Sage Ashwood

A Budding Desire (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Claire and Sarah are two sisters navigating their lives in starkly contrasting ways, their paths intertwined by family ties, unspoken rivalries, and a shared desire for fulfillment. Claire, bold and unapologetically provocative, thrives on indulgence and control, while Sarah, reserved and introspective, yearns for validation and connection in her quieter world. Together, they are drawn into a story of passion, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships.

At the center of the story is Sarah's relationship with Mark, her steadfast and loving fiancé. Mark is patient and grounded, but he harbors his own restless desires that simmer beneath his composed exterior. Encouragedand sometimes pressuredby Claire, Sarah steps out of her comfort zone to explore a more daring and intimate connection with Mark. From provocative advice to orchestrated moments of tension, Claire pushes Sarah toward a version of herself she isn't sure she can sustain.

While Claire delights in her role as mentor and provocateur, she finds herself drawn to Mark in ways that challenge her loyalty to Sarah. Mark's steadiness and depth spark feelings Claire can't quite place, complicating her calculated maneuvers. Despite her outward confidence, Claire wrestles with her own vulnerabilities, particularly as her relationships with others become increasingly tangled.

Enter Gregg and Isabella, two figures who further complicate Claire's world. Gregg, ambitious and charismatic, matches Claire's energy and hunger for success, creating a dynamic charged with both passion and tension. Isabella, enigmatic and open-hearted, introduces Claire to a softer yet equally challenging side of connection. Together, the trio explores the boundaries of intimacy, trust, and hedonism, pushing Claire to question what she truly wantsand whether she can ever be satisfied.

As Sarah and Mark's wedding approaches, the tension Claire has carefully built culminates in a series of moments designed to test their relationship. From the decadent reception to the honeymoon she orchestrates, Claire's influence is everywhere, pushing Sarah and Mark to confront the cracks in their foundation. Sarah, caught between wanting to please Mark and staying true to herself, begins to wonder if she's living the life she truly desiresor one shaped entirely by Claire's expectations.

Claire's journey is no less tumultuous. Her growing friendship with Isabella provides moments of unexpected clarity, particularly as Isabella reveals her preference for women and chooses to leave Gregg. Left to redefine her own desires and ambitions, Claire turns to Gregg in search of stability, though their relationship is far from conventional.

The story culminates in a night of public indulgence where Claire and Gregg embrace the chaos that defines their connection, leaving Claire both exhilarated and reflective. Ultimately, she decides to leave Sarah and Mark to their marriage, recognizing that her influence, while transformative, may not be what they need to thrive.

The epilogue reveals the aftermath of these choices. Isabella leaves Gregg to pursue a life true to herself, while Claire and Gregg grow closer, eventually marrying and moving across the country to further Gregg's business ambitions. Meanwhile, Sarah and Mark's marriage continues, but as time passes, Sarah's spark dims, and Mark's unfulfilled desires grow stronger, creating an unresolved tension in their lives.

A Budding Desire is a provocative exploration of power, passion, and the fragile balance between control and surrender. With its richly drawn characters and moments of intense vulnerability, the story delves into the complexities of love, loyalty, and self-discovery, leaving readers captivated by the tangled web of relationships and the choices that define them.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Sage Ashwood
• Altersempfehlung: ab 18 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9798230577492
• Artikelnr.: 73069195