Scotland with a Stranger: A Memoir

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A true story of the most insane healing adventure ever taken. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love, and Wild will enjoy this riveting journey through the Scottish Highlands. Read the first chapter of this unputdownable pilgrimage with humor and heart below.

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Who goes to Scotland for two weeks with someone they met over the internet?

Part insanely crazy shit show, part incredibly healing hiking journey through the Scottish highlands. An "Eat, Pray, Love" inspired trip gone hilariously wrong, yet beautifully right.

276 pages.

At forty-three, Ninya was depressed, out of shape, and filled with crippling anxiety after addiction, cancer, and divorce had destroyed nearly everything. One day, she received a message from a stranger. This woman offered to lead her on a self-healing trip hiking through the Scottish highlands.

It seemed like a sign—a big sister sent when she needed one most.

In this sometimes hilarious, sometimes terrifying, but always inspiring memoir, an introverted pollyanna is paired up with her polar opposite—a steamrolling, abrasive female with completely unorthodox healing methods. As they barrel through the winding one lane roads in a tiny rental car stopping to hike at breathtaking mountains and glens, an outrageous series of events forces Ninya to reclaim her power and find the strength to heal herself in one of the most beautiful places on earth.

Autographed/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message. See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the "Special Instructions for Seller" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.

5.0 out of 5 stars Your Book Club Needs This Book Now!

This candid account of one woman's quest to find her mojo again is funny, touching, and sometimes a little alarming, but, above all, inspirational. A single mom with two teens, Ninya takes a leap of faith to meet up with an internet acquaintance, a self-proclaimed life coach, who says she has planned a tour of Scotland that will restore Ninya's soul. Once there, however, Ninya finds that, as the Buddha warned, no matter where you go, there you are. Alongside the vivid beauty of the Scottish wilds, Ninya rediscovers her strength and resiliency. The "life coach" turns out to, instead, be self-absorbed and the trip "plan" turns out to be more of a vague notion, but, in the confusion, Ninya finds the clarity she was missing: you have everything you need inside you, already.

5.0 out of 5 Stars: A Perfectly Crafted Memoir that Keeps You Reading

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The premise alone hooked me and then delivered in a way that surpassed my expectations. Detailed, emotional, and even suspenseful, Scotland with a Stranger is a page-turner that shows that embarking on your dream trip doesn't mean you won't have your share of bumps along the way, but it's what you take from it that counts. I highly recommend to anyone who wishes they had the nerve and opportunity to escape the pressures of their life the way Ninya did and come out of it better despite its rocky, tense, and even dangerous moments.

5.0 out of 5 Stars

There are things in life that speak to the deepest parts of our hearts; our triumphs, our failures, our hopes, our fears, our dreams, our pain. For some it is art, for others, it is music. For some, it will be this book. Ninya shares, in an authentic and uncomplicated way, that she is living a life so many of us live. The names are changed, the rooms are different colors, the smells vary in their complexity. You will cheer her as she makes discoveries about life and self you yourself have made. You will find hope in the lessons she has absorbed; lessons we all know intellectually, but may still be struggling to fully bring into ourselves. You will want to hug away her pain, so much like your own. You will want to assure her she is on a good path, she is worthy, she is strength. She is another version of you, on paper for all to see. She will remind you that your journey is YOUR journey, and yet is the journey of us all. And wherever that journey takes us, we are on a good path, we are worthy, we are strength.

5.0 out of 5 stars Tragedy and Comedy go Together

This is a wonderful book with laughs & insights around every corner!

5.0 out of 5 stars

A perfectly crafted memoir that doesn't sugar coat the bad or ignore the good when traveling to a foreign country with a total stranger who happens to be your complete opposite. A raw look at the author's backstory makes you root for her and want her to have the perfect trip, but the reality of the situation shows that a trip doesn't have to be perfect to be great. In fact, it's the imperfect moments that help her to learn to stand up for herself and get what she wants from it as well as grow as a person.

5.0 out of 5 Stars: Should be in the circle of Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Gilbert

I'd found it hard to concentrate on reading books during quarantine until this one! With two demanding children at home, I wasn't getting very far in any book that I picked up -- until Scotland With A Stranger. I never put it down from start to finish. I completely tuned out the world so that this time when other things interrupted me, I was unaware, for example, that my name had been called several times before I heard it haha! I'd look up, mumble an answer, and get right back into the book. That's the best kind of reading and it'd been too long since I had that!!! Scotland With A Stranger was so honest and brave, it made me both laugh and cry, and was comparable to Anne Lamott! Memoirs and biographies have always been my favorite genre. This book is right there with Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love!

5.0 out of 5 Stars: Not your regular memoir

You would think heading off to Scotland for 2 weeks with someone you have never met would fall under a serious mid-life crisis category. But for Ninya, it led to an amazing journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. Ninya has lived a roller-coaster of a life - dealing with more things than I can imagine. She lays it all out for us - the good, the bad, the ugly, the wicked. She is a real person, telling a real story. Completely unromanticized. Her writing style will have you feeling like you are right there with her, feeling all the feels. Bonus - not only does she describe the beautiful scenery but she has an online photo album available for you to see the pictures and videos she took. Ninya is an inspiration to women everywhere and a phenomenal author. I can't wait to read more from her.

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Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. 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I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Thoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","published_at":"2020-02-28T13:06:16-06:00","created_at":"2020-02-28T13:18:15-06:00","vendor":"NINYA","type":"","tags":[],"price":499,"price_min":499,"price_max":2200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32449218871370,"title":"Autographed Paperback","option1":"Autographed Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Velvet Guild Collection 1: Episodes 1 2 3 4 - Autographed Paperback","public_title":"Autographed Paperback","options":["Autographed Paperback"],"price":2200,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39298712273031,"title":"E-Book","option1":"E-Book","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B084N95D7Q","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Velvet Guild Collection 1: Episodes 1 2 3 4 - E-Book","public_title":"E-Book","options":["E-Book"],"price":499,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-1.jpg?v=1597009832","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/VG_Col_1_back.jpg?v=1597009832","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart..jpg?v=1597009832"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-1.jpg?v=1597009832","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7173054267466,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.626,"height":900,"width":563,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-1.jpg?v=1597009826"},"aspect_ratio":0.626,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-1.jpg?v=1597009826","width":563},{"alt":null,"id":6413851951178,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.583,"height":900,"width":525,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/VG_Col_1_back.jpg?v=1582917495"},"aspect_ratio":0.583,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/VG_Col_1_back.jpg?v=1582917495","width":525},{"alt":null,"id":6415191670858,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"width":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart..jpg?v=1582974207"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart..jpg?v=1582974207","width":900}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cstrong\u003eAll paperbacks are autographed by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions.)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFriends Don’t Let Friends Stay Vanilla\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDesperate times…call for sexy solutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAimee is panicking, just a single parent trying to survive. \u003cbr\u003eCould she introduce affluent couples to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks. \u003cbr\u003eSex sells and they have the money to pay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e246 pages of sexy! Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 1, 2, 3, and 4 in paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R33CGOV0H67FVE\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546409\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" class=\"a-link-normal\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\" data-hook=\"review-star-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\" aria-expanded=\"true\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Thoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e"}

Velvet Guild Collection 1: Episodes 1 2 3 4

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{"id":4557734805578,"title":"Velvet Guild Collection 2: Episodes 5 6 7 8","handle":"velvet-guild-collection-2-episodes-5-6-7-8-autographed-inscribed-paperback-edition","description":"\u003cbr\u003eAll paperbacks are autographed by the author. Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFriends Don’t Let Friends Stay Vanilla\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Velvet Guild continues taking you deeper into the lives of Aimee, Jagger, Zaya, Asher, Trixie and James. A reality BDSM series that readers call “absolutely believable, well-written, fast-paced and hot.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e246 pages of sexy! Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 5, 6, 7 and 8 on paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. 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Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFriends Don’t Let Friends Stay Vanilla\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e Velvet Guild continues taking you deeper into the lives of Aimee, Jagger, Zaya, Asher, Trixie and James. A reality BDSM series that readers call “absolutely believable, well-written, fast-paced and hot.” \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e246 pages of sexy! Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 5, 6, 7 and 8 on paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e"}

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Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 9, 10, 11, 12 in paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"a-link-normal\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R33CGOV0H67FVE\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546409\"\u003e\u003ci data-hook=\"review-star-rating\" class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Thoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-18T05:42:15-05:00","created_at":"2020-07-27T06:23:27-05:00","vendor":"NINYA","type":"","tags":[],"price":499,"price_min":499,"price_max":2200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32449210384458,"title":"Autographed Paperback","option1":"Autographed Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Velvet Guild Collection 3: Episodes 9 10 11 12 - Autographed Paperback","public_title":"Autographed Paperback","options":["Autographed Paperback"],"price":2200,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39298713387143,"title":"E-Book","option1":"E-Book","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B08FYX4VLJ","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Velvet Guild Collection 3: Episodes 9 10 11 12 - E-Book","public_title":"E-Book","options":["E-Book"],"price":499,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-3.jpg?v=1597009707","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._509f6adc-3176-40e0-a696-bda068c5c796.jpg?v=1597009707"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-3.jpg?v=1597009707","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7173053120586,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.626,"height":900,"width":563,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-3.jpg?v=1597009705"},"aspect_ratio":0.626,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection-3.jpg?v=1597009705","width":563},{"alt":null,"id":7112871116874,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"width":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._509f6adc-3176-40e0-a696-bda068c5c796.jpg?v=1595849008"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._509f6adc-3176-40e0-a696-bda068c5c796.jpg?v=1595849008","width":900}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"All paperbacks are autographed by the author. Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions.) \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFriends Don’t Let Friends Stay Vanilla\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eDesperate times…call for sexy solutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAimee is panicking, just a single parent trying to survive. \u003cbr\u003eCould she introduce affluent couples to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks. \u003cbr\u003eSex sells and they have the money to pay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e246 pages of sexy! Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 9, 10, 11, 12 in paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"a-link-normal\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R33CGOV0H67FVE\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546409\"\u003e\u003ci data-hook=\"review-star-rating\" class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Thoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e"}

Velvet Guild Collection 3: Episodes 9 10 11 12

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{"id":4723269566538,"title":"Velvet Guild Collection 4: Episodes 13 14 15 16","handle":"pre-order-velvet-guild-collection-4-episodes-13-14-15-16-paperback","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll paperbacks are autographed by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFriends Don’t Let Friends Stay Vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDesperate times…call for sexy solutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAimee is panicking, just a single parent trying to survive. \u003cbr\u003eCould she introduce affluent couples to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks. \u003cbr\u003eSex sells and they have the money to pay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e246 pages of sexy! Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 13, 14, 15, 16 in paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"a-link-normal\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R33CGOV0H67FVE\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546409\"\u003e\u003ci data-hook=\"review-star-rating\" class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Thoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e","published_at":"2020-08-30T06:13:41-05:00","created_at":"2020-08-09T16:53:27-05:00","vendor":"NINYA","type":"","tags":[],"price":499,"price_min":499,"price_max":2200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":null,"compare_at_price_min":0,"compare_at_price_max":0,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32451300556874,"title":"Autographed Paperback","option1":"Autographed Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Velvet Guild Collection 4: Episodes 13 14 15 16 - Autographed Paperback","public_title":"Autographed Paperback","options":["Autographed Paperback"],"price":2200,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":39298714206343,"title":"E=Book","option1":"E=Book","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B08H3CCSZ1","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Velvet Guild Collection 4: Episodes 13 14 15 16 - E=Book","public_title":"E=Book","options":["E=Book"],"price":499,"weight":0,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection4web.jpg?v=1597010093","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._47d0d257-5134-4785-beef-f449ced1a3bd.jpg?v=1597010093"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection4web.jpg?v=1597010093","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":7173057347658,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.626,"height":900,"width":563,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection4web.jpg?v=1597010091"},"aspect_ratio":0.626,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Collection4web.jpg?v=1597010091","width":563},{"alt":null,"id":7173057052746,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"width":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._47d0d257-5134-4785-beef-f449ced1a3bd.jpg?v=1597010009"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._47d0d257-5134-4785-beef-f449ced1a3bd.jpg?v=1597010009","width":900}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAll paperbacks are autographed by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions.)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFriends Don’t Let Friends Stay Vanilla\u003c\/h3\u003e\nDesperate times…call for sexy solutions.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eAimee is panicking, just a single parent trying to survive. \u003cbr\u003eCould she introduce affluent couples to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks. \u003cbr\u003eSex sells and they have the money to pay. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e246 pages of sexy! Exploring the dynamic of power control. \u003cbr\u003eThis collection Includes Episode 13, 14, 15, 16 in paperback.\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBook Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet Aimee: A single mom barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. To make ends meet she decides to teach willing couples the darker arts in the bedroom using a house party demonstration format. A submissive in the bedroom, but a fearless entrepreneur outside it, she is driven to create success for herself and a better life for her daughter Raven.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJagger: Aimee's current Dom and best friend, a retired special ops military dog handler, and unlikely BDSM 101 instructor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsher: An erotic art dealer desperate to break into the closed doors of wealth and power. A bi-sexual chameleon, who identifies as a switch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eZaya: A bi-racial dominatrix who is willing to push her subs' boundaries for the right reasons.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrixie: The 67 year old owner of Underground Bound, providing pleasure in all forms for herself and her clients. Knowing this lifestyle is a lifetime desire, you can never stop craving.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJames: A gray hat hacker, who has history with Aimee, but is consumed by his need for revenge against the wealthy. He takes his angst out on fresh willing partners that he finds online.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries Description\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesperate times……call for sexy solutions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAimee is panicking, feeling like a middle-aged failure, barely scraping by, raising a teenager alone. She is also a submissive who yearns to be dominated in the bedroom.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs she scans the help wanted ads, she overhears a table of sexually frustrated housewives complaining about their perfect lives.Could she introduce these women to the BDSM lifestyle through a house party format? Instead of game night, it could be blindfolds and bite marks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfter all, sex sells, and they have the money to pay. Velvet Guild is perfect for erotic romance readers who are BDSM curious, with just the right amount of bondage, and domination but none of the humiliation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eInscribed\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Finally - the reality of BDSM \u003c\/b\u003eCan I just type 'Love it' 100 times? Cause I do! Can't wait to read the next installments. This book illustrated BDSM on a real level - the facts. Not abuse and \"freakish\", but the emotions, the power, the deep enjoyment from things that don't necessarily have to be painful. Great stuff!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Fantastic Fantasy! \u003c\/b\u003eWow! This is what the world needs right now! Excellent storytelling, racy subject matter, fantasy and fun! I could not stop reading and can’t wait for the next episode. Ninya is a gifted writer and I look forward to seeing how this story develops. Give me MORE!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"a-link-normal\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R33CGOV0H67FVE\/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546409\"\u003e\u003ci data-hook=\"review-star-rating\" class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-live=\"polite\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e\u003ci style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e This review is long so, if you aren't interested in the rest, I ADORE this series!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe thing about reviews is they are always subjective. It doesn’t really matter that I like a book if what you like is different. For that reason, I am going to share a bit about me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. I have 19 years in the lifestyle, am both a service and bedroom submissive, and have been with my Master for five years.\u003cbr\u003e2. I loved The Secretary, thought the Beauty series was ridiculous but fun, have a favorite scene in O (pillars feature prominently!), and wish I could live in the Marketplace (can I be Robin please?)\u003cbr\u003e3. I think Screw the Roses, Send Me the Thorns; Conquer Me; and SM 101 should be mandatory reading.\u003cbr\u003e4. I ABSOLUTELY DESPISE both book and movie versions of 50 Shades as well as the movie, The Pet. Not only are they HORRIBLE representations of something very much NOT lifestyle, they are dangerous to follow. I am not a fan of using the word literally for everything, but they are LITERALLY DANGEROUS!\u003cbr\u003e5. I am not a big fan of serials. I don’t tend to watch TV shows until there are several seasons out (or they all drop at once, blessings to Netflix). I want my story NOW. I don’t want to have to wait until next week much less next MONTH!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith that out of the way…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI came across Velvet Guild when Episode Three was about to come out because Amazon and Goodreads both thought I would find it interesting. It related these books to 50 Shades (which I think does Velvet Guild a great disservice), and for that reason alone, I passed. I had a brief glimmer of hope but was afraid of being let down yet again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Four came out, I saw a review that said Velvet Guild was a “…terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle…”. Remembering how crushed I was after the same B.S. for The Pet and 50 Shades, again, I passed. I did, however, sign up for Ninya’s newsletter, thinking I might get a better sense of who she was and what she did or did not know. My desire for relatable reading material being stronger than my self-preservation, apparently.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Episode Five was about to come out, it happened to coincide with my considering trying Kindle Unlimited. When I saw all the episodes were free on KU, I figured I would risk my heart (but not my money).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI reluctantly read the first episode, then I read the second, then discovered my husband was waking up as I finished Episode Five.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThen I went and bought them outright, and preordered what Amazon would let me.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoly Shit!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe characters had qualities I have OR people I know have. I related with not one or two but several characters. I have felt the feelings Ninya describes, and feel her words were sometimes precisely what I might have said. I identify with the silence Aimee talks about. I identify with the life and struggles and choices of the single mother.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI would give just about anything to play with Jagger (who is admittedly too good to be true but is MUCH better than the sexy billionaire trope ::insert gagging noises here::). I sense the danger in some situations before the author reveals it, because we have all dealt with one of THOSE “true dom” nutjobs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that this story talks about the different ways people might find and live this lifestyle, and NONE of them are because someone was abused as a child, or tricked, or kidnapped, or somehow working out their mental health issues.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the books show both sides, and can’t wait until other facets are included (I sense them coming!) to see those facets shine through as just as valid as the “sex play” parts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love that the scenes are realistic, (no hanging anally from protrusions on a wall) sexy, and aren’t filled with ridiculous euphemisms for the human body.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI love the sense of weaving, how you just know some of the stories will come together, but without being slapped in the face with it. Little hints here are there, until you see the threads pulling together. It is delicious.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFinally, I love that it is well written. I am not stumbling over lousy writing, poor grammar, and sloppy punctuation. As both a writer and an editor, so much of what COULD be fun or interesting ends up being a chore to slog my way through. The author is obviously early in her career (and still learning the voices of her characters), but she is increasing her skill in leaps and bounds. As far as whomever her editor is… I may need to hire them myself!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI hate that it is a serial.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall, if you are in the lifestyle, interested in the lifestyle, or interested in hot scenes with an actual plot, these are for you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"review-collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"a-expander-content reviewText review-text-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content a-expander-content-expanded\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Naughty \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written, great characters!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Continue to grow \u003c\/b\u003eAm enjoying seeing the characters grow and develop. The down to earth and straight format keeps me reading. Thanks for your hard work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Great book! \u003c\/b\u003eI couldn’t put this book down! Keeps you wanting to read more. The ending about did me in with the ‘to be continued’. Cant wait for the next series!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e I can’t put this book down! \u003c\/b\u003eLove, love, love the fast paced writing, it keeps you engaged and wanting more. The characters are developed slowly and methodically, in a strategic timeline to give you just enough information and also keep you wanting to learn more about them. Each episode gives bursts of eye opening, jaw dropping steaminess, but then brings you right back into the everyday lives of these characters and their relationships. This series is so good I never want it to end!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Totally hooked now \u003c\/b\u003eOk now I’m hooked! I enjoyed the first installment enough to go ahead with book 2 , but now I want it in sets. It’s addictive, high-octane, hot and steamy fun. The different storylines all showcasing unique lifestyles work well together. It’s an excellent representation of the best lifestyle- something for everyone. This is definitely a winning combination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Definitely hooked! \u003c\/b\u003ePre-ordered the next one. Really enjoying this series and can't wait for the next installment. Love the concept of a school of BDSM, too. Great character development as well!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Riveting example of BDSM! \u003c\/b\u003eThe author gives a terrific explanation of the BDSM lifestyle. It is an awesome read. Well written, informative and hot. I loved it. Greatly anticipating Velvet Guild 2. Although it is extremely well written I find it difficult to endorse the price of the book considering the limited number of pages. That said, it is a super read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/i\u003e Thoughtful character development \u003c\/b\u003eThoughtful character development that is usually lacking in this type of romance novel. Also keeps a breakneck pace that has the reader on the edge of her seat the whole time. Even people with little patience for reading will be enthralled. Ninya takes you into a new world where the woman is finally empowered to be the leader in a BDSM relationship, instead of a weak, innocent, doe-eyed dolt\u003cb\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eLove the idea of the serialized novel — I’ve pre-ordered the 2nd “Episode”! \u003c\/b\u003eThe most important thing to know about this story is that it is well-written, with developed characters, good dialogue and an interesting premise and plot. Because (let’s be honest), I wouldn’t necessarily expect those things from most self-published erotica. This author has chosen a unique approach to a niche genre and she has knocked it out of the park. I’ve pre-ordered the next Episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat first work! \u003c\/b\u003eA page turner! Intriguing characters! Effortless to read which is appreciated these days! Ninya showed she can write and that she has a continuing future as an author.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eHooked after the first pages! \u003c\/b\u003eVery well written with interesting characters. As soon as I was done reading, I immediately ordered the next episode!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars \u003c\/i\u003eGreat story! \u003c\/b\u003eI really enjoyed the story. It wasn’t based around the racy stuff, following the characters through very interesting and real situations makes this series a real page-turner. The style of writing really lends itself to the pace of the story, and welcome reading many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e"}

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{"id":4557768458314,"title":"Scotland with a Stranger: A Memoir","handle":"scotland-with-a-stranger-a-memoir-autographed-inscribed-paperback-edition","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll paperbacks come autographed by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A true story of the most insane healing adventure ever taken. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love, and Wild will enjoy this riveting journey through the Scottish Highlands. Read the first chapter of this unputdownable pilgrimage with humor and heart below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho goes to Scotland for two weeks with someone they met over the internet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart insanely crazy shit show, part incredibly healing hiking journey through the Scottish highlands. An \"Eat, Pray, Love\" inspired trip gone hilariously wrong, yet beautifully right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e276 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt forty-three, Ninya was depressed, out of shape, and filled with crippling anxiety after addiction, cancer, and divorce had destroyed nearly everything. One day, she received a message from a stranger. This woman offered to lead her on a self-healing trip hiking through the Scottish highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt seemed like a sign—a big sister sent when she needed one most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this sometimes hilarious, sometimes terrifying, but always inspiring memoir, an introverted pollyanna is paired up with her polar opposite—a steamrolling, abrasive female with completely unorthodox healing methods. As they barrel through the winding one lane roads in a tiny rental car stopping to hike at breathtaking mountains and glens, an outrageous series of events forces Ninya to reclaim her power and find the strength to heal herself in one of the most beautiful places on earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; Inscribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars Your Book Club Needs This Book Now!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis candid account of one woman's quest to find her mojo again is funny, touching, and sometimes a little alarming, but, above all, inspirational. A single mom with two teens, Ninya takes a leap of faith to meet up with an internet acquaintance, a self-proclaimed life coach, who says she has planned a tour of Scotland that will restore Ninya's soul. Once there, however, Ninya finds that, as the Buddha warned, no matter where you go, there you are. Alongside the vivid beauty of the Scottish wilds, Ninya rediscovers her strength and resiliency. The \"life coach\" turns out to, instead, be self-absorbed and the trip \"plan\" turns out to be more of a vague notion, but, in the confusion, Ninya finds the clarity she was missing: you have everything you need inside you, already.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars: A Perfectly Crafted Memoir that Keeps You Reading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eI received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The premise alone hooked me and then delivered in a way that surpassed my expectations. Detailed, emotional, and even suspenseful, Scotland with a Stranger is a page-turner that shows that embarking on your dream trip doesn't mean you won't have your share of bumps along the way, but it's what you take from it that counts. I highly recommend to anyone who wishes they had the nerve and opportunity to escape the pressures of their life the way Ninya did and come out of it better despite its rocky, tense, and even dangerous moments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\"\u003eThere are things in life that speak to the deepest parts of our hearts; our triumphs, our failures, our hopes, our fears, our dreams, our pain. For some it is art, for others, it is music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"89bqe-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"89bqe-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"89bqe-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d3rnb-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d3rnb-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d3rnb-0-0\"\u003eFor some, it will be this book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4jfe4-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4jfe4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4jfe4-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8sde0-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8sde0-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8sde0-0-0\"\u003eNinya shares, in an authentic and uncomplicated way, that she is living a life so many of us live. The names are changed, the rooms are different colors, the smells vary in their complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"55lnh-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"55lnh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"55lnh-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"92k4l-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"92k4l-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"92k4l-0-0\"\u003eYou will cheer her as she makes discoveries about life and self you yourself have made. You will find hope in the lessons she has absorbed; lessons we all know intellectually, but may still be struggling to fully bring into ourselves. You will want to hug away her pain, so much like your own. You will want to assure her she is on a good path, she is worthy, she is strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d5b5j-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d5b5j-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d5b5j-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2u19f-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2u19f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2u19f-0-0\"\u003eShe is another version of you, on paper for all to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8o2li-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8o2li-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8o2li-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cv7de-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cv7de-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cv7de-0-0\"\u003eShe will remind you that your journey is YOUR journey, and yet is the journey of us all. And wherever that journey takes us, we are on a good path, we are worthy, we are strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars Tragedy and Comedy go Together\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wonderful book with laughs \u0026amp; insights around every corner!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA perfectly crafted memoir that doesn't sugar coat the bad or ignore the good when traveling to a foreign country with a total stranger who happens to be your complete opposite. A raw look at the author's backstory makes you root for her and want her to have the perfect trip, but the reality of the situation shows that a trip doesn't have to be perfect to be great. In fact, it's the imperfect moments that help her to learn to stand up for herself and get what she wants from it as well as grow as a person.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars: Should be in the circle of Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Gilbert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R1XSGGRH4OSI4O\/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546417\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" class=\"a-link-normal\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\" data-hook=\"review-star-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd found it hard to concentrate on reading books during quarantine until this one! With two demanding children at home, I wasn't getting very far in any book that I picked up -- until Scotland With A Stranger. I never put it down from start to finish. I completely tuned out the world so that this time when other things interrupted me, I was unaware, for example, that my name had been called several times before I heard it haha! I'd look up, mumble an answer, and get right back into the book. That's the best kind of reading and it'd been too long since I had that!!! Scotland With A Stranger was so honest and brave, it made me both laugh and cry, and was comparable to Anne Lamott! Memoirs and biographies have always been my favorite genre. This book is right there with Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars: Not your regular memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-mini review-data review-format-strip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou would think heading off to Scotland for 2 weeks with someone you have never met would fall under a serious mid-life crisis category. But for Ninya, it led to an amazing journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. Ninya has lived a roller-coaster of a life - dealing with more things than I can imagine. She lays it all out for us - the good, the bad, the ugly, the wicked. She is a real person, telling a real story. Completely unromanticized. Her writing style will have you feeling like you are right there with her, feeling all the feels. Bonus - not only does she describe the beautiful scenery but she has an online photo album available for you to see the pictures and videos she took. Ninya is an inspiration to women everywhere and a phenomenal author. I can't wait to read more from her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","published_at":"2020-04-18T07:13:21-05:00","created_at":"2020-04-18T07:13:21-05:00","vendor":"NINYA","type":"","tags":[],"price":699,"price_min":699,"price_max":2200,"available":true,"price_varies":true,"compare_at_price":899,"compare_at_price_min":899,"compare_at_price_max":899,"compare_at_price_varies":false,"variants":[{"id":32449194098762,"title":"E-book","option1":"E-book","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"B0846PPVBD","requires_shipping":false,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Scotland with a Stranger: A Memoir - E-book","public_title":"E-book","options":["E-book"],"price":699,"weight":369,"compare_at_price":899,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]},{"id":32449194131530,"title":"Autographed Paperback","option1":"Autographed Paperback","option2":null,"option3":null,"sku":"","requires_shipping":true,"taxable":true,"featured_image":null,"available":true,"name":"Scotland with a Stranger: A Memoir - Autographed Paperback","public_title":"Autographed Paperback","options":["Autographed Paperback"],"price":2200,"weight":369,"compare_at_price":null,"inventory_management":null,"barcode":"","requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_allocations":[]}],"images":["\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/frontbestSWAS.jpg?v=1588642293","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/SWADJPEGBACKCoverBEST.jpg?v=1588642293","\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._6dabf0d2-af1a-4fe2-8c84-6ee012ef46cf.jpg?v=1588642293"],"featured_image":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/frontbestSWAS.jpg?v=1588642293","options":["Size"],"media":[{"alt":null,"id":6721520009290,"position":1,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":900,"width":567,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/frontbestSWAS.jpg?v=1588642290"},"aspect_ratio":0.63,"height":900,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/frontbestSWAS.jpg?v=1588642290","width":567},{"alt":null,"id":6643204718666,"position":2,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":0.629,"height":2475,"width":1557,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/SWADJPEGBACKCoverBEST.jpg?v=1587655946"},"aspect_ratio":0.629,"height":2475,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/SWADJPEGBACKCoverBEST.jpg?v=1587655946","width":1557},{"alt":null,"id":6609567613002,"position":3,"preview_image":{"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"width":900,"src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._6dabf0d2-af1a-4fe2-8c84-6ee012ef46cf.jpg?v=1587212002"},"aspect_ratio":1.5,"height":600,"media_type":"image","src":"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1806\/5994\/products\/Tell_me_how_you_want_it_inscribed_in_this_box_after_you_add_it_to_cart._6dabf0d2-af1a-4fe2-8c84-6ee012ef46cf.jpg?v=1587212002","width":900}],"requires_selling_plan":false,"selling_plan_groups":[],"content":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll paperbacks come autographed by the author.\u003c\/strong\u003e Personalize an inscription when placing your order. (See photo for more instructions.) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e A true story of the most insane healing adventure ever taken. Fans of Eat, Pray, Love, and Wild will enjoy this riveting journey through the Scottish Highlands. Read the first chapter of this unputdownable pilgrimage with humor and heart below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWho goes to Scotland for two weeks with someone they met over the internet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart insanely crazy shit show, part incredibly healing hiking journey through the Scottish highlands. An \"Eat, Pray, Love\" inspired trip gone hilariously wrong, yet beautifully right. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e276 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBook Description\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt forty-three, Ninya was depressed, out of shape, and filled with crippling anxiety after addiction, cancer, and divorce had destroyed nearly everything. One day, she received a message from a stranger. This woman offered to lead her on a self-healing trip hiking through the Scottish highlands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt seemed like a sign—a big sister sent when she needed one most.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this sometimes hilarious, sometimes terrifying, but always inspiring memoir, an introverted pollyanna is paired up with her polar opposite—a steamrolling, abrasive female with completely unorthodox healing methods. As they barrel through the winding one lane roads in a tiny rental car stopping to hike at breathtaking mountains and glens, an outrageous series of events forces Ninya to reclaim her power and find the strength to heal herself in one of the most beautiful places on earth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1 et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1 et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"et_pb_text_inner\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAutographed \u0026amp; Inscribed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutographed\/Inscribed Editions are autographed by the author and can be inscribed with any message.\u003c\/strong\u003e See photo instructions above. Double check spellings as they will appear exactly as indicated. Inscriptions must be submitted in the \"Special Instructions for Seller\" text box at the time of the order or you will receive an autographed copy only.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars Your Book Club Needs This Book Now!\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis candid account of one woman's quest to find her mojo again is funny, touching, and sometimes a little alarming, but, above all, inspirational. A single mom with two teens, Ninya takes a leap of faith to meet up with an internet acquaintance, a self-proclaimed life coach, who says she has planned a tour of Scotland that will restore Ninya's soul. Once there, however, Ninya finds that, as the Buddha warned, no matter where you go, there you are. Alongside the vivid beauty of the Scottish wilds, Ninya rediscovers her strength and resiliency. The \"life coach\" turns out to, instead, be self-absorbed and the trip \"plan\" turns out to be more of a vague notion, but, in the confusion, Ninya finds the clarity she was missing: you have everything you need inside you, already.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars: A Perfectly Crafted Memoir that Keeps You Reading\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eI received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The premise alone hooked me and then delivered in a way that surpassed my expectations. Detailed, emotional, and even suspenseful, Scotland with a Stranger is a page-turner that shows that embarking on your dream trip doesn't mean you won't have your share of bumps along the way, but it's what you take from it that counts. I highly recommend to anyone who wishes they had the nerve and opportunity to escape the pressures of their life the way Ninya did and come out of it better despite its rocky, tense, and even dangerous moments.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"5l2vi-0-0\"\u003eThere are things in life that speak to the deepest parts of our hearts; our triumphs, our failures, our hopes, our fears, our dreams, our pain. For some it is art, for others, it is music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"89bqe-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"89bqe-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"89bqe-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d3rnb-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d3rnb-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d3rnb-0-0\"\u003eFor some, it will be this book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"4jfe4-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"4jfe4-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"4jfe4-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8sde0-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8sde0-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8sde0-0-0\"\u003eNinya shares, in an authentic and uncomplicated way, that she is living a life so many of us live. The names are changed, the rooms are different colors, the smells vary in their complexity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"55lnh-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"55lnh-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"55lnh-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"92k4l-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"92k4l-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"92k4l-0-0\"\u003eYou will cheer her as she makes discoveries about life and self you yourself have made. You will find hope in the lessons she has absorbed; lessons we all know intellectually, but may still be struggling to fully bring into ourselves. You will want to hug away her pain, so much like your own. You will want to assure her she is on a good path, she is worthy, she is strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"d5b5j-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"d5b5j-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"d5b5j-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"2u19f-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"2u19f-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"2u19f-0-0\"\u003eShe is another version of you, on paper for all to see.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"8o2li-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"8o2li-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"8o2li-0-0\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-offset-key=\"cv7de-0-0\" data-editor=\"1oaff\" data-block=\"true\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_1mf _1mj\" data-offset-key=\"cv7de-0-0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-offset-key=\"cv7de-0-0\"\u003eShe will remind you that your journey is YOUR journey, and yet is the journey of us all. And wherever that journey takes us, we are on a good path, we are worthy, we are strength.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars Tragedy and Comedy go Together\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"300\" data-a-expander-name=\"review_text_read_more\" aria-live=\"polite\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wonderful book with laughs \u0026amp; insights around every corner!\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 stars\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003eA perfectly crafted memoir that doesn't sugar coat the bad or ignore the good when traveling to a foreign country with a total stranger who happens to be your complete opposite. A raw look at the author's backstory makes you root for her and want her to have the perfect trip, but the reality of the situation shows that a trip doesn't have to be perfect to be great. In fact, it's the imperfect moments that help her to learn to stand up for herself and get what she wants from it as well as grow as a person.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars: Should be in the circle of Anne Lamott and Elizabeth Gilbert\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-expanded=\"false\" data-hook=\"review-collapsed\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/customer-reviews\/R1XSGGRH4OSI4O\/ref=cm_cr_getr_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8\u0026amp;ASIN=1734546417\" title=\"5.0 out of 5 stars\" class=\"a-link-normal\"\u003e\u003ci class=\"a-icon a-icon-star a-star-5 review-rating\" data-hook=\"review-star-rating\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-icon-alt\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI'd found it hard to concentrate on reading books during quarantine until this one! With two demanding children at home, I wasn't getting very far in any book that I picked up -- until Scotland With A Stranger. I never put it down from start to finish. I completely tuned out the world so that this time when other things interrupted me, I was unaware, for example, that my name had been called several times before I heard it haha! I'd look up, mumble an answer, and get right back into the book. That's the best kind of reading and it'd been too long since I had that!!! Scotland With A Stranger was so honest and brave, it made me both laugh and cry, and was comparable to Anne Lamott! Memoirs and biographies have always been my favorite genre. This book is right there with Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat Pray Love!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"a-row\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5.0 out of 5 Stars: Not your regular memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-mini review-data review-format-strip\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou would think heading off to Scotland for 2 weeks with someone you have never met would fall under a serious mid-life crisis category. But for Ninya, it led to an amazing journey of self-discovery and forgiveness. Ninya has lived a roller-coaster of a life - dealing with more things than I can imagine. She lays it all out for us - the good, the bad, the ugly, the wicked. She is a real person, telling a real story. Completely unromanticized. Her writing style will have you feeling like you are right there with her, feeling all the feels. Bonus - not only does she describe the beautiful scenery but she has an online photo album available for you to see the pictures and videos she took. Ninya is an inspiration to women everywhere and a phenomenal author. I can't wait to read more from her.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-row a-spacing-small review-data\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-size-base review-text review-text-content\" data-hook=\"review-body\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e"}

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