Reading Report – Avon Red – Continued
July 16, 2006 | Uncategorized
I picked up the Red Avon title – If This Bed Could Talk and found myself engaged with the first story (see earlier post) I promised to come back and report on the rest of the book and then ignored my commitment. :(
The second story in the anthology was Unrequited by Kimberly Dean – even more engaging than the first story. I’ve read Ms. Dean before and find her version of erotica to walk the delicious line between shocking and exciting with style and fun.
The third story fell a little flat for me – there’s a paranormal sub-plot. I understand that all things paranormal are incredibly hot at the moment but they operate under a handicap with me, A paranormal story has to be better than a historical or contemporary to hold my interest. One woman’s treat is another’s poison. . . While not my favorite, the final story in the trilogy was well crafted and held my interest.
Well written erotica for a female audience is still rare. The Red Avon collection stories in this title all had a strong romantic element, The focus was on one man – one woman interaction, while including language, frankness and an emphasis on the sexual relationship that go beyond the typical romance with an erotic element.
Having sampled a few erotica titles I’ve come to the unstartling conclusion that like all reading my pleasure depends largely on the author’s skill and choice of story matter. I enjoy a sizzling hot story, but no more than I enjoy a thriller or cozy mystery and not as much a well done romantic suspense. Now if it were a romantic suspense with an erotic element. . .
How about you, how hot do you like your love stories?
When both Hunter and Tru bond with Amber their mating triangle threatens everything they hold dear.
Determined to help rescue the princess, Cassandra agrees to act as the dragons’ sex slave, but can she guard her heart from the dominant males?
Camille, a plump, sweet-natured breeder, is caught in New Eden’s endless war with Baldor. Her mates, Jaxon and Aegis, need cunning and courage to rescue her. They need a miracle to capture her heart.
Werewolf-whisper Daniel is the only one who can heal Scarlet’s broken werewolf connection. If he succeeds then the pack’s needs will eclipse his claim on her heart. But if he fails, they'll both die.
A Scarlet Past, the story of Scarlet's parents is available on Amazon or Barnes and Noble for just 99 cents!
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July 17th, 2006 at 3:32 pm
I’m not picky about the heat, but like you, the author definately has to grab my attention with her voice and storytelling
July 18th, 2006 at 3:02 pm
I read this book – I thought it was ok. The second story was my favorite, if I remember correctly (I’ve been on a bit of a reading binge – sorry!).
I’ve really been checking out the erotic romances since that’s what I’ve been writing for the last couple of months. But hey, I just bought a Super Romance yesterday so I’m all over the board. Go figure. :)
July 18th, 2006 at 3:48 pm
Two voices of reason out of the blog-a-sphere! Thanks for stopping by ladies!