Uvae Cupiditatis: Grapes of Desire

In a world where traditional status symbols have lost their meaning, an invitation from the enigmatic winemaker Elara has become the ultimate sign of power and influence. Her wines are legendary, but the real allure lies in the exclusive rituals held at her secluded winery—experiences that push the world's most powerful men to their limits.

Julian Croft, a data-driven billionaire who views the world as a predictable algorithm, sees Elara as an anomaly to be decoded, exposed, and ultimately possessed. He begins a dangerous game of surveillance and infiltration, only to find that Elara is always one step ahead, and the hunter has long since become the hunted.

Meanwhile, cultural theorist Dr. Marlene Voss launches a public campaign to unmask Elara as an anti-feminist seductress who subjugates women and serves dangerous male fantasies. She hires a ruthless journalist to uncover the dark secrets of Elara's past.

What follows is a captivating psychological battle for control, truth, and surrender. Elara is forced to confront not only her adversaries but also the ghosts of her own past, culminating in a dramatic showdown where wine becomes a weapon and truth the ultimate ritual. "Uvae Cupiditatis" is an erotic thriller about the complexity of power, the anatomy of desire, and the intoxicating force of absolute surrender

© 2025 Kristopher Kurt Kiene (Audiobook): 9798318005428

Release date

Audiobook: 22 September 2025