dominant to come into their lives. They yearn for a 'real man' who is a powerful take-charge leader with a hint of danger, willing to raze the world to protect his woman. This sometimes means a Dominant who can take charge inside and outside the bedroom. Maybe if we indulge some of these primal desires and fantasies (safely, of course), we can come out emotionally and sexually satisfied.
Why me? I have lived in this world my entire adult life after discovering I was a Dominant in my early college days. Decades later, when the books about this lifestyle became global sensations, there was an outpouring from within the BDSM–Tantra–Kink community that said universally, the books are nothing like the real thing. Yes, there is a large and very active community for this lifestyle in the real world, and we talk and compare notes often.
In writing this book, I will dispel the misconceptions and inaccuracies that dilute the BDSM–Tantra–Kink lifestyle. You will not see the common tropes, such as the protagonist, who is a victim of early abuse, or extreme sexual encounters that leave the characters somehow broken or in intense pain. On the contrary, you will see the primal drives and desires embedded in all of us that drive millions to explore this world.
The line between pain and pleasure may be thin, but it is crossed using consent and communication. And as you go through this journey, you will see the level of both needed before, during, and after these emotionally and sexually intense relationships. Any Master-level Dominant or anyone in this lifestyle will tell you that consent, deep trust, and understanding are core pillars that ensure you and your partner are having safe but mind-blowing sex.
As you embark on this journey, I urge you to lose yourself in the plot. Learn from the characters but also enjoy the experience. This book is not an instruction manual, but you can take away many lessons to spice up your sex life. Like Angelica, try Orgasm Meditation and see how it works for you. And if you are a man and you're curious about the Two Rules, try it out step-by-step for yourself, and see how it brings pleasure to your partner like never before.
Now if you love the characters and the book in general, I ask that you leave an honest review. With your help and support, we can expand the community of readers, and you can help someone else, just like you, discover this story and the real essence of what draws so many to this lifestyle.
Some lucky reviewers will also get special bonus content, including sexy 'homework assignments.' If you have read the book, you already know these will have you reeling in pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to read this personal message. Now, let’s get started!
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