The Art of D/s Series by Ella Dominguez

Prequel to The Art of D/s series. This can be read before The Art of D/s Trilogy, but it does contain mild spoilers. For Isabel, art was her saving grace and redemption from a life of abuse and cruel words. Having escaped her father's iron fist and making her way in a strange city, she finds herself alone, going from empty relationship to unfulfilling relationship. Bored with conventional sex, creativity becomes the outlet for her secret desires... morePrequel to The Art of D/s series. This can be read before The Art of D/s Trilogy, but it does contain mild spoilers. For Isabel, art was her saving grace and redemption from a life of abuse and cruel words. Having escaped her father's iron fist and making her way in a strange city, she finds herself alone, going from empty relationship to unfulfilling relationship. Bored with conventional sex, creativity becomes the outlet for her secret desires. Introverted, self-critical yet spirited, she yearns for love, acceptance and control. For Dylan, the answer to his control issues and sadistic fantasies was waiting for him within the walls of the Dark Asylum in the form of an acronym - BDSM. His redemption from his overwhelming guilt and sadness over the loss of his parents was discovering the escapism of art. Feeling undeserving of happiness, he delves into the art world and BDSM with voracious passion. As he concentrates on mastering his knowledge in all things art, he also sets about honing his Dominant skills while training new submissives, never wanting anything more than brief physical encounters. This prequel explores Dylan and Isa's pasts and the people who crossed their paths and became integral parts of their lives. This is the journey that led them to the fated Studio 210 gallery show where Dylan first caught glimpse of the erotic paintings that spoke to him, leading him to find the love of his life, his soul mate and his own little artist with a hidden dominant streak - Mistress Isabel. The very same night that forever changed Isabel's future, leading her to the man who would capture her heart, Dominate her world, and ultimately give her complete control. less

Previously titled: The Art of Submission: The Art of D/s, #1. Rewritten from first person narrative into third person. An erotic journey of self-discovery where obsession and a yearning for control collide. After a chance encounter brings a businessman face to face with an erotic set of paintings that were never intended to be sold, they rekindle a flame for the alternative lifestyle he was forced to give up... morePreviously titled: The Art of Submission: The Art of D/s, #1. Rewritten from first person narrative into third person. An erotic journey of self-discovery where obsession and a yearning for control collide. After a chance encounter brings a businessman face to face with an erotic set of paintings that were never intended to be sold, they rekindle a flame for the alternative lifestyle he was forced to give up. When he meets the shy artist, he hatches a wicked plan that will not only allow him access to more of her paintings, but to dominate and educate her in the ways of becoming his submissive. Faced with an offer that will permit her to explore her sexual desires-their passionate journey begins. In spite of Dylan's trust issues and wanting only a physical relationship with distinct boundaries, their chemistry is powerful. Soon, he realizes that he can't resist Isabel's spirited nature, her eagerness and lack of fear to learn from him, and most of all-her immense talent. But Isabel has a hidden dominant streak that only Dylan brings out, and despite being drawn to one another, their unexpected struggle for control and their dark pasts that are looming in the shadows, threatens to strip them of the fragile bond they so desperately cling to. Warning: Contains erotic elements, BDSM themes, and situations that may trigger past memories of abuse. Intended for mature readers, aged 18+. less

Alternate cover for ASIN B00AU43Q84 Warning: Written for mature audiences and includes profanity, graphic sexual encounters, moderate BDSM themes and mild edgeplay. Romantic, erotic, suspenseful, emotional and humorous. Five months into their intensely physical and BDSM-laced relationship, Dylan is ready to make a lifelong commitment to Isabel. But Isabel has reservations and for good reason as Dylan has continued to remain secretive and closed off about his past... moreAlternate cover for ASIN B00AU43Q84 Warning: Written for mature audiences and includes profanity, graphic sexual encounters, moderate BDSM themes and mild edgeplay. Romantic, erotic, suspenseful, emotional and humorous. Five months into their intensely physical and BDSM-laced relationship, Dylan is ready to make a lifelong commitment to Isabel. But Isabel has reservations and for good reason as Dylan has continued to remain secretive and closed off about his past. When someone from Dylan's past makes an unwelcome appearance, he is forced to confront his demons head on as he is threatened with exposure about his sexual proclivities. More concerning is the threat of exposure about how his parents' death rests on his shoulders. Forced into an awkward situation, Dylan must help the former lover and ex-submissive who threatens to expose him, all while trying to keep it a secret from Isa. Dylan and Isa embark on a new journey as they take vows to never let anything tear them apart, a journey that tests Isa's physical and mental limits as Dylan lets his true Dominant and sadistic nature out, giving Isa more artistic inspiration than she ever thought possible. But can Isa keep her own Dominant nature at bay long enough to allow Dylan to fulfill his sadistic fantasies? With Isa's upcoming debut gallery show and just when things are heating up, their relationship is threatened when Isa comes face-to-face with Dylan's past activities with his ex and a woman from his past who won't let him go. To make matters worse, Isa's father tries to force his way back into her life and she finds out just how truly cruel he really is as his secrets are revealed. With everything that comes to light, can Isa stay true to her vows of for better or worse? less

Alternate cover image for ASIN Warning: Contains moderate BDSM themes, graphic sexual encounters, profanity, Dom/me in action, oral and anal sex. Intended for adult readers 18+. Not for the faint of heart or closed-minded individuals. Having moved on from the terrible events of two months earlier, Dylan and Isa try to move on with their lives... moreAlternate cover image for ASIN Warning: Contains moderate BDSM themes, graphic sexual encounters, profanity, Dom/me in action, oral and anal sex. Intended for adult readers 18+. Not for the faint of heart or closed-minded individuals. Having moved on from the terrible events of two months earlier, Dylan and Isa try to move on with their lives. Things seem to be going well as they grow into the roles of their unconventional D/s relationship, each learning the give and take of power and pain, accepting and giving love unconditionally, and respecting each other's wants, desires and need for control. But Isa has been fighting with the demons of her past. Recurring nightmares have begun to plague her and fear of the future overwhelms her on a daily basis. Her desire for control and independence prevent her from sharing her deepest fears with the man she loves, threatening to drive a wedge between the couple. With gentle yet stern prodding from her cherished Dom, Isa confides in Dylan and their bond grows deeper. But their kinky fairy tale existence is all too good to be true when Isabel's father sets forth a chain of events that will test their love and loyalty for each other, and Isa is forced to decide which is more important - Dylan's life or her happily ever after. less