Behind the Skyline
$12.99
Release Date June 6, 2025
Determined to break free from complacency, Sarah moves to Seattle, leaving behind her beloved Gulf Shores. In the Emerald City, she discovers a new passion for photography, capturing the vibrant life and serene landscapes around her. Her lens becomes a tool for both healing and self-discovery, leading her to an unexpected connection with Hakeem Williams, a fellow artist with a shared appreciation for life’s fleeting moments.
Sarah meets Tes, her first friend in the new city. Tes is a confident and adventurous woman who introduces Sarah to the world of BDSM. As Tes explains the intricacies and emotional depth of the lifestyle, Sarah begins to realize that BDSM might be something she wants to explore. Her curiosity and desire for new experiences lead her to a local BDSM club, where she is surprised to see Hakeem. Their friendship takes on new dimensions as they navigate the complexities of a BDSM contract, slowly transforming their bond into something deeper and more intimate.
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This novel explores healing from trauma through friendship, art, community, and romance. BDSM is presented as a consensual lifestyle centered on communication, trust, boundaries, and mutual respect rather than solely physical intimacy. Readers can expect emotional depth alongside steamy romantic elements.
Content Warning: This book contains a near-death experience, drowning, PTSD references, combat and military discussions, grief, parental loss, emotional trauma, BDSM themes, Dominant/submissive dynamics, power exchange relationships, sexual exploration, relationship conflict, anxiety, and mental health struggles. Intended for readers 18+.
Near-death experience
Drowning
Storm-related danger
Medical emergency
Hospitalization
PTSD references
Military combat references
War deployment discussions
Trauma recovery
Emotional distress
Anxiety and insecurity
BDSM themes
Dominant/submissive dynamics
Power exchange relationships
Negotiation of boundaries
Discussion of consent
BDSM contracts
Sexual exploration
References to impact play
References to sensory deprivation
Grief and loss
Cancer (parental death)
Death of a parent
Relationship conflict
Self-doubt
Mental health struggles
Near-Death Experience
Fresh Start Romance
City of New Beginnings
Artist Romance
Photographer Heroine
Photographer Hero
Veteran Hero
Opposites Attract
Friends to Lovers
Emotional Healing
BDSM Discovery
Dominant Hero
Learning to Trust
Found Family
Self-Discovery Journey
Trauma Recovery
Mentor in the Lifestyle
Creative Partners
Slow Burn Romance
Love After Trauma
Strong Female Lead
Interracial Romance
🌶🌶🌶🌶 (Very Spicy)
Categories
Dark Romance
BDSM Romance
Military Romance
Veteran Romance
Erotic Romance
Emotional Healing Romance
Women's Fiction
Romantic Suspense Elements
Art & Photography Romance
Interracial Romance