Velvet and Steel

By Victoria Reiby

Emilia Hart, a high-powered attorney from Sydney, is always in control, both in the courtroom and in her career, as well as in every relationship she's ever had. However, beneath her designer armour lies an inexplicable longing for surrender.

When she loses a case that shakes her confidence, she escapes to a remote coastal retreat on Sydney's northern beaches to regroup. There, she meets Lucas Vane, a reclusive artist and former Dominant who stepped away from the BDSM scene after a traumatic loss.

Their chemistry is immediate, volatile, electric, and unspoken. Lucas sees the craving in Emilia's eyes: the desire to let go. She considers the restraint in his, a man afraid to take control once more.

But desire doesn't seek permission. Emilia wants to explore submission on her own terms. Lucas fears that awakening his dominant side again could ruin them both.

They embark on a shared journey of healing, self-discovery, and erotic awakening, navigating hard limits, deep trust, and a connection neither of them ever imagined.

But when past traumas resurface and the boundaries between play and reality blur, both Emilia and Lucas must confront the question: Can you truly surrender to love if you've never learned to trust?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1764169700
• ISBN13: 9781764169707
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Victoria Reiby
• Length: 118 Pages
• Weight: 0.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"