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All steamed up and nothing to read? Best Women’s Erotica 2007 opens a Pandora’s box of pleasures, with scorching encounters, dreamy partners, and heart-pounding thrills that won’t put a run in your fishnets (and a few that will). In Teresa Noelle Roberts’s “Voice of an Angel,” an opera costumer helplessly infatuated with a countertenor — a man who sings a female part in baroque opera —makes interesting discoveries as she measures his inseam. In Susie Hara’s “Puffy Lips,” a refined woman indulges her primitive urge to take what she wants from a modern-day caveman in a dark alley. Kathleen Bradean’s “Chill” describes the lengths to which the heroine will go to enact her unusual, icy fetish at an exclusive “spa.” “Kink was the candy coating that made sex tastier,” she explains. “Fetish was sweet dark chocolate, straight up.” Stylishly edited by sex guru Violet Blue, the Best Women’s Erotica series showcases the most daring, best-written erotica available. And, like a gorgeous lover, it complements any bedroom decor.
Customer Reviews:
Not very good .. or erotic.......2007-08-24
I was very disappointed with this, I thought the stories while reasonably well written weren't at all erotic. They have very little buildup or character development and focused on a wide variety of unusual or fetish topics rather than just good writing. The good stuff at Literotica.com is much better than this.
Full of weird fetishes.......2007-08-23
I bought this book for some fun and 'stimulating' reading before bed and can't even finish the book it's so bad. I've read about 3 or 4 stories and they are all freaky weird fetishes that do nothing for me but gross me out and make me feel weird in a bad way. The stories are also very short so by the time I may have been getting interested the story was ending.
Interesting read if you are looking for weird sex fetishes but not so great for what I wanted.
Women's Erotica.......2007-06-06
I bought this for my wife, she loves the book. Most of the stories are very steamy, this is to my benefit. Enjoy, she does and so do I...
Stylish Erotica.......2007-04-07
I must admit I do like this kind of book. The short erotic stories from different angles (if you pardon the pun)are much easier to digest than long winded novels. Some of the stories are a relavation and all are enjoyable. I can heartily recomend it. Another book I can recommend is Suzie Van Aartman's 100 Percent Erotica, a very sexy and explicit collection of short stories.
Definitely Not Literary.......2007-04-04
Okay if you just want sex, but for good writing look elsewhere.
Average customer rating:
- Not For The Small-Minded
- Love it but just buy it somewhere else...
- It's just porn ...
- Great Read
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Book Description
Best of BUTT: Bringing back the "sex" in homosexuality
Since its first legendary issue in 2001, international quarterly magazine BUTT has been bringing together groups of young alternative gay guys all around the world, connecting fashion, sex, and art with a good sense of irony.
Put together by the magazine's founding editors Jop van Bennekom and Gert Jonkers in collaboration with photographer Wolfgang Tillmans, this book is a 'best of' compilation of the first 17 issues of BUTT, full of interviews with famous personalities and photographs by the likes of Terry Richardson, Inez van Lamsweerde, and Wolfgang Tillmans as well as unknown talent. Collectors of the magazine who have been desperately searching for rare back issues will be able to round out their collections with this compendium, which will also be a delight for those who haven't yet discovered the joy of BUTT.
With sexy pictures of, and candid interviews with: Asianpunkboy, Bruce Benderson, Peter Berlin, AA Bronson, Christopher Ciccone, Al Eingang, Simon Foxton, Marc Jacobs, Heinz Peter Knes, Marcelo Krasilcic, Inez van Lamsweerde, Bruce LaBruce, Lutz, Matmos, Ryan McGinley, Alasdair McLellan, Stephin Merritt, Walter Pfeiffer, Terry Richardson, Jeremy Scott, Hedi Slimane, Casey Spooner, Michael Stipe, Wolfgang Tillmans, Viktor & Rolf, Domenic Vine, Matthias Vriens, Rufus Wainwright, John Waters, Bernhard Willhelm, Jonny Wooster, Gus van Sant, Edmund White.
Customer Reviews:
Not For The Small-Minded.......2007-07-13
This book is a collection of frank interviews and pictoral articles that will keep you turning pages until you've finished each and every one of the too-few-at-550+ pages. The more you read, the more you want. Each story is a voyeuristic acid trip into some aspect of the gay world that you probably hadn't even imagined existed.
Have you ever seen someone interesting walking down the street, and wondered what their story was? Well, what if someone went and asked them simple but insightful questions and then actually got answers? You would have this book. Some of the people being interviewed are somebodies...some are anybodies, and some are nobodies...but they are all equally interesting when asked the right questions.
Trust me, if you have a curious mind, you will love this book. If you already have all the answers, you probably just want to keep right on walkin'.
Love it but just buy it somewhere else..........2007-05-17
I first ordered this book from amazon but they kept on delaying the shipment until I saw the book at a local Tower Records store so, I cancelled the order and bought it brand new. It cost a little more but sometimes you just have to have what you want asap.
Now, about the book. Unlike some review I read here stating that this book portraits young, famous and rich men. Not at all, the interviews are great, intelligent and witty and the characters portrayed range from music stars to ordinary guys (not ordinary like in "common", but simply "not famous"). The format is pretty simple, a Q&A session but it's perfect for revealing every character's personality, interests and humor.
Most of the pictures are cool, others are weird.
I recommend this book if you want to have a broad picture of the gay subculture out there or if you want to get to know better what's going on in the gay cultural world.
It's just porn ..........2007-02-22
I flipped through this trash at American Apparel. It's just a new, sort of elitist way of repackaging porn. It's just as destructive as regular porn. More execs trying to sell us on what is attractive and what is not; i.e., young, muscled, endowed, rich = attractive and worthy of the gay "community's" attention, anything else = not.
You all can give this review "unhelpful" votes, all you want. Truth be told, gays wouldn't care about this magazine if it did not feature handsome, young white men. Look at all the attention given to CNN's Thomas Roberts.
Great Read.......2007-01-30
This book is wonderful for entertainment while on the toilet! You can even use the pages if you run out of toilet paper! The pictures are quite lovely and the European aesthetic is so much better than anything manufactured in the US. I loved it.
BUTT-tastic!.......2007-01-10
I love the magazine and I'm absolutely in love with this book! I accidentally ran across Butt a couple of years ago while doing some research on one of my favorite creatures alive: Wolfgang Tillmans (who has quite a contribution to the magazine as well as this book, specifically). The magazine is funny, candid, refreshing, gorgeously-sleazy in a honest/tounge-(and whatever else)-in-cheek sort of way, and highly intelligent to boot. This book is all of that bounded into one Butt. It is one giant amazing Buttfest.
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THE source for erotic artwork of gallery quality. Artcore has set the standards by which all other highbrow hardcore must be judged! In this installment, Artcore showcases some of the hottest material its published so far and combines it with some new finds to create a blistering "best of" that'll peel the paint off the walls! If you've been timidly circling this title, Artcore 5 will be a most excellent place to drop in and see where all the smoke is coming from!
Customer Reviews:
Better than I expected........2006-07-08
This magazine was far better than I expected. I signed up to be notified of any new editions which I will be sure to buy.
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A fire-eater, a voluptuous masseuse, and a naked game of tag in a forest at twilight — it could only be Best Lesbian Erotica 2007, the latest, boldest edition of the hottest lesbian erotica series in America. In Andrea Miller’s “Heavenly Bodies,” an adventurous woman sleeps her way through the zodiac, her twelve lovers including romantic Cancer, exhibitionist Leo, and an unforgettably raw, dominant Scorpio. Peggy Munson twists and teases the canon in “Subtexts,” a hardcore butch-femme re-imagining of Little Red Riding Hood, Moby-Dick, and other tales that already sound dirty. Edited by award-winning author, adult film director, and sex educator Tristan Taormino, and selected and introduced by Emma Donoghue, these fearless stories will stir your senses and test your erotic boundaries.
Customer Reviews:
eh... kind of creepy.......2007-06-05
if you're looking for a book without penises, then this one isn't it. there's lots of strap-on action, but nothing really "romantic." and there's creepy bum-action... i was slightly disappointed.
Sexy Lesbian Book.......2007-05-10
This collection of erotic lesbian short stories will pluck your heartstrings and turn up the heat within you.
Hot.......2007-02-18
Wow! This was combustible. Loved it. I recommend "The Call Girl Actress, Confessions of a Lesbian Escort" by Erica Black as well. It, too, is a sexy lesbian book.
20 stories tested all erotic boundaries.......2007-01-05
And the story by Radclyffe definitely stirred my senses and caused me to buy the book.
21 stories and something for every imagination.
Contributors include -
Radclyffe
Rachel Kramer Bussel
Sacchi Green
Skian McGuire
Peggy Munson
Andrea Miller
Jean Roberta
Lizbeth Babcock
Jolie du Pre
Fiona Zedde
Zaedryn Meade
Annette Beaumont
Suki Bishop
Kyle Walker
Zoe Alexander
Tara Alton
Anna Watson
Cynthia Rayne
Lynne Jamneck
D. Alexandria
Joy Parks
With a terrific, must read foreword from Tristan Taormino, an enlightening and entertaining introduction by Emma Donoghue and biographies of the contributors.
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SECRETS VOLUME 14 Soul Kisses by Angela Knight: Beth Chase learned vampires weren't all bad when Cade McKinnon Turned - and married -- her sister, Valerie. But some vampires are evil, and to Beth's horror, she finds herself kidnapped by the worst of the bunch, Joaquin Ramirez, an immortal sadist. Luckily, she's rescued by handsome vampire cousins, Morgan and Garret Axton, who are locked in their own war with the killer. Can she find happiness with two vampires - and can they break Ramirez's vicious hold on her very soul?
Temptation in Time by Alexa Aames: Ariana escaped the Middle Ages after stealing a kiss of magic from the dark and sexy sorcerer, Marcus de Grey. When Marcus kidnaps and returns her to the 14th century, they begin a battle of wills and a sexual odyssey that could spell disaster for them both.
Ailis and the Beast by Jennifer Barlow When Ailis agreed to be her village's sacrifice to the mysterious Beast she was prepared to sacrifice her virtue, and possibly her life. But some things aren't what they seem. In a time of ritual and mystery, Ailis and the Beast are about to discover that animal passions are just the beginning, and the greatest sacrifice may be the human heart.
Night Heat by Leigh Wynfield: When Rip Bowhite leads a revolt on the prison planet called the Velopit, he never anticipates that the Inter-world Council would abandon the planet, leaving prisoners, guards, and even the administrative personnel struggling to survive against the monsters that rule the night. With their lives at stake, Jemma, the prison's Healer, won't allow herself to be distracted by the instant and overpowering attraction she feels for Rip, until that passion flares to dizzying heights. As the stakes are raised and death draws near, love seems doomed in the heat of the night.
Customer Reviews:
Very Good!.......2007-09-21
I like this collection of stories. I would recommend this as purchase to anyone who likes Erotic Romance.
Super!.......2006-01-03
I was very glad I read this collection, especially the story by Alexa Aames. The leadoff story by Aames is perhaps the most sensual, involving a young woman who starts off as, more or less, the sexual prisoner of a handsome medieval sorcerer. Even after it's clear they love one another, the conflict remains intriguing. She has excellent reasons for wanting to return to the 21st century and, though he loves her deeply, he insists they stay in the 14th. Ariana, the plucky, likable heroine, is intelligent and has a humorous voice. Best of all is the depiction of Marcus, the dark, Dionysian hero, which is done so well I wished he'd come to life. For me, this story made the collection deserve five stars.
However, the other stories were exceptional as well. In fact, I feel that the story with the most compelling plot was Night Heat by Leigh Wyndfield. It was an unusual combination of the horrid creatures from Jurassic Park (or at least similar), the blasters and spaceships of Star Wars and the set-up of pre-destined soul mates very similar to Sharon Shinn's Archangel. The hero and heroine are likable and the stakes are so high that it reads extremely quickly. Actually, the danger is so great that it was a little hard to focus on enjoying the sex scenes when I was afraid they were about to be attacked by raptors at any moment. Also, the graphic depiction of gory deaths and disease made it a bit unsettling although realistic, given the plot. The end of the story wrapped up a tad abruptly, but it was still quite satisfying. Both Aames and Wyndfield established that their couples had some sort of prior connection or destiny which is an excellent idea as it makes their bonding in the space of a short novella so much more powerful and sincere. I enjoyed the unusual twist that a caring, intelligent Beta male is the hero (who is the group's leader despite being the less arrogant and swaggering) while the brutish Alpha male doesn't get the girl. If you enjoy a truly scary element to your romance, you will like this story very much.
In my opinion, Jennifer Barlowe's story is the most eloquently written and cerebral, which is refreshing. After the initial conflict is settled, the tension drops a bit low and there's not a whole lot in the way of plot complication. The heroine also becomes immensely attached after only two nights which seemed a bit unlikely. However, the story's mythical qualities still make it an interesting read and the initial set-up that the young woman basically had no choice in what happened to her was exciting. Even with the animalistic beginning, this couple is probably the sweetest, gentlest pairing in any of the stories. Though the story wasn't the strongest, I will probably read this again just to enjoy the lyrical prose.
Angela Knight's story was also excellent. The beginning of the story is a little complicated as there is a bit of explaining Knight has to do for the readers who haven't read The Forever Kiss. I don't think you need to read that book to enjoy this one, although I think you might like to. After Knight finishes establishing the world her characters live in and their histories, the story improves a lot. This story rivals Aames' for the steamiest as the heroine, Beth, doesn't have to choose between the Dionysian hero and the Apollonian -- she gets both --and they are toe-curlingly handsome, eternally youthful vampires. Must be nice to be her. Like Wyndfield's story, the stakes are very high which make the pages go by very quickly. Another five star story.
I was afraid that erotica would be poorly written and rather plotless, but I recommend this book very highly. All the stories were rewarding and I hope to see more works by these authors, especially Alexa Aames.
A phenomenal installment to this series!!!.......2005-12-22
If the scale had gone up to ten, it would be a ten. That's how good Secrets, Volume 14 is. It's very hard to find an anthology where all the stories included are so equally good. I was on the edge of my seat with all four stories, barely able to contain myself while reading. Without a doubt, this book one hundred percent, and more, delivered everything I could have hoped for from a short story.
"Soul Kisses" by Angela Knight - Beth Chase knows that vampires exist. Her sister, valerie, is one, Unfortunately Beth has already had a run-in with a rather nasty vampire in the past, but that little toad was nothing compared to the one that takes possession of her. He is Joaquin Ramirez, and he is determined to take Beth as his slave. He'll turn her into a vampire (he's able to do so because she is Kith, rare humans with the ability to handle the vampire virus) and use her powers to amplify his own. That's where Morgan and Garret Axton come in though, cousins and vampires, both bent on avenging a friend and lover that Joaquin destroyed. When they run into Beth they can't leave her behind and take on the initiative of completing her turning so as to break Ramirez's hold on her. What ensues is a great, signature Knight-style tale that had me wishing for a full length book. This short is a sequel to Knight's first full-length book, "The Forever Kiss", which featured Valerie. If you are a Knight fan, this short is NOT to be missed. Hot vampire cousins and one gutsy vampire newbie made for some scorchingly erotic scenes. There's plenty of great action, plot and twists to keep readers glued to the pages.
"Temptation in Time" by Alexa Ames - Ariana is originally from the Middle Ages. She escaped that time of long ago through a stolen kiss - a powerful kiss taken from a formidable sorcerer named Marcus de Grey. Marcus has vowed to find Ariana, no matter the consequences, no matter the time it takes. In present day, Ariana uses the small amount of power she stole from Marcus to help heal the sick. She dreams of Marcus's touch, for this is the only way he has of tracking her. One fateful morning, after a particularly vivd dream, Ariana wakes to find Marcus in her apartment. The next thing she knows, they are back in the Middle Ages. He immediately begins his plans to bind Ariana to him in every way possible. "Temptation in Time" went above and beyond, in my opinion, the short story format. There was so much plot, so much romance and great characters packed into it that I felt so satisfied after reading it. Much more than after some full length books I've read. Ariana is the embodiment of a truly kind person, while Marcus is certainly all that is mouth-watering and delectable in a hero. A truly wonderful tale, Ms. Ames! I look forward to more from this author.
"Ailis and the Beast" by Jennifer Barlow - Ailis is to be her village's "sacrifice" in an ancient ritual meant to bring life back into the very earth and people. She must consumate a union with a mysterious beast man in order to bring balance a restore nature to rights. After three nights of meeting her mysterios beast man, Ailis comes to realize there is more to him than myth and legend have let on and she will do everything in her power to hold on to him. Through sacrifice and trust, they might have found a way to keep what they want- eachother. This was at times a very strange and obscure read, but so engaging and it provoked my curiosity, making me want to turn the pages to see what happened next. For all the prehistoric-like setup and veiled nature of the story, it turned out to be a very sweet and interesting read. Again, I would love to see what else this author can put onto paper.
"Night Heat" by Leigh Wyndfield - On a remote prison planet, Velopit, prisoners and Council guards and employees alike have been abandoned after a peaceful strike by the prisoners. After bombings by the Council, the survivors are struggling to survive on a planet filled with its hostile namesakes, the Velopeds, raptor-like creatures that begin to prey on the humans. Frighteningly humanoid in shape and size, they are finding a way into the prison compound. Jemma, a Healer, runs into Rip Bowhite, leader of the ragtag prisoner rebels, and agrees to help figure out why some of the men are sick and dying. She feels an attraction for Rip, and she wonders if he could be her Chosen. Rip is determined to keep her safe and the only way to do that in a band of cutthroat prisoners is to proclaim her his woman. She wants to resist his obvious allure, but what's a girl to do in the heat of the night? This was one of the steamiest, thrilling and suspensful reads I've ever come across in a Secrets book. The atmosphere of foreboding surrounding the mystery of the Velopeds was so gripping and interesting. I did wish there had been more light shed on them, but the story wasn't really hurt by any lack in that aspect of the story. Rip and Jemma's relationship is born out of that gut instict for survival, that primitive rush a person gets to feel alive as possible in the face of almost imminent death. This was, like the rest of the stories in this book, a one hundred percent completely satisfying read. I love sci-fi romance and that aspect alone was a major plus. Every aspect of the story was so well developed, especially when you consider it all had to be squeezed into a short story. Jemma is a brave and determined heroine that matches Rip's nerves of steel,and yes, all that marvelous sex appeal. This story gets five stars alone.
Red Sage publishing has definitely upped the anti with this installment. If you never read any other Secrets anthology, you must read this one. It's a truly wonderful selection of four truly talented writers. It's going on the keeper shelf, maybe even to the front of the keeper shelf line!
Book Description
Erotic Reading That Satisfies
Every Sexual Appetite
In the fourteenth edition of this seductive series, erotica's veterans and up-and-coming new writers join forces to explore how tantalizing crossing the so-called Lolita gap between youth and middle age can be.
Kathryn Harrison explores the story of a psychiatrist whose sexual affairs with a young client have an unexpected consequence; Dennis Cooper trails an extraordinary hustler working his older johns; and Jessica Cutler gives lessons on how a young woman can take down all the politicians in Washington with just the crook of her pretty little finger.
Guided by the genius of editor Susie Bright, The Best American Erotica 2007 will bring an exciting new climax to readers discovering that they love erotica -- and to those already hooked.
Customer Reviews:
Don't Bother.......2007-05-31
There are a couple of interesting stories here, but on the whole, not enough to recommend. Very ordinary writing and ideas. Not stimulating on any level. You can certainly find something better to spend your time reading.
Book Description
Star-studded and with something for every sexual taste and curiosity
Famous for taking her readers to undiscovered places, Susie Bright has changed the rules for writing about sex. Erotica is no longer under-the-covers reading; it's thrilling literature that showcases the best writing around.
In Best American Erotica 2006, Bright chooses stories that toy with desire in excerpts from some of the most sexually charged and fearless writing of the year. John Updike's story recalls his narrator's first love and how they began to have sex. David Sedaris takes us into his strip poker card room. Tom Perrotta portrays a bored married man whose wife busts him as he navigates his Internet swinger life. Helen Walsh's diary shows a college student in England who drifts from a promis-ing academic career into the arms of prostitutes.
In Best American Erotica 2006, today's most popular writers add their voices to a collection for any reader -- straight, gay, curious -- seeking memorable sex and riveting storytelling.
Contributors
John Updike, David Sedaris, Tom Perrotta, Steve Almond, Lynn Freed, Maxine Chernoff, Carol Queen, Helen Walsh, Stephen Elliott, Rachel Kramer Bussel,Bob Vickery, James Williams, Will Heinrich, Peggy Munson, Sera Gamble, Salome Wilde, Bianca James, Donna George Storey, Mr. Sleep, Gwen Masters, Gaea Yudron, Kweli Walker, L. Elise Bland, and Sidney Durham
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"In Best American Erotica 2006, Bright chooses stories that toy with desire in excerpts from some of the most sexually charged and fearless writing of the year. John Updike's story recalls his narrator's first love and how they began to have sex. David Sedaris takes us into his strip poker card room. Tom Perrotta portrays a bored married man whose wife busts him as he navigates his Internet swinger life. Helen Walsh's diary shows a college student in England who drifts from a promising academic career into the arms of prostitutes. In Best American Erotica 2006, today's most popular writers add their voices to a collection for any reader -- straight, gay, curious -- seeking memorable sex and riveting storytelling.
Customer Reviews:
I hate this book!!!.......2006-09-08
I was really hoping for some sexy reading here, but there was NOTHING in here that got me turned on. Just kind of confused! There was hardly any sex in this book, just lots of talking. I think i got excited maybe twice throughout the whole thing. Maybe some people would find the stories here erotic, but NOT ME. Where are the steamy scenes? Not in this stupid book. I would not reccommend this unless you are kinky and into unconventional sex and erotica. Hey, maybe i am completely wrong here, and i know nothing about erotica, but i thought erotica was about sexy situations!
A fun time was had by all!.......2006-07-18
I bought this for my boyfriend for fathers day. He loved it. We took turns reading the different stories to each other. Most of the stories were great, although a few went into areas of sexuality that didn't do much for either one of us. There was a great variety, however, and I think probably a story for everyone. Highly recommended!
Won't be to everyone's taste but does contain plenty of variety.......2006-02-22
There ought to be at least a few selections in here to please nearly everyone - along with some that only a select few will truly enjoy. I give credit to the the compiler that she included not only some well known authors but a few lesser knowns as well.
Call me a prude but some of the selections went beyond my "comfort zone". I like pushing the boundaries (who wants the "same old, same old"?) but there were some selections that I just couldn't relate to, including a story about an encounter with a transvestite. Not to my taste.
But that is really a minor quibble. All in all, there IS plenty of good erotica here, although much of it is NOT traditional. It reflects the gender bending and alternative sexuality of our times, crossing boundaries, etc.
If you're open to that, this one is worth a look.
Read, Love, and Learn.......2006-01-23
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1. Every year, Susie Bright attempts to orchestrate an ensemble of stories that represent every taste, or almost every taste, but that's an impossible feat, as demonstrated by reviews of pervious collections. Another thing to note is Susie solicits nominations for each year's collection, so I hope reader/reviewers at Amazon will nominate selections for upcoming editions of BAE.
2. The job of a writer is to entertain readers while holding a mirror to the society he or she lives in-which can make a lot of people uncomfortable. Writers of erotica or writers whose work appears in erotica collections are no exception-or shouldn't be. Erotica is fluid and multi-dimensional, like all literature, and the writers whose work appear in Best American Erotica 2006 offer the complexity of our human condition, sexuality included. BRAVO!
While every single story in this book is good, I have my favorites: "Mille," "Under the House," "Full House," "Drunkie's Surprise," "Ukiyo," "The Clay Man," and "The Nasty Kind Always Are."
The last mentioned, written by Steve Almond, dick-lit maestro that he is, made me gasp at the end. Almond created a story that manages to be social satire while also being downright sexy-and in this case, shocking. I was taken aback.
Sera Gamble's "The Clay Man" is now one of my favorite short stories in the world. I first heard about The Golem watching X-Files. He came up again in graduate school. I intend to read Gamble's story again and again to figure out how it works so well. Let me just say the premise is clever, the protagonist is intriguing, the relationship between the two sisters is complex, and the writing is really-really good. The overall implications of the story venture into deep, uncomfortable terrain.
"Ukiyo," by Donna George Storey, is another well written story that is lush with eroticism and Japanese culture. What I loved best about this story was its ability to take me somewhere I'd never been and experience customs I knew nothing about-all through a writing professor protagonist.
I'm not sure where Susie Bright found Kweli Walker, but I'm grateful she did. Who knew "gumming" a man could make for such a fun and sexy read. The voice in Kweli's story is bawdy and bold, and I loved the mentoring relationship that takes place between the protagonist and the stripper. Excellent stuff!
"Full House is another terrific read by a terrific writer. David Sedaris is always marvelous.
"Under the House" is another story that takes readers to dark and disturbing terrain. Its subject matter pushes the envelope and blurs the line between right and wrong, taboo/socially acceptable, and I dig ambiguity like this. The writing, again, is terrific. Actually "Under the House" is an excerpt from a novel, The Curse of the Inappropriate Man, by the writer, Lynn Freed, which I plan to get sooner than later.
Last but not least, "Mille" is another novel excerpt from Helen Walsh's, Brass, and the excerpt reads as beautifully as a prose poem. I finished reading it then went back and read it again right away.
In fact, I've no doubt I'll read several of the stories in Best American Erotica 2006 again, not only for the sheer enjoyment but to learn something as well.
Peace.
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Best-selling sex book author Violet Blue takes the helm of this renowned series with a sexy, wide-ranging collection.
Twist your bed sheets and dampen your palms. Under the stylish editorship of sex guru Violet Blue, Best Women’s Erotica 2006 delivers risky, romantic thrills. These joyful, daring, authentic stories revel in erotic adventure, from the sparks between strangers to the knowing caresses of longtime lovers. In Kellie Gillespie’s “Another Assignation with Charles Bonnet,” a blind woman experiences “love at first smell” on a London street corner — cinnamon, sweat, leather, and tobacco — and determines to find again the man who carries this scent. Sydney Beier’s “Reading to Horst” is a paean to possibility: an American woman living in Germany has a languorous encounter with a tourist who asks her to read aloud to him at a café from the copy of Anaïs Nin’s Little Birds in her hands. And Elizabeth Coldwell’s “Heat” describes the fierce affair between a barmaid and her brutish temporary boss, a man she doesn’t even like but who sets her heart pounding.
Customer Reviews:
FLASH FIRE.......2007-07-05
YUP-this delivers. Fast and to the point. Good for a quick read before bed, or a long afternoon...
Hot stuff!.......2006-11-10
Got some steamy new ideas from reading this book. Only trouble is there are never enough stories. ;) Enjoy.
Spicy, not freaky.......2006-08-09
Best Women's Erotica 2006 is enjoyable - it has a nice variety of scenarios and nothing too freaky.
A quality product.......2006-08-07
The writing is excellent. This is not a substandard book intended strictly to make a lot of money off people looking for cheap thrills while shopping at the grocery store. The variety of stories is also good.
WHEW!.......2006-06-14
Is it hot in here, or what?? Loved this collection of naughty provocative stories. When does the next one come out?
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Dale loves women, and they love him. His love life is a revolving door. No one special, no one stays, except Lauren, his best friend. She's a sweet beautiful, talented woman. His rock, the steadying influence in his life. So why is he starting to see her differently, where are these lustful thoughts coming from? Guys don't sleep with their best friends. Lauren has loved Dale for five years, from the moment she saw him. She loves his smile, his walk, his deep, sexy voice. But he isn't in love with her. She's his pal, his confidant. Until one hot, steamy night.
Customer Reviews:
fantastic.......2007-03-28
A Great read! I absolutely love books about bf's finding love and this one is the perfect example of how it's supposed to be done!
Solid, sexy, heartwarming.......2006-12-12
Lauren Spencer is a beautiful artist living next door to the man of her dreams. Dale Stoner is crazy about Lauren, too, but as his best buddy, the woman to whom he confides all his secrets and romantic woes. Dale goes through a series of relationships hoping to replace Nikki, the girl who got away and married another man years earlier. Each day is a fresh pain for the quiet, reserved Lauren as she watches Dale take up w/ one Nikki clone after another, but she has resigned herself to the fact that Dale will never have deeper feelings for her.
After Lauren and Dale fight over a blind date gone bad, she goes to Dale's house with an apology gift of home-baked cookies. She is met by an inebriated Dale, who is drowning his sorrows over some recent news about Nikki. Things get out of hand and the two have a torrid sexual encounter. The only problem is, Dale has little memory of the incident, and has no idea Lauren was his partner. Convinced that he will never love her, Lauren is determined to never tell Dale the truth, even when she learns that their night of passion has lasting consequences.
Ms. Walker has penned a good romantic tale, with well-drawn characters and a developed plot. Dale can be a little dim at times, and his fixation on Nikki is a little tedious, but he has his moments and comes through in the end. Lauren is a bit of an icicle on the outside, but this is a survival mechanism she developed as a child. Underneath her reserve, she is a warm friend and a passionate lover. Readers will want Dale and Lauren to overcome their obstacles and find happiness with one another.
This is a good, sexy read and I recommend it to other readers without hesitation. One drawback I am compelled to note, however, are the abrupt changes in perspective. The transitions were not handled smoothly and I frequently had to re-read sections trying to figure out who was "speaking", breaking the flow of the storytelling. There were also a number of typos throughout the book. These are things that should be taken care of by basic editing and proofreading. (Hint, hint, EC.) But, these relatively minor quibbles shouldn't put readers off an otherwise solid and heartwarming story.
This sexy story will touch your heart.......2005-07-12
Love at first sight. That is what Lauren experiences the first time she sees Dale Stoner, and has been living with those feelings ever since. After years of loving Dale, Lauren knows something has to change. It hurts too much to even be around him anymore when all she can do is wish he felt the same way. She tries to lose herself in her art, creating visions of sad beauty that echo what's in her heart.
But Dale is not in love with her. Instead he sees her as only his best friend, his rock. The one constant in his ever-changing world of women. No one will ever take the place of the one who owns his heart. It will never be his to give to another anyway. However rather than live a celibate life like his friend Lauren, he chooses to drown his sorrows in temporary encounters where there are no strings attached and no one gets hurt.
With both experiencing the pain of unrequited love, eventually something was bound to happen. A bittersweet reminder from Dale's past leads to a night of passion, only Dale is too drunk to remember who he made love to. Now he's haunted by erotic dreams of a sexy mystery woman who fulfills his every fantasy, and he can't stop thinking about her, wanting to be with her. If that wasn't making him crazy enough, now he's constantly struck by sexy images of his best friend Lauren, and to make matters worse, he's beoming irrationally jealous of this mystery man she's so desperately in love with, whoever he might be. Lauren's not talking.
"Her Best Friend's Lover" will touch a chord with anyone who's ever been intensely in love with someone who didn't feel the same way. It will break your heart and make you smile, and ultimately have you believe that sometimes love does grace us with its presence when we need it the most. It's moving, sexy, and erotic. Definitely a keeper.
Another keeper by Shiloh Walker.......2005-04-26
Shiloh Walker describes perfectly the rocky road that Dale and Lauren have to take from their realtionship as friends to being lovers. The readers is drawn into the story and has the feeling to become a part of the story. The book is really fantastic and is a real page turner.
Shiloh Walker's first Ellora Cave's book.......2005-04-25
is a mesmerising page-turner. It is no accident that she is now a fast rising star in the romantica genre.
Lauren and Dale are neighbours and the best of friends, only Lauren wants to be much more than that. For five years, she has lived with the painful knowledge that she is in love with someone who can never love her back and watched as Dale ran through a succession of women. Then one night of mind-blowing sex changes everything. Both Lauren and Dale must overcome insecurities and shadows from the past before they can be happy together.
The plot device may not be new but Shiloh Walker's unique voice and strong characterisation gives the story an exquisite poignancy. Lauren and Dale are sensitively drawn with layers that are slowly revealed as the story progresses. Their journey to happiness is by turns heartwarming and heartwrenching.
While the sex scenes are incinerating, they never come across as indulgent. Infused with tender emotions, they reflect how Lauren and Dale's relationship have evolved. This is a story that will linger in your heart long after you have closed the covers on the book.
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Rough and surly, smooth and sultry, or quick and raw in public places — however you like it, you’ll find it in Best Gay Erotica 2007, twenty of the hottest and best-written sex stories to appear in print this year, along with fourteen pages of comics that aren’t for kids. In Jay Neal’s “The Lighthouse Keep,” a stranded traveler stumbles into a ghost story, a murder mystery, and a skin-tingling S/M thriller rolled into one, complete with B-movie storm effects and a gnarled ancient mariner. Cat Tailor’s “There’s More to Kink than Leather” follows a leather daddy as he makes a crucial misstep into a drag bar, where the queens are restless for new subjects. And in Greg Herren’s “Disaster Relief,” a renter whose apartment was flooded by Hurricane Katrina gets some unexpected comfort from a FEMA inspector.
Customer Reviews:
Hard edged kink.......2007-06-12
okay so the erotica in this collection probably isn't for everyone, it is a little more rough and raw than some of those other glossy collections out there. But the stories do entice and if roughhousing above the normal slap and tickle is your thing, this is a good bet for you. Some interesting selections from a few none authors like Blair Mastbaum, Greg Herren, Scott Pomfret are worth read, as is the cartoon by Dale Lazarov and Drub.
Disappointing..........2007-05-28
I have found the stories in this book to be disappointing, and in some cases ANYTHING BUT Erotic...
I would not in good faith recommend this book at all.
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