Persuasions #1

A non-binary Dom. An eager young sub. Service, orgasm control, bondage. An initial encounter leads to a synchronous exploration of identity and intimacy.

When Nic’s Dominatrix friend Daphne encourages them to get together, she can only hope they recognize the compatibility of their desires and personalities.

Nic has been holing up alone in his townhouse for too long, getting over a bad ‘relationship’, and it’s time to start living again. When Nic meets Vincent, neither expects the tentative relationship to take off like a runaway train. But each layer of the attractive and seemingly vulnerable young man Nic exposes ignites his own desires and leads both on a path to revealing the most interesting parts of themselves.

Who knew piano practice could be a form of sexual service? Or that a pair of overpriced panties could inspire such devotion?

Through bondage, service, objectification and the purchase of large quantities of lacy unmentionables, as well as a few specific sex toys and devices, Nic explores how far Vincent will go to please him and how much of himself he will risk to have him.

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"Unique and profoundly intimate, AE Lister’s novel Various Persuasions brings understanding of the quest for self-awareness to a new level. Both characters in the story are firmly committed to their journeys toward their true selves, and strive to be fully conscious of their motivations, desires, and emotions. It’s inspiring and incredibly beautiful." ~ Goodreads

When life is perfect, you know it's gonna throw you a curve ball…or four.
Nic and Vincent have been riding the high of a new romantic relationship that works so well they are on the verge of officially moving in together—but then the distractions begin. Their friend Daphne needs a temporary dungeon space, and Nic’s basement seems the perfect solution. Vincent’s gay seventeen-year-old cousin, Taylor, needs a safe refuge from his uber-religious parents. When Vincent suffers an unexpected injury, Nic asks Daphne to suggest someone to help with domestic duties around the house.

These combined circumstances lead to a less-than-ideal home life for Vincent and Nic, who struggle to find alone-time. But life has a way of giving people what they need, and the arrival of Matteo to help with chores around the house sets into motion an opportunity the three must decide to follow to its logical conclusion or abandon in order to maintain the emotional safety of all the participants.

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"I’ve enjoyed the way Vincent has grown over the course of these two novels. His increasing awareness of his responses to Nic’s domination, his attraction to Matteo, and his growing list of what turns him on sexually; it’s all very personal and intimate, and the fact the entire story is told in the first person, through Nic’s point of view, makes it all even more rewarding.

AE Lister is a master at writing triad relationships, and this romance is elevated to an extraordinary level with the introduction of Matteo. An unplanned addition to Nic and Vincent’s life, the couple incorporates him first in his service, then gradually invites him to join their sexual play, while each man deals with how this impacts them individually. It’s Vincent’s first intimate experience with another man, and these scenes are breathtaking." ~ Goodreads

When best-laid-plans fall apart, all you can do is pick up the pieces—and host a gallery exhibit.

Nic Walker and Vincent Blake lead charmed lives—or so thinks their neglected friend Juno. But when Juno’s plans come crumbling down, it’s their boyfriend Charles who reaches out to get Nic to help. Nic, Vincent, Matteo and even Taylor are there with solid plans for assistance, including an emergency art exhibit called Electric Dreams.

Amid an unexpected revelation about Matteo’s past, a surprising romantic development in Daphne’s life and a personal challenge of Nic’s, the gang comes together to help their friends and demonstrate what real loyalty looks like. Nobody ever said life was easy, but sometimes a challenge can bring out the best in people—and remind you of the true meaning of friendship.

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"I adore this series and all of its characters. Nic, Vincent, Matteo and their beautiful, crazy, unconventional family are so incredibly wonderful and the heat is off the charts. I’ve learned so much through this series and am so grateful they will forever live in the pages of each book for me to visit again and again." ~ Goodreads

Contains:

Various Persuasions

Various Distractions

Various Intentions

"One of my favorite aspects of this series is getting the intimate details of Nic's continuing journey. Told in the first person, from Nic's point of view, we get to see inside this interesting person as they face the challenges life throws at them. Getting older, waning interest in structuring scenes for two frisky boys, maintaining platonic friendships, as well as some of the emotional aspects that surrount Nic's journey.

A.E. Lister always writes stunning erotica, and with the chemistry between Vincent and Matteo growing in leaps and bounds, there are some wonderful scenes between the two men in Various Intentions. Plus these novels are filled with interesting details of this trio's day to day life in Ottawa, Canada." ~ Goodreads