"Exquisitely beautiful, touchingly heart-wrenching, and hedonistic enough to keep your body on fire."―Coffee Time Romance, 5 stars
So Many Possibilities...
The minute Claire walked into his shop, she aroused every protective instinct Evan ever had. She looked so fragile, so lost. He ached to be the one to show her a world she's never dreamed of, to awaken within her the passion she was so ripe to share. It only takes one touch for him to see how open and responsive she is to his dominant side. But the truth test will be whether he can let go at least and finally open his heart...
The Chrysalis Series: Awakening (Book 1) Reflection (Book 2)
What Readers are Saying:
"If Fifty Shades of Grey intrigued you, Awakening will take you to a whole new level of desire, submission, and unforgettable romance."―Judge, Festival of Romance Contest
"One of the absolute best BDSM novels I have read. (And I've read quite a few.) This one is absolutely amazing!"―Autumn Jean
"Finally! A well-told story that shows the characters' vulnerabilities and how they learned to trust and love again."―A. Hirsch

Awakening (Chrysalis)

Literature & Fiction

Sallinger, Elene

United States

Sourcebooks Casablanca

"Potent storytelling and characterization...with emotional depth and a sweeping romantic sensibility."―Kirkus on Awakening
When Two Bodies Collide...
The moment Bridget Ross and Connor Reynolds run into each other on the street―quite literally while out on a run―tempers flare. But when the two get together for an apology coffee date, it's clear that the coffee isn't the only thing steaming.
Connor is a charming artist without purpose. His own tragic past prevents him from putting down roots or committing to anything. Bridget is feisty but guarded. She's aching to fill a void in her life but is wracked with guilt over her past and denies herself true pleasure. Can this gorgeous man tempt Bridget to finally succumb to her desires?
The Chrysalis Series: Awakening (Book 1) Reflection (Book 2)
Praise for Awakening:
"Exquisitely beautiful, touchingly heart-wrenching, and hedonistic enough to keep your body on fire."―Coffee Time Romance, 5 stars
"Awakening will take you to a whole new level of desire, submission, and unforgettable romance."―Judge, Festive of Romance Contest

Reflection (Chrysalis)

From the best-selling author of Awakening and Reflection.   Mona Van Hove has spent a lifetime trying to let go of her dreams of a man that doesn’t want her. From the moment she saw him, Mona knew that Wade Stalls was the only man for her. Too bad he ran the other way as fast as he could.  Wade Stalls took one look at Mona and knew she was the one he wanted, but she was too young when they met. Now, she’s grown and just as desirable, but she treats him like a pariah every time he tries to get close to her.  When he finally gathers up his courage to confront her, he finds her in the arms of another man. Is it too late for them? Or will they finally find their way into the only place either of them wants to be … with each other?

Unsettled: Book Three in The Chrysalis Series

Erotica

Xcite Books

River Rock, Vermont, 2011. This is the story of Claire Ryan and Evan Lang. 35-year-old Claire joins a local book club for romance readers in order to get over the breakdown of her 10-year relationship, there she meets book shop owner Evan, a dominant man who has never recovered from the sudden death of his submissive wife. As their relationship develops and they embark on the path of Claire's submission, it becomes harder and harder for Evan to keep his emotional distance. Claire is open and responsive and he wants her badly, but refuses to let himself go. As Claire falls deeper in love with Evan, she realises that he is holding back and decides to end their relationship, forcing Evan to confront his own past and his feelings in order to save his new love.

Awakening (Chrysalis, Book 1)

Bridget Ross is a woman with a shameful secret. Despite a life full of success and close friends she denies herself her true desires in penance for the crimes she can't take back. Connor Reynolds is a man without a purpose. His own tragic past prevents him from putting down roots and pursuing his dreams. Their paths collide forcing them to face the ultimate question ... is their love worth fighting for?

Reflection (Chrysalis, Book 2)