Erotica,yes but so well written
594247
Yes, this I  definitely erotica, and hot erotica at that. That being said the story is well written and the character  are described so beautifully that it goes beyond erotica. I am hooked.
78683
I agree with the 5 star reviews here, and have to add that this book had some of the most beautifully written erotic scenes I have ever read - even without a bared breast or lifted skirt. It is worth reading just for this. Granted there is the requisite smokin' hot sex as well, but I was more taken with the scenes where they kept their clothes on.......the scene in the clearing in the woods where the heroine finds a patch of sage and they share their first kiss......whew!  Long has a talent for creating heat like no other.
3271894
I'm not a huge erotica fan; it really takes a lot for me to get into it. Oh MAN did this one get me going though! I LOVED it. Well written, compelling characters, solid plot line, great sense of humor, and some REALLY hot scenes. I don't know what made me pick this book, but I am so glad I did!! It really got me going! Highly recommended!!
4606104
I'm a big fan of well written erotica and this is one of the better ones. If your a hardcore Dom/sub fan, this will probably be a disappointment, as this Dom/Dom/sub relationship seems to be in the bedroom only, which is not only what the D/s relationship is usually about. For actual role play and dominant-submissive behavior games, this is a winner. Just kick back and enjoy some well-written sex scenes; and be amused as I was when the author actually added a story plot - how cute is that? Its a Hot read.
437402
This whole story is written from a guys perspective. There is some raunchy, some boasting, some sexy, some erotic & some self deprecating humor. This type of book may not be for everyone, but for me, I enjoyed this book immensely. Good plot, likable characters and hot erotica. Well worth reading.
330782
Alien erotica is a new genre to me -- I've always been quite happy with regular old human sex, but I gave this story a shot, and was surprised at how into the story I got. The story involves a woman who finds herself in the hands of aliens who want to breed her -- they say for scientific purposes, but Xavier's writing quickly makes it clear that passion and lust are driving the interaction. I don't care what form the participants take -- and the aliens appear in a variety of weird erotic forms -- if the passion is well-written it's a sexy story, it will get me every time. And the passion was very well written. Xavier's aliens take on wild forms and use their unique shapes to do things that no human can dream of -- and even though the physical shapes were new to me, the story and the way the lust is written sucked me in.

I'm still not sure if alien erotica is the genre of stories I've been searching for -- and Alice Xavier wrote the perfect story to introduce me... or if I just love her writing so much that it hooks me even if goes beyond what I think my kink is... Either way, I'd highly recommend this title to readers -- especially if alien erotica is their thing, and even if they never thought it could be, but can't resist a well-written story of lust.
3735834
A fine collection of erotica for large men and those who lust after them. Excellent writing throughout and a strong balance of stories, many very vivid and interesting. Well curated and edited.
612677
3.5 stars - It was very well written, with a surprising ending. It was, however, 100% about sex. I don't go looking for these kinds of books; they find me every once in a while when they are recommended to me or I win them in giveaways, and I read them without looking up what they're about. That being said, this is definitely the best erotica novel I've read. This one, I did win in a Goodreads Giveaway. Probably my favorite thing about it, other than the ending, was how it didn't try to fool you. You knew right from the first few pages what it was going to be about, and it was nice that it was short stories, so we didn't have to spend a couple hundred pages hearing some variation of "He's bad for me, but I just can't stay away".
4181560
It's a pleasure to read essays by an erotica writer who talks to you like an adult. I write erotica, and, full disclosure, I've been an RKB fan for years, have used her professional editing services and attended one of her erotica writing workshops. The main things I got from this collection is the positive reinforcement that writing about sex is as legit as writing about any other human activity, that it's important, that it can (and should) be done well, and there's no shame in it. That alone is worth the (modest) price of admission. The writing itself is outstanding and often brutally honest. Good grief, the first essay is "I Have Trouble with Orgasms." (Hang in there, RKB, a woman's life begins at 40). RKB is not a poseur, a sex goddess or a phony. She's someone you'll enjoy hanging out with for a few hours as you read this collection. Highly recommended.
3325025
As a rule I find "erotica" to be banal and predictable, but this finely written sexual memoir is stylish, witty, and truly one-of-a-kind.  What is remarkable is that the author actually seems to be trying to tell the truth about his youthful adventures with women and isn't afraid to to reveal less than noble or intelligent behavior.  He especially deserves credit for recognizing that each woman is a unique personality, and he brings them to life as fully rounded people, something rare in sex literature.  Oh.did I forget to mention that the book is also very, very erotic?  Highly recommended for men and women both.
1070987
Too many--far too many--pieces of erotica are little more than sketches of scenes that might take place in a cheapie porn clip, brushing aside all of the critical components of good writing like characters, motivation, and actual use of language. Sweet, luckily, has all of these. Her characters are fleshed out and don't come to the action with fetishes in place and firmly fixed, they actually grow, develop, and change. Each character--especially Derrick the hero who is acting out of altruism and an indulgence in a fetish he didn't fully realize he had--has reasons behind why they move through the story. And it is a pleasure to read an erotic novella where the author has some skill with language and isn't just looking to get her characters off in the kinkiest way possible. Camille isn't solely focused on throbbing organs and explosive orgasms; there are hurt feelings and wonderful revelations. There are no long descriptions of a character's beauty or enormous sex organs; no one is constantly described as `hot' or `slutty'--thank you for that. The purpose of erotica isn't to titillate, it's to explore characters erotic imaginations and longings; Camille does this effectively.

There are several downsides to Sweet, however. The action takes a while to get going. The opening is a bit dull and all set-up and exposition. It's almost twenty pages in (of the 140 page novella) before there is anything explicit or erotic. Camille does use the romance writer's clich of a cleansing bath to wash the troubles of the world away once the action starts up--though the character doing so is young and perhaps could be forgiven in following this trap of trite female behavior.

But once the characters decide what they want from each other, they take and give it in abundance. There is real conflict here. Without giving away too much of the plot, the character's situations are enough to keep them apart, but if there were no obstacle to happiness, what would be the point of the story.

Sex is presented realistically and positively in every manner. There is no slut-shaming and nothing so fantastic that it pulls the reader out of the action. This is lactation erotica so there is milk in copious amounts, but never to the point where breasts have been turned into firehoses or characters are drowning because of their predilections.

Highly recommended for any fan of erotica and especially for those of the lactation sub-genre.
1654194
Erotica is a well-established genre and covered by many authors. To write it well is, like all good writing, not easy. Fiona has done a great job, and draws detailed pictures with her choice of words and sentence structures. She doesnt use profanity for the sake of it although she is not shy about such words. For example, My head jerked back against the tablecloth as I needed space to voice my pleasure, and screamed it to the ceiling. I shouted out the victory of my release, took my hand from his ass, and clasped it to my breast, to savour the sensations rushing through me. How I wish I was there.

As humans we experience the world through our five senses  taste, touch, sight, sound and smell  Fiona draws heavily on four of these in her writing. However, for me, the olfactory aspect of a sexual encounter is paramount. You walk into a room where sex has recently taken place and the lingering smell transports you back to the action without a naked body in sight. Personally, I would have like more words given over to the sense of smell.
On a more positive note, the setting, and arrival of another woman to join in the action is the stuff of fantasiesIm still waiting for mine to be lived out.
72050
Im at a loss for words.

Im sitting here, trying yet again to write a review for Alison Tylers The Delicious Torment. Previous attempts left me staring into space with my fingers immobile on the keyboard, or I experienced a sudden pressing urge to unload the dishwasher.

Thats not because The Delicious Torment is a bad book. On the contrary, its left me speechless in a very, very good way. Whats stalling this review is that The Delicious Torment delves so deep, into such raw emotion, that it feels like an intrusion onto someones private space to write about it. I feel like a voyeur into someones most intimate thoughts. In reading the book, Im picking through their head, turning over thoughts as if they are seashells, discovering whats underneath, revealing secrets that are normally guarded and hidden.

Samantha, the narrator, is falling further into the BDSM lifestyle with her partner, Jack, and Jacks assistant, Alex. And the readeryou, meis falling deeper with her. Samantha doesnt censor her words; she tells it how it is, how shes feeling, the good, the bad, the shame, the pain, the exhilaration, the pleasure. Lots of pleasure. This closeness, this lack of self-consciousness, this unexpurgated retelling, is what makes this book such an unsettling and compelling read. We all self-censor to some degree, presenting ourselves in the light we want others to see us. Sam doesnt do that. She puts it all out there in her narration.

Sam is a character. Yes, a character based on the writers own memoirs, which makes her closer to reality than many erotic protagonists. And Alison Tyler is one hell of a writer. So between this character-who-is-somewhat-real and Alisons fluent prose, this book is imbued with a feeling of reality that is lacking in many erotic stories. It describes a lifestyle that is utterly foreign to me (and I imagine to many readers), and sets it apart from the fantasy-escapist category of erotica. Reading this is an immersive experience. The Delicious Torment is a fine novel first, and erotica second.

I didn't read this in one enormous gulp as I often do with books Im in love with. I had to keep setting it aside to process what was happening, to fully appreciate the exquisite mindgames, the subtleties, the darkness, the light. And sometimes (for this relative newbie BDSM reader) it all became too much, and I had to set it aside to read something sparkly and made of fairy-floss. But I always came back, and toward the end, I never went away.

Ive just read what Ive written here, and I realize Ive barely mentioned what the book is about. I haven't described the plot, talked about the characters, how it hangs together or what its like as a cohesive story. I haven't talked about the excellent writing. I don't think it matters. There are plenty of other excellent reviews that will give you that. For me, the ultimate test of a good book is how it makes me feel, does it stir emotion, does it make me react? Will I remember it when Ive finished it?

Hell, yeah.

I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
2716529
I like the plot,descriptions, but, it's, maybe a bit too erotic.
Characters are strong and psychiologically well described.
All in all, I like it very much.
4581911
I've been a fan of the Best Bondage Erotica books for years. I've always found them to be well-edited, and while some of the stories lean more towards fantasy, many of them are more "real-life" and relatable. I really appreciate that, because it is often the psychological aspects of BDSM I find most appealing.
791555
This story was definitely one of the better-written erotica stories I've read.  The characters were nicely developed and likeable (when they were supposed to be, anyway), the storyline was interesting and kind of fun, and the sex was hot, tho more would be better. Listening to Kiryn's internal dialogue and her sense of humor was entertaining and delightful, as well, and I can't help but wonder what Rogan's internal dialogue might sound like... And, almost best of all (for me, being a grammar nerd and composition teacher)there were no painful, distracting, wince-inducing usage or syntax errors!  Yay!  An author who can craft a good story and write it well. The Minotaur's Mate is one story that's staying on my Kindle, not getting relegated to Archived Items or deleted with regret for having wasted the money and time on it. Good job, Elise, and please finish the sequel soon.
3015896
Although the story started a little rough, it ended up being a great story. I do not particularly prefer erotica, but this story was worth the sex scenes. The characters are really well written and develop well throughout.