Syllabus of Sin - eBook

Syllabus of Sin

Rule #1: Professors don't touch their students.

Rule #2: Good girls don't kneel for their teachers.

Rule #3: Some rules are made to be broken.

Layla Adams has always been the perfect student, brilliant, disciplined, and utterly in control of her life. Until Professor Adrian Wolfe walks into her life and makes her want things she never knew she wanted. Their heated classroom debates about Victorian literature mask a deeper hunger that neither can ignore.

Adrian Wolfe has built his entire existence on control, every lecture planned, every boundary maintained, every dark desire carefully compartmentalised. As New Hope University's most demanding professor and a respected member of The Castle's exclusive community, he's mastered the art of dominance in all its forms. But when his most challenging student looks at him with storm-grey eyes full of defiance and hidden longing, his carefully constructed walls begin to crumble.

What starts as intellectual sparring evolves into something far more dangerous. Behind closed doors, academic debates give way to whispered commands, and Layla discovers that her professor's expertise extends far beyond literature. When Adrian introduces her to silk ropes, leather restraints, and the exquisite art of submission, she learns that surrendering control doesn't make her weak. It makes her powerful.

As their secret relationship deepens from stolen moments to complete devotion, both must confront what they're willing to risk for a love that defies every rule they've ever known.

Welcome to New Hope After Dark.

Step into the steamy, seductive world of New Hope After Dark, a sizzling collection of stories that will keep you glued to the page and leave you breathless for more. Each story is short, spicy, and fast-paced, perfect for devouring in a single, heated sitting.

Primary Genres

• Erotic Romance
• Contemporary Romance
• BDSM Romance
• Forbidden Romance
• Age Gap Romance

Sub-Genres

• Secret Relationship Romance
• Power Exchange Romance
• Kink/Fetish Romance
• Adult Contemporary Fiction

Major Tropes

Relationship Dynamic Tropes

• Professor/Student
• Dominant/Submissive
• Age Gap
• Forbidden Love
• Secret Relationship
• Instalove/Instalust 

BDSM/Kink Specific Tropes

• Rope Bondage (Shibari) 
• Collaring Ceremony 
• Safe, Sane, Consensual
• Aftercare
• BDSM Club/Community 
• First Time Sub 
• Experienced Dom 
• Public Play 
• Service Submission

Character Tropes

• Broken/Damaged Hero
• Orphan/Foster Care Heroine 
• Alpha Male 
• Strong Heroine
• Wealthy/Privileged Hero
• Working Class Heroine
• Grumpy/Sunshine

Academic/Professional Tropes

• Intellectual Equals
• Mentor/Protégé
• Power Imbalance
• Academic Rivals
• Ivy League/Elite University

Plot/Structure Tropes

• Protective Hero
• Grand Gesture
• HEA (Happily Ever After)
• Dual POV
• Sexual Tension

Emotional/Psychological Tropes

• Healing Through Love
• Trust Issues
• Found Family
• Self-Discovery
• Emotional Growth

Conflict Tropes

• Society vs. Love
• Internal Conflict
• Outside Interference 
• Moral Dilemma
• Class Differences

BDSM Community Tropes

• Mentorship - Experienced practitioners guiding newcomers
• Community Acceptance - Found family in kink community
• Lifestyle vs. Bedroom Only - 24/7 vs. scene-based dynamics
• Protocols and Rules - Formal structure and expectations
• Demonstration/Teaching - Educational aspects of scenes

🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️ It’s all about the spice with some plot sprinkled in

Primary Content Warnings

Power Dynamics & Consent

• Professor/Student Relationship - Inherent power imbalance
• Age Gap Romance - Significant age difference (10+ years)
• BDSM Power Exchange - Dominant/submissive dynamics
• Authority Figure Romance - Teacher in position of power
• Workplace Romance - Academic professional setting

BDSM/Kink Content

• Bondage - Rope work, restraints, suspension
• Impact Play - Spanking, paddling
• Public Play/Exhibition - Scenes in front of audiences
• Collaring - Formal ownership ceremony
• Service Submission - Domestic and personal service
• Protocol Training - Rules, positions, formal structure
• Pain Play - Consensual infliction of pain for pleasure
• Sensation Play - Various tools and techniques
• Aftercare - Post-scene care and vulnerability

Sexual Content

• Explicit Sexual Scenes - Graphic descriptions throughout
• Multiple Sex Scenes - Frequent intimate encounters
• Oral Sex - Both giving and receiving
• Anal Sex - Explicit anal penetration
• Sex Toys/Devices - Vibrators and other implements
• Semi-Public Sex - Private club settings with audiences
• Rough Sex - Intense, passionate encounters
• Dirty Talk - Explicit sexual language

Emotional/Psychological Content

Trauma & Background Issues

• Foster Care System - Layla's childhood in care
• Abandonment Issues - Both characters have trust issues
• Control Issues - Adrian's need for control from childhood
• Emotional Manipulation Concerns - Questions raised about the relationship
• Jealousy - Possessive behaviour and reactions
• Obsessive Behaviour - Adrian's intense focus on Layla

Mental Health Themes

• Anxiety - Performance and relationship anxiety
• Self-Worth Issues - Both characters struggle with value
• Trust Issues - Difficulty being vulnerable
• Identity Questioning - Sexual and personal identity exploration
• Emotional Dependence - Intense connection and need

Relationship/Social Issues

Professional Consequences

• Career Threats - Risk to both characters' futures
• Academic Misconduct - Ethical violations
• Social Judgment - Disapproval from others
• Secret Relationships - Hiding and deception
• Professional Boundary Crossing - Teacher/student ethics

Conflict & Confrontation

• Harassment - Marcus's persistent unwanted attention
• Stalking Behaviour - Following and monitoring
• Threats - Implied professional and personal consequences
• Verbal Confrontation - Heated arguments and accusations
• Intimidation - Use of power to influence behaviour

Specific Scene Warnings

Intense Scenes

• Suspension Bondage - Being tied and lifted off ground
• Public Demonstration - Sexual acts in front of crowd
• Punishment Scenes - Disciplinary spanking and correction
• Emotional Breakdown - Crying during/after scenes
• Subspace - Altered mental state during BDSM
• Edge Play - More intense BDSM activities

Potentially Triggering Scenarios

• Crying During Sex - Emotional overwhelm
• Begging/Pleading - Verbal submission and desperation
• Physical Restraint - Inability to move freely
• Blindfolding - Sensory deprivation
• Marking - Bruises, rope marks, bite marks
• Ownership Language - "Mine," possession terminology

Language & Behaviour Warnings

Sexual Language

• Explicit Sexual Terms - Graphic anatomical language
• Degradation Language - "Slut," "whore" used affectionately
• Command Language - Orders and demands
• Profanity - Strong language throughout
• Sexual Objectification - Within consensual context

Behavioural Content

• Possessive Behaviour - Extreme ownership attitudes
• Controlling Behaviour - Within negotiated boundaries
• Surveillance - Watching and tracking behaviour
• Isolation Concerns - Questions about healthy boundaries
• Intimidation of Third Parties - Adrian's warning to Marcus

Social/Cultural Sensitivity

Class & Privilege

• Economic Disparity - Wealth gap between characters
• Social Class Differences - Educational and cultural gaps
• Privilege Dynamics - Access to exclusive spaces/experiences

Representation Notes

• BDSM Community Portrayal - Specific lifestyle representation
• Academic Setting - University power structures
• Foster Care References - System and childhood trauma

Reader Guidance

Age Recommendations

• 18+ Only - Explicit sexual content
• Mature Themes - Complex relationship dynamics
• Adult Situations - Professional and personal consequences

Reading Preparation

• Research BDSM Basics - Understanding terminology and practices
• Consider Personal Triggers - Evaluate comfort with content
• Expect Intensity - Emotionally and sexually charged content

Positive Representations

Consent & Safety

• Enthusiastic Consent - Clear agreement to activities
• Safe Words - Proper BDSM safety protocols
• Negotiation - Discussion of boundaries and limits
• Aftercare - Proper post-scene care
• Community Support - Healthy BDSM community portrayal

• Chase and the girl who came back (Chase and Yasmin)
• Arden and the girl downstairs (Arden and Ella)
• Chad and his not Harem (Mady, Chad, Lachlan, Caleb and Isaac)
• Vada and the boy next door (Vada and Roman)
• Isabelle and the new guy (Isabelle and Dominic)
• Brad and the girl off limits (Brad and Dylan)
• Rhys and the girl across the hall - pre-order (Rhys and Ally)

New Hope After Dark

• Caught on Camera (Savannah and Wesley)
• Tempting Mr Blakely - pre-order (Alexus and Benedict)