Fantastic. love the intimacy without being sappy
359175
Fantastic.love the intimacy without being sappy. Great adventure too.
2964885
I loved this book. I loved the old fashioned feel to it. I thought the formal language used was perfect for the older main character as the narrator, and as for him, I absolutely loved Hilary. When I realized the MC was 65, I was immediately worried I would have a really hard time getting into the story with a character so much older than Im used to reading about, but surprisingly, I never once doubted that Tom, as young as he was, could easily fall for him. Hes an honourable, kind, generous and thoughtful man. Who wouldnt long for those qualities in a partner? I found myself thinking about the book when I wasn't reading it, contemplating how they could be together and deciding for myself that a hale and healthy 65 year old had easily another twenty years in him, and isn't that a longer span for a relationship than many of us ever get to enjoy? I was convinced this was a love affair that had forever written all over it. And my conviction was born out with the story. The sex was sweet and in keeping with the narrators proper upbringing as well as his lusty desire for his younger lover. And the use of language was so indulgent. I rarely get to read a book with this kind of formal language that I can also enjoy the content, so it was a real treat for me. Loved, loved, loved it. Would be reading it again right now if I didn't still have books on my list.

Great love story, proving that love has no age limit
2076098
Not sure why this relationship worked; it has to be chemistry.  On paper, it doesn't seem like a nearly agoraphobic 22 year old with tons of emotional baggage would gel with a laid-back porn 'model.'  But they do connect and it's very sweet.  Jon is beyond patient and kind to Isaac.  Isaac, on the other hand, is incredibly non-judgmental and accepting.

Both of these men have their fair share of pain to deal with. Isaac's is from the distant past, but it informs how he feels about physical expressions of  love.  Jon is enduring the pain of knowing the end of life is coming for his elderly best friend.

Wasn't the best AM Arthur book I have read, because she has some that I absolutely loved.  This was 'good enough' though.
4739459
Wonderful book to help couples have even more emotional, etc., intimacy.
1690070
Perfect! I love the writing, the story, the characters, everything. And I love that sex doesn't take over the story, no graphic sex but such a wonderful building heat. Now I want the next one. Can't wait to see what these 2 get up to next.
167245
Enjoyed the unfolding of this sweet romance. Jack shows such wisdom and maturity in choosing to exercise restraint and foster friendship as he waits for Lauren to be ready for a deeper relationship. It's such a relief to read a well written story without all the repetitive kissing and tingling electricity that dominates so many romance novels. Yes, the attraction is real but there's so much more to a healthy connecting with a soulmate than physical senses and a charming personality. This book shows something truer and more authentic and what it takes for a romance to last. A wonderful setting and beautifully written.
2423963
I just bought this and read it, and have to leave a review. I loved it and will be buying the other chapters in this series.
What's unusual is the subtle, burgeoning romance between the two characters. Victoria is delightful and Blake is very believable.
The set-up is well done and neither rushed nor too slow. The sex is explicit, not too graphic and well realised.
But the particular pleasure in this is the wonderful build-up to what looks to be a warm, loving relationship - at least I hope so.
Five stars, and highly recommended.
Al.
4832546
Erotic and not pornographic.  Enlightening regarding the varied experiences of intimacy.  I liked the three scenario format and I was able to make the connection between them.
394248
This book is fun.  It's all about not being hung up on convention, not getting bogged in old values, guilt or any of that.  It's straight talking, like a night out with the girls and Ms Sincero has no hesitation in being very frank and explicit to describe and detail what she is saying.

For we blokes it helps us understand what might be a fantasy or need in our partners and get a feel for that from a woman's perspective, addressing threesomes, anal, toys and pretty much everything, often made properly relevant by Ms Sincero relaying some of her own personal experiences.  Happily Ms Sincero also addresses the emotional issues with care and the respect they deserve.  Someone exploring somewhere they don't want to go is equally as damaging and tragic as someone not exploring where they do want to go.

It may not be for everyone but Ms Sincero happily lets the reader feel entitled to know what they do or don't want without guilt or pressure and shares her pleasures and celebrates some of her adventures with her readers.  Ms Sincero makes me wish I was a woman, she makes `picking up chicks' sound like for a woman it's even more fun than for a man.

So girls, read, laugh, maybe learn a little about your own pleasure, enjoy and, who knows? You may even decide you'd like to share what you enjoy with another woman.  Happily Ms Sincero also addresses the fact that such things aren't for everyone, allowing for the fact that, no matter how much denial many of us may live in, the most ideal situation for true Loving Caring relationship beauty can be found in the security of exclusivity and a history of trust and track record.  However, for those of us who don't have that in our lives and can use our sexuality as a veritable playground if we want, Ms Sincero provides a manual for some good clean guilt free fun.  Cheers-Lloyd
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I loved it, the couple felt real with both parties working on their issues. With an intense pull of attraction with the couple. And visitng Nat and Ashlyn again was great, was happy to see the relationship between them going great.
807865
As someone who is not in a relationship but who talks about relationships quite a bit through my radio show, I looked to the book REAL INTIMACY as another conversation piece that I could share with those I meet. I wasn't disappointed.

What Kristin Hodson, Alisha Worthington and Thomas Harrison have done through this book is take a real look at what it means to not only be there for your partner but to meet them where they are in each and every situation. One of the great lessons of the book was reminding us that INTIMACY is not just about sex. It's a connection that feeds more than a sexual need and reaches us in many ways at our core.

The authors take us through situations and experiences that allow the reader to see what it means to be REAL and to live a life that is not perfect but brings the best of who we are forward.

I appreciated the fact that it recognizes time and again that we are not going to do everything right. As imperfect individuals this isn't realistic. What we can do is learn to know who we are, what we have gleaned from our past experiences and share that honestly and openly with the one we have dedicated ourselves to. Yes, this requires trust, but it also means that we realize that they have our best interest at heart.

REAL INTIMACY also tackles the sensitive issues that can threaten intimacy and a close relationship. It doesn't shy away from the hot-button issues of the day that have been known to create havoc among couples, but it discusses them in a way that we know is out of love and a true desire to help and aide in healing.

This book would be nothing without the importance of communication, as with any relationship we find ourselves in. I enjoyed the way it is able to get you to thinking and talking about ways to address your issues, knowing that the end result will be a stronger more sustainable bond.

Designed to reach you where you are, through REAL INTIMACY we are able to find oneness in our relationships and become the person we want to be.
3104859
I love this book! I never read all the literary classics but come away from this book feeling like I have, which is nice. And the authors' personal dating stories illustrate how the wisdom of these old love stories still applies to dating today (like how we can "fall in love" with someone via email before ever meeting them in person). Plus in spite of some of the douchbags the authors have dated, the tone never veers toward bitter (something I hate about a lot of dating books). It's warm, droll, personable, like chatting with a close friend. Both men and women who are single or in relationships will all enjoy this book.
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WARNING! Must be 18+ to read this. This is a guide for couples who want to spice things up. Brienne did a wonderful job with this guide. I won't lie, I was nervous to read this and I love that Brienne writes this in a way to ease you into it. I love that she says if you are laughing while reading or saying anything, it is good to get all that nervous energy out. I couldn't stop to be honest. I am yet to be in a relationship, so this was very left field for me. But they are great pointers for the future. I will memorize everything. I am sure my future husband will appreciate it immensely.

  Brienne covers the importance of intimacy and how dirty words can make a big difference in the bedroom. It helps to spice things up and to get out of a bedroom slump. Not once did I feel like I was reading porn and that was nice. This isn't a go to the bar and find someone to make you feel happy for a night. This was handled responsibly, but with some giggles and rightfully so. You will be happy with this. This was sexy and passionate. I had a lot of fun with this. Highly recommended to couples. You will enjoy it a lot, I guarantee it.
2714205
And this is why we gave this as a gift to two couples as a Xmas gift-one couple has been together for 20+ yrs and the other over 10yrs. Sexual intimacy is an important part of a relationship no matter what stage of life you are in. When I received my copy, I thumbed through and read a bit on life as a new parents. Because I went through this with my own kids, I couldn't stop nodding in agreement. Another plus is that the 'stories' are monogamous meaning you do not have sexy situations with a babysitter, neighbor or bodies that stay perfectly taunt for eternity. While those stories can be a turn on for some, Bedded Bliss keeps the hotness level high between one couple over many years.

Bedded Bliss is a combo of erotica with some very real guidance. I did not find myself rolling my eyes at any of them like I normally would when reading tips to keep your sex life steamy. It was wonderfully written and very real.
189522
I truly loved this.  I want more stories where the world is not some sappy place where placid notions of nice and marriage and good-wins-in-the-end is not the vision.
1769357
I enjoyed the characters in this, liked how honest and open they were with each other. When there was an issue, they were quick to discuss the problem and fix it between them. They were overall very sweet with each other and showed a lot of integrity with themselves and others. Honest communication can be super satisfying, but it can also have a downside, as it requires an external conflict that is big enough to counteract all the adorable togetherness.

As for the relationship itself, I wanted more depth with the transition from meeting to falling into bed/love. I have no problem with sex in my romances, but the focus of their relationship became about that instead of their emotional development. I wanted more of them talking into the night and learning everything about each other, more that would help me see why they were crazy for each other outside of the bedroom.

Overall, I very much enjoyed the humor the characters shared as well as the supporting relationships. I just wanted a bit more to balance it out with the conflict and emotional connection. I really am excited for the second in the series, as I feel this author has a lot of potential and I want to see what direction it goes.

As this was an audiobook, I must mention the narrator herself did a very good job and I would listen to more from her in the future.
1313992
I thoroughly enjoyed having a book i could read without cringing because of vulgar or crude language. It was refreshing and enjoyable. Brought out the romantic in me.