He's the hottest commodity in Hollywood. She's a camera-shy, introverted author. When her books got optioned for a film series, she hadn't really thought they'd invite her to set, but they did. What was meant to be a casual meeting between her and the man playing her fantasy hero quickly turned into a long game of back and forth romantic tension, a storm of desire and friendship swirling into something more. And tonight, the storm finally breaks.
"Peggy Barnett" is the erotica pseudonym of a Toronto-based SF/F author. Peggy writes stories for the thinking erotica reader. She likes to write stories that are both one-handed reading and topical discussions of consent, non-binary gender, the full spectrum of sexuality and romanticism, and relationships that bloom beyond monogamy.
I received a copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.
It was a sweet read with well-developed characters. Despite the short length of the story we get two characters with fears, love who are also hopeful for each other. I would like to see this becoming more than a short story, maybe a stand-alone? Overall, it was a nice read!
For most readers, "Official Selection" will be a dream-fantasy scenario - few of us are either famous writers or Hollywood stars. But for almost all readers, the way this story of writer-and-star get it on plays out with absolutely normality (to the point of reminding us all of those awkward first times with a new partner) will be pleasingly familiar, with an ending that would make us all call the next morning.