Black Ties Series by Brynn Ford

“Whatever your dark tastes may be, this is where you transition from your tattered and stained and mundane life into Black Ties, our underground world of pain and pleasure, dominance and submission.”Desi is no stranger to pain. Her young, newlywed life had been blissfully perfect before tragedy turned it into daily emotional hell. When she meets a kind stranger outside a mysterious members only club, she’s drawn into a secret world that promises to show her how to turn her pain into pleasure... more“Whatever your dark tastes may be, this is where you transition from your tattered and stained and mundane life into Black Ties, our underground world of pain and pleasure, dominance and submission.”Desi is no stranger to pain. Her young, newlywed life had been blissfully perfect before tragedy turned it into daily emotional hell. When she meets a kind stranger outside a mysterious members only club, she’s drawn into a secret world that promises to show her how to turn her pain into pleasure. Vaughn would do anything to protect his wife and save his marriage. When he discovers unexplainable bruises and marks on her body after solo outings late at night, he resolves to discover the secrets she’s been keeping and fight for their marriage at all costs. Will Desi’s secrets destroy her? Can Vaughn fulfill his wife’s darkest desires? With hope, Desi and Vaughn attempt to find the beauty of letting go while fighting the demons of their past that threaten to destroy them for good. ------CONTENT WARNING: This book contains sexually explicit scenes and mature themes. Desi's story features a sexual journey that involves kink, bondage, multiple partners, a sex club, and questionable fidelity (with a purpose). It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order. This is book 1 of 2.TRIGGER WARNING: This book is about healing after a loss. A stillbirth occurs in the prologue. Details are brief and limited, but the emotions may be triggering for some readers. less

"Desperation was a feeling I knew and a feeling I loathed. It made me feel out of control and weak. It was a feeling that drove me to dominance and because I was feeling it now, it drove me to demand what I wanted." Christine "Ris" Warren is constantly in control. Her career as a public defense attorney demands it. But the aftermath of an attempted murder throws her life into a tailspin, breaking her confidence and threatening her reputation... more"Desperation was a feeling I knew and a feeling I loathed. It made me feel out of control and weak. It was a feeling that drove me to dominance and because I was feeling it now, it drove me to demand what I wanted." Christine "Ris" Warren is constantly in control. Her career as a public defense attorney demands it. But the aftermath of an attempted murder throws her life into a tailspin, breaking her confidence and threatening her reputation. She finds solace in submission when her ex-boyfriend comes to her rescue, but her need to switch and dominate might just threaten their potential. Jasper "Law" Haven thrives on being dominant. When two of his favorite women find themselves in need of his kinky discipline, he steps up to the plate to do what he does best. As intimacy grows, old feelings resurface and he is forced to think about what he truly wants in life – and who he wants to share it with. Will Ris find love and the balance she craves as a switch? Can Law give up control and appreciate what's truly important? With open minds, Ris and Law attempt to navigate their complex relationship and fight for a future that neither of them knew they wanted. This book contains sexually explicit scenes and mature themes. Ris' story features sexual healing that involves kink, dominance & submission, multiple partners (including same sex), and a sex club. It is not a standalone and the books must be read in order. This is book 2 of 2. less