About Vanilla Island:
VANILLA ISLAND
Not all dark is grey. A sensual and profound journey into the Russian soul. Dark, sensual… and unexpectedly tender.
Set against the vivid backdrop of modern Russia, Vanilla Island blends the intensity of a BDSM romance with the depth of a psychological novel. It is an adult fairy tale, inspired by psychoanalytic insight, where power and vulnerability shift like the tides, and both partners must face their own shadows.
Told in flowing, lyrical prose, with flashes of wit and the uniquely Russian blend of passion and melancholy, this is a story of control and surrender, of tenderness and strength, of the quiet courage it takes to love without masks.
A shy, cautious young woman is drawn into a relationship unlike any she has ever known — ruled by a contract, by rituals, and by an unspoken promise of pleasure and command.
He is older, powerful, used to obedience — a man who hides his wounds behind discipline and reserve. She is curious, intelligent, and far more resilient than she realises.
What begins as a game of seduction and dominance soon becomes something far more complex: a journey through desire, fear, and trust. Here, submission is not weakness — it is a choice. And love is never simple.
From moments of playful intimacy to raw, emotional exposure, Vanilla Island explores how two people, so different yet so alike, can transform one another. It is a story about boundaries — and what happens when they are crossed. About masks — and what happens when they fall.
For readers who loved Fifty Shades of Grey but long for more emotional realism, richer character arcs, and a setting steeped in cultural nuance, this is a romance that will linger long after the last page.
Contains explicit sexual scenes, BDSM themes, and mature psychological content. For readers 18+.Written by: Asya Stilkova
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Author Bio:
A British author of Russian origin living in London, with a long-standing fascination for the psychology of love and the hidden dynamics of human relationships. Vanilla Island is their debut novel, blending sensuality with psychological depth and emotional realism. Inspired by both Russian literary traditions and modern explorations of intimacy, the story captures how passion and vulnerability can transform even the most guarded hearts. Already translated into Russian and Italian, the book offers readers a cross-cultural journey into the shadows and light of romance.
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