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Fall into Winter
With locations in New York, Canada, Thailand, and Austria ...
These unique stories follow the journeys of four women from the chill of autumn through the biting cold of winter.
FALL ... Ella Jamieson trades self-control for a stolen moment with a younger man in "Seduced by the Blues." In "Act Three," Stella Christy is taken by surprise in her fantasy play with two men.
WINTER ... Leah Jones isolates herself to complete her latest book in "The Norwegian" but is soon distracted by a man from her past. Ten years after Elena Lee's torrid love affair, she returns to the land of Mozart in "The Austrian and the Asian" and wonders why she ever left.
The companion piece, Spring into Summer, and each novella also sold separately.
These unique stories follow the journeys of four women from the chill of autumn through the biting cold of winter.
FALL ... Ella Jamieson trades self-control for a stolen moment with a younger man in "Seduced by the Blues." In "Act Three," Stella Christy is taken by surprise in her fantasy play with two men.
WINTER ... Leah Jones isolates herself to complete her latest book in "The Norwegian" but is soon distracted by a man from her past. Ten years after Elena Lee's torrid love affair, she returns to the land of Mozart in "The Austrian and the Asian" and wonders why she ever left.
The companion piece, Spring into Summer, and each novella also sold separately.
184 pages, Paperback
First published December 21, 2010
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About the author
Eden Baylee
19 books229 followersEden Baylee left a twenty-year banking career to write. Incorporating some of her favorite things such as travel, culture, and a deep curiosity for what turns people on, her brand of writing is sensual and literary.
She has written three collections of erotic novellas and flash fiction ~ SPRING INTO SUMMER, FALL INTO WINTER, and HOT FLASH.
On June 30, 2014, she released her first novel--a psychological mystery/thriller set in Jamaica called STRANGER AT SUNSET.
Eden loves hearing from readers, so connect to her via her website at www.edenbayleebooks.com and all her social networks.
She has written three collections of erotic novellas and flash fiction ~ SPRING INTO SUMMER, FALL INTO WINTER, and HOT FLASH.
On June 30, 2014, she released her first novel--a psychological mystery/thriller set in Jamaica called STRANGER AT SUNSET.
Eden loves hearing from readers, so connect to her via her website at www.edenbayleebooks.com and all her social networks.
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August 22, 2011
It's very generous of Eden to include four novellas in her book Fall Into Winter. Many writers would have published it as four books and charged you the full price for each. Then they would have brought out two double novellas before finally publishing the quadruple novella anthology.
This is what modern book marketing experts recommend.
But Eden is very generous in lots of ways. She gives us four novellas at once and she gives a lot of herself in these four novellas. It's this generosity that makes them special.
In The Asian and the Austrian there's a character called Elena. When Elena tells the handsome Austrian that she has given up her job in banking to write erotica, he asks “These are stories about sex?”
“Not exactly,” Elena replies. “They're not about sex, but they include it.”
Lots of novels and stories include sex. But in Elena's stories the sex is very explicit and detailed. At least, it must be if her stories are anything like Eden's.
Part of the thrill of reading Fall Into Winter is knowing, or imagining, that all of the female protagonists are really Eden. Eden in various thin disguises.
In the Austrian and the Asian the disguise is hardly there at all. Elena is Eden at her most naked, her most vulnerable, her most honest.
Because of this, it is a very touching story. Since I am also an Asian who has been to Austria, it is a story that I can very much relate to. The things Elena notices in Austrian culture are the things I noticed too. The sense of place is so strong that at times it is just like being there. And when you are reading erotica this good, that's exactly the right place to be.
Elena's observations about being an Asian woman in Thailand are also very accurate. You are not Thai but people treat you as if you are and expect you to behave in the same way. Both Elena and Eden are very good at fleshing out these background details that help develop the characters.
So I enjoyed these stories as stories and I enjoyed them as erotica. If Eden hasn't already, I urge her to go and conspire intimately with one or two close-bosom friends so she has enough material for her next quadruple anthology. I understand the bees are already buzzing about the blossoms but I can hardly wait for the whistling of the redbreast so I can pluck more fruits from Eden's bountiful garden.
This is what modern book marketing experts recommend.
But Eden is very generous in lots of ways. She gives us four novellas at once and she gives a lot of herself in these four novellas. It's this generosity that makes them special.
In The Asian and the Austrian there's a character called Elena. When Elena tells the handsome Austrian that she has given up her job in banking to write erotica, he asks “These are stories about sex?”
“Not exactly,” Elena replies. “They're not about sex, but they include it.”
Lots of novels and stories include sex. But in Elena's stories the sex is very explicit and detailed. At least, it must be if her stories are anything like Eden's.
Part of the thrill of reading Fall Into Winter is knowing, or imagining, that all of the female protagonists are really Eden. Eden in various thin disguises.
In the Austrian and the Asian the disguise is hardly there at all. Elena is Eden at her most naked, her most vulnerable, her most honest.
Because of this, it is a very touching story. Since I am also an Asian who has been to Austria, it is a story that I can very much relate to. The things Elena notices in Austrian culture are the things I noticed too. The sense of place is so strong that at times it is just like being there. And when you are reading erotica this good, that's exactly the right place to be.
Elena's observations about being an Asian woman in Thailand are also very accurate. You are not Thai but people treat you as if you are and expect you to behave in the same way. Both Elena and Eden are very good at fleshing out these background details that help develop the characters.
So I enjoyed these stories as stories and I enjoyed them as erotica. If Eden hasn't already, I urge her to go and conspire intimately with one or two close-bosom friends so she has enough material for her next quadruple anthology. I understand the bees are already buzzing about the blossoms but I can hardly wait for the whistling of the redbreast so I can pluck more fruits from Eden's bountiful garden.
July 4, 2011
Exciting, Exotic, and Extremely Erotic--that is how Eden Baylee describes her work. I couldn't agree more. Her debut release FALL INTO WINTER, a collection of four erotic novellas set in, you guessed it, fall and winter, is hot enough to melt the Icelandic snow. The action is exciting, the locations exotic, and the romance is extremely erotic.
I don't read a lot of erotica, though I write a little myself. Most of what is out there on the dark shelves of the adult section is simply literary porn. Sure, some of it is well written and much of it is erotic, in a prurient sort of way, but I want a little more for my reading pleasure. Eden Baylee delivers. Her novellas are sensual, romantic, and engaging. We are drawn into the lives and emotions of her characters, our senses are filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of exotic locations, and yes, we are driven by desire through her beautifully detailed love scenes.
Spoiler Alert: Being a collection of four novellas, it is hard to talk about each story and not give too much away. If you would like a little teaser on each story, keep reading. If you'd rather discover it all for yourself, go read Fall Into Winter for yourself.
I await the author's follow up collection, which will cover Spring and Summer, making for a truly Exciting, Exotic, and Extremely Erotic year. I breathlessly recommend Fall Into Winter to anyone who loves great romance and expects more than just great sex. You can visit Eden at her blog.
I don't read a lot of erotica, though I write a little myself. Most of what is out there on the dark shelves of the adult section is simply literary porn. Sure, some of it is well written and much of it is erotic, in a prurient sort of way, but I want a little more for my reading pleasure. Eden Baylee delivers. Her novellas are sensual, romantic, and engaging. We are drawn into the lives and emotions of her characters, our senses are filled with the sights, sounds, and scents of exotic locations, and yes, we are driven by desire through her beautifully detailed love scenes.
Spoiler Alert: Being a collection of four novellas, it is hard to talk about each story and not give too much away. If you would like a little teaser on each story, keep reading. If you'd rather discover it all for yourself, go read Fall Into Winter for yourself.
In the first story, Seduced By The Blues, we meet Ella Jamieson in a New York night club, feeling particular wicked and wanting to hook up. She sets her sites on a young man at the bar and gets much more than she expects. John is a master musician and plays her body and emotions as skillfully and passionately as he plays his guitar.
Next, in Act Three, we are introduced to Stella Christy who, after ending a less than fulfilling marriage, is quit the sexual adventuress. She has a man who fulfills her every desire, but she wants more--a ménage à trois with another man. I won't give away more than that, but the action takes some pretty unexpected and harrowing turns. The temperature really heats up in this one.
In the third story we slide into winter with, The Norwegian. Leah retreats to a cabin at secluded resort in an effort to break her writers block. Being winter the resort is all but empty and she relishes the seclusion, but a knock on her cabin door and a gorgeous Norwegian man who is the image of her dead lover make her wonder if she is seeing a ghost. But Henrik is very real and very much alive. What ensues is a beautifully poignant romance that could melt the Alps.
In the forth and final novella, The Austrian and the Asian, we are offered a passionately romantic story of love found, and lost, and rekindled. The author ends her collection with as much fire as she'd began, the cold of winter unable to quench the burning desire of her characters.
I await the author's follow up collection, which will cover Spring and Summer, making for a truly Exciting, Exotic, and Extremely Erotic year. I breathlessly recommend Fall Into Winter to anyone who loves great romance and expects more than just great sex. You can visit Eden at her blog.
June 28, 2011
This book has four stories in it, about four different women with different sexual needs, and the thing I love about this book, is they know what they want and they go out and get it.
This book, starts with Ella, she's 38yo. we first meet Ella in a night club. when she challenges a man to a contest in music. This breaks the ice and they both start getting along. the chemistry between john and Ella is so hot, you could burn your self on it. The relationship starts out as just sex but as they grow closer and start spending more time together having great sex, the pair grow close and they both find out that the pair start wanting more from each other.
The book then moves on to Stella, she comes out of a long term relationship with a guy, who was very old fashioned. only having sex in one way . Stella found this very boring. but she meets Norman on line and finds that she can experiment more, and she ends up doing all his fantasy's, but one day she finds she as a fantasy of her own, there pair end up acting out hers, which may I add includes another man, yum!!.
I'm not going to tell you about the other two stories in this book, because I really think you should read it your self, but In my opinion, this was a really hot erotica book, as every story went on I found my self wanting more and getting more and more excited along with the people in the book. *BLUSHES*. For any one who likes Erotica books I would say that this is a book for you, it will keep your mind going and keep you wanting more. So yes im telling you to go out and get this book people you'll love it
I want to thank Eden for this great peace of work..
pop over to my blog to see what else i gave it.
http://satinsbookishcorner.blogspot.c...
This book, starts with Ella, she's 38yo. we first meet Ella in a night club. when she challenges a man to a contest in music. This breaks the ice and they both start getting along. the chemistry between john and Ella is so hot, you could burn your self on it. The relationship starts out as just sex but as they grow closer and start spending more time together having great sex, the pair grow close and they both find out that the pair start wanting more from each other.
The book then moves on to Stella, she comes out of a long term relationship with a guy, who was very old fashioned. only having sex in one way . Stella found this very boring. but she meets Norman on line and finds that she can experiment more, and she ends up doing all his fantasy's, but one day she finds she as a fantasy of her own, there pair end up acting out hers, which may I add includes another man, yum!!.
I'm not going to tell you about the other two stories in this book, because I really think you should read it your self, but In my opinion, this was a really hot erotica book, as every story went on I found my self wanting more and getting more and more excited along with the people in the book. *BLUSHES*. For any one who likes Erotica books I would say that this is a book for you, it will keep your mind going and keep you wanting more. So yes im telling you to go out and get this book people you'll love it
I want to thank Eden for this great peace of work..
pop over to my blog to see what else i gave it.
http://satinsbookishcorner.blogspot.c...
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September 3, 2016
"Fall Into Winter" by Eden Baylee is a truly wonderful selection of four erotic short stories.
Unlike many other such compilations each segment in the book has a unique storyline and characters that will draw the reader's attention so much you wish it were a full length story.
The opening story is about a chance encounter in a trashy bar. Baylee thankfully opens the dialogue with harmless flirtation and allows her characters to build a connection before physical chemistry takes its path. This is a great story with erotic content, not erotica with a unconvincing cover pplot. The theme is serious and deeper attraction between an unlikely couple.
The second story explores the sex life of a couple and cleverly shows how sex is an expression of ourselves. After the first story I was surprised to find such different characters and initially I did not even like them, until the story and their issues made more sense. The ending here is particularly well done.
Past and present collide in unexpected ways in "The Norwegian", another great story about a writer trying to get away from it all to focus on her writing.
Having been born near the Austrian border I also particularly liked the last story about an Austrian - Asian connection.
This is an very enjoyable read, competently written with great dialogue and puns, believable characters and stories that hold everyone's interest. The sex scenes are natural and describes with just the right amount of detail and realistic description, sparing us the mistake of far fetched metaphores and overly artistic elaborations.
Focused, sharp and witty this is writing that transcends the purely erotic and finds itself on the literary end of the spectrum.
A writer to watch.
Unlike many other such compilations each segment in the book has a unique storyline and characters that will draw the reader's attention so much you wish it were a full length story.
The opening story is about a chance encounter in a trashy bar. Baylee thankfully opens the dialogue with harmless flirtation and allows her characters to build a connection before physical chemistry takes its path. This is a great story with erotic content, not erotica with a unconvincing cover pplot. The theme is serious and deeper attraction between an unlikely couple.
The second story explores the sex life of a couple and cleverly shows how sex is an expression of ourselves. After the first story I was surprised to find such different characters and initially I did not even like them, until the story and their issues made more sense. The ending here is particularly well done.
Past and present collide in unexpected ways in "The Norwegian", another great story about a writer trying to get away from it all to focus on her writing.
Having been born near the Austrian border I also particularly liked the last story about an Austrian - Asian connection.
This is an very enjoyable read, competently written with great dialogue and puns, believable characters and stories that hold everyone's interest. The sex scenes are natural and describes with just the right amount of detail and realistic description, sparing us the mistake of far fetched metaphores and overly artistic elaborations.
Focused, sharp and witty this is writing that transcends the purely erotic and finds itself on the literary end of the spectrum.
A writer to watch.
September 12, 2011
Do you think erotica is just a bunch of shallow characters, trite and repetitious phrases, and crazy sex scenes? If you do, Fall Into Winter will change your mind. Eden Baylee gives us four incredible stories with rich characters and story lines... as well as a lot of sizzling sex scenes. They range from impulsive to calculated to breathtakingly romantic. The characters and their histories add to the richness of the stories. When her character, Elena, who is trying to have a career as a writer of erotica, is asked if the stories are about sex, she says, "Not exactly. They're not *about* sex, but they include it." This perfectly describes Eden Baylee's approach to erotica, and it's what sets her in a class by herself. You'll sizzle through the sex scenes, which are well-written with a wide range of descriptive beyond the usual (standard, over-used) vocabulary list employed by the majority of erotica writers, and you'll also care about the characters, their situations and the reasons that lead them to these encounters. Best of all, these four stories are not the same premise re-written with slightly different characters and settings. Each is unique, and a pleasure to savor. Prior to reading this book, I'd just finished reading what might be the worst "erotica" in the history of the written word. Practically enough to put me off sex for the rest of my life. But this book restored my faith in the genre (which I do truly love), and in the fact that erotica can truly be good literature in addition to a sexy read. Thanks, Eden!
November 26, 2011
This book was a bit out of my realm of review criteria and I hesitated accepting it but I’m glad I did. It is erotica and it is a collection of short stories; just to let you know that right up front.
That being said, I enjoyed reading this book. The four stories were well written and, yes, full of sexual scenes but they, too, were well written. There were story lines for each of the four stories so it wasn’t just a matter of boy jumping into bed with girl, getting it on, and end of story.
Baylee made an attempt at creating believable characters and I think she did a pretty good job considering they are short stories. I’d like to see more by this author and an attempt to put together a full length book. I believe she definitely has to potential to create a good, ground shaking erotica book that will fly off the shelves.
That being said, I enjoyed reading this book. The four stories were well written and, yes, full of sexual scenes but they, too, were well written. There were story lines for each of the four stories so it wasn’t just a matter of boy jumping into bed with girl, getting it on, and end of story.
Baylee made an attempt at creating believable characters and I think she did a pretty good job considering they are short stories. I’d like to see more by this author and an attempt to put together a full length book. I believe she definitely has to potential to create a good, ground shaking erotica book that will fly off the shelves.
September 11, 2011
Eden Baylee's Fall into Winter was a wonderful erotica novel comprised of four short stories. The stories within the novel consisted of a variety of different themes from role playing and ménage à trois to steamy bed room scenes with younger men. Throughout the novel Baylee's writing kept her readers on their toes. Her stories were never bland or boring, but instead created a colorful palette of characters and scenes. I love her characters they were sensual, deep and at times even wickedly witty! Unlike many erotica novels Baylee's Fall into Winter has heartfelt stories of love, loss and wickedly delicious sex scenes. My favorite story within the novel was the lusty story of Elena a writer on a visit to Austria and Stefan a gentle but sensual Austrian architect. I highly recommend this novel to adults looking for some saucy reading material. I look forward to Eden Baylee's next novel.
April 7, 2011
In my experience, finding erotica with engaging characters and strong plots is unusual, and it's downright rare to find a collection of erotica with those qualities that is as elegantly written as "Fall Into Winter." These stories feature strong, self-possessed women who know what they want sexually and aren't afraid to get it. Each of the four novellas in this collection take you to the edge of fantasy but not so far out that they lose plausibility; if you like erotica that takes place in the realm of the possible, this book is for you. Sexy, arousing and fun, this elegant, witty collection is an honest, playful exploration of sexuality, seduction and lust. Eden Baylee is exceptional.
May 8, 2011
I enjoyed this book by Eden Baylee. She is a real talent.
I don’t normally read explicit erotica, but knowing what a fine person Eden is I decided to give it a go. I found Fall Into Winter interesting, a great plot with each story and a heat-- melting heat-- of interludes from a woman’s point of view. I really enjoyed Eden Baylee’s touch as she took me through the lives of lovers. And she didn’t leave anything out. This is a hot novel with great storylines. If you want to look at intimacy from an open mind female artist, then Fall Into Winter is a must read for you. Eden has a beautiful voice and I enjoy her writing.
I don’t normally read explicit erotica, but knowing what a fine person Eden is I decided to give it a go. I found Fall Into Winter interesting, a great plot with each story and a heat-- melting heat-- of interludes from a woman’s point of view. I really enjoyed Eden Baylee’s touch as she took me through the lives of lovers. And she didn’t leave anything out. This is a hot novel with great storylines. If you want to look at intimacy from an open mind female artist, then Fall Into Winter is a must read for you. Eden has a beautiful voice and I enjoy her writing.
August 6, 2011
First of all, I must admit that I am not familiar with the genre of Erotica and have read very few in my long reading life to allow me to compare or offer expert comments. However, I must also confess that I love Eden Baylee's Fall Into Winter, completely!
On finishing reading these expertly woven stories following four very different women and their erotic adventures, I read some of the reviews posted here on GoodReads. They have expressed exactly what I wanted to say about this beautifully written book that I do not think I can add any more, except to say that I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. Go on and get yourself a treat - you'll be so glad :).
On finishing reading these expertly woven stories following four very different women and their erotic adventures, I read some of the reviews posted here on GoodReads. They have expressed exactly what I wanted to say about this beautifully written book that I do not think I can add any more, except to say that I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone. Go on and get yourself a treat - you'll be so glad :).
December 22, 2011
Fall into Winter was an absolute gem of a find – four erotic novellas by the immensely talented Eden Baylee. Of the four, my favorite was Seduced by the Blues followed closely by The Norwegian. Baylee’s characters are all highly intelligent, empowered women, in charge of their own sexuality. The stories are fast paced, yet thoughtful and the anticipation builds at a slow, erotic burn.
These aren’t just sex scenes strung together haphazardly – these are compelling stories of human conflict, growth and the pursuit of happiness as well as pleasure. Well done, Eden!
These aren’t just sex scenes strung together haphazardly – these are compelling stories of human conflict, growth and the pursuit of happiness as well as pleasure. Well done, Eden!
July 26, 2016
From the moment I got my copy of the book I could not wait to read it. Each story is so beautifully written with such sensual and sexy scenes. I loved the way each story made you feel as if you were truly there with the characters watching from the side. One hot book. Looking forward to reading more from this amazing and talented author.
August 19, 2011
Fall Into Winter
by Eden Baylee
I really enjoyed this whole book.
It's hot and sexy.
And the twists in theses storys rock.
I just love how Eden Baylee made these.
She is just so great at what she does:):)
So to sum all these stories up..
There Hot!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
by Eden Baylee
I really enjoyed this whole book.
It's hot and sexy.
And the twists in theses storys rock.
I just love how Eden Baylee made these.
She is just so great at what she does:):)
So to sum all these stories up..
There Hot!!!
Happy Reading Everyone!!!
November 2, 2011
I loved this book! I don't normally read erotica, but Eden Baylee has made me a convert--and a fan. Her characters are rich and well developed and are as fragile in their need as they are wonton in their pleasure. A real delight to read.
February 7, 2011
Sensual, erotic, extremely well written. A beautiful collection of stories I will read again and enjoy just as much as I did the first time I read them.
March 24, 2011
Loved it!!!! I wish I could give this book more than 5 stars... it was incrediably perfect!!!! Ms. Baylee is a rising star in the Erotic genre.
August 17, 2011
Eden Baylee has a beautiful, smooth writing style. I will write a longer review after I finish, but I can already tell this is a 5-star book.
May 20, 2012
Eden Baylee's raw portrayal of sexual encounters is highly stimulating. She has a real future in Erotica.
June 20, 2012
smart, hip erotica. i swear Eden crawled inside my brain and figured out what makes me tick. read this!
August 17, 2012
Sexy, fun, interiquing and so damn well written. Eden sets the erotica genre on its ear with attention to story, characters, plot, and details. I loved this.
September 3, 2015
Fall into Winter is a collection of four very intriguing stories that are satisfying and each has a way of heating up any cool night. These erotic pieces are undeniably addicting and captivating. If you are looking to add some spice to your life I would like to introduce you to Author Eden Baylee. I discovered her by accident but have continued following her ever since. My little secret.
Seduced by the Blues is a spunky story about a radio promoter, Ella who meets a young man named John who grabs her attention. He was a bit cocky but the attraction was mutual and the flirting begins.
This is a very sensual, sexual story but at the same time there is a darkness. Sadness lurks as the undertone.
Quote ~
"His fingertips were calloused, likely from playing the guitar, and his hands were chafed but not rough. When he founded her, she felt the power behind the music he created and loved being hid instrument.”
Act Three is another smashing success. This novella reads like a breeze and keeps its reader enthralled all the way through. There is just something quite precious about this author's ability to take you far away. Most likely to a place you have never been. Allows you be present in places that would be off limits and private. She has a special talent of writing a fictional story that feels 100 percent authentic, emotional and as raw as a slice of life can get.
Act Three is erotic and filled with tension. The way it's done gives the story depth and is much more than just sex. It's captivating, powerful and gripping. I found myself tearing though the pages in record speed.
Quote ~
"Despite his eccentricities, he made her happy, and he was exactly what she wanted right now. Stella adored Norman, and she didn't think having a ménage a trois should conflict with that. She required him to be part of it and decided to bring up the subject again during dinner the next evening. She could usually talk him into anything using the right kind of persuasion."
Leah, a writer arrived at Cedar Valley, three hours north of Toronto during the week of Christmas to spend some time in luxury. When she meets Henrik, an expert marksman, the cabin begins to heat up.
This is a lustful story that leaves you guessing. An intriguing suspenseful romance that keep the fires burning.
Quote ~
"It was the first chance she had to see him in the daylight, and she noticed that his eyes were not the dark chocolate color she had initially thought. They were actually hazel with green flecks. She felt hypnotized by them for a moment and remembered her mother's words: There are differences-you just need to see them."
The Austrian and the Asian is a beautiful steamy escape to the unknown. Different cultures, scenery and backdrop makes for an exquisite adventure.
The author writes as if she is creating art. There is something simply poetic about her choice of words and how she puts them together like pieces of a puzzle. They fit perfectly together which makes reading her work a dream. There is an ease to her writing but also this art form that makes each sentence feel like a precious gem. I find her language inviting and luxurious. Sheer perfection.
The Austrian and the Asian is a lustful tale that I savored like a fine wine. Decadent!
Quote ~
"Elena had butterflies in her stomach. When his lips met hers again, he was unhurried and thorough. A storm brewed between them, and it was both painful and pleasurable for her to rediscover him. The yearning she felt for him was exquisite."
In The Norwegian Leah, a writer arrived at Cedar Valley, three hours north of Toronto during the week of Christmas to spend some time in luxury. When she meets Henrik, an expert marksman, the cabin begins to heat up.
This is a lustful story that leaves you guessing. An intriguing suspenseful romance that keep the fires burning.
Quote ~
"It was the first chance she had to see him in the daylight, and she noticed that his eyes were not the dark chocolate color she had initially thought. They were actually hazel with green flecks. She felt hypnotized by them for a moment and remembered her mother's words: There are differences-you just need to see them."
And lastly, The Austrian and the Asian is a beautiful steamy escape to the unknown. Different cultures, scenery and backdrop makes for an exquisite adventure.
The author writes as if she is creating art. There is something simply poetic about her choice of words and how she puts them together like pieces of a puzzle. They fit perfectly together which makes reading her work a dream. There is an ease to her writing but also this art form that makes each sentence feel like a precious gem. I find her language inviting and luxurious. Sheer perfection.
The Austrian and the Asian is a lustful tale that I savored like a fine wine. Decadent!
Quote ~
"Elena had butterflies in her stomach. When his lips met hers again, he was unhurried and thorough. A storm brewed between them, and it was both painful and pleasurable for her to rediscover him. The yearning she felt for him was exquisite."
Seduced by the Blues is a spunky story about a radio promoter, Ella who meets a young man named John who grabs her attention. He was a bit cocky but the attraction was mutual and the flirting begins.
This is a very sensual, sexual story but at the same time there is a darkness. Sadness lurks as the undertone.
Quote ~
"His fingertips were calloused, likely from playing the guitar, and his hands were chafed but not rough. When he founded her, she felt the power behind the music he created and loved being hid instrument.”
Act Three is another smashing success. This novella reads like a breeze and keeps its reader enthralled all the way through. There is just something quite precious about this author's ability to take you far away. Most likely to a place you have never been. Allows you be present in places that would be off limits and private. She has a special talent of writing a fictional story that feels 100 percent authentic, emotional and as raw as a slice of life can get.
Act Three is erotic and filled with tension. The way it's done gives the story depth and is much more than just sex. It's captivating, powerful and gripping. I found myself tearing though the pages in record speed.
Quote ~
"Despite his eccentricities, he made her happy, and he was exactly what she wanted right now. Stella adored Norman, and she didn't think having a ménage a trois should conflict with that. She required him to be part of it and decided to bring up the subject again during dinner the next evening. She could usually talk him into anything using the right kind of persuasion."
Leah, a writer arrived at Cedar Valley, three hours north of Toronto during the week of Christmas to spend some time in luxury. When she meets Henrik, an expert marksman, the cabin begins to heat up.
This is a lustful story that leaves you guessing. An intriguing suspenseful romance that keep the fires burning.
Quote ~
"It was the first chance she had to see him in the daylight, and she noticed that his eyes were not the dark chocolate color she had initially thought. They were actually hazel with green flecks. She felt hypnotized by them for a moment and remembered her mother's words: There are differences-you just need to see them."
The Austrian and the Asian is a beautiful steamy escape to the unknown. Different cultures, scenery and backdrop makes for an exquisite adventure.
The author writes as if she is creating art. There is something simply poetic about her choice of words and how she puts them together like pieces of a puzzle. They fit perfectly together which makes reading her work a dream. There is an ease to her writing but also this art form that makes each sentence feel like a precious gem. I find her language inviting and luxurious. Sheer perfection.
The Austrian and the Asian is a lustful tale that I savored like a fine wine. Decadent!
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"Elena had butterflies in her stomach. When his lips met hers again, he was unhurried and thorough. A storm brewed between them, and it was both painful and pleasurable for her to rediscover him. The yearning she felt for him was exquisite."
In The Norwegian Leah, a writer arrived at Cedar Valley, three hours north of Toronto during the week of Christmas to spend some time in luxury. When she meets Henrik, an expert marksman, the cabin begins to heat up.
This is a lustful story that leaves you guessing. An intriguing suspenseful romance that keep the fires burning.
Quote ~
"It was the first chance she had to see him in the daylight, and she noticed that his eyes were not the dark chocolate color she had initially thought. They were actually hazel with green flecks. She felt hypnotized by them for a moment and remembered her mother's words: There are differences-you just need to see them."
And lastly, The Austrian and the Asian is a beautiful steamy escape to the unknown. Different cultures, scenery and backdrop makes for an exquisite adventure.
The author writes as if she is creating art. There is something simply poetic about her choice of words and how she puts them together like pieces of a puzzle. They fit perfectly together which makes reading her work a dream. There is an ease to her writing but also this art form that makes each sentence feel like a precious gem. I find her language inviting and luxurious. Sheer perfection.
The Austrian and the Asian is a lustful tale that I savored like a fine wine. Decadent!
Quote ~
"Elena had butterflies in her stomach. When his lips met hers again, he was unhurried and thorough. A storm brewed between them, and it was both painful and pleasurable for her to rediscover him. The yearning she felt for him was exquisite."
July 29, 2016
"Fall Into Winter" by Eden Baylee is a truly wonderful selection of four erotic short stories.
Unlike many other such compilations each segment in the book has a unique storyline and characters that will draw the reader's attention so much you wish it were a full length story.
The opening story is about a chance encounter in a trashy bar. Baylee thankfully opens the dialogue with harmless flirtation and allows her characters to build a connection before physical chemistry takes its path. This is a great story with erotic content, not erotica with a unconvincing cover pplot. The theme is serious and deeper attraction between an unlikely couple.
The second story explores the sex life of a couple and cleverly shows how sex is an expression of ourselves. After the first story I was surprised to find such different characters and initially I did not even like them, until the story and their issues made more sense. The ending here is particularly well done.
Past and present collide in unexpected ways in "The Norwegian", another great story about a writer trying to get away from it all to focus on her writing.
Having been born near the Austrian border I also particularly liked the last story about an Austrian - Asian connection.
This is an very enjoyable read, competently written with great dialogue and puns, believable characters and stories that hold everyone's interest. The sex scenes are natural and describes with just the right amount of detail and realistic description, sparing us the mistake of far fetched metaphores and overly artistic elaborations.
Focused, sharp and witty this is writing that transcends the purely erotic and finds itself on the literary end of the spectrum.
A writer to watch.
Unlike many other such compilations each segment in the book has a unique storyline and characters that will draw the reader's attention so much you wish it were a full length story.
The opening story is about a chance encounter in a trashy bar. Baylee thankfully opens the dialogue with harmless flirtation and allows her characters to build a connection before physical chemistry takes its path. This is a great story with erotic content, not erotica with a unconvincing cover pplot. The theme is serious and deeper attraction between an unlikely couple.
The second story explores the sex life of a couple and cleverly shows how sex is an expression of ourselves. After the first story I was surprised to find such different characters and initially I did not even like them, until the story and their issues made more sense. The ending here is particularly well done.
Past and present collide in unexpected ways in "The Norwegian", another great story about a writer trying to get away from it all to focus on her writing.
Having been born near the Austrian border I also particularly liked the last story about an Austrian - Asian connection.
This is an very enjoyable read, competently written with great dialogue and puns, believable characters and stories that hold everyone's interest. The sex scenes are natural and describes with just the right amount of detail and realistic description, sparing us the mistake of far fetched metaphores and overly artistic elaborations.
Focused, sharp and witty this is writing that transcends the purely erotic and finds itself on the literary end of the spectrum.
A writer to watch.
August 4, 2012
Eden Baylee, Erotica Extraordinaire, has done it to me again. After reading “Spring Into Summer” I couldn’t resist grabbing a copy of “Fall Into Winter”. I’m so glad I did.
If “Spring Into Summer” was HOT, “Fall Into Winter” is SCORCHING. Every story was a treat and had great plots, something you just don’t find in Erotica nowadays.
“Seduced by the Blues” was just straight up sexy. The older woman, younger man thing is just so hot to me and Baylee made you believe that these two could make it last forever. In more ways than one.
I’m still trying to figure out why “Act Three” was not the last story of the book, as it blew the bulb off of the H.O.T meter. Stella is a FREAK and takes it out on not one, but TWO men. Threesome activity is usually pretty nauseating in most erotica novels, but again, Baylee managed to make me feel there was some sort of passion involved and it wasn’t all about the “freak”.
“The Norwegian” was romantic and sweet (Even though Baylee claims she doesn’t write romance!) Blah! This was a very passionate story that was written more around the emotional turmoil of the characters (with just a little “freak” on the side).
“The Austrian and the Asian” was my favorite of the book. It was everything: Sweet, sexy, sad, and sensual. The plot was very good and I couldn’t have hoped for a better ending. BEWARE: The Asian will remind you of someone you may or may not know. =)
Overall, loved this book. If you love Erotica, Eden Baylee is one of the best at it. Check out “Spring Into Summer” if you haven’t already. You will not be disappointed.
If “Spring Into Summer” was HOT, “Fall Into Winter” is SCORCHING. Every story was a treat and had great plots, something you just don’t find in Erotica nowadays.
“Seduced by the Blues” was just straight up sexy. The older woman, younger man thing is just so hot to me and Baylee made you believe that these two could make it last forever. In more ways than one.
I’m still trying to figure out why “Act Three” was not the last story of the book, as it blew the bulb off of the H.O.T meter. Stella is a FREAK and takes it out on not one, but TWO men. Threesome activity is usually pretty nauseating in most erotica novels, but again, Baylee managed to make me feel there was some sort of passion involved and it wasn’t all about the “freak”.
“The Norwegian” was romantic and sweet (Even though Baylee claims she doesn’t write romance!) Blah! This was a very passionate story that was written more around the emotional turmoil of the characters (with just a little “freak” on the side).
“The Austrian and the Asian” was my favorite of the book. It was everything: Sweet, sexy, sad, and sensual. The plot was very good and I couldn’t have hoped for a better ending. BEWARE: The Asian will remind you of someone you may or may not know. =)
Overall, loved this book. If you love Erotica, Eden Baylee is one of the best at it. Check out “Spring Into Summer” if you haven’t already. You will not be disappointed.
October 15, 2012
Fall Into Winter is a collection of four novellas that tell tales containing very hot yet well crafted sex scenes, a good knowledge of the culture and landscape of the settings and touching emotions between a pair of characters in each one. The emotions of the reader will be different for each one, however.
It is very hard for me to pick a favorite of these as they all are excellent stories that left me cheering for the lover's at the end. Even Act III, with the threesome (told in a much better manner than other stories with a similar scene) and the terror felt by Stella, managed to end on a very tender and loving note. That is what I love about this book. These stories are romance stories without being stuck to a common model. Ms. Baylee writes in her own style and the reader is free to make it into whatever he or she wants. Outstanding book.
It is very hard for me to pick a favorite of these as they all are excellent stories that left me cheering for the lover's at the end. Even Act III, with the threesome (told in a much better manner than other stories with a similar scene) and the terror felt by Stella, managed to end on a very tender and loving note. That is what I love about this book. These stories are romance stories without being stuck to a common model. Ms. Baylee writes in her own style and the reader is free to make it into whatever he or she wants. Outstanding book.
March 30, 2015
Eden Baylee writes tales that are not simply arousing, but populated with three-dimensional characters. Her heroes and heroines are layered, sometimes damaged, people. High literary style is not something one usually associates with erotica, but Ms. Baylee skilfully manages this high-wire act through the four novellas that make up 'Fall into Winter'. The tone of the stories is likewise varied, both in pace and intensity - 'Act Three' being the most overtly sexual of the collection. 'The Norwegian' is a meditation on lost love and recovery, 'Seduced by the Blues' a homage to the power of music, and 'The Austrian and the Asian' a bitter-sweet tale of travel and encounter.
Highly recommended for the thoughtful consumer of sensual writing.
Highly recommended for the thoughtful consumer of sensual writing.
July 29, 2012
This was terrible! It was basically a book full of various sexual encounters. No actual storyline, no character build up, and of course, without a storyline, there can't be much of an ending or conclusion. She gives us the name of a few characters and a very quick description of them (does this all on a single page), and then proceeds with pages of them just having sex.
I found all her female protagonists to be these broken women, who just happen to be in perfect shape and health and just happen to look younger then they should, who then need these ideal male specimens to come along and fix them...generally with sex...so boring.
I found all her female protagonists to be these broken women, who just happen to be in perfect shape and health and just happen to look younger then they should, who then need these ideal male specimens to come along and fix them...generally with sex...so boring.
August 9, 2011
The stories were well written, and the characters enjoyable, but there was something missing. It felt as if it was supposed to be meant as a sensual read rather than a rauncy one, but the author's choice of words was not what I would expect of a sensual story. Words like twat, snatch, prick, ect... just seems out of place for the stories. There were some parts of the book that I would've loved to see more developed. Just as I was getting into a particular scene, it would end and move on to something else. All in all it was a good, quick read. The characters were well developed for short fic, and the stories were believable.
July 11, 2014
Like the best lovers, Eden Baylee's Fall into Winter stimulates your mind, arouses your desire and satisfies your soul. The sex is fantastic, yet the characters are very real, complicated, conflicted and multi-dimensional. As a sex therapist, I recommend this book highly to my female clients who are searching for their lost libidos and to men who want to understand sex from a feminine perspective. Plus it inspired some great sex between me and the hubby! Whether you're a smut connoisseur or an erotica virgin, Fall into Winter is a beautiful, engrossing, arousing, inspirational read.
May 24, 2013
This was a beautifully written collection of shorts by one of my favorite members of the writer community. Her genre may get a bad name, but Eden is a great example of what it should strive to be. She creates characters that move you, and makes you care what happens to them.
My personal favorites:
The Austrian and the Asian
The Norwegian
My personal favorites:
The Austrian and the Asian
The Norwegian
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