Second Skin

by Fortuna Lux, Blake Michaels (editor), Memo Rable

Jade Martinez's life as a phone sex operator takes an unprecedented turn when her favorite pair of jeans comes to life. Suddenly, pleasure and peril intertwine in ways she never imagined.

These aren't just any jeans – they're sentient, seductive, and hungry for more than just a good wash. As Jade navigates this bizarre new reality, she's caught between fear and fascination. The jeans offer ecstasy beyond her wildest dreams, but at what cost?

With each encounter, the line between Jade and her denim possessor blurs. She's losing herself in a sea of sensation, teetering on the edge of surrender. Can Jade reclaim her identity before she's completely consumed? Or will she embrace the madness and become one with the very thing that threatens to unravel her?

Buckle up for a wild ride through the twisted threads of desire. "Second Skin" redefines 'favorite jeans' in ways you never imagined. This darkly humorous, erotic horror will have you questioning your wardrobe choices – and maybe your sanity.

77 pages, Paperback

Published August 26, 2024

Reviews

[Hails · Rating 2 out of 5]

I would love to never read “the denim of our skin” ever again. The body horror element was not at all what I was expecting (though truly WHAT WAS I EXPECTING with a sentient jean story??) but I was properly scandalized. The humor was pretty great but I’m not sure there’s a single person I would recommend this to. Except perhaps my friend who I send jean memes too. This may be the jook (read: jean book) for her!

[Banshi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Found this book wildly entertaining, extremely spicy and more than a little freaky (but what do you expect from a pair of sentient blue jeans?!). Honestly i was gripped, hugged and tugged in all the right ways while reading it. A great palate cleanser between my regular genres. Took me about an hour and a half total to read it, time well spent imo! Kudos to the author this is one of my favorite sentient romances to date!

[Micki-D · Rating 4 out of 5]

A bizarre blend of erotic horror, dark comedy, and body horror that proves even your favorite pair of jeans can’t always be trusted. As Jade’s clothing develops a terrifying mind of its own, pleasure and horror become increasingly intertwined.

Weird, funny, and wonderfully over-the-top, Second Skin embraces its outrageous premise and runs with it. If you enjoy unconventional horror with a healthy dose of absurdity, this one is definitely worth checking out. 👖🖤😈

[Catharene · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you've ever wanted those amazing jeans The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants to come to life with the intention to rock your socks and make you c*m harder than you've ever imagined, then this is the story for you.

Honestly? This is everything I could have hoped for (but never imagined!) from a spicy love story featuring a curvy phone sex operator and her favorite pair of sentient jeans. A bit alien and strange but in all the best ways. The writing is absolute beautiful. Jade's sassy banter and inner monologue are perfect. Do yourself a favor and try this one on today 💕

[Kayla T · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting is the first thing that popped up in my head when reading this. I haven’t read much about pants and the things they can do to a woman, so this was different. I found it interesting how the pants aided our FMC during her job.

[Bekki's Books · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sci-fi romance. Interesting plot with sentient jeans who wants to please his owner. Quick fun read with so much spice.

[Jerricka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Super funny and interesting

[Vanessa Hilario Mata · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing short read! Keep an open mind when reading. Jade and her favorite jeans have a steamy time!