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nina, the fallen ballerina; fallen ballerina meets swingers (foxy and larry swinger series book 16) by larry archer

28/11/2017

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​Nina, The Fallen Ballerina – By Larry Archer
An Editorial Review
Reviewed for the Author Resource Centre, by Grant Leishman
 
All her life Nina wanted nothing more than to be a dancer, or more precisely, a ballerina. When she grew too tall and statuesque for a serious career in ballet, she’d swallowed hard, studied business and achieved her MBA degree. Still, the business world let her cold. She knew in her heart dancing was where her bliss was. In “Nina, The Fallen Ballerina”, by Larry Archer, the opportunity to dance and maybe even slough off her “good girl” image presents itself, when she answers an advert for dancers at a local Las Vega strip club.
 
The Fox’s Den was something unlike anything Nina had experienced before as she slowly came to the realisation this was what she was born to do – to dance and to show off her incredible body to the adoring public. The opportunity to reveal her “bad” side and participate in the free and easy swinging lifestyle that inhabited The Fox’s Den certainly didn’t go amiss either. Nina quickly discovers she has a latent desire for other women, whilst still retaining her love of men and their equipment. When she meets Linda, the club’s manager, the die is cast and there is little doubt Nina is bound for fun, excitement and loads of steamy, hot, consensual sex.
 
Erotica is, in many ways, a unique genre. Looked down upon by some writers, it fulfils a niche market and in my experience good erotica, is every bit as compelling as good action/adventure or romance. Good writing is good writing, whatever the genre and there is no doubt that Larry Archer is capable of delivering good writing – in spades. Nina, The Fallen Ballerina is a fast-paced and exciting story about one woman’s discovery and exploration of her secret desires and latent tendencies. There is no coercion, no force and all the action is totally consensual, which makes this story, not only readable, but also extremely enjoyable.
 
For those readers who love erotica simply for the thrill, excitement and the turn-on it gives them, they won’t be disappointed with Nina, The Fallen Ballerina. Archer brings the many characters; Nina, Linda, Foxy, Cherry, Larry and many more, alive and places you right in the story, in the midst of their self-indulgent love fest. The erotic writing is compelling and non-repetitive. Unlike many erotic stories, you won’t find yourself yawning and turning the page looking for something new and exciting. Archer manages to keep the intensity right up to the very end. A bonus, in the Kindle version of this book, is a summary of many of Archer’s other works, with brief blurbs. He is clearly a prolific erotic writer and one well worth reading, if this is your genre.
 
With the caveat, that within its genre, Nina, The Fallen Ballerina, is an exciting, hot, and steamy winner. This isn’t compelling, great literature, but then, it was never intended to be that. Larry Archer clearly knows his audience well and caters to them admirably. I applaud him for that and unreservedly give this book the five-full stars, within its genre. Well worth the read if erotica rocks your boat.        

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escape (chimera club stories) by cybill cain

8/11/2017

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Reviewed For Readers' Favorite by Grant Leishman 

​Escape by Cybill Cain is a novella that is a cross between a steamy romance and erotica. When Max Alexander, silver screen superstar, finishes his latest movie he needs a break and his old friend offers him exactly that, with a month at an isolated beach B&B on the North Carolina coast, all to himself. An opportunity to be pampered is not one Max was going to turn his nose up at, but little did he suspect this vacation would mark a turning point in his life. Annie Clemons, the woman who runs Escape is a self-contained, artist who has spent virtually all her life at the boarding house that has been in the family for generations. She also has an undying movie crush on the gorgeous Max Alexander. When Max first arrives, sparks fly between the pair and so develops an adventure.
 
It is obvious that Escape is part of a larger series of books grouped together as Chimera Club stories. Although only a novella, I found the story packed full of intrigue and adventure, not to mention the sex, which was hot, steamy and well written by the author. I do enjoy a good, old-fashioned romance from time to time and this is exactly what Escape is – an escape into fantasy and desire. We all dream of the perfect relationship with the perfect man/woman and Cybill Cain brings us that in Escape. Perhaps Max is too perfect physically, but then again, he is an actor so what can you expect. As pure escapism, it is as good as anything I’ve read lately. If you like your romances with some sexual bite then I’m sure this will prove a winner for you. A good, solid, five-stars for this effort. 

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domination: playtime is over (checkmate book 1) by ellen k. bennett

20/8/2017

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Reviewed For Readers' Favorite by Grant Leishman 
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When Janice, a hard-working, fun-loving young woman, making a name for herself in her family catering business, meets Blake, a wealthy, sophisticated, older man, although sparks fly, Janice initially believes he is way out of her league, but nobody can deny the intensity of the immediate desire between the pair. In Domination (Playtime is Over) by Ellen K. Bennett, Blake is entranced by the simple, no-nonsense, and innocent style of Janice. Despite his own preconceptions he soon finds himself under the young woman’s spell. But, Blake hides a difficult childhood and a need to dominate the women in his life. Can Janice handle the intensity of this new relationship and allow it to flourish, despite the obvious attraction between the pair.

Domination is exactly what it sets out to be; an erotic, steamy and fascinating story, of two very different lifestyles, colliding and attempting to find common ground. Bennett plays the pair off each other, well; the slightly world-weary and cynical businessman, whose expectation of woman is that they always want him for the wrong reasons and a man haunted by his lacklustre and unloving childhood. Paired with a young, vivacious, somewhat naive, but ultimately eager to experiment, woman who still believes in love, the stage is set for some interesting byplay. The eroticism in this book is well written and suitably steamy and hot. I don’t read a lot of eroticism, however, this story, I found not only enjoyable but extremely easy to read. I finished it in double-quick time. If you like your eroticism, with a dash of forbidden spice (but not too kinky), then Domination is definitely the book for you. An excellent read and within its genre well worth the five stars I have awarded it. As part of a series, this book has left me thirsting for more and I may well slake my thirst, on more of Ellen K. Bennett’s work.      

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rannigan's redempton: part 1: resisting risk by pandora spocks

10/4/2017

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​Rannigan's Redemption by Pandora Spocks really was much more than I initially expected. I was aware of Spocks' writing being of the erotic variety and yes, there is enough hot and steamy sex scenes in Rannigan's Redemption to keep any aficionado happy, but it is so much more than just erotica. This is a damn good, well-written, love story that features a female lead character, in Maggie, who is strong, intelligent, savvy, and has just the right amount of feistiness. 
When Maggie, is employed by Michael Rannigan's Law firm as a junior lawyer, neither of them can deny the mutual attraction they have for each other. Michael has a well-ordered life of luxury, with even his girlfriends falling into a well-organised category. Maggie, simply, isn't Michael's preferred taste, but there is absolutely no denying the chemistry between the pair. Compounding matters, for both of them, is the issue of the boss/employee relationship. 
I found Spocks' characters, even the lesser players, to be well-drawn, very believable and incredibly easy to relate to. This is always the sgn of a superior writer, which Spocks clearly is.
As I often like to remind readers of my reviews, by focusing on the very best Indie Auhors out there, us lucky readers get to indulge in some wonderful, fresh perspectives and styles, in the genres we love. 
I would highly recommend Pandra Spocks and especially this novel, Rannigan's Redemption for a great read. 5-Stars all the way and yes, I ow absolutely have to read Part 2 to find out where this burgeoning relaionship will head next.  A fantastic read Ms Spocks - Thank you.               

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sexpossessed by ian saul whitcomb

14/3/2017

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​Having read quite a few books by Ian Whitcomb, I've come to expect the unexpected from this author, but somehow, he still seems able to surprise me and blow my mind. When you read a Whitcomb erotica novel, you know, you're going to get considerably more than the "wham, bang, thank you ma'am" variety of erotica. With Whitcomb, you always know you're going to get something deeply erotic, but also strangely weird and wonderful. In Sexpossessed, the author has outdone himself in creating a world that defies most of our imaginations. As is often the case when I read a Whitcomb book I found myself equally repulsed by some of the story and equally in awe of the author's imagination and his willingness to "go there", wherever "there" may be in this particular story. 
I don't want to give away too much of the plot in this review, so I will refrain from suggesting where "there" might be, in this review, but what I will say is that Whitcomb will take you on a journey to the afterlife (as perhaps he envisions it) and will drown you in veritable oceans of bodily secretions. 
I'll be honest, there were many parts of this story where I found myself inwardly cringing at the pictures Whitcomb painted, but that is merely a reflection of how well it was written and how taut this narrative really was. Despite my, at times, inner angst, it is impossible not to identify with and connect emotionally with the three principal characters in this story. 
Look, if weird, wonderful, fantasies are your thing, Sexpossessed may well be the "holy grail" for you, but if you like a hot, steamy, erotic story with loads of twists and turns, Sexpossessed will do that job for you. When it comes to stretching the envelope of what can be done erotically, nobody does it better than Whitcomb.  
What else lurks in that fevered mind of Ian Saul Whitcomb? Only time will tell, I'm sure, but despite my reservations, I'll probably be there at the head of the queue for my copy of his next climactic adventure.    

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unorthodox therapy (the unorthodox trilogy #1) by lilah e. noir 

9/3/2017

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Unorthodox Therapy by Lilah E. Noir was so much more than I expected it to be. I've become very used to reading erotica, in short, sharp bursts, either through short stories or through novellas. Unorthodox Therapy, on the other hand, is a full-length novel. There's a reason why erotica tends to come in short bursts. It is very difficult to sustain reader interest in hot and steamy scenes over a full-length novel because the erotica itself tends to become fairly repetitive. I mean there are only so many ways you can describe a sex scene and an orgasm, right? Noir has managed to do this magnificently, in my opinion, and I applaud the author for that. 
This novel is squarely focused on the two principal characters and Noir shows us a depth and a multi-faceted pair of characters. Lina, the driven, sometimes bitchy, business woman and entrepreneur has so much more to her character than the facade she presents to her employees and clients. Thomas is your archetypal, software geek, with a hidden secret; his desire to dominate in a relationship - to be the master. Unorthodox Therapy is not for the faint of heart. It is consensual and very explicit, BDSM and Master/Slave role play, that may offend some, but if you like your romance with plenty of hot spice, I can totally recommend this book to you.

I am a fan of Noir's style, of the extra dimensions she gave to her characters and really, this is so much more than just another erotic novel. It explores many elements of relationships and that age-old question; "what do you really, really want?" I really enjoyed this book and can highly recommend it. Five stars all the way for Unorthodox Therapy by Lilah E. Noir.

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the chocolatier by fionna guillaume 

8/3/2017

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The Chocolatier by Fionna Guillaume was everything I've come to expect from Guillaume - short, punchy and full of hot, steamy scenes. 
What more could one possibly hope to read than about the two favourite passions of many of us - chocolate and sex?
When an American tourist walks into a Chocolate Shop in the middle of Paris, little does she realise she will be overcome by the aroma and sensuousness of the chocolate on sale, not to mention, the gorgeous chocolatier behind the counter. 
I've read a few of Guillaume's short stories and they never fail to impress me. She doesn't write about every day occurrences, with many of her hot and steamy short stories set in the far historical past. The Chocolatier, however, is set in the modern times, but still, manages to deliver her incisive and tight thrills with her usual aplomb. 
Unlike many authors in erotic fiction, Guillaume seems to be able to bring a fresh and lively feel to all of her titillating tales. I enjoyed The Chocolatier and was left wishing for more, which perhaps is always her intention with her short stories. 
For a raunchy bedtime read, I would recommend this story be one you keep handy. Good job.

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beauty's beast (flirtatious fairytales book 4) by jess james 

29/1/2017

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Jess James' Flirtatious Fairytales have become somewhat of a staple of mine these days when I'm looking for a quick, fun, and satisfying read. Beauty's Beast is probably the fourth book of hers that I've read recently and like all the others I enjoyed it immensely.Not only are her grown-up fairy tales well written, but they truly are flirtatious and funny, as well as having the added bonus of some hot and steamy sex scenes.
I know others have tried and given our most beloved fairytales an adult spin, but so far James' versions are the ones that have appealed to me most. She seems to have found a niche market that readers were looking for and more power to her for that.
In this iteration, it is the classic story of Beauty and the Beast that James has given her unique twist to. We meet Bella, who is virtually forced into servitude for Roman Bestia by the drunken gambling of her father, who has now lost their only possession left in the world, their house, to Mr Bestia.
Bella and Roman are classic characters and true to the original idea of the Beauty and the Beast, with a slight twist, which I won't spoil here.
James' flirtatious fairytales make no pretensions about being great literature, they are a fun, hot read and fulfill that role extremely well. I enjoyed this book and look forward to reading another book from James that will blow away another illusion of my childhood. All good fun and well worth the five stars I've given it.     

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summer (the brat with the phoenix tattoo #1) by lilah e noir 

28/1/2017

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​Well, I've previously dipped my toes into the erotica genre and found it fascinating, a little bit exciting but very interesting, up till now. With Lilah E. Noir's Summer (The Brat With the Phoenix Tattoo #1), I think we can say I've dived headlong into the world of kink and depravity. Forget your 50-Shades, if you want heart-pulsing BDSM, domination, toys, the works, then I wouldn't go past this book, the first of what we're promised is a series focused on the relationship between Paul and Sage. 
Summer, takes place eight years after Paul and Sage had their first sexual encounter back in high-school. Paul was the archetypal geek and Sage, the stereotypical, white, trailer-trash, slut. Forced to tutor Sage in Maths, Paul makes a bet with her that will change his life forever. 
I liked the author's technique of flashing back between what occurred between the pair at high-school and the current situation, with Paul, as a rising, successful, actuary and Sage, the owner of a struggling tattoo studio. We start to see where Paul's dominant nature began to develop and we get a great feel for the impact that event made on his life.  
This book is truly not for the faint-hearted. The steamy, erotic scenes are absolutely that - hard, descriptive, and to the point. I felt myself cringing inwardly at times and almost wanting to shout out the "safe word", to get Paul to stop. That having, been said, I found the authors writing addictive.
Within its genre, Summer is a wonderful start to what promises to be an enthralling series. A good Job Ms Noir and five well-earned stars for Summer.  

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the girl with the golden eye by fionna guillaume 

23/1/2017

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​A number of Fionna Guillaume's books that I have read have been what I would call historical erotica. I find this idea to be a wonderful niche market in the erotica world. The Girl with the Golden Eye is just such a book.
Set 5,000 years ago, we meet a simple potter's daughter, who is disfigured by a group of men who seek to rape her. Her eye is cut out by one of the men as punishment for refusing them. Her father models a clay eye as a replacement, which he paints golden. The eye gives her an extra sense to see the future, but only when she is at the height of orgasm. 
As a seer, she gains a great reputation far and wide as a wise woman who can see the future. Her life is now useful and complete, except she longs for a lover who will love her for herself and not for her abilities to see the future. 
This was a wonderful, little story, that I enjoyed very much. Straight out erotica can sometimes be a little boring, but in Guillaume's hands, these historical erotica stories become a fascinating glimpse into life thousands of years ago. Combining erotica with a historical perspective is a great idea and I congratulate Guillaume on her imagination and fantastic books. Great job and worth the full five stars because of it.     

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big flipping deal by ian saul whitcomb 

12/12/2016

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​I have to admit that when I picked up Ian Saul Whitcomb's, Big Flipping Deal, I had no real idea of the subject matter of the story, beyond knowing that it was a Whitcomb, so it would probably be erotica of some description. I'm not a big reader of erotica, as I find it a little same old... same old, if you know what I mean, but I had enjoyed Whitcomb's books in the past, so was excited to see what this one focused on. 
The subject matter was a surprise - a relationship between a Transgender woman and a straight man. The two main characters, Lindsey and Nick are initially thrown together, after Lindsey's Aunt and Nick's neighbour leaves them half her house each after she dies. The question is, do they want to sell it now and split the small profits, or do they want to do it up, together and make significantly more when they sell.
Nick is instantly drawn to the drop-dead gorgeous Lindsey and the idea of working side by side with her on this "fixer-upper" for a few months holds immense appeal. The excitement starts when Lindsey reveals to Nick that she was originally a he and still is in some vital respects, having not gone the whole gender reassignment route. For Nick, who has always thought of himself as "totally straight", this revelation opens up a new avenue of thought. 
The idea of T-Girls, Ladyboys, whatever you choose to call them, has long fuelled many a male fantasy and I was interested to see how Whitcomb would handle the sexual tension and dynamic in this story. 
I found the story real, believable and full of honest and raw emotion. The self-discovery that Nick went through on this journey was handled beautifully by the author. The actual erotica was well written and superbly realistic. 
I have to say, I enjoyed this erotica book more than most I have read in the past. It asked some serious questions about our perceptions and to a large part answered them extraordinarily well. If erotica is your thing, or indeed if you fancy trying something a little different and broadening your horizons, then Big Flipping Deal is the book for you. Unlike some erotica, it is a good, solid, 140 pages, with an enjoyable backstory and non-erotic scenes also. 
It is fully deserving of the full five stars I'm giving it here.         

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goldilocks (flirtatious fairytales book 5) by jess james 

16/11/2016

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​Who in their right mind would take a beautiful children's fairy tale, like Goldilocks and the Three Bears and turn it into a sexy, flirtatious, adult. fairy tale? Sacrilege, you say! Well, there's a British author by the name of Jess James who's done exactly that and what's more, she's done it to a number of our favorite fairy tales from when we were children. Guess what? IT WORKS!
My initial thoughts on picking up this book were a hark back top my childhood - Goldilocks and the three bears! Ooops, I thought, what might we have here? Readers can rest assured, though, the three bears do not make an appearance in James' version of the classic. 
Putting aside the clever construct of using our childhood memories as the basis for her books, this is a very readable, very enjoyable book. It follows the original story to some extent, but it also gives Goldilocks a real, damaged and fragile persona. It's not a long book, by any stretch of the imagination, but it would be a great read before bedtime, to get one or other of you into the mood. It is well written and the erotic scenes are just that, erotic, steamy and exciting, not pornographic. 
I really enjoyed this book and can recommend it to anyone who wants an adult trip down memory lane. I can assure you, I'll be brushing up on a few of my old memories before this series is done with. 
A great idea, sensitively and beautifully handled by a skilled author. It's well worth the five stars I've given it.

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sharing her heart: the prequel to mrs. maitland's sad valentine by patient lee

25/10/2016

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Now, it is important to note here that I rarely, if ever, give five stars to a short-story. Although I like reading short stories from time to time, I always find they leave me wanting more, but then again this is the whole point of this wonderful short story by Patient Lee - it is supposed to leave me wanting more. It is the prequel to another book by this author, titled; Mrs. Maitland's SAD Valentine, which is a novella, as opposed to a short story. 
Anyone that has read some of my comments in the past, will know that I am innately suspicious of perma-free books. However, this book, which is free, is one of the few times that I believe offering a "freebie" is not only acceptable, it is good marketing practice. The author wants me to purchase her second book in the series. So, the question is; did it work? Will I purchase and read her follow-up book? The answer to that question is an unequivocal YES!
I'm a grumpy, old man; anyone will tell you that, so it takes a great author to pierce my shell of cynicism and make me feel real emotions for a character, in the way I did for Patient Lee's characters; Judy and Robert. 
Sharing Her Heart starts off slowly and normally enough in a High School biology class when nerd Judy Carlisle and the unpopular Robert Maitland are forced to become lab partners by a nasty, overbearing teacher. I won't divulge any more of the plot as I would hate to spoil it for anyone. There is a touch of erotica, as well, in this story, which gives it a nice balance between teenage angst and hot, steamy, sex.
I've read some of Patient Lee's stories before and I've always enjoyed them, although most were certainly much more erotic than this little beauty. If you would like to dip your toe in the world of Patient Lee, I would highly recommend choosing Sharing Her Heart, as a kicking off point - REMEMBER, it's free!
​This author is rapidly becoming one of my favorites, within this genre and although I do understand, reading the author information in the book, time to commit to writing is always a premium, I would love to see a full-length novel from her. Her writing style is relaxed and easy on the eyes and her characters are real people, with everyday problems and flaws, usually looking for that ultimate goal; happiness and love, but often in some unusual places. If you haven't checked out Patient Lee yet, consider giving her a go. Her work is easy on the mind and the eyes and very enjoyable. 

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contrast by ian saul whitcomb 

24/10/2016

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If erotica offends you, or you don't think it's "real" writing, then perhaps you shouldn't read on, but as an author,  I make it my mission to read as widely and as deeply as I possibly can, so amongst my pile of hundreds of books read every year, there is always a selection of erotica. 
Anyone who's read my posts will know I don't read a lot of erotica, but when I do, I want considerably more than just a description of the physical act itself. I mean, let's be serious here; there are only so many many ways any author, no matter how talented, can describe a "screaming orgasm", so there has to be more to an erotic story, to catch my attention than just a jumble of "ohhhhhhhh! oh my God, I'm coming, et al. 
Contrast, a novella by the talented indie author Ian Saul Whitcomb fulfills that need for me. I guess it has two features that push it above the ordinary. The first of these is the interracial context of the two participants; one is white and the other African-American. I almost hesitated to consider this, because interracial relationship are so much more accepted than perhaps a few decades ago, but still, there is a novelty to them I guess that may interest some readers. 
The real crux of Contrast, though, is the idea of "anonymous" sex. Back in the 70's (when I was of that age), this was called "zipless sex"; the idea that two people could meet, bonk each other's brains out, without having any sort of emotional connection at all and without even knowing their partner's name. 
Whitcomb takes this to a new level and asks the question, whether this "anonymity" can be sustained to the point where the couple clearly has a long-term relationship, albeit a sexual one only and how this would affect the thoughts of the two participants as each, separately realised they wanted more from this relationship than just anonymous sex. I really enjoyed this novella. At 112 pages on a Kindle, it's still a good solid read, without allowing you time to get bored with the erotic aspect of it. If erotica is your thing, then this story is smoking hot and I'm sure you'll love it. If romance is your thing, and you like your books steamy, then definitely give this one a try, but do be warned - the author doesn't pull punches in his dramatic descriptions.
​Within its genre, this is one of the best erotica stories I've read this year and I have no hesitation in awarding it the full five stars.     

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erotic shivers by m.s. tarot

23/9/2016

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​This collection of short-stories by M.S. Tarot, Erotic Shivers is a new experience for me. I've read erotica and I've read horror/paranormal, but a combination of the two; not so much. I can say that that combination of the two was fascinating, exciting, sexy and scary. This was a wonderful collection of short, sharp and interesting stories. 
In total, there are six stories in this collection and at around 135 pages on Kindle, it is a good, solid read. The stories are incredibly varied and each of them had something special to offer. As always, when you read a collection of short-stories, there are bound to be your favorites. For me, the two stories I enjoyed the most were The Bag Snatchers and The Lord of the Devil's Night. 
The concept of sex with aliens seems pretty horrific and I can assure you in Tarot's skilled hands, The Bag Snatchers has you wanting to retch in horror, but keep reading out of sheer fascination. A great, little tale. I loved the ending as well. 
The Lord of the Devil's Night was my other favorite as we examine the mind and motivation of a serial arsonist. Tarot's writing brings the pain and suffering of the antagonist in this story, right into your mind. Just superb.
All the stories have an erotic thread and there is some explicit content, but combined with the horror effect, you almost forget these stories are erotica. I have been impressed with what I've read of M.S. Tarot to date and will be seeking his stories out in future.       

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SHEBa'S lovely maidens by fionna guillame  

13/8/2016

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​This is my first time reading Biblical Erotica, something a little unusual and a little rare. It usually takes the weird or wonderful to make me want to read erotica anyway and Sheba's Lovely Maidens has that touch of oddness about it that attracted me to read it. 
The story revolves around the mythical visit to King Solomon in Jerusalem, by the beautiful, rich, and powerful Queen of Sheba, from North Africa. 
The first thing I particularly liked about this story was that it didn't actually focus on the relationship between the Queen of Sheba and King Solomon, that was merely the sideshow to the true action. No, the story was really about a shy, handmaiden of the Queen who meets and is smitten with a young Jewish man. 
The erotica was beautifully written; very sexy and arousing. I enjoyed Guillaume's luscious descriptions, which never descended into vulgarity, but still left nothing to our fevered imaginations. 
I could certainly see Sheba's Lovely Maidens as a book you would keep beside your bed and read on a lonely, cold night. Trust me, it would warm you up pretty quick.
Because this is a short book, at only 57 pages on Kindle, I don't think I can give it five stars, but it is a four-star plus book in its genre. A very good read Fionna Guillaume and thank you for it.     

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eve 'n' steven by suzie jay 

3/8/2016

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​Eve 'n' Steven by Suzie Jay is a straight out and out chick/lit romance and makes no bones about it. I'm hardly the author's target audience, but I'll admit to having a tiny, wee, soft spot for a well, written chick/lit. from time to time. This book is exactly that. Well written and the perfect way to get my secret fix of romance. 
The title intrigued me, to begin with. I checked out the author and realized she had already penned a book in this story and that also had a clever title. I like authors that come up with catchy titles, so in my book, she was onto a winner from the get-go. Having a main character named Eve has clearly given her some artistic license and more power to her. More authors should think outside the box when they come up with their character and title names. 
The plot is relatively straightforward. Our hero, Eve, left the tiny dirt-poor, country town she grew up in to go and show the world what she was made of. A ragingly successful career in New York has seen her wealthy  and in a wonderful relationship with Grayson and his two children. 
With both her parents now passed, it is time to return to the farm, tidy it up and sell it. The only hitch - Steven, her "childhood sweetheart" is still there and he was one of the many reasons she chose to leave so many years ago. Everyone expected her and Steven to end up together, but not Eve. 
How would she cope with seeing Steven again and reliving all those old memories on the farm? Read this book and find out! 
I have to say, I'm becoming quite enamoured with this author. I read a children's book of hers just recently and thoroughly enjoyed her. She has a laid-back writing style, which really appeals to me. My only one, tiny, little laugh about Eve 'n' Steven, was when Jay gave away her Australian roots in the story. The characters were American and based in New York or the Midwest and yet apparently two of them looked like "a couple of dags". I'm pretty sure only a New Zealander or an Australian would get what that meant. It just added to the fun for me in this book. 
I highly recommend you give it a go, especially if you're a chick/lit, romance fan. I loved it and gave it a full five stars. I'd better check out what else Suzie Jay has on offer.         

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watch me by patient lee 

22/7/2016

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​Watch Me, by Patient Lee, is an erotic short story. At only twenty-nine pages it is very short, but it covers an experience that I'm sure many of us have fantasised about at one time or another: Exhibitionism. 
As a relative newcomer to erotic literature, I was not sure what to expect, but this is the second book of Patient Lee's that I've been fortunate to read and I can say if all erotic literature is as enjoyable as these two books, I've found a new genre to enjoy (albeit discreetly). Seriously, though, I am a fan of Lee's now and I'm sure I'll read more of his/her work, as well as others in this genre. 
The story involves a couple (with children) who find themselves in the rare position of spending a night in a hotel room in New York, without interference from either parent's (who are doing the babysitting) or children. 
They take the opportunity to indulge their desire to not only make passionate love but to do it in the hotel bedroom window, in full view, with some interesting results.
A good quick read that is bound to put you "in the mood". I would recommend this for a fun, quick read.     

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wicked hot by patient lee 

16/7/2016

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​Erotica is certainly not my first choice of reading material, but after being gifted Wicked Hot, by Patient Lee, perhaps I should be asking - why not? 
Wicked Hot is exactly what the title implies - it is wicked hot. The author points out that the use of the word wicked to describe the activity is a colloquialism that means incredible or amazing. I would suspect that it is in pretty common usage these days and didn't need the explanatory, but I get the point and this book is both Wicked Hot and wickedly hot. 
The story is not particularly original, but then again, I suspect being original in erotica is pretty damn difficult, so what it comes down to, as far as enjoyment of the story is concerned is the skill of the writer in taking you along on their journey of erotica. I would have to say Patient Lee did a pretty good job of dragging me along for his/her ride of passion and lust. 
We meet Amy and Kevin, a respectable middle-class couple who decided, on a whim, to act out their fantasies about group sex whilst on a camping trip to attend a wedding. Both admit to the fantasies, but Amy is not so sure she should entertain them let alone act on them. 
This was an enjoyable, albeit short read and one I'm sure fans of erotica will enjoy. Lee has a crisp, no-nonsense writing style, that I particularly like and I can assure you the steamy scenes will definitely excite. 
A great book to read in bed on a cold and wet night. Four solid stars from me for Wicked Hot by Patient Lee     

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language in the blood: book 1 by angela lockwood and penny hunter

27/6/2016

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​For me, Angela Lockwood has epitomised why it is important and refreshing to read Indie Authors.
She has taken a genre that has been grossly overworked and become rather formulaic and put a whole new, fresh, take on it. Language in the Blood is one of those books that reminds us that it is the Indie Authors, these days, who have the fresh, interesting ideas in literature. Kudos to Lockwood. 
Vampires and fantasy, in general, are not my favourite genre, but Language in the Blood was definitely a book I struggled to put down. I wanted to find our what happened next to our anti-hero Cameron. 
Cameron, a young Scottish boy, like so many others at the time, saw the First World War as an opportunity for a bit of excitement and travel. He discovered very quickly that War was brutal and worst of all, rather than dying in no-mans land, where he lay dying, he was revived by a bite from a Vampire. 
What followed was essentially an autobiography of a Vampire as he traversed the twentieth century and beyond. Cameron, was at times, nasty, vicious, arrogant, self-centred, and hedonistic in his approach to his life as a Vampire, however the author was able to instil something in him that pleaded for the reader's understanding and empathy. He was a character that you desperately wanted to hate, but somehow you couldn't and that is a direct compliment to the author. There were some wonderfully comedic moments in the story and memorable lines delivered by Cameron and in a book that brings us some of the basest pleasures, this was a delight and again a tribute to the author's skills.   
I liked the style the story was written, using flashbacks between the past and current times. We followed Cameron from WWI, through the Roaring 20's, the Great Depression, WWII and on until the time of Facebook and Internet Chat Rooms.
This was a very engaging story and I did enjoy it a lot. If you love Vampires, but are tired of the same old stories, then Language in the Blood: Book 1 will be an incredibly enjoyable read for you, I'm sure. There is room for a sequel and I see on Amazon that Language in the Blood: Book 2 is also available. I will be checking it out for sure Within its genre I think Language in the Blood: Book 1 is a standout and for that reason justifies the full 5-Stars I am awarding it. Good job - excellent book.           

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