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Waking Up
If you're a single woman of a certain age, a healthy sense of humor and adventure is required to "stay in the game" of Love.
Savannah Aries decided on Pleasure as a Higher Calling.
In this first collection of intimate short stories, she invites us into her world and shares her thoughts and feelings about the lusty new lease on life she discovers when she decides to wake up.
From becoming an inadvertent cougar, to her adventures in the world of online dating, and her unconventional ways of coping with the discomforts of flying, Savannah entertains us with the details of both her amorous encounters and her own unique philosophy of life.
Savannah Aries decided on Pleasure as a Higher Calling.
In this first collection of intimate short stories, she invites us into her world and shares her thoughts and feelings about the lusty new lease on life she discovers when she decides to wake up.
From becoming an inadvertent cougar, to her adventures in the world of online dating, and her unconventional ways of coping with the discomforts of flying, Savannah entertains us with the details of both her amorous encounters and her own unique philosophy of life.
110 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 4, 2011
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December 16, 2025
Reading Waking Up felt like having an honest conversation with someone who truly understands inner struggles and personal growth. The author does an excellent job of building an emotional connection early on, which made it easy for me to stay invested throughout the book.
I really appreciated the pacing of the story. Each chapter added a new layer to the narrative without rushing the journey. The emotions felt raw and authentic, and I could relate to many of the moments the characters experienced, even when their situations were different from mine.
When I finished the book, I sat quietly for a few minutes just thinking about everything I had read. That’s how I know a book has made an impact. Waking Up left me with a deeper appreciation for self-awareness and the courage it takes to change.
I really appreciated the pacing of the story. Each chapter added a new layer to the narrative without rushing the journey. The emotions felt raw and authentic, and I could relate to many of the moments the characters experienced, even when their situations were different from mine.
When I finished the book, I sat quietly for a few minutes just thinking about everything I had read. That’s how I know a book has made an impact. Waking Up left me with a deeper appreciation for self-awareness and the courage it takes to change.
December 16, 2025
From the very first chapter, Waking Up pulled me into its world with its thoughtful storytelling and emotional depth. I felt immediately connected to the main character and curious to see how their journey would unfold.
The author’s writing style is both gentle and powerful. There were moments that felt deeply personal, as if the book was speaking directly to my own experiences. I loved how the story explored growth through small, realistic moments rather than dramatic twists.
By the end, I felt a sense of calm and clarity. This book reminded me that growth is a process, not a single moment. Waking Up is the kind of book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
The author’s writing style is both gentle and powerful. There were moments that felt deeply personal, as if the book was speaking directly to my own experiences. I loved how the story explored growth through small, realistic moments rather than dramatic twists.
By the end, I felt a sense of calm and clarity. This book reminded me that growth is a process, not a single moment. Waking Up is the kind of book that stays with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
December 16, 2025
I picked up Waking Up expecting a quiet, reflective story, but it quickly became something I couldn’t put down. From the opening chapters, the author pulls you into the character’s inner world, making every thought and decision feel personal and real. I felt like I was walking alongside the protagonist, discovering each emotional shift as it happened.
What stood out to me most was how naturally the themes unfold. Nothing feels forced; the growth, the doubts, and the small victories all happen in a way that mirrors real life. The writing is smooth and expressive, and I found myself pausing more than once just to absorb certain lines.
By the time I reached the final pages, I felt changed in a quiet but meaningful way. Waking Up isn’t just a story you read it’s an experience you carry with you. I finished the book feeling reflective, inspired, and grateful that I gave it my time.
What stood out to me most was how naturally the themes unfold. Nothing feels forced; the growth, the doubts, and the small victories all happen in a way that mirrors real life. The writing is smooth and expressive, and I found myself pausing more than once just to absorb certain lines.
By the time I reached the final pages, I felt changed in a quiet but meaningful way. Waking Up isn’t just a story you read it’s an experience you carry with you. I finished the book feeling reflective, inspired, and grateful that I gave it my time.
December 22, 2025
Waking Up by Savanna Aries is a deeply reflective and emotionally resonant book about coming to terms with oneself. The story follows a personal awakening a gradual realization of patterns, emotions, and truths that were previously ignored or buried.
What happens in this book isn’t loud or dramatic in the traditional sense, but powerful in a quieter, more meaningful way. The reader witnesses moments of confusion, clarity, inner conflict, and finally acceptance. It feels like watching someone slowly open their eyes to who they really are and what they truly need.
Savanna Aries writes with honesty and sensitivity, making the experience feel personal rather than distant. This book stays with you because it mirrors real emotional growth.
What happens in this book isn’t loud or dramatic in the traditional sense, but powerful in a quieter, more meaningful way. The reader witnesses moments of confusion, clarity, inner conflict, and finally acceptance. It feels like watching someone slowly open their eyes to who they really are and what they truly need.
Savanna Aries writes with honesty and sensitivity, making the experience feel personal rather than distant. This book stays with you because it mirrors real emotional growth.
December 16, 2025
Waking Up is fascinating because it treats intimacy as a form of awareness. Savannah Aries explores how being fully present in body, emotion, and thought changes how connection is experienced and remembered. The playful exchanges with Johnny add warmth and realism, grounding the book in everyday life while allowing space for deeper insight. It’s a book that invites readers to think differently about fulfillment and energy.
December 13, 2025
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book Review: Waking Up by Savanna Aries
Waking Up by Savanna Aries was a very interesting and engaging read. I came across this book through our group readers community, and it quickly caught my attention.
The story is thoughtful and emotionally written, making it easy to connect with the message and the characters. I enjoyed how the author explored personal growth and self-awareness in a meaningful way.
This is a great book for readers who enjoy reflective and inspiring stories. I would definitely recommend Waking Up to anyone in the readers community looking for a compelling and enjoyable read.
Waking Up by Savanna Aries was a very interesting and engaging read. I came across this book through our group readers community, and it quickly caught my attention.
The story is thoughtful and emotionally written, making it easy to connect with the message and the characters. I enjoyed how the author explored personal growth and self-awareness in a meaningful way.
This is a great book for readers who enjoy reflective and inspiring stories. I would definitely recommend Waking Up to anyone in the readers community looking for a compelling and enjoyable read.
December 16, 2025
What makes Waking Up so interesting is how seamlessly it blends humor, intimacy, and philosophy. Savannah Aries doesn’t lecture the reader; instead, she invites us into her thinking as it unfolds in real time. The passages about pleasure as something regenerative rather than draining are especially thought-provoking. The author’s belief that love and connection can be co-creative and sustaining gives the book a refreshing perspective that lingers long after reading.
December 24, 2025
Waking Up isn’t just a story it feels like a mirror. As the events in the book unfold, the reader watches a shift from emotional fog into clarity. The book explores what happens when someone finally acknowledges their feelings, mistakes, and desires.
The journey in this book is emotional rather than external, and that’s where its strength lies. Savanna Aries captures the reality of personal awakening with empathy and truth.
This is the kind of book that gently changes how you think, not by force, but by understand.
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The journey in this book is emotional rather than external, and that’s where its strength lies. Savanna Aries captures the reality of personal awakening with empathy and truth.
This is the kind of book that gently changes how you think, not by force, but by understand.
sorry for earlier review
best regards
January 8, 2026
Savanna Aries brings a truly refreshing and confident voice to sensual fiction one that feels grounded, thoughtful, and unapologetically authentic. Waking Up goes far beyond physical connection; it is a disciplined and intentional exploration of emotional awakening, reclaimed desire, and the recognition of one’s vitality at any stage of life.
What stands out most after reading the book is how carefully structured and purposeful the writing feels. The prose is expressive and self-assured, striking a thoughtful balance between intimacy and deep introspection. Each story unfolds with clarity and control, never feeling excessive or unfocused, and instead guiding the reader through moments of realization, growth, and emotional honesty.
This is not a book that relies on sensation alone. It is reflective, mature, and emotionally aware, making it especially engaging for readers who appreciate storytelling with depth and intention. Waking Up is a disciplined, well-crafted work that values emotional truth as much as sensuality, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
What stands out most after reading the book is how carefully structured and purposeful the writing feels. The prose is expressive and self-assured, striking a thoughtful balance between intimacy and deep introspection. Each story unfolds with clarity and control, never feeling excessive or unfocused, and instead guiding the reader through moments of realization, growth, and emotional honesty.
This is not a book that relies on sensation alone. It is reflective, mature, and emotionally aware, making it especially engaging for readers who appreciate storytelling with depth and intention. Waking Up is a disciplined, well-crafted work that values emotional truth as much as sensuality, leaving a lasting impression long after the final page.
January 8, 2026
In Waking Up, Savanna Aries demonstrates a clear sense of purpose and control in her storytelling. This is a book that feels carefully considered from beginning to end, offering more than surface-level sensuality. At its core, the book is about awareness of self, of desire, and of emotional truth.
What becomes clear after reading is how disciplined the writing is. Each piece feels intentional, with scenes and reflections unfolding in a way that invites the reader to pause and think rather than rush forward. Savanna Aries writes with confidence and maturity, allowing intimacy to exist alongside vulnerability and introspection.
The book is engaging not because it tries to shock, but because it feels honest. There is a strong sense of balance between emotion and expression, making Waking Up a meaningful read for those who appreciate depth, growth, and authenticity in storytelling. It’s a book that stays with you, encouraging reflection long after you finish reading.
What becomes clear after reading is how disciplined the writing is. Each piece feels intentional, with scenes and reflections unfolding in a way that invites the reader to pause and think rather than rush forward. Savanna Aries writes with confidence and maturity, allowing intimacy to exist alongside vulnerability and introspection.
The book is engaging not because it tries to shock, but because it feels honest. There is a strong sense of balance between emotion and expression, making Waking Up a meaningful read for those who appreciate depth, growth, and authenticity in storytelling. It’s a book that stays with you, encouraging reflection long after you finish reading.
January 8, 2026
What I appreciated most about Waking Up is how it centers on self-discovery rather than fantasy alone. Savannah Aries explores themes of aging, identity, and emotional freedom with clarity and courage.
The stories feel personal and reflective, almost like confessions shaped into art. The author’s voice is strong and consistent, offering insight into experiences that are often overlooked in mainstream fiction.
This book isn’t rushed it invites the reader to slow down, reflect, and engage with its themes. A rewarding read for those who enjoy introspective and character-focused storytelling.
The stories feel personal and reflective, almost like confessions shaped into art. The author’s voice is strong and consistent, offering insight into experiences that are often overlooked in mainstream fiction.
This book isn’t rushed it invites the reader to slow down, reflect, and engage with its themes. A rewarding read for those who enjoy introspective and character-focused storytelling.
January 17, 2026
Waking Up is a beautifully written collection that explores desire, self-awareness, and emotional rebirth from a mature female perspective that is rarely given space in literature. Savannah Aries writes with confidence, vulnerability, and intelligence, inviting the reader into deeply personal moments of reflection and intimacy.
What stood out most for me was the honesty. These stories aren’t written to shock they are written to tell the truth about longing, connection, aging, and awakening to pleasure and self-worth. The prose is reflective, fluid, and emotionally grounded.
This book will especially resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven storytelling and thoughtful explorations of love and sensuality beyond clichés.
What stood out most for me was the honesty. These stories aren’t written to shock they are written to tell the truth about longing, connection, aging, and awakening to pleasure and self-worth. The prose is reflective, fluid, and emotionally grounded.
This book will especially resonate with readers who appreciate character-driven storytelling and thoughtful explorations of love and sensuality beyond clichés.
December 22, 2025
Savanna Aries has written a book that feels sincere and intentional. In Waking Up, the reader follows a path of realization understanding the past, questioning the present, and slowly embracing change.
What happens throughout the book is subtle but impactful: emotional awareness grows, clarity replaces confusion, and self-acceptance becomes possible. It’s a story about becoming conscious of one’s own life.
This book is perfect for readers who enjoy introspective stories that focus on healing, growth, and emotional truth. It’s thoughtful, engaging, and quietly powerful.
What happens throughout the book is subtle but impactful: emotional awareness grows, clarity replaces confusion, and self-acceptance becomes possible. It’s a story about becoming conscious of one’s own life.
This book is perfect for readers who enjoy introspective stories that focus on healing, growth, and emotional truth. It’s thoughtful, engaging, and quietly powerful.
January 10, 2026
Waking Up by Savannah Aries is not just a collection of sensual stories it is a fearless exploration of desire, aging, identity, and emotional truth. What makes this book extraordinary is its honesty. The narrator does not hide behind fantasy alone; she invites readers into her vulnerability, her longing, her contradictions, and her awakening. Savannah Aries writes with confidence and grace, proving that sensuality does not fade with time it deepens. This book reminds us that being alive means feeling fully, loving boldly, and refusing to apologize for desire. It is empowering, intimate, and unforgettable.
January 13, 2026
Waking Up is a bold and refreshing book that challenges cultural assumptions about aging, desire, and female sexuality. Savannah Aries writes with elegance and intensity, drawing the reader into moments that feel both deeply personal and universally relatable. I appreciated how the story balances erotic energy with introspection. The emotional tension between connection and independence is handled with nuance, especially as the narrator navigates desire without losing her sense of self. The book’s message that pleasure can be a form of healing and self-reclamation is delivered powerfully and without shame. It is a book that lingers long after you finish reading.
December 28, 2025
Waking Up surprised me with how empowering it feels. Beyond the sensual elements, this book is about owning one’s story, embracing desire without shame, and redefining fulfillment on one’s own terms.
Savannah Aries writes with clarity and confidence, blending emotion and reflection seamlessly. The narratives feel lived-in and authentic, making the characters’ experiences believable and relatable.
Readers looking for thoughtful sensual fiction that values emotional depth will find a lot to appreciate here.
Savannah Aries writes with clarity and confidence, blending emotion and reflection seamlessly. The narratives feel lived-in and authentic, making the characters’ experiences believable and relatable.
Readers looking for thoughtful sensual fiction that values emotional depth will find a lot to appreciate here.
December 28, 2025
Waking Up surprised me with how empowering it feels. Beyond the sensual elements, this book is about owning one’s story, embracing desire without shame, and redefining fulfillment on one’s own terms.
Savannah Aries writes with clarity and confidence, blending emotion and reflection seamlessly. The narratives feel lived-in and authentic, making the characters’ experiences believable and relatable.
Readers looking for thoughtful sensual fiction that values emotional depth will find a lot to appreciate here.
Savannah Aries writes with clarity and confidence, blending emotion and reflection seamlessly. The narratives feel lived-in and authentic, making the characters’ experiences believable and relatable.
Readers looking for thoughtful sensual fiction that values emotional depth will find a lot to appreciate here.
December 22, 2025
This book truly lives up to its title. Waking Up is about realizing uncomfortable truths and learning to face them instead of running away. Throughout the story, the author takes us through emotional turning points where reflection replaces denial and awareness replaces confusion.
What happens in the book feels very real moments of self-questioning, emotional heaviness, and gradual healing. There is no false perfection here, just honesty and growth.
Savanna Aries has a gentle but powerful way of showing that waking up isn’t instant; it’s a process. This is a book that makes you pause, think, and look inward.
What happens in the book feels very real moments of self-questioning, emotional heaviness, and gradual healing. There is no false perfection here, just honesty and growth.
Savanna Aries has a gentle but powerful way of showing that waking up isn’t instant; it’s a process. This is a book that makes you pause, think, and look inward.
January 11, 2026
What makes Waking Up so genuinely interesting is how seamlessly Savannah Aries weaves together humor, intimacy, and philosophy into a narrative that feels natural rather than forced. She never lectures or instructs; instead, she invites the reader into her inner dialogue as it unfolds in real time, allowing us to witness her curiosity, questioning, and self-awareness. The reflections on pleasure as something regenerative rather than draining are especially compelling, offering a refreshing way to think about energy, connection, and vitality. What lingers long after finishing the book is the author’s belief that love and intimacy can be co-creative and sustaining not only enriching personal experience, but also shaping how we show up in the world. Waking Up is thoughtful, engaging, and quietly transformative.
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January 20, 2026Easy and Delicious is
a collection of playful, sensual encounters inviting readers to embrace desire. Savannah is an accomplished writer presenting each story as a delicious escape. It’s like sitting down with a big piece of chocolate cake, enjoying and savoring every morsel. A treat for yourself or a wonderful gift for a friend.
a collection of playful, sensual encounters inviting readers to embrace desire. Savannah is an accomplished writer presenting each story as a delicious escape. It’s like sitting down with a big piece of chocolate cake, enjoying and savoring every morsel. A treat for yourself or a wonderful gift for a friend.
January 11, 2026
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Savannah Aries has a remarkable ability to transform deeply private moments into universal reflections that many readers will instantly recognize. In Waking Up, the conversations with Johnny become a powerful mirror for real-life relationships, especially those in which one person is content to enjoy intimacy as it naturally unfolds, while the other feels called to explore its deeper meaning, energy, and purpose. This dynamic is portrayed with honesty and warmth, never slipping into judgment or criticism. Instead, the author allows the tension, humor, and affection between the two perspectives to coexist naturally.
What makes the book especially engaging is its self-awareness. The writing is playful and intimate, yet deeply reflective, capturing how philosophical insight often arises in ordinary moments over breakfast, in conversation, or in quiet reflection after closeness. Savannah Aries invites the reader to sit with these moments rather than rush past them, encouraging contemplation without ever forcing conclusions. Waking Up is both intellectually curious and emotionally grounded, making it a thoughtful and memorable read that lingers long after the final page.
Savannah Aries has a remarkable ability to transform deeply private moments into universal reflections that many readers will instantly recognize. In Waking Up, the conversations with Johnny become a powerful mirror for real-life relationships, especially those in which one person is content to enjoy intimacy as it naturally unfolds, while the other feels called to explore its deeper meaning, energy, and purpose. This dynamic is portrayed with honesty and warmth, never slipping into judgment or criticism. Instead, the author allows the tension, humor, and affection between the two perspectives to coexist naturally.
What makes the book especially engaging is its self-awareness. The writing is playful and intimate, yet deeply reflective, capturing how philosophical insight often arises in ordinary moments over breakfast, in conversation, or in quiet reflection after closeness. Savannah Aries invites the reader to sit with these moments rather than rush past them, encouraging contemplation without ever forcing conclusions. Waking Up is both intellectually curious and emotionally grounded, making it a thoughtful and memorable read that lingers long after the final page.
January 12, 2026
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Waking Up by Savannah Aries is an intensely intimate and beautifully written exploration of desire, self-rediscovery, and emotional awakening. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is how the author portrays a woman reclaiming her sensual and emotional life after divorce. The opening story, where the narrator “wakes up” not just physically but spiritually and erotically, feels honest and deeply human. The chance meeting in the bookstore is especially memorable it captures how unexpected connection can reignite passion and curiosity. What stood out most to me is how the book celebrates pleasure without apology while also acknowledging vulnerability, longing, and consequence. This is not just erotic storytelling; it is about remembering who you are and allowing yourself to feel fully alive again.
Waking Up by Savannah Aries is an intensely intimate and beautifully written exploration of desire, self-rediscovery, and emotional awakening. One of the most compelling aspects of the book is how the author portrays a woman reclaiming her sensual and emotional life after divorce. The opening story, where the narrator “wakes up” not just physically but spiritually and erotically, feels honest and deeply human. The chance meeting in the bookstore is especially memorable it captures how unexpected connection can reignite passion and curiosity. What stood out most to me is how the book celebrates pleasure without apology while also acknowledging vulnerability, longing, and consequence. This is not just erotic storytelling; it is about remembering who you are and allowing yourself to feel fully alive again.
December 20, 2025
This book truly lives up to its title. Waking Up is about realizing uncomfortable truths and learning to face them instead of running away. Throughout the story, the author takes us through emotional turning points where reflection replaces denial and awareness replaces confusion.
What happens in the book feels very real moments of self-questioning, emotional heaviness, and gradual healing. There is no false perfection here, just honesty and growth.
Savanna Aries has a gentle but powerful way of showing that waking up isn’t instant; it’s a process. This is a book that makes you pause, think, and look inward.
What happens in the book feels very real moments of self-questioning, emotional heaviness, and gradual healing. There is no false perfection here, just honesty and growth.
Savanna Aries has a gentle but powerful way of showing that waking up isn’t instant; it’s a process. This is a book that makes you pause, think, and look inward.
January 12, 2026
Savannah Aries writes with a rare combination of confidence, tenderness, and emotional depth in Waking Up. The story goes far beyond physical attraction and delves into what it means to be seen, desired, and valued at any stage of life. I was particularly moved by the way the author describes the internal shift from emotional numbness to full sensual awareness. The relationship at the heart of the book is electric, but it is also complicated, which makes it feel real. The book does an excellent job of showing how passion can be both healing and destabilizing at the same time. It left me reflecting on how often we suppress our desires instead of honoring them.
January 26, 2026
I thoroughly enjoyed this spicy trilogy by Savannah Aries. The short stories in Waking Up, Easy and Delicious, and No Regrets invite readers to follow Savannah’s personal journey as she explores her sexuality. Each story centers on her passionate interactions with different partners, all of which contribute to her growing sexual confidence. Written from the perspective of a mature woman fully discovering her own sensuality, the stories are provocative, honest, and unapologetic. Savannah embraces pleasure as a higher calling and openly shares that energy with others.
The books are well written, with descriptive language that paints a clear and vivid picture of Savannah’s adventures. 5/5 for me!
The books are well written, with descriptive language that paints a clear and vivid picture of Savannah’s adventures. 5/5 for me!
January 18, 2026
This book was so well written that it made it easy to read and allowed my mind to picture it all happening in my head. It led to many lovely afternoons slowing the pace of our intimate life into a more seductive love making. This book is a must read not just for your body but for your soul.
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