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Named and Shamed
Once upon a time, a naughty woman stole a very precious manuscript from a kindly antiquarian. But all of the world’s ancient and powerful magic has returned...and now there is much more at stake than a few sheets of parchment. Thus begins a rude and rugged illustrated fairy tale, the likes of which you NEVER read when you were little!
243 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 1, 2012
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Janine Ashbless
66 books133 followersJanine Ashbless is a British author of erotica and hot romantic adventure. Janine likes best to write paranormal- and dark-fantasy-themed fiction and has a lifelong interest in mythology, folklore and history.
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August 6, 2012
Faries, monsters, witches, roan trees, exhibitionism, dungeons (both the prisnon and bdsm kind), otherworldly bodily fluids and really hot paganism; what the hell more could you want? Oh yeah, illustrations. This is perfect for all the nerdy fantasy pervs in your life and the writing's quite nice too.
July 23, 2012
Well Holy Fuck......!
If you are looking for a book to completely saturate your smutty mind then can I suggest that you look no further. WARNING>>> If you are looking for a lovely cosy romance though, this probably isn't your bag, at all! Looking for an incredible BDSM buster... then this is certainly the novel for you!
Named and Shamed by Janine Ashbless is marketed as "A dark and dirty illustrated erotic fairy tale" and my God, is it pure filth..... and I LOVED IT!
Once upon a time, a naughty girl called Tansy stole a very precious manuscript from a kindly antiquarian. But all of the world's ancient and powerful magic, lost for centuries, has returned...and now there is much more at stake than a few sheets of parchment.
Thus begins a rude and rugged fairytale the likes of which you NEVER read when you were little! Poor Tansy is led though the most pleasurable trials and the most shameful tribulations as her quest unfolds before her. Orgasmic joy and abject humiliation are laid upon Tansy in equal measure as she straddles the two worlds of magic and man.
My technological inabilities meant that I was sent a copy of the paperback by the lovely Joe at Sweetmeats Press, and holy hell, thank YOU Joe, I will never let it gather dust!
The book looks jolly impressive, oooh it's lovely and thick *giggles* with a bit of weight to it, I do love a good juicy... novel! Have I mentioned that it is cover to cover filth, you my lovely readers, will adore it! Looking at the cover now having finished it, the Exxxplicit content warning hardly seems adequate!
This book combined my love of the paranormal with BDSM, occasionally straying into dark erotic murky waters - It is, a bloody brilliant combination. Named and Shamed tells the story of a beautiful 'normal' red-headed girl with enormous boobs, Tansy, who finds herself in an impossible situation. This results in her ending up under a faerie and also his curse (not a euphemism), turning her into a wanton slut - I know, how truly awful ;) hah!
Her fate is sealed and she slides further and further into the dark magical world of 'Them there' in her quest to rid herself of the fatal curse laid upon her by the handsome 'helpful' deviant. The slide from normality to the darkest extreme is mirrored through the novel by the darkness of her own repressed submissive desires which are gradually uncovered as she allows her cursed wanton body to lead her into danger and beyond, suffering each shameful yet orgasmic sexual experience after another.
To begin, this adventure is sexy, the sex - slutty, orgasmic. By a third of the way through this book becomes like no other. The Good Folk more deviant, more treacherous. The shenanigans more improbably, yet through her brilliant writing Janine conveys a believability and casts her thrall over the reader, enveloping them, drawing them in to her perverse world where anything is possible, and enjoyable. And ohhh The Brenin *swoons....*
The beautiful illustrations by John LaChatte add to the erotic images conjured up through the writing.
As a kinky girl this book fulfilled so many of my own depraved fantasies, although I have never really fantasized about sucking off a troll! I could certainly identify with Tansy the main character and as a result found this book to, erm... how shall I put this, inspire reflective thinking.... and possibly a change of knickers! It was certainly a struggle to put the book down and switch off the light, even when the clock ticked into tomorrow. I thoroughly recommend that you read this gloriously wicked erotic smut!
If you don't believe me, why not have a little delve in-between Janine's covers, I am sure you will find Tansy eager and willing! I'm off to Amazon for my next little fix of Janine... Wildwood - and to see if I can find myself a hob!
Lily xxx
Author Bio:
Janine Ashbless was awarded Writer of the Year by Jade Magazine, the international erotic art and literature publication. She is a multi-published author of erotica and - occasionally - erotic romance. Her first book was published in 2000 and she's written many novels since. But none of them are as wild as 'Named and Shamed'! She's always used elements of fantasy, mythology and folklore in her writing, with occasional forays into horror. Janine loves goatee beards, ancient ruins, minotaurs, trees, mummies, having her cake and eating it, and holidaying in countries with really bad public sewerage. She s a roleplaying geek and can still sometimes be found running round in the woods hitting other geeks with a rubber sword. It is unlikely she will grow up anytime soon. Janine lives in England with her husband and two rescued greyhounds, and is trying hard to overcome her addiction to semicolons.
Find more about Janine on her website or have a little look-see at her blog!
With my thanks to Sweetmeats Press for the chance to read this fabulous novel.
If you are looking for a book to completely saturate your smutty mind then can I suggest that you look no further. WARNING>>> If you are looking for a lovely cosy romance though, this probably isn't your bag, at all! Looking for an incredible BDSM buster... then this is certainly the novel for you!
Named and Shamed by Janine Ashbless is marketed as "A dark and dirty illustrated erotic fairy tale" and my God, is it pure filth..... and I LOVED IT!
Once upon a time, a naughty girl called Tansy stole a very precious manuscript from a kindly antiquarian. But all of the world's ancient and powerful magic, lost for centuries, has returned...and now there is much more at stake than a few sheets of parchment.
Thus begins a rude and rugged fairytale the likes of which you NEVER read when you were little! Poor Tansy is led though the most pleasurable trials and the most shameful tribulations as her quest unfolds before her. Orgasmic joy and abject humiliation are laid upon Tansy in equal measure as she straddles the two worlds of magic and man.
My technological inabilities meant that I was sent a copy of the paperback by the lovely Joe at Sweetmeats Press, and holy hell, thank YOU Joe, I will never let it gather dust!
The book looks jolly impressive, oooh it's lovely and thick *giggles* with a bit of weight to it, I do love a good juicy... novel! Have I mentioned that it is cover to cover filth, you my lovely readers, will adore it! Looking at the cover now having finished it, the Exxxplicit content warning hardly seems adequate!
This book combined my love of the paranormal with BDSM, occasionally straying into dark erotic murky waters - It is, a bloody brilliant combination. Named and Shamed tells the story of a beautiful 'normal' red-headed girl with enormous boobs, Tansy, who finds herself in an impossible situation. This results in her ending up under a faerie and also his curse (not a euphemism), turning her into a wanton slut - I know, how truly awful ;) hah!
Her fate is sealed and she slides further and further into the dark magical world of 'Them there' in her quest to rid herself of the fatal curse laid upon her by the handsome 'helpful' deviant. The slide from normality to the darkest extreme is mirrored through the novel by the darkness of her own repressed submissive desires which are gradually uncovered as she allows her cursed wanton body to lead her into danger and beyond, suffering each shameful yet orgasmic sexual experience after another.
To begin, this adventure is sexy, the sex - slutty, orgasmic. By a third of the way through this book becomes like no other. The Good Folk more deviant, more treacherous. The shenanigans more improbably, yet through her brilliant writing Janine conveys a believability and casts her thrall over the reader, enveloping them, drawing them in to her perverse world where anything is possible, and enjoyable. And ohhh The Brenin *swoons....*
The beautiful illustrations by John LaChatte add to the erotic images conjured up through the writing.
As a kinky girl this book fulfilled so many of my own depraved fantasies, although I have never really fantasized about sucking off a troll! I could certainly identify with Tansy the main character and as a result found this book to, erm... how shall I put this, inspire reflective thinking.... and possibly a change of knickers! It was certainly a struggle to put the book down and switch off the light, even when the clock ticked into tomorrow. I thoroughly recommend that you read this gloriously wicked erotic smut!
If you don't believe me, why not have a little delve in-between Janine's covers, I am sure you will find Tansy eager and willing! I'm off to Amazon for my next little fix of Janine... Wildwood - and to see if I can find myself a hob!
Lily xxx
Author Bio:
Janine Ashbless was awarded Writer of the Year by Jade Magazine, the international erotic art and literature publication. She is a multi-published author of erotica and - occasionally - erotic romance. Her first book was published in 2000 and she's written many novels since. But none of them are as wild as 'Named and Shamed'! She's always used elements of fantasy, mythology and folklore in her writing, with occasional forays into horror. Janine loves goatee beards, ancient ruins, minotaurs, trees, mummies, having her cake and eating it, and holidaying in countries with really bad public sewerage. She s a roleplaying geek and can still sometimes be found running round in the woods hitting other geeks with a rubber sword. It is unlikely she will grow up anytime soon. Janine lives in England with her husband and two rescued greyhounds, and is trying hard to overcome her addiction to semicolons.
Find more about Janine on her website or have a little look-see at her blog!
With my thanks to Sweetmeats Press for the chance to read this fabulous novel.
January 29, 2018
I got a kick out of this book, 5-stars.
The basic review stuff is that it is written very well, the characters are alive, and the scenes flow seamlessly from one to the next. The writer has quite and encyclopedic knowledge of European myth and folklore. Note: it has human reproductive themes, lots of them, many of them, did I say lots?—in every conceivable way, shape, and form, and with same said creatures, beasties, spirits, and people. And it all works, the writing and storytelling wrap everything together in a constantly evolving story with no jarring gaps or force fits.
The book resembles the Anne Rice Sleeping Beauty Series, and the writing and story is as good. The books also has a Harry Potter thing going on, if he took a really lot of Viagra. One supernatural scene populated with unusual beasties, flows into another with witches, and hops on to the moonlit BDSM world of the fairy king.
Most of all, the book reminds me of the romping fantasy series about magic words by Dave Duncan (A Man Of His Word series). In those books everything from djins to fairies frolic, torment, and imprison Rap and Inos in the stable boy’s quest for magic words—until he finds five and becomes a reluctant god. No, sorry, there are no magic words other than the ones you already know for the adult complexities of humans and their hormones in Dave’s books. You have to read Janine’s to check off your knowledge of them.
I found the book a fun read, you may also.
The basic review stuff is that it is written very well, the characters are alive, and the scenes flow seamlessly from one to the next. The writer has quite and encyclopedic knowledge of European myth and folklore. Note: it has human reproductive themes, lots of them, many of them, did I say lots?—in every conceivable way, shape, and form, and with same said creatures, beasties, spirits, and people. And it all works, the writing and storytelling wrap everything together in a constantly evolving story with no jarring gaps or force fits.
The book resembles the Anne Rice Sleeping Beauty Series, and the writing and story is as good. The books also has a Harry Potter thing going on, if he took a really lot of Viagra. One supernatural scene populated with unusual beasties, flows into another with witches, and hops on to the moonlit BDSM world of the fairy king.
Most of all, the book reminds me of the romping fantasy series about magic words by Dave Duncan (A Man Of His Word series). In those books everything from djins to fairies frolic, torment, and imprison Rap and Inos in the stable boy’s quest for magic words—until he finds five and becomes a reluctant god. No, sorry, there are no magic words other than the ones you already know for the adult complexities of humans and their hormones in Dave’s books. You have to read Janine’s to check off your knowledge of them.
I found the book a fun read, you may also.
February 11, 2019
Maybe I wasn't in the right space in my head but I didn't enjoy this book like I should have. I love kink and BDSM but this book was over the top. It was a total fv⍧k fest. All of the reviews that give it five stars are correct in how they describe the quality of the writing and the content but I need a little more space between sex scenes, time to breathe and regroup. If you need some quality erotica to go along with your BOB this is the book. You can jump to just about any page and within two pages you are getting some action. There is a story with a plot but you have to get lost in the land of faerie to find it.
September 3, 2012
Warning: This is the hottest book you will read this year.
Seriously. I am still in shock.
A colourful blend of the worlds of fantasy, myth, folklore and a dash of reality, Janine Ashbless uses all the powers of her astonishing imagination to bring you the most debauched tale of sorcery and depravity you're ever likely to read.
I really didn't have any clue what I was in for when the lovely people at Sweetmeats Press sent me Named and Shamed to read and review. Yes ok, the cover states Warning! Exxxplicit Content - with the triple X of 'twoo porn'. Yada yada. Doesn't normally mean that much, does it.
Especially when below a tag line describing the work as 'A dark and dirty illustrated erotic fairy tale.'
Fairy tale? Just how rampant could it get? I know I'm not the only one imagining Tinkerbell with her knickers round her knees.
I should have had some clue from the first book I reviewed for Sweetmeats Press, back in January - Immoral Views, an anthology compiled by Kojo Black.
Sweetmeats Press offer an additional extra with their books too, they're illustrated. I don't require this personally and I do feel that it somewhat detracts from the story in usual cases, however in this book at times it was useful to see just exactly which position the author was referring to.. or in fact, what the specified creature looked like...
The story starts fairly innocently, sweeping us into the world of our gorgeous red headed protagonist, living in the modern day world which just happens to be filled with creatures previously only found in myth and legend. Trolls, hobs and the 'fair folk'... however as is often the case with nature and earth-loving, pagan style creatues and characters, there is a strong sexual overtone and their need for sating is apparent from the outset.
There is an almost sinister air where humans are the toys, a fresh feel to erotica and something not unwelcome.
Using the starting point of a real person, with real relationships and friends, the author seems to tangibly relish shocking the reader while still holding true to a main storyline and strong plot.
There are nods to traditional fairy tales throughout, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Trolls who live under bridges... but you've never seen those innocent tales in quite this light before.
The book is absolutely ram packed with every single sexual deviance and liaison you'd care to imagine. I even had to make a list after finishing the book of the ones I remember. Please excuse the list style but you simply wouldn't believe me otherwise.
Sploshing
Public Play
Humiliation/degradation
Begging
Collars
Orgy
Anal sex
Oral Sex
Almost bestiality (not quite but oh, so close!)
Lactation/breast training
Anal training
Bisexuality
Lesbianism
Male pegging
Giant penis fetish
Pony girl
Harnesses
Chastity
Forced orgasms
Bondage
Spanking
Corporal Punishment
Tails
Kneeling
Domestic servitude/maid service
Mind altering substances
Threesome
Incest (well ok, cousin)
These are just the facets I remember. Doesn't look like the book can fit them all in, does it!
I really don't want to go too much into the plot of the book as it is a gorgeous surprise upon reading, but suffice to say, it's a book you really do not want to miss out on.
Named & Shamed takes other erotic literature and beats its backside black and blue with bramble branches.
On the publishing side, there were a few errors in the book, a couple of typos and sadly a misquote from Shakespeare (the 'sound and fury' speech is delivered in Macbeth, not Hamlet!) - but this does not detract from the book or the amazing quality of the prose within Named & Shamed.
If you like your erotica packaged with deviance, BDSM, fetishes and more kink than you can handle, Named & Shamed is the book for you. I'm sure I was blushing all the way through reading it.
Seriously. I am still in shock.
A colourful blend of the worlds of fantasy, myth, folklore and a dash of reality, Janine Ashbless uses all the powers of her astonishing imagination to bring you the most debauched tale of sorcery and depravity you're ever likely to read.
I really didn't have any clue what I was in for when the lovely people at Sweetmeats Press sent me Named and Shamed to read and review. Yes ok, the cover states Warning! Exxxplicit Content - with the triple X of 'twoo porn'. Yada yada. Doesn't normally mean that much, does it.
Especially when below a tag line describing the work as 'A dark and dirty illustrated erotic fairy tale.'
Fairy tale? Just how rampant could it get? I know I'm not the only one imagining Tinkerbell with her knickers round her knees.
I should have had some clue from the first book I reviewed for Sweetmeats Press, back in January - Immoral Views, an anthology compiled by Kojo Black.
Sweetmeats Press offer an additional extra with their books too, they're illustrated. I don't require this personally and I do feel that it somewhat detracts from the story in usual cases, however in this book at times it was useful to see just exactly which position the author was referring to.. or in fact, what the specified creature looked like...
The story starts fairly innocently, sweeping us into the world of our gorgeous red headed protagonist, living in the modern day world which just happens to be filled with creatures previously only found in myth and legend. Trolls, hobs and the 'fair folk'... however as is often the case with nature and earth-loving, pagan style creatues and characters, there is a strong sexual overtone and their need for sating is apparent from the outset.
There is an almost sinister air where humans are the toys, a fresh feel to erotica and something not unwelcome.
Using the starting point of a real person, with real relationships and friends, the author seems to tangibly relish shocking the reader while still holding true to a main storyline and strong plot.
There are nods to traditional fairy tales throughout, Rumpelstiltskin, Hansel and Gretel, Trolls who live under bridges... but you've never seen those innocent tales in quite this light before.
The book is absolutely ram packed with every single sexual deviance and liaison you'd care to imagine. I even had to make a list after finishing the book of the ones I remember. Please excuse the list style but you simply wouldn't believe me otherwise.
Sploshing
Public Play
Humiliation/degradation
Begging
Collars
Orgy
Anal sex
Oral Sex
Almost bestiality (not quite but oh, so close!)
Lactation/breast training
Anal training
Bisexuality
Lesbianism
Male pegging
Giant penis fetish
Pony girl
Harnesses
Chastity
Forced orgasms
Bondage
Spanking
Corporal Punishment
Tails
Kneeling
Domestic servitude/maid service
Mind altering substances
Threesome
Incest (well ok, cousin)
These are just the facets I remember. Doesn't look like the book can fit them all in, does it!
I really don't want to go too much into the plot of the book as it is a gorgeous surprise upon reading, but suffice to say, it's a book you really do not want to miss out on.
Named & Shamed takes other erotic literature and beats its backside black and blue with bramble branches.
On the publishing side, there were a few errors in the book, a couple of typos and sadly a misquote from Shakespeare (the 'sound and fury' speech is delivered in Macbeth, not Hamlet!) - but this does not detract from the book or the amazing quality of the prose within Named & Shamed.
If you like your erotica packaged with deviance, BDSM, fetishes and more kink than you can handle, Named & Shamed is the book for you. I'm sure I was blushing all the way through reading it.
June 18, 2012
I was lucky enough to get my hands on a copy of Named and Shamed which I was so looking forward to reading as this was my first footsteps into the world of fantasy erotica and I wasn't sure what to expect. I didn't know how fairies and goblins were going to work with an erotic book; can it really be done and made believable and most of all can it really be sexy? Plus It is also my first book I have read from Janine...but oh my what an incredible read.
I'm a complete convert for erotic fantasy now!
I chose the paperback as its is scattered with brilliant erotic illustrations from John LaChatte, it is even printed on excellent quality paper and you even feel like you are holding a more luxury book; making this reading experience even better.
I started reading this at 8am this morning and its now 1.30am I seriously couldn't put this book down. It is a dark erotic depraved fairytale like nothing you have ever read or can conceive.
Tansy a young beautiful sexy red-headed girl an expert in many things magic and fae; who never could have believed the trouble she caused when she chose to steal some precious manuscripts from a kind antiquarian. If you loved your fairytales as a child you will love this fairytale as a red blooded adult. If you have erotic fantasies of sex with monsters and the inhuman this is written for you. From everything you can imagine; ogres to witches, goblins to trolls, satyrs to dwarves.
Tansy is enveloped gradually from the normal world into the magical world as she struggles to find the answer to break a curse; she hungers for sex to the point it doesn't matter who or what or even for her own safety. She suffers sexual submission and humiliation on many levels as fantasy and BDSM become one and she learns to enjoy and crave the frequent animalistic, wanton sex throughout these pages, as one scene ends another starts; but despite being fantasy the sexual intensity is still absolutely believable.
I found Tansy really relatable, almost the girl next door that doesn't realise how sexy she is, she is caring and considerate to her friends who accompany her on part of her journey as they go from one predicament to another to find her answers.
I loved Janine's creative way she builds the worlds as its beautifully intermingled with ours and describes exactly what you are seeing so naturally so you feel you are there. The inhuman creatures are brilliantly described to the point they could be right infront of you.
To make this book even more special it is interspaced with highly erotic illustrations by artist John LaChatte; this really adds to the whole book and gives you more for you imagination. I have just put this book down after reading the last page and its left me smiling and warm the way every fairytale should be. I couldn't stop turning the pages till I reached the end of the 390 pages.I loved the brilliant twist at the end my only disappointment was it has finished... I wanted to carry on reading her unique style that draws the reader into this wanton fantasy world
I wouldn't say this is for the vanilla feint-hearted reader but I would say make sure you put a " do not disturb sign on your door, grab a glass of wine before you sit down and read this book, you wont want to stop for anything or anyone.
I really am raving about this book it is a surprisingly fun very absorbing super sexy read. I cant wait to read another book from Janine Ashbless what a brilliant writer with an incredibly creative imagination.
I'm a complete convert for erotic fantasy now!
I chose the paperback as its is scattered with brilliant erotic illustrations from John LaChatte, it is even printed on excellent quality paper and you even feel like you are holding a more luxury book; making this reading experience even better.
I started reading this at 8am this morning and its now 1.30am I seriously couldn't put this book down. It is a dark erotic depraved fairytale like nothing you have ever read or can conceive.
Tansy a young beautiful sexy red-headed girl an expert in many things magic and fae; who never could have believed the trouble she caused when she chose to steal some precious manuscripts from a kind antiquarian. If you loved your fairytales as a child you will love this fairytale as a red blooded adult. If you have erotic fantasies of sex with monsters and the inhuman this is written for you. From everything you can imagine; ogres to witches, goblins to trolls, satyrs to dwarves.
Tansy is enveloped gradually from the normal world into the magical world as she struggles to find the answer to break a curse; she hungers for sex to the point it doesn't matter who or what or even for her own safety. She suffers sexual submission and humiliation on many levels as fantasy and BDSM become one and she learns to enjoy and crave the frequent animalistic, wanton sex throughout these pages, as one scene ends another starts; but despite being fantasy the sexual intensity is still absolutely believable.
I found Tansy really relatable, almost the girl next door that doesn't realise how sexy she is, she is caring and considerate to her friends who accompany her on part of her journey as they go from one predicament to another to find her answers.
I loved Janine's creative way she builds the worlds as its beautifully intermingled with ours and describes exactly what you are seeing so naturally so you feel you are there. The inhuman creatures are brilliantly described to the point they could be right infront of you.
To make this book even more special it is interspaced with highly erotic illustrations by artist John LaChatte; this really adds to the whole book and gives you more for you imagination. I have just put this book down after reading the last page and its left me smiling and warm the way every fairytale should be. I couldn't stop turning the pages till I reached the end of the 390 pages.I loved the brilliant twist at the end my only disappointment was it has finished... I wanted to carry on reading her unique style that draws the reader into this wanton fantasy world
I wouldn't say this is for the vanilla feint-hearted reader but I would say make sure you put a " do not disturb sign on your door, grab a glass of wine before you sit down and read this book, you wont want to stop for anything or anyone.
I really am raving about this book it is a surprisingly fun very absorbing super sexy read. I cant wait to read another book from Janine Ashbless what a brilliant writer with an incredibly creative imagination.
October 21, 2024
Never thought I'd say this, but too perverse for me. Story is a bit thin as well, and the sex is just filthy - didn't find it erotic in the least. I usually like this author, but I guess you can't win 'em all!
July 9, 2017
By now a bona fide erotic classic, Janine Ashbless’ 'Named and Shamed' is a relentless, orgiastic tour de force, a groaning board of pansexual delight unencumbered by the sort of repetition or slacking off in intensity that dooms so many full-length erotic novels. Drawing broad inspiration from Gaelic folklore and pagan myth, the story begins with the theft of a priceless imaginary manuscript, the unexpurgated first draft of Christina Rossetti’s 'The Goblin Market', obtained through a cynical act of seduction. In order to return the manuscript without drawing the bloody ire of its owner, Tansy, the reluctant heroine, must seek out the help of a “thing that looks like a man, but wasn’t,” one of the shadowy preternatural entities collectively known as Them There. Of course, the demon’s assistance comes with a sexy price, seemingly pleasant to pay, before its sinister after-effects become apparent. Tansy becomes insatiable, and none too picky about her partners along the way to finding an antidote to her raging nymphomania. Sex of practically every variety and permutation is described in exuberant detail, whether with a group of horny auto mechanics in a greasy garage, or with just about every mythical creature populating the dark corners of the human imagination—a scene with a randy troll under a bridge is particularly memorable.
Illustrated with a series of captivating line drawings by John LaChatte, 'Named and Shamed' is an essential addition to any library of classic modern erotica. Print copies are increasingly difficult to find with the recent demise of the original publisher, but, as of this writing, the novel was still readily available in a Kindle edition, happily including the illustrations. Highly recommended!
Illustrated with a series of captivating line drawings by John LaChatte, 'Named and Shamed' is an essential addition to any library of classic modern erotica. Print copies are increasingly difficult to find with the recent demise of the original publisher, but, as of this writing, the novel was still readily available in a Kindle edition, happily including the illustrations. Highly recommended!
July 23, 2012
4.5 review to come...
July 18, 2022
This has to be one of my favorite works in that particular genre known as fairy tale-erotica. Vividly imagined, dark, creepy, funny, and sexy as hell from beginning to end; this one is not to be missed.
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August 17, 2013This book really hit the spot for my personal kinks, in just about every way. Rarely have I read a book that never feels repetitive to me. Every single sex scene in Named and Shamed was hot and unique. The book is extreme, but it bucks the pattern that a lot of extreme erotica follows (in many books I have read, there is progressive degradation, culminating in a sex-negative orgy that starts to get boring once all three holes have been utilized). I really appreciated both that Ashbless brought a lot of creativity into the sex here, and also that, even though she's writing a book containing a lot of humiliation, her main character owns her actions as part of herself and is able to feel positively about all that she has done (and that has happened to her).
The world the book is set in—fae gone very, very wild–is fascinating, and I would read many more titles placed in this setting.
I was so in awe of the book's hotness and the lovely writing that it took me several days after I finished it to notice that some of the plot threads seemed to have been dropped towards the end. Some of this may have been due to the goings-on in the larger world of the book--Tansy may not need to be personally involved in all the goings-on of the Faerie Court--but I did wish I got more resolution on some of those plotlines.
And a few specific things. Here are my spoilers, so beware: Vince, who has great chemistry with Tansy throughout the book, just sort of disappears, along with Tansy's cousin, and the more I thought about this, the sadder I felt to see them go so suddenly. Tansy gets a HEA with her lost love, who is mentioned from the beginning. While that's cool, because I never really saw him in a natural (unaffected by fae) state, I just had to take Tansy's word for it that she was in love with him, which was a little difficult given how much I liked her relationship with Vince (and, hell, with some of the fae baddies, too).
That said, you'd be missing out terribly if you skipped this book. I can't emphasize enough how much this book ruined my life when I was reading it, in the very best way. To summarize, I would say this book is top-tier as far as sex scenes, descriptive quality, and world-building, and that this more than makes up for a few plot holes.
The world the book is set in—fae gone very, very wild–is fascinating, and I would read many more titles placed in this setting.
I was so in awe of the book's hotness and the lovely writing that it took me several days after I finished it to notice that some of the plot threads seemed to have been dropped towards the end. Some of this may have been due to the goings-on in the larger world of the book--Tansy may not need to be personally involved in all the goings-on of the Faerie Court--but I did wish I got more resolution on some of those plotlines.
And a few specific things. Here are my spoilers, so beware: Vince, who has great chemistry with Tansy throughout the book, just sort of disappears, along with Tansy's cousin, and the more I thought about this, the sadder I felt to see them go so suddenly. Tansy gets a HEA with her lost love, who is mentioned from the beginning. While that's cool, because I never really saw him in a natural (unaffected by fae) state, I just had to take Tansy's word for it that she was in love with him, which was a little difficult given how much I liked her relationship with Vince (and, hell, with some of the fae baddies, too).
That said, you'd be missing out terribly if you skipped this book. I can't emphasize enough how much this book ruined my life when I was reading it, in the very best way. To summarize, I would say this book is top-tier as far as sex scenes, descriptive quality, and world-building, and that this more than makes up for a few plot holes.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2013
4.5
*Book source ~ Many thanks to Sweetmeats Press for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Tansy has a degree in anthropology, Comparative Folklore to be precise. It’s probably one of the worst degrees you can get when it comes to job availability, but lucky for Tansy the fairy folk, or Them There as it’s better to call them, came back from wherever they had disappeared to and Tansy suddenly had a hush hush job with the government and money to live on. It’s on a job for the Home Office that she meets Edmund. He is the catalyst that sends her down a path that will change her whole life. But is it a change for the better? Or worse?
This book is one word…Wow! In Tansy’s quest to cure her curse she is made to experience shame and humiliation beyond compare. However, shame and humiliation just happen to be her particular sexual kink. Her cousin Gail and Gail’s boyfriend Vince get a front row seat to the effects of Tansy’s curse and first hand experience of Them There when they decide to go with Tansy on her quest. Tansy’s extensive knowledge of The Good Folk saves them several times, but it doesn’t leave them unchanged. Oh no, no one can interact with Them There and come out unchanged. Who knew the fairy folk were so kinky and sexually charged? Oops…I said fairy folk. *looks around* Good thing they didn’t hear it.
From the beginning I was drawn into the story and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next to Tansy. The sexual situations she experiences are quite inventive. And prolific. Humiliation is not my particular sexual kink which is why the book gets a 4.5 from me, but the writing is out of this world and the characters are well-fleshed. *cough* So to speak. I’ve always loved stories involving the fairy folk, so that is a big bonus. The ending was a bit surprising, but it fits. If you’re daring you could read this in public, especially since the paperback has lovely, lovely illustrations, but I would recommend reading it at home. If you know what I mean. *wink wink nudge nudge* All-in-all an excellent arousing read.
*Book source ~ Many thanks to Sweetmeats Press for providing a review copy in exchange for an honest review.
Tansy has a degree in anthropology, Comparative Folklore to be precise. It’s probably one of the worst degrees you can get when it comes to job availability, but lucky for Tansy the fairy folk, or Them There as it’s better to call them, came back from wherever they had disappeared to and Tansy suddenly had a hush hush job with the government and money to live on. It’s on a job for the Home Office that she meets Edmund. He is the catalyst that sends her down a path that will change her whole life. But is it a change for the better? Or worse?
This book is one word…Wow! In Tansy’s quest to cure her curse she is made to experience shame and humiliation beyond compare. However, shame and humiliation just happen to be her particular sexual kink. Her cousin Gail and Gail’s boyfriend Vince get a front row seat to the effects of Tansy’s curse and first hand experience of Them There when they decide to go with Tansy on her quest. Tansy’s extensive knowledge of The Good Folk saves them several times, but it doesn’t leave them unchanged. Oh no, no one can interact with Them There and come out unchanged. Who knew the fairy folk were so kinky and sexually charged? Oops…I said fairy folk. *looks around* Good thing they didn’t hear it.
From the beginning I was drawn into the story and couldn’t wait to see what would happen next to Tansy. The sexual situations she experiences are quite inventive. And prolific. Humiliation is not my particular sexual kink which is why the book gets a 4.5 from me, but the writing is out of this world and the characters are well-fleshed. *cough* So to speak. I’ve always loved stories involving the fairy folk, so that is a big bonus. The ending was a bit surprising, but it fits. If you’re daring you could read this in public, especially since the paperback has lovely, lovely illustrations, but I would recommend reading it at home. If you know what I mean. *wink wink nudge nudge* All-in-all an excellent arousing read.
December 24, 2012
This starts out as a great book, and it's very enjoyable to read an erotic book that has been well researched and doesn't adopt a clichéd context.
I loved this book and it was looking good for a five-star review until the last few chapters. However, towards the end there were two things that took the gloss off for me. The first was
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfactory, as if the author had got bored by it (or hit a required word-count or something) and just decided to close it off as quickly as possible.
I loved this book and it was looking good for a five-star review until the last few chapters. However, towards the end there were two things that took the gloss off for me. The first was
The ending felt rushed and unsatisfactory, as if the author had got bored by it (or hit a required word-count or something) and just decided to close it off as quickly as possible.
September 29, 2012
A no-holds-barred descent into the most filthy and degrading sexual acts imaginable, with each fresh round of shame for the heroine soon being trumped by something even more debased. Fantastic!
I’m always impressed when an author can take a classic text and subvert it for the purposes of filth. Ashbless starts off with Christina Rossetti’s Goblin Market, positing a lost version which is a lot less prudish and cautionary. The tasting of the goblins’ forbidden fruits becomes a parallel to Tansy’s fuck with a fairy; she finds herself unable to eat but desperately wanting more ‘forbidden fruit’. On a wider scale, the novel’s folklore world is thoroughly researched and convincingly drawn, taking up both well-known and more obscure myths and legends and weaving them into a sinister and unpredictable reality.
Named and Shamed was a hugely enjoyable read, refreshingly dirty and compellingly written.
I’m always impressed when an author can take a classic text and subvert it for the purposes of filth. Ashbless starts off with Christina Rossetti’s Goblin Market, positing a lost version which is a lot less prudish and cautionary. The tasting of the goblins’ forbidden fruits becomes a parallel to Tansy’s fuck with a fairy; she finds herself unable to eat but desperately wanting more ‘forbidden fruit’. On a wider scale, the novel’s folklore world is thoroughly researched and convincingly drawn, taking up both well-known and more obscure myths and legends and weaving them into a sinister and unpredictable reality.
Named and Shamed was a hugely enjoyable read, refreshingly dirty and compellingly written.
December 9, 2020
Fun erotic celebration of debasement. Not for everyone, obviously.
Lots of fun playful & dark Fae elements keep the story moving. A solid read.
Lots of fun playful & dark Fae elements keep the story moving. A solid read.
October 28, 2014
A picture book for naughty adults. This story is fantastic with the cross between reality and fantasy it really keeps you guessing what may happen next. The illustrations that accompanied the amazing story were so amazingly detailed and really bring your imagination to life. After I raved about the book my boyfriend decided to read it as well and he loved it even though it was a bit weird (his words)
April 23, 2018
I received this book through library things and in return I am to give an honest review.
with that said I have no clue how to even review this book. raunchy, twisted, highly sexual, out of normalcy would sum it up I think. what I just read was out of this world for sure.
please do not even open this book if you are not into highly sexual books. It's not a form of sexual like 50 shades of grey. It's more mythical (maybe).
with that said I have no clue how to even review this book. raunchy, twisted, highly sexual, out of normalcy would sum it up I think. what I just read was out of this world for sure.
please do not even open this book if you are not into highly sexual books. It's not a form of sexual like 50 shades of grey. It's more mythical (maybe).
November 4, 2019
Great
This book is all about mythical creatures, the Fey, unselie and all kinds of other things. It is full of sex, sex, sex. But the story line makes it so fun to read. Maybe not the fantastic story lines you usually see but for the purposes of this book it worked great.
This book is all about mythical creatures, the Fey, unselie and all kinds of other things. It is full of sex, sex, sex. But the story line makes it so fun to read. Maybe not the fantastic story lines you usually see but for the purposes of this book it worked great.
June 3, 2016
The euphemisms used in this book weren't always my thing, but this book has some really powerful scenes, and those made more than up for it. Kink factor is rather high.
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