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Keys to the Sweet Pink Inn
In the heart of Old Aston stands the Sweet Pink Inn—the sacred sanctuary of a bygone era, where women’s pleasure is not whispered about but welcomed. Behind these bawdy house doors, desire is celebrated, shame is left at the threshold, and every touch is chosen.
Within its candlelit rooms, a fiery blend of women—and the ones who adore them—explore intimacy, longing, and connection in a sensual series of sapphic vignettes that are at once erotic, tender, playful, and sometimes bittersweet. Each tantalising encounter tells its own story and unfolds with care, offering moments of flirtation, devotion, heat, heartache, and joy.
At the Sweet Pink Inn, secrets are kept, passions are awakened, and women bold enough to choose themselves discover so much more than pleasure. From teasing seductions and passionate reunions to unexpected revelations and profound emotional connections, these stories celebrate women forging their own paths, even when the cost is high.
The inn is open, so unlock the fantasy and step inside.
The ladies are waiting to meet you.
Within its candlelit rooms, a fiery blend of women—and the ones who adore them—explore intimacy, longing, and connection in a sensual series of sapphic vignettes that are at once erotic, tender, playful, and sometimes bittersweet. Each tantalising encounter tells its own story and unfolds with care, offering moments of flirtation, devotion, heat, heartache, and joy.
At the Sweet Pink Inn, secrets are kept, passions are awakened, and women bold enough to choose themselves discover so much more than pleasure. From teasing seductions and passionate reunions to unexpected revelations and profound emotional connections, these stories celebrate women forging their own paths, even when the cost is high.
The inn is open, so unlock the fantasy and step inside.
The ladies are waiting to meet you.
- GenresShort Stories
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Published March 21, 2026
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March 26, 2026
4.5 Stars
I swear, by the end of the book I wanted to be an SW 🤦♀️
Kidding aside, personally I am not a fan of erotica because, well, 90% of the time it’s shallow. When I learned Corrie Mackay had a new book out of erotic vignettes, I was cautiously optimistic because having read the author’s previous works and having been thoroughly satisfied with both, I was hopeful.
Rest assured, Keys to the Sweet Pink Inn delivered. All 8 vignettes were sensual, lustful and most importantly (for me) had substance. When I say it had substance, I mean the characters in the mere snapshot the author presented were memorable and had more than just a steamy rendezvous.
I adored all 8 stories because they were quite unique and distinct from each other. My favourites were the role playing, the sketch artist, actually, I take it back, there is something to like about from each story! I love them all! In addition, in my opinion the author’s choice of time period played a huge part in romanticising the events the whole thing. There’s something about women claiming their sexuality and in turn their freedom to feel and be a woman. The act of resistance in the face of men’s oppression sings to my soul.
I swear, by the end of the book I wanted to be an SW 🤦♀️
Kidding aside, personally I am not a fan of erotica because, well, 90% of the time it’s shallow. When I learned Corrie Mackay had a new book out of erotic vignettes, I was cautiously optimistic because having read the author’s previous works and having been thoroughly satisfied with both, I was hopeful.
Rest assured, Keys to the Sweet Pink Inn delivered. All 8 vignettes were sensual, lustful and most importantly (for me) had substance. When I say it had substance, I mean the characters in the mere snapshot the author presented were memorable and had more than just a steamy rendezvous.
I adored all 8 stories because they were quite unique and distinct from each other. My favourites were the role playing, the sketch artist, actually, I take it back, there is something to like about from each story! I love them all! In addition, in my opinion the author’s choice of time period played a huge part in romanticising the events the whole thing. There’s something about women claiming their sexuality and in turn their freedom to feel and be a woman. The act of resistance in the face of men’s oppression sings to my soul.
May 20, 2026
I really enjoyed dipping in and out of this collection of eight erotic vignettes over a few sittings. Set around the 'Pink Light District' and the 'Sweet Pink Inn', a tavern and bawdy house, the stories are full of interesting characters and sensual fun 🔥
What I liked most was that the collection balances erotica with characterisation and emotional depth. Each story shows women exploring pleasure, agency, freedom, and desire. The historical setting also adds a lot to the mood, with little secrets and bits of intrigue woven throughout.
The stories cover a range of characters, dynamics, and situations, from first-time sapphic experiences and emotional connections to roleplay, toys, and BDSM. Quite a few of the stories explored feelings alongside pleasure and business, and that mix felt very queer to me.
My favourite was the story featuring the artist Sybil 🎨 I was not expecting a touch of heartbreak mixed in with the erotica, but that stayed with me afterwards. And there is also a lovely surprise story at the end, which was a fun way to finish the collection 📚
Overall, this was a sexy read, with substance alongside the spice. A great pick for readers who enjoy queer erotica with a 19th century vibe 📖
What I liked most was that the collection balances erotica with characterisation and emotional depth. Each story shows women exploring pleasure, agency, freedom, and desire. The historical setting also adds a lot to the mood, with little secrets and bits of intrigue woven throughout.
The stories cover a range of characters, dynamics, and situations, from first-time sapphic experiences and emotional connections to roleplay, toys, and BDSM. Quite a few of the stories explored feelings alongside pleasure and business, and that mix felt very queer to me.
My favourite was the story featuring the artist Sybil 🎨 I was not expecting a touch of heartbreak mixed in with the erotica, but that stayed with me afterwards. And there is also a lovely surprise story at the end, which was a fun way to finish the collection 📚
Overall, this was a sexy read, with substance alongside the spice. A great pick for readers who enjoy queer erotica with a 19th century vibe 📖
June 7, 2026
This is a book with 8 short stories, set in a historical time period. Each story features a different couple (or throuple 😉), a Nobel woman and a sex worker. I actually really enjoyed this, was so different from any erotic I’ve read before, which made it so refreshing! A lot of fun to read and I enjoyed Corrie’s writing style. I’m excited to see more from this author.
Written in third person, each story is one main POV. Erotica, Forbidden, Historical, Femme/Femme & Masc/Femme pairings, Brothel setting, Age Gap. 8x Spicy Scenes.
Written in third person, each story is one main POV. Erotica, Forbidden, Historical, Femme/Femme & Masc/Femme pairings, Brothel setting, Age Gap. 8x Spicy Scenes.
March 21, 2026
She’s done it again 👏👏
March 26, 2026
Stunning
This was just stunning. Everything in this collection of vignettes felt delicate, even set against the background of a back alley bawdy house, deliberate. The historical fiction element was beautifully depicted and bittersweet - the struggles each woman would have faced in similar times, no matter the class, mixed with the sapphic yearning we love, really left a mark on me. And as usual for MacKay, the mixture of passionate spice, soothing comfort, and character-led plot are balanced perfectly in well-written prose that's both easy-to-read and utterly poetic. I honestly don't know why more people aren't talking about her work.
This was just stunning. Everything in this collection of vignettes felt delicate, even set against the background of a back alley bawdy house, deliberate. The historical fiction element was beautifully depicted and bittersweet - the struggles each woman would have faced in similar times, no matter the class, mixed with the sapphic yearning we love, really left a mark on me. And as usual for MacKay, the mixture of passionate spice, soothing comfort, and character-led plot are balanced perfectly in well-written prose that's both easy-to-read and utterly poetic. I honestly don't know why more people aren't talking about her work.
May 17, 2026
Top 2 stories: Olivet, Joan & Ife and Phillipa & Margaery. Still not let down by Corrie MacKay ⭐️⭐️⭐️. What a wonderful celebration of debauchery and it’s lovers aha
July 5, 2026
Keys to the Sweet Pink Inn is a saucy little nugget. If you’re a fan of Victorian queer chaos, think Tipping the Velvet, Fingersmith, or Gentleman Jack and you love a bit of 19th‑century humour, debauchery, and behaviour that is decidedly not genteel, this one will hit the spot.
The vignette-style storytelling works a treat. Each glimpse into the inn offers a fresh, funny, and delightfully naughty encounter, and every character feels unique and engaging. It’s playful, cheeky, and unexpectedly charming.
These characters and their short stories have so much heart. I kind of loved it.
The vignette-style storytelling works a treat. Each glimpse into the inn offers a fresh, funny, and delightfully naughty encounter, and every character feels unique and engaging. It’s playful, cheeky, and unexpectedly charming.
These characters and their short stories have so much heart. I kind of loved it.
March 21, 2026
Good Lord
Just wow! These stories are so hot! I’m so glad I bought this book because I will definitely be going back and rereading each story!
Just wow! These stories are so hot! I’m so glad I bought this book because I will definitely be going back and rereading each story!
April 3, 2026
Cracking little vignettes brought together in one volume. Like a sapphic version of Harlots. Especially loved the drunken epilogue, very funny.
April 21, 2026
I love MacKay's writing style. I think she perfectly captures what it means to love a woman and this book is proof of that, you can feel all the care, tenderness and love these women share
June 29, 2026
3.25 stars. well written, spicy, but also so very sad. i didn't really get the point of the ending. overall: worth the read.
March 22, 2026
Absolutely loved this! It was incredibly sexy/erotic 🌶️ but also extremely beautiful. I have become a huge fan of Corrie Mackay's work and this one was another 5 ⭐s for me. Loved all the women showcased in this and adored every story told. Would highly recommend.
May 29, 2026
Picture this. You get to flash through all of the many delicious, hot, sweet, tender, heartbreaking, lip-biting, eye-popping and deboucherous characters of the Sweet Pink Inn. It’s almost as if you pop into each room and see where the night takes the many different clients and characters that pass through the Sweet Pink Inn.
Set in a time period that feels long ago and written in a way that feels like poetry, all I can say is it is art. Truly. I took a step back a couple times mostly just to delight in the fact that this exists. I’ve now read all of MacKay’s books and can say I am HUGE fan of her writing. And gaahhdd damn does she know how to write a spicy scene. Phew. Her characters felt so 3D even though we only got a small slice. It felt so lived in. The final chapter was the icing on the cake. Warm, fuzzy and cozy. Gah. I will be returning to these short stories just to relish in it all.
Anyway, HIGHLY recommend. ✨
Set in a time period that feels long ago and written in a way that feels like poetry, all I can say is it is art. Truly. I took a step back a couple times mostly just to delight in the fact that this exists. I’ve now read all of MacKay’s books and can say I am HUGE fan of her writing. And gaahhdd damn does she know how to write a spicy scene. Phew. Her characters felt so 3D even though we only got a small slice. It felt so lived in. The final chapter was the icing on the cake. Warm, fuzzy and cozy. Gah. I will be returning to these short stories just to relish in it all.
Anyway, HIGHLY recommend. ✨
May 4, 2026
Will never skip a book written by Corrie Mackay.
This book is a departure from her previous work, a series of short stories centered around the lives of the women who live and work at the Sweet Pink Inn. You can call it an erotica but it is more than that. Mackay spends so much time crafting her characters, giving them depth, making them whole that even though we only get glimpses of them in these vignettes, we yearn to know more. Every ending left me wanting to explore further, dive deeper.
I also adore the agency that these women possess, in a time and place when women often have none, although that is touched on in the book, the Sweet Pink Inn is a safe place for all who come seeking a piece of themself.
The epilogue is a particularly enjoyable read, I can only hope that one or more of the women from this book ends up with a longer story in the future.
This book is a departure from her previous work, a series of short stories centered around the lives of the women who live and work at the Sweet Pink Inn. You can call it an erotica but it is more than that. Mackay spends so much time crafting her characters, giving them depth, making them whole that even though we only get glimpses of them in these vignettes, we yearn to know more. Every ending left me wanting to explore further, dive deeper.
I also adore the agency that these women possess, in a time and place when women often have none, although that is touched on in the book, the Sweet Pink Inn is a safe place for all who come seeking a piece of themself.
The epilogue is a particularly enjoyable read, I can only hope that one or more of the women from this book ends up with a longer story in the future.
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