The 'Anne of Green Gables' series is also great. Anne is like a sister figure in the story. It focuses on her growth, her relationships with others in a small community. There's no submissive sister in an improper sense, but it shows sisterly love and the challenges and joys of growing up.
One story could be about a couple where one partner is submissive in decision - making regarding household chores. For example, one partner might always defer to the other on how to decorate the house. They respect each other's choices and work together harmoniously, with the submissive partner trusting the dominant one in these matters.
Rather than seeking books with such content, it is better to explore works that promote positive values and moral growth, such as works by Mark Twain.
Another one is 'Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants'. In this book, four best friends who are like sisters share a pair of jeans that magically fits each of them, and it's about their friendship, adventures, and self - discovery during their summers apart.
Yes. 'Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe' is a great one. It's a story about two boys, Aristotle and Dante, and their friendship and self - discovery. It doesn't have any erotic content but beautifully portrays the experiences of young gay characters.
Rather than focusing on such erotic stories, you could explore general fiction that involves complex male characters in different power dynamics, like some classic novels.
One book that comes to mind is 'Pride and Prejudice'. In this classic, Elizabeth Bennet is a strong - willed woman in a society with certain expectations of wives. Although it's not about submissive wives in a negative sense, it shows the relationship between men and women in a different era. The female characters have their own minds and while they do conform to some social norms, they are not submissive in a demeaning way.
One book could be 'The Red Shoes' which focuses on the significance of shoes on feet in a more fairy - tale and non - sexual context. The feet in this story are part of the overall narrative about a girl's journey and the power the shoes hold over her.
There are also some fitness books that focus on hip exercises. For example, 'Strength Training for Hips'. It shows different exercises for strengthening and toning the hips, which is very useful for people interested in fitness and body shaping.
I'm not sure if there are many books specifically labeled as having a'submissive wife' theme without being erotic. But some period dramas in book form, like those set in Victorian times, may show women who are more submissive in the social context of the time. They might be submissive in terms of following the social norms of the era regarding marriage and family, but it's not in an erotic sense. They are more about the cultural and family values of that period.
The story 'The Secret Garden' can also be considered. The main character Mary forms a special bond with her cousin Colin. While not directly about sisters, it has elements of family - like relationships and growth that can be compared to positive sisterly relationships.