(Trigger warning for rape that’s supposed to be romantic) Let’s rap a bit about rape! When is rape ever okay as a romantic fantasy? The way you answer this question will largely determine how you feel about Say My Name. You might guess by my grade how I feel about it. Old Skool romances in the 1970s and 80s were rife with sexual assault for a variety of reasons, as nicely summed up by Candy … Continue reading Say My Name by J. Kenner →
The Devil’s Doorbell is an erotic anthology made up of seven stories by authors that I’ve heard of and/or read. The stories are all contemporary but they aren’t really connected, save for the explanation of “the devil’s doorbell.” Each story has some reference to the fact that “the devil’s doorbell” is another term for a woman’s clitoris. Recently, I was going through a heavy reading slump and an anthology seemed exactly what I needed. I … Continue reading The Devil’s Doorbell by Anne Calhoun, et al →
“Nice Girls Don’t Ride” starts with a scenario we’ve read before: it’s Natalie’s 21st birthday and she’s on her way to meet her boyfriend. Not only does her car break down, but she gets conflicting messages from the restaurant and her boyfriend which make her think he’s up to funny business. A handsome stranger passing by in his tow-truck gets her car to the garage and her to the restaurant where she finds her boyfriend dining … Continue reading Nice Girls Don’t Ride by Roni Loren →
I finished this book by staying up way too late and scribbled the following note to myself before falling asleep: + vhot mix kinboyrole – emoconfl took sexy end +famil-set bou good int +voice nar =old/new/be se-no, heotoo So, yeah, there’s my review. Note: “kinboyrole” may also be “kinboyHOLE” but I’m not entirely sure. Sleepy Sarah sans glasses is really, really not legible. Maybe that’s code in a language I haven’t learned yet? I bet it’s … Continue reading Serving Pleasure by Alisha Rai →
When I first heard about Off the Clock, I was pretty excited. I’m all for erotic romances with smart people and it’s nice to see non-billionaires. So I went into the book amped for some nerdy people getting down and dirty, but was pleasantly surprised that it was so much more than that – it was emotional and showed an interesting portrayal of individuals dealing with all manner of trauma and mental illness. Cracking open … Continue reading Off the Clock by Roni Loren →
I am super creeped out by the Elf on a Shelf thing. A creepy pervy elf that moves around your house, reporting to Santa if you’ve been good or not? Talk about preparing kids for life in the surveillance state. Happily, this is not about that. It’s about a woman who’s been “on the shelf” for years, and suddenly a former classmate of her 21-year-old daughter blows into town for Christmas, and between his extremely … Continue reading MILF on the Shelf by Nico Rosso →
One of the things that is real and that has been unearthed by the Hamilton fans is this 1861 pornographic biography of Aaron Burr, in which the young Aaron Burr fucks his way from New Jersey to Massachusetts and back in the early days of the American Revolution. We don’t know who wrote it, we don’t know why, and we really don’t know why this anonymous someone decided that what the world needed in 1861 … Continue reading The Amorous Intrigues and Adventures of Aaron Burr by Anonymous →
I always feel guilty when I can’t finish a book, but it happens. At age twenty-three, Evangeline gives up her V-card to her most recent boyfriend, Eddie. However, he only saw her as a conquest and kicked her out of bed as soon as the deed was done. Evangeline’s roommates insist she get all dolled up, go to the hottest club that Eddie is known to frequent, and show him what he gave up. She … Continue reading Mastered by Maya Banks →
Bound with Passion is part of Megan Mulry’s erotic Regency Reimagined series, and it’s a good read for someone looking for more spice in their historical. Lady Georgiana Cambury is used to doing whatever she damn well pleases. She dresses like a man, rides like a hellion, and enjoys love affairs unconstrained by society’s mores. When the book opens, she’s returning to Derbyshire from North Africa with two beautiful horses in tow. Georgie relishes her freedom … Continue reading Bound with Passion by Megan Mulry →
Well, this didn’t take long. It has been brought to our attention that the ever-reliable Chuck Tingle has a new book out, Oppressed in the Butt by My Inclusive Holiday Coffee Cups. Because I feel that parody coffee cup porn is the perfect response to the ridiculous Starbucks coffee cup outrage, I volunteered to review the 4,700 word “book.” I even kind of enjoyed it. My mother must be so proud. I’m just going to … Continue reading Oppressed in the Butt by My Inclusive Holiday Cups by Chuck Tingle →
We’ve spoken before at the Bitchery about how reading is often a form of comfort for us. Right now, the world is – as I like to call it – a dumpster fire. Turning on the news makes me incredibly upset, with more terrifying and awful stories every morning and afternoon. So I need a good book. I’m in the middle of a couple, but it’s a struggle to maintain my interest for whatever reason. … Continue reading Finding Master Right by Sparrow Beckett →
