Slippery When Wet

by Laura Baumbach

Explore the first-time wonders of the flesh and water. Named a pioneer of the M/M erotic romance by ROLLING STONE MAGAZINE, Laura Baumbach's novella, Slippery When Wet, is both playful and hot. Sauna's will never be the same after reading this teasing, erotic interlude.

Genres: M M Romance, Contemporary, Short Stories, Erotica, Romance, LGBT

ebook

First published January 1, 2013

About the author

Laura Baumbach is the best-selling, multi-award winning, acclaimed author of short stories, novellas, novels and screenplays. Most recently, Mexican Heat, written in collaboration with Josh Lanyon, has been chosen as a FINALIST for Best Gay Romance in the 2009 Lambda Literary Awards, a FINALIST in the 2010 EPPIE Awards, and has received an Honorable Mention at the 2009 San Francisco Book Festival. Laura was nominated for Best GBLT Author 2008 in the LRC's Best Of Awards for 2008. Her adventure story The Lost Temple of Karttikeya won the 2008 EPPIE Award for Best GLBT novel. Her sequel to the best-selling novel A Bit of Rough, Roughhousing, was 2007 Reviewers' Choice Award Winner.

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reviewed for Hearts on Fire Reviews

What could be more naughty and delicious than hot sex in the company sauna with a gorgeous stranger?

Dr. Parker Crowe is a straitlaced forensic scientist who works long hours and lacks social skills. He works out at the company gym to tone up his lean body and for three weeks, has his eyes set on Dallas Austin. His physical presence is sturdy and imposing, his body is scarred, and he carries himself with quiet authority and sharp intelligence. Parker knows he works at the company, but doing exactly what?

Dallas and Parker take their time learning about each other while Parker loosens up and enjoys the most mind-blowing sex he’s had in his entire life.

I couldn’t help but be reminded of Bram and Jamie in A Bit of Rough. Bram and Dallas share a lot of similarities. They are rugged, passionate, assertive and secure. Jamie and Parker are intelligent, shy and somewhat lacking in confidence.

Though the two stories were alike in many ways, I still enjoyed the humorous interactions between both men and the build-up of sexual tension followed by wild, hot and impulsive sex. Not only does Laura Baumbach write steamy sex scenes, she writes fully developed characters that are easy to fall in love with.

I really hope to see more of Parker and Dallas. I want to learn more about his job and I’m very curious about where he got his scars.

[Heller · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just a fun little erotica throwaway about two men who know each other only through having worked out together in the company gym for three weeks. One of them finally makes a move when they're in the sauna. This is an extended sex scene but a well written one with intriguing characters and hot chemistry.

[Irina Elena · Rating 3 out of 5]

Holy shit, Batman.
Okay, so this is seriously... *guzzles some more ice cold water, fans self* - seriously hot. And cute. I actually giggled when Dallas called Parker cute and he started acting all offended! :)
Nevermind that I read this all in, like, ten seconds.
Well, this is gonna work fine if you're cold and don't have hot chocolate on hand ;P

[Simsala · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slippery When Wet works just fine as a quick smut-fix, but as a story it feels like
ripped out of context. Basically a long sex scene without beginning and end.

[Sammy Goode · Rating 4 out of 5]

In my opinion, writing a truly good short story is a challenge even for the best of authors. To create solid characters that interact in a meaningful and realistic way in just a few pages requires a deft hand and a master storyteller that knows how to exercise restraint while letting the imagination run wild. Laura Baumbach is just such a writer and her story does not disappoint. Her mastery of creative imagery and in depth characters never fails to light up the page.

The only criticism I have of this story is the almost too rapid capitulation by Parker when Dallas professes to be wrapped up in getting to know him better. Prior to that scene, Parker remained the "geeky" scientist who struggles to believe such a ruggedly handsome guy would be interested in him at all. Admittedly, Dallas was right in his face and leaving him little doubt as to his intentions, but still, I felt the character Ms. Baumbach had created in Parker would have had a healthier and longer lasting dose of skepticism.

However, this was a minor glitch and in the long run, did not detract from the overall impact of the story. So, if you are in the market for a hot little sip of a tail, please do check out Slippery When Wet by Laura Baumbach.

[Becky Condit · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 1/2 stars!

I thoroughly enjoyed this very hot and sexy short read. If you're looking for a quick read that will curl your toes, get this one.

Please see Trish's complete review on January 29, 2013 at http://mrsconditreadsbooks.com/index....

[Allie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed Slippery When Wet - the only quibble I have is that I wish it was longer. I would love to see a sequel that explores Parker and Dallas' budding relationship.

[Mia · Rating 5 out of 5]

That was sweet, sweaty and hot! Wow! I really don't know how they were able to hold a conversation with Dallas's soldier standing at attention.

[indeed so · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just sex, dude.