A Proper Consummation

by Xavier Edwards

It's cold, wet, miserable, and Rachel's starting to soak through under her coat. All she wants to know is what her husband has planned for the both of them. All she can think of is that it is some sort of travel, but to where and for what purpose, she doesn't know.

Work, kids, and all the pressures of keeping a healthy family going managed to get in the way of some of the things that they had wanted to do as a couple, and she suspects that the kids know more than they're letting on.

Her world is keeping a secret from her, and it's one Rachel can't stand not knowing. She doesn't hold much hope that her dream will be fulfilled, but what if it was?

41 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 25, 2013

About the author

Xavier Edwards (it might be his real name, no one is really sure) has spent his life surrounded by women, and writing. Growing up in rural Australia before the age of the Internet and cable television, there was no better refuge than in books. Any and all genres were absorbed as he and his three sisters grew up far from the hectic pace of the big smoke. The wide expanse of open country and natural beauty have carried across to his writing, forming evocative backdrops to the sensual dance taking place in his stories.

After leaving school, Xavier joined the military and has served with honour in the Air Force, from leading brave men and women into combat to searching for, and finding, people lost at sea. Joining him on this journey has been his wife, three daughters, and two cats.

Behind it all, Xavier continued to write. Freelance journalism proved lucrative and gave him his first taste of a readership that found his writing engaging and evocative. The imagery that continued to dance through his mind, would not suit this audience and when he did write it down and gave it to a small, trusted circle of readers, it had amazing results. Quite by accident, he had discovered a knack for Erotica.

Reviews

[Dee · Rating 3 out of 5]

This story fell a little flat for me. I have come to expect a bit more from the author having read and enjoyed some of his other short stories.

80% of the story is about preparing for the long awaited honeymoon, with a lot of unnecessary detail in my opinion.

The heat factor didn't turn up until close to the end of the story. It was brief and quickly forgettable. (I am unsure why that was, as again I know this author is capable of writing a steamy scene).

There was an incident with the stewardess that made no sense to me, I am still wondering what it had to do with anything.

[Nancy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very hot erotica story however, it wasn't long enough for more! I wanted more for them as it was so inebriating for me when they found themselves alone! This story is your story, it hits home! I found myself identifying with most of the situations and laughed more than in any other story from Xavier! Great book to look into extending and putting more of that unleashed lust they share on some more pages or a sequel! Keep 'em coming Xavier

[Maria · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
Short story about a husband and wife who never got a proper honeymoon. And now years later they finally have a chance at one and the anticipation is high.

[Leta · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good book, but it ended too fast. I love the story of Rachel and Robert! Just wishing it was longer!