By Ray Rivas
Le Bonbon is a daring, sensual coming-of-age tale that seduces with its lyrical prose and emotional depth. Set in a quiet Spanish fishing village, the story follows Francisco Piedra, a devoted baker and soft-spoken husband whose life is shaped by tradition — until the arrival of Amapola, a young woman who stirs up forgotten desires.
Still grieving and emotionally distant from his wife Maria, Francisco struggles to balance his moral code with the slow, burning attraction he feels toward Amapola.
As guilt and longing gnaw at him, he finds an outlet in Amelia, an older, dominant woman who awakens the primal side of his nature. But desire never stays simple — and Amapola’s growing awareness of her own sensual power shifts the balance of everything.
Raw, poetic, and emotionally complex, Le Bonbon explores the messy intersections of lust, love, loyalty, and temptation. Ray Rivas crafts a world where sexual politics collide with inner conflict — and no one escapes unchanged.
"Le Bonbon isn’t just an erotic story, it has a pulse. It’s poetic, strange, and emotionally messy in the best way. Francisco is a walking contradiction: a baker who tries to keep his life ‘sweet and simple’ but is drawn into the complex web of adult longing and regret. Amapola represents awakening, and Amelia is a storm you don’t see coming. If you enjoy stories that are sultry, literary, and emotionally raw, this is the book for you."
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Ray Rivas is a multifaceted American author and filmmaker whose career spans the arts, sciences, and entertainment. Born in Newark, New Jersey, to a Spanish American family, his early passion for drawing and painting earned him a scholarship to an arts high school. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he pursued higher education, obtaining a bachelor's degree in biochemistry and master's degrees in educational psychology and animal physiology.
Rivas's diverse background led him to write questions for the game show Jeopardy! and manage a film company under Merv Griffin in New York City. This experience paved the way for his directorial debut in Hollywood, where he directed various media, including TV commercials, educational films, and his first feature film in Spain, based on a short story he wrote while living in Madrid.
As an author, Rivas draws upon his extensive experience in the motion picture industry to craft novels grounded in real events, offering readers an insider's perspective on the world of filmmaking. He has worked in major film centers worldwide and currently resides in Mexico with his wife, Elsa.