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Unf... I think mine fits the bill. The series are called The Belt, and the first book has a dual storyline set in modern Rome and in Ancient Rome. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3PF1J6N {Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian by Becca T. Riding} is a 17,000-word age-gap dark romance novelette, with two unabashed tales of dominance and discipline entangled. With each chapter earmarked with a letter (A is for Ancient, B is for Belt), it’s an alphabetized meet-cute of twitching palms and squirming bottoms, served with a healthy dose of dry British humor over elegant prose. Stranded in Rome at Christmastime, Arlin James, a music professor and a strict disciplinarian, channels his grudges into an intense fantasy set in ancient times. His alter ego, Roman Senator Arlinus Maximus, rules over Giulia, his Gaulish submissive who doesn’t speak a lick of Latin, with a firm hand and a leather sword belt.
Well, the Amazon algorithm most definitely hates me, as I don't write cringy or trendy. I've been complimented for the realistic dialogue and the quality of my prose many times but alas.. Too witty for the niche, too kinky for the mainstream romance. Please check full blurb and Read Sample and give it a go, if it's your cup of tea or tall glass of G&T. Warning: open door and lots of kink. Feedback is greatly appreciated! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3PF1J6N {Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian by Becca T. Riding} is a 17,000-word age-gap dark romance novelette, with two unabashed tales of dominance and discipline entangled. With each chapter earmarked with a letter (A is for Ancient, B is for Belt), it’s an alphabetized meet-cute of twitching palms and squirming bottoms, served with a healthy dose of dry British humor over elegant prose. Stranded in Rome at Christmastime, Arlin James, a music professor and a strict disciplinarian, channels his grudges into an intense fantasy set in ancient times. His alter ego, Roman Senator Arlinus Maximus, rules over Giulia, his Gaulish submissive who doesn’t speak a lick of Latin, with a firm hand and a leather sword belt.
Here is my rant and self-promo rolled in one. I hope self recs are allowed in this thread. Well, the Amazon algorithm most definitely hates me, as I don't write cringy or trendy. I've been complimented for the realistic dialogue and the quality of my prose many times but alas.. Too witty for the niche, too kinky for the mainstream romance. Please check full blurb and Read Sample and give it a go, if it's your cup of tea or tall glass of G&T. Warning: open door and lots of kink. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3PF1J6N Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian by Becca T. Riding is a 17,000-word age-gap dark romance novelette, with two unabashed tales of dominance and discipline entangled. With each chapter earmarked with a letter (A is for Ancient, B is for Belt), it’s an alphabetized meet-cute of twitching palms and squirming bottoms, served with a healthy dose of dry British humor over elegant prose. Stranded in Rome at Christmastime, Arlin James, a music professor and a strict disciplinarian, channels his grudges into an intense fantasy set in ancient times. His alter ego, Roman Senator Arlinus Maximus, rules over Giulia, his Gaulish submissive who doesn’t speak a lick of Latin, with a firm hand and a leather sword belt.
I rebranded my recently published book with a brand new cover, description, categories, and keywords and still am in a 72 hour window of gloom and doom. Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian, is a 17,000-word age-gap dark romance novelette, with two unabashed tales of dominance and discipline entangled. With each chapter earmarked with a letter (A is for Ancient, B is for Belt), it’s an alphabetized meet-cute of twitching palms and squirming bottoms, served with a healthy dose of dry British humor over elegant prose. Would love to hear what you think: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3PF1J6N
Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian by Becca T. Riding - Spanking romance novelette - Published June 2026 Triggers: sexual content, adult spanking. Free to KU subscribers. DM for an ARC copy or email becca.t.riding@gmail.com https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H3PF1J6N Stranded in Rome at Christmastime, Arlin James, a semi-retired jazz musician and a strict disciplinarian, channels his grudges into an elaborate fantasy set in Ancient Rome. Senator Arlinus Maximus, his alter ego, rules over his Gaulish submissive Giulia, who doesn’t speak a lick of Latin, with a firm hand and a sword belt. As the fantasy storyline wraps up, Arlin meets Federica, a young White House lawyer on a covert mission to the Vatican, who desperately needs a trip over Santa’s knee. Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian, is a 17k-word spanking romance novelette, with two unabashed tales of dominance and discipline entangled but structured by the alphabet, each chapter earmarked with a letter: A is for Ancient, B is for Belt, etc. A meet-cute of twitching palms and squirming bottoms. All characters are 18+ and not related. Please refer to the Warnings and Kinks page at the beginning of the book for the full list of themes and sensitive content.
Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian Stranded in Rome at Christmastime, Arlin James, a semi-retired jazz musician and a strict disciplinarian, channels his grudges into an elaborate fantasy set in Ancient Rome. Senator Arlinus Maximus, his alter ego, rules over his Gaulish submissive Giulia, who doesn’t speak a lick of Latin, with a firm hand and a sword belt. Uncle Ar, the disciplinarian, is a 17k-word spanking romance novelette, with two unabashed tales of dominance and discipline entangled but structured by the alphabet, each chapter earmarked with a letter: A is for Ancient, B is for Belt, etc. A meet-cute of twitching palms and squirming bottoms.