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Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Volume 1
Super sexy, sensual, and surprising bondage stories from Tiffany Reisz, Somer Marsden, Valerie Alexander, and more collected in this exciting volume by erotica maven Rachel Kramer Bussel! Bussel won the John Preston Award for her contribution to this voulme with her story "Necessary Roughness!"
A cameraman puts a TV anchor on display in a whole new way… Two NASA officials wage an interstellar battle between protocol and desire, and one is taken captive . . . A gender-bending bounty hunter keeps his bounty hostage for more than just the monetary reward . . . Two warring neighbors discover that bondage can be a powerful negotiating tool . . . “Merlin” and the “Lady of the Lake” invoke the magic of the woods to fuel their fiery passions . . .
Best Bondage Erotica of the Year is back with erotica maven and award-winning editor Rachel Kramer Bussel compiling the most scintillating bondage stories into this one amazing collection. With a wide variety of different pairings, genders, and genres, these stories are all united in their deep desire for the mind-bending thrills of this o-so-delectable act. Whether you are exploring your kinky side, are looking for inspiration in the bedroom, or are simply interested in a sexy read, this collection is poised to please and titillate readers of any experience level who are keen to explore the depths of their own passions and penchants for the perverse.
Table of Contents
Chained—Ria Restrepo
Impropriety—Winter Blair
Over Under—Kendel Davi
Protocol—Angora Shade
Beach Blanket Ballet—Richard Bacula
Kneel—Kate Allure
Pretty Tied Up—Zak Jane Keir
The Deepest Part of the Forest—Deborah Castellano
Connection—Lazuli Jones
BYOB—Elizabeth Coldwell
Contrary—Kim Kuzuri
Freefall—Valerie Alexander
Delicate Matters—Leandra Vane
Boundless—Sammy Rei Schwarz
Stronghold—Leif Often
Necessary Roughness—Rachel Kramer Bussel
Safe Sex—Violet R. Jones
Hold On Harder—Dena Hankins
The Student Seat—Sommer Marsden
The Beguiling of Merlin—Tiffany Reisz
A cameraman puts a TV anchor on display in a whole new way… Two NASA officials wage an interstellar battle between protocol and desire, and one is taken captive . . . A gender-bending bounty hunter keeps his bounty hostage for more than just the monetary reward . . . Two warring neighbors discover that bondage can be a powerful negotiating tool . . . “Merlin” and the “Lady of the Lake” invoke the magic of the woods to fuel their fiery passions . . .
Best Bondage Erotica of the Year is back with erotica maven and award-winning editor Rachel Kramer Bussel compiling the most scintillating bondage stories into this one amazing collection. With a wide variety of different pairings, genders, and genres, these stories are all united in their deep desire for the mind-bending thrills of this o-so-delectable act. Whether you are exploring your kinky side, are looking for inspiration in the bedroom, or are simply interested in a sexy read, this collection is poised to please and titillate readers of any experience level who are keen to explore the depths of their own passions and penchants for the perverse.
Table of Contents
Chained—Ria Restrepo
Impropriety—Winter Blair
Over Under—Kendel Davi
Protocol—Angora Shade
Beach Blanket Ballet—Richard Bacula
Kneel—Kate Allure
Pretty Tied Up—Zak Jane Keir
The Deepest Part of the Forest—Deborah Castellano
Connection—Lazuli Jones
BYOB—Elizabeth Coldwell
Contrary—Kim Kuzuri
Freefall—Valerie Alexander
Delicate Matters—Leandra Vane
Boundless—Sammy Rei Schwarz
Stronghold—Leif Often
Necessary Roughness—Rachel Kramer Bussel
Safe Sex—Violet R. Jones
Hold On Harder—Dena Hankins
The Student Seat—Sommer Marsden
The Beguiling of Merlin—Tiffany Reisz
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First published March 10, 2020
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251 books1,203 followersI'm the editor of the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series and over 70 anthologies including The Big Book of Orgasms and Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica. I've also written a wide range of erotica about everything from French fries to fishnets. I write about books, culture, sexuality and relationships, teach erotica writing workshops and consult with erotica authors and sex writers to help them advance their careers. I read a wide range of genres, from erotica to romance to mystery to memoir to graphic novels and anything that strikes my fancy. See my website for my newsletter with book giveaways and writing samples.
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September 19, 2020
Tiffany Reisz The Beguiling of Merlin
A standalone erotic short story from Tiffany Reisz that ties into the first Godwicks novel, The Red
Part of The Godwicks Series that is best enjoyed when read in order
March 13, 2020
4.5 stars, rounded up.
Every time that Rachel Kramer Bussel and Cleis Press release a new anthology, I get excited. It seems like the newest one is always newer, sexier, and more batshit than the last. And I mean that in the best way possible. There's newer scenarios, a wide variety of short stories, a whole manner of arrangements of kink and couplings and throuplings and beyond.
Between the pages of this anthology include stories that feature gender-bending, non-binary characters, couples (straight, gay, lesbian, the works), throuples, groups, young characters, old characters, disabled characters, POC characters, realistic stories, sci-fi stories, fantasy stories, historical stories, Dommes, Doms, role play, chains, ropes, public play, and way too much to keep listing like this. As the title of the anthology implies, the one strand that weaves all of these radically different stories together is the theme of bondage.
Because it's an anthology, I certainly liked some stories more than others. Though I always review only my top three favorite stories, I always take notes on each story and give each one a rating to help me determine the final amount of stars. I can honestly say that out of all the Cleis Press anthologies I've reviewed over the years, this book has the fewest low-rated stars out of all of them. No 1-star, and only one 2-star. The picks for this ones are pretty great to get your smut on. (In fact, 6 of them get perfect 5 stars from me!)
The ones I didn't care for as much are for various reasons- kinks that I'm not into, language that isn't my thing (I think we all have our preferred sexy words and ones that are y i k e s), one story was a bit disjointed and flowery. But, what didn't float my boat might hyper-float yours.
Because these are 20 stories by 20 authors, this book is easy to read either in one go, or in little bites of a story or two here and there.
As always, I'll highlight my top three favorite stories.
The first story that I'll highlight is actually the last one in the book, ensuring that the collection goes out with one helluva bang. It's called "The Beguiling of Merlin: An Erotic Fantasia" by Tiffany Reisz. It's a story I didn't know I wanted. It involves a hetero couple, an art book, history, roleplay, and obviously, bondage. It's a lovely blend of magic and realism, somehow reading as both a wonderful sort of fairy tale and an extremely steamy erotica. It's both pretty and dirty and I'm here for it.
The second book I'll recommend is called "The Deepest Part of the Forest" by Deborah Castellano. You'll probably notice a theme to the sort of stories that I enjoy reading. This story involves Halloween, a primal energy, a big bad wolf, a Red, a forest and, yes, more bondage. I thought this story had a fun, playful yet primal vibe to it. I love Halloween, I love a big bad wolf, and this was just up my alley.
The third one is one that I loved but also puzzles me, because Rachel Kramer Bussel's anthologies have made me acutely aware of the fact that "lesbian historical erotica" is a thing I'm into. Not weirdly specific at all! The last story is called "Impropriety" by Winter Blair. It involves a female/female pairing, a case of malaise, a historical setting, a tinkerer's workshop, bondage (shocking I know!) and an unusual device that may just give her everything she's missing and more. It's sexy, it's playful, it held my attention, and it left me wanting a longer story. I'd read a whole book of Jessamine and Ada. More of this, please!
All in all this book has a scratch to soothe any kinky itch. There's light stories, dark stories, fun stories, a rainbow of characters and a treasure trove of kinks. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection and I'm happy to add it to my shelf.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!
Every time that Rachel Kramer Bussel and Cleis Press release a new anthology, I get excited. It seems like the newest one is always newer, sexier, and more batshit than the last. And I mean that in the best way possible. There's newer scenarios, a wide variety of short stories, a whole manner of arrangements of kink and couplings and throuplings and beyond.
Between the pages of this anthology include stories that feature gender-bending, non-binary characters, couples (straight, gay, lesbian, the works), throuples, groups, young characters, old characters, disabled characters, POC characters, realistic stories, sci-fi stories, fantasy stories, historical stories, Dommes, Doms, role play, chains, ropes, public play, and way too much to keep listing like this. As the title of the anthology implies, the one strand that weaves all of these radically different stories together is the theme of bondage.
Because it's an anthology, I certainly liked some stories more than others. Though I always review only my top three favorite stories, I always take notes on each story and give each one a rating to help me determine the final amount of stars. I can honestly say that out of all the Cleis Press anthologies I've reviewed over the years, this book has the fewest low-rated stars out of all of them. No 1-star, and only one 2-star. The picks for this ones are pretty great to get your smut on. (In fact, 6 of them get perfect 5 stars from me!)
The ones I didn't care for as much are for various reasons- kinks that I'm not into, language that isn't my thing (I think we all have our preferred sexy words and ones that are y i k e s), one story was a bit disjointed and flowery. But, what didn't float my boat might hyper-float yours.
Because these are 20 stories by 20 authors, this book is easy to read either in one go, or in little bites of a story or two here and there.
As always, I'll highlight my top three favorite stories.
The first story that I'll highlight is actually the last one in the book, ensuring that the collection goes out with one helluva bang. It's called "The Beguiling of Merlin: An Erotic Fantasia" by Tiffany Reisz. It's a story I didn't know I wanted. It involves a hetero couple, an art book, history, roleplay, and obviously, bondage. It's a lovely blend of magic and realism, somehow reading as both a wonderful sort of fairy tale and an extremely steamy erotica. It's both pretty and dirty and I'm here for it.
The second book I'll recommend is called "The Deepest Part of the Forest" by Deborah Castellano. You'll probably notice a theme to the sort of stories that I enjoy reading. This story involves Halloween, a primal energy, a big bad wolf, a Red, a forest and, yes, more bondage. I thought this story had a fun, playful yet primal vibe to it. I love Halloween, I love a big bad wolf, and this was just up my alley.
The third one is one that I loved but also puzzles me, because Rachel Kramer Bussel's anthologies have made me acutely aware of the fact that "lesbian historical erotica" is a thing I'm into. Not weirdly specific at all! The last story is called "Impropriety" by Winter Blair. It involves a female/female pairing, a case of malaise, a historical setting, a tinkerer's workshop, bondage (shocking I know!) and an unusual device that may just give her everything she's missing and more. It's sexy, it's playful, it held my attention, and it left me wanting a longer story. I'd read a whole book of Jessamine and Ada. More of this, please!
All in all this book has a scratch to soothe any kinky itch. There's light stories, dark stories, fun stories, a rainbow of characters and a treasure trove of kinks. I thoroughly enjoyed this collection and I'm happy to add it to my shelf.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review. Thank you!
March 15, 2020
Cheers to Rachel Kramer Bussel for launching another annual series exploring the comforting thrills of kink and its sexy anticipation of sublime bliss. Her unique editing presentation opens a new window into the erotic literature genre for readers that enjoy a different twist.
1)'CHAINED':Getting caughyt fulfilling a personal kink can raise a relationship to new levels of intimacy
2)'IMPROPRIETY':The first testing of the electronic vibrator
3)'OVER UNDER':A different twist to 'getting wired'...
4)'PROTOCOL':Sex in zero gravity is out of this world
5)'BEACH BLANKET BALLER':A sea foam stage show always pleases
6)'KNEEL':Becoming an object to delight & entertain
7)'PRETTY TIED UP':The novelties of rope play 2gether via visuals
8)'THE DEEPEST PART OF THE FOREST':A beautifully written party fantasy
9)'CONNECTION':Often communication is the hardest part
10)'BYOB':Fortune always smiles on the lucky ones
11)'CONTRARY':Mysteriously alluring
12)'FREEFALL':Skydiving again-that exhilerating leap into terror and jubilation
13)'DELICATE MATTERS':The leap (;) of a mind fucking
14)'BOUNDLESS':Making intimate music together with mobility limitations
15)'STRONGHOLD':Neighborly hookup games played to a timer can move you from animus to amorous
16)'NECESSARY ROUGHNESS':# You know how I love it... The kinky honor of being perverted is understanding & fulfilling mutual needs
17)'SAFE SEX':Telekinetic Powers
18)'HOLD ON HARDER':Overheard...
19)'STUDENT SEAT':Returning the birthday present
20)'THE BEGUILING OF MERLIN: AN EROTIC FANTASY':"I have many, many tricks..." but there was only one magic that Mona needed
1)'CHAINED':Getting caughyt fulfilling a personal kink can raise a relationship to new levels of intimacy
2)'IMPROPRIETY':The first testing of the electronic vibrator
3)'OVER UNDER':A different twist to 'getting wired'...
4)'PROTOCOL':Sex in zero gravity is out of this world
5)'BEACH BLANKET BALLER':A sea foam stage show always pleases
6)'KNEEL':Becoming an object to delight & entertain
7)'PRETTY TIED UP':The novelties of rope play 2gether via visuals
8)'THE DEEPEST PART OF THE FOREST':A beautifully written party fantasy
9)'CONNECTION':Often communication is the hardest part
10)'BYOB':Fortune always smiles on the lucky ones
11)'CONTRARY':Mysteriously alluring
12)'FREEFALL':Skydiving again-that exhilerating leap into terror and jubilation
13)'DELICATE MATTERS':The leap (;) of a mind fucking
14)'BOUNDLESS':Making intimate music together with mobility limitations
15)'STRONGHOLD':Neighborly hookup games played to a timer can move you from animus to amorous
16)'NECESSARY ROUGHNESS':# You know how I love it... The kinky honor of being perverted is understanding & fulfilling mutual needs
17)'SAFE SEX':Telekinetic Powers
18)'HOLD ON HARDER':Overheard...
19)'STUDENT SEAT':Returning the birthday present
20)'THE BEGUILING OF MERLIN: AN EROTIC FANTASY':"I have many, many tricks..." but there was only one magic that Mona needed
February 28, 2020
Let me just say, I loved this book!! And if you are at all into bondage, you probably will too...there is such a rich variety of stories here about men, women, and even nonbinary folks of all possible orientations and configurations, not to mention the time periods and locales - outer space? A fairy tale forest? The back of a van? You name it. :) I enjoyed the creativity of all of the various bondage scenarios - heck, one even involves telekinesis - and there is a lot of hot sex made even hotter by good communication and trust and erotic adventurousness. While I liked some stories more than others, none of these bored me or was really a dud in any way, so yay! (The one about being buried in the sand made me a little claustrophobic, haha, but to each his/her own!) Would highly recommend.
December 10, 2020
I loved the Tiffany Reisz's story set in her Godwick Family's series (5* for this story alone).
I have to say I skimmed the rest of the book...
I have to say I skimmed the rest of the book...
January 5, 2024
There are some anthologies I pick up because I’m excited about the theme, and others because there are a few authors I can count on, and a select few that I feel drawn to because I trust the editor. Best Bondage Erotica of the Year checks all those boxes. The bondage theme speaks to me, there were a handful of authors I recognized, and Rachel Kramer Bussel is one of those editors I trust – implicitly – to assemble a solid collection of stories.
The anthology opens with a pair of well-paired stories, one having some fun with a contemporary meme and the other with a century-old medical legend. In Chained, Ria Restrepo introduces us to a home improvement store employee who is fascinated by the weight and feel of chain, opening a world of self-bondage, discovery, and exploration. With Impropriety, Winter Blair tackles the idea of vibrators having been used to cure hysteria in Victorian times, but with a feminist twist that reclaims a woman’s sexuality rather than treating it as a disorder.
Protocol by Angora Shade was one of three wildly imaginative stories in the collection, mixing space puns and gentle female dominance with weightless sex, while Richard Bacula’s Beach Blanket Ballet puts being buried in the sand in a whole new context, making something intensely erotic of what we generally think of as innocent fun. From the skies above to the sands below, these were both a lot of fun.
Kneel by Kate Allure was one of my favorites, an intimate, emotional, psychological story that is as much about the erotic power exchange and the need for submission as it is about bondage. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Coldwell has some fun with the neighborhood sex party idea in BYOB, engaging friendly D/s couples in a little erotic exhibitionism.
Freefall is one story I really want to call out, another favorite of mine – although it certainly wasn’t at first. Valerie Alexander opens with a series of encounters that seem sleazy, rough, crude, and potentially even abusive, taking us to seedy sex stores, trashy carnivals, and dingy clubs, but cleverly spins things in such a way that we come away feeling relieved (yet still very dirty), and reminded not to judge other people’s kinks.
Delicate Matters by Leandra Vane was a fun story of relieving stress with priceless museum props and costumes, using the fear of damage to further submission, while Stronghold by Leif Often was a bit of an odd story about feuding neighbors, secret desires, and make-up sex that left me with a lot of questions, but still amused. Necessary Roughness turns that suburban comfort inward, with Rachel Kramer Bussel herself sharing an intimate, loving story about the contrast between personal and professional roles, the loving side of domination, and the bliss of being freed from responsibility. Like Kneel, this one really spoke to me, really got inside my head, echoing the personal appeal of such relationships for me.
Safe Sex was another of those wildly imaginative tales, about which I am afraid to say much lest I give the concept away, but Violet R. Jones does fantastic things with intimacy, tenderness, and restraint – and all for a rather shocking reason. The Student Seat by Sommer Marsden was a simple, low-tech story of bondage and belts that I thought captured the D/s dynamic very well, while Tiffany Reisz closes the collection on another imaginative note, blurring cosplay and medieval role play to erotic effect in The Beguiling of Merlin.
Ultimately, what I think makes Best Bondage Erotica of the Year such a powerful, satisfying read is the diversity of the characters and themes, taking us from the intimacy of domestic dominance to the hedonism of public exhibitionism, and balancing traditional implements of bondage with re-purposed everyday items. More importantly, with the exception of Freefall, where degradation is part of the kink, these are all sex-positive, kink-positive stories where we are free to explore without fear of shame, judgment, or humiliation. Once again, Rachel Kramer Bussel proves her eye for fiction, with another winning anthology.
https://sallybend.wordpress.com/2020/...
The anthology opens with a pair of well-paired stories, one having some fun with a contemporary meme and the other with a century-old medical legend. In Chained, Ria Restrepo introduces us to a home improvement store employee who is fascinated by the weight and feel of chain, opening a world of self-bondage, discovery, and exploration. With Impropriety, Winter Blair tackles the idea of vibrators having been used to cure hysteria in Victorian times, but with a feminist twist that reclaims a woman’s sexuality rather than treating it as a disorder.
Protocol by Angora Shade was one of three wildly imaginative stories in the collection, mixing space puns and gentle female dominance with weightless sex, while Richard Bacula’s Beach Blanket Ballet puts being buried in the sand in a whole new context, making something intensely erotic of what we generally think of as innocent fun. From the skies above to the sands below, these were both a lot of fun.
Kneel by Kate Allure was one of my favorites, an intimate, emotional, psychological story that is as much about the erotic power exchange and the need for submission as it is about bondage. Meanwhile, Elizabeth Coldwell has some fun with the neighborhood sex party idea in BYOB, engaging friendly D/s couples in a little erotic exhibitionism.
Freefall is one story I really want to call out, another favorite of mine – although it certainly wasn’t at first. Valerie Alexander opens with a series of encounters that seem sleazy, rough, crude, and potentially even abusive, taking us to seedy sex stores, trashy carnivals, and dingy clubs, but cleverly spins things in such a way that we come away feeling relieved (yet still very dirty), and reminded not to judge other people’s kinks.
Delicate Matters by Leandra Vane was a fun story of relieving stress with priceless museum props and costumes, using the fear of damage to further submission, while Stronghold by Leif Often was a bit of an odd story about feuding neighbors, secret desires, and make-up sex that left me with a lot of questions, but still amused. Necessary Roughness turns that suburban comfort inward, with Rachel Kramer Bussel herself sharing an intimate, loving story about the contrast between personal and professional roles, the loving side of domination, and the bliss of being freed from responsibility. Like Kneel, this one really spoke to me, really got inside my head, echoing the personal appeal of such relationships for me.
Safe Sex was another of those wildly imaginative tales, about which I am afraid to say much lest I give the concept away, but Violet R. Jones does fantastic things with intimacy, tenderness, and restraint – and all for a rather shocking reason. The Student Seat by Sommer Marsden was a simple, low-tech story of bondage and belts that I thought captured the D/s dynamic very well, while Tiffany Reisz closes the collection on another imaginative note, blurring cosplay and medieval role play to erotic effect in The Beguiling of Merlin.
Ultimately, what I think makes Best Bondage Erotica of the Year such a powerful, satisfying read is the diversity of the characters and themes, taking us from the intimacy of domestic dominance to the hedonism of public exhibitionism, and balancing traditional implements of bondage with re-purposed everyday items. More importantly, with the exception of Freefall, where degradation is part of the kink, these are all sex-positive, kink-positive stories where we are free to explore without fear of shame, judgment, or humiliation. Once again, Rachel Kramer Bussel proves her eye for fiction, with another winning anthology.
https://sallybend.wordpress.com/2020/...
March 21, 2020
I reviewed this book which was provided for free by the publisher. However, I do not receive any compensation for reviews. All book reviews are My personal and subjective opinion. Cross posted from my blog.
One of the things I love about Cleis Press is their drive to be inclusive in their work, and Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Vol 1 was no exception. Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel has included a range of gender identities and sexual identities as well as bondage types and styles in this volume. Enclosed within these pages are stories encircling the topic of bondage, varying in their methods the likes of which I haven't seen since The Ultimate Guide to Bondage by Mistress Couple. Occasionally I was bogged down by my analytical mind attempting to follow along envisioning a tie, but the characters and scenarios always brought me back. Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Vol 1 was a delight to read and aroused more than scene inspiration.
Tales I particularly enjoyed:
"Boundless" by Sammy Rei Schwarz
"Impropriety" by Winter Blair
"Pretty Tied Up" by Zak Jane Keir
"The Deepest Part of the Forest" by Deborah Castellano
"Connection" by Lazuli Jones
"Delicate Matters" by Leandra Vane, a romance author and blogger of Needle & Bow and The Unlaced Librarian
"Safe Sex" by Violet R. Jones
It's unfortunate we're not able to keep up with the Joneses, but definitely follow the other authors.
"The Beguiling of Merlin" by Tiffany Reisz was by far one of my favorite stories. I was delighted to learn that the story is an unpublished chapter from a larger work, The Red: An Erotic Fantasy. Reisz, a USA Today best selling author, lured me in with promises of art, myth, magic, & mystery....and she did not disappoint! I may be making a visit to The Red to explore further.
Reviewing short stories poses the difficulty of giving praise without spoilers! Overall, I enjoyed the authors using bondage as a starting point without it being the only element to the scene. Some bondage was subtle and left room for other kinks as well, such as: mindfucks, humiliation, forced orgasm, and mental bondage. I also appreciate the inclusion and normalization of sex & disability, nonbinary & transgender people, and self-tying; it's important to have representation in porn. If you enjoy bondage, if you're interested in BDSM, and if you like to "play" during sex, you should check out Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Vol 1 here.
One of the things I love about Cleis Press is their drive to be inclusive in their work, and Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Vol 1 was no exception. Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel has included a range of gender identities and sexual identities as well as bondage types and styles in this volume. Enclosed within these pages are stories encircling the topic of bondage, varying in their methods the likes of which I haven't seen since The Ultimate Guide to Bondage by Mistress Couple. Occasionally I was bogged down by my analytical mind attempting to follow along envisioning a tie, but the characters and scenarios always brought me back. Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Vol 1 was a delight to read and aroused more than scene inspiration.
Tales I particularly enjoyed:
"Boundless" by Sammy Rei Schwarz
"Impropriety" by Winter Blair
"Pretty Tied Up" by Zak Jane Keir
"The Deepest Part of the Forest" by Deborah Castellano
"Connection" by Lazuli Jones
"Delicate Matters" by Leandra Vane, a romance author and blogger of Needle & Bow and The Unlaced Librarian
"Safe Sex" by Violet R. Jones
It's unfortunate we're not able to keep up with the Joneses, but definitely follow the other authors.
"The Beguiling of Merlin" by Tiffany Reisz was by far one of my favorite stories. I was delighted to learn that the story is an unpublished chapter from a larger work, The Red: An Erotic Fantasy. Reisz, a USA Today best selling author, lured me in with promises of art, myth, magic, & mystery....and she did not disappoint! I may be making a visit to The Red to explore further.
Reviewing short stories poses the difficulty of giving praise without spoilers! Overall, I enjoyed the authors using bondage as a starting point without it being the only element to the scene. Some bondage was subtle and left room for other kinks as well, such as: mindfucks, humiliation, forced orgasm, and mental bondage. I also appreciate the inclusion and normalization of sex & disability, nonbinary & transgender people, and self-tying; it's important to have representation in porn. If you enjoy bondage, if you're interested in BDSM, and if you like to "play" during sex, you should check out Best Bondage Erotica of the Year, Vol 1 here.
December 31, 2020
This was a compilation of various authors. Some I’m aware of, others were new to me. Each author had a short story which also gives one a sense of whether they will also continue with this author and their style of work.
I’m glad, I chose to read this book, as it did give me an insight to future authors for me. Aside from all this, the main read I would like to concentrate on was by Tiffany Reisz. For me, this was the missing chapter from the ‘Red’. It still leaves me wanting more by her as her books just suck you in.
Overall, an enjoyable read, many new authors to investigate and possibly add to my library.
Just a quick note, their is language, use of persons bodies, a lot of dirty sex and a touch of mild BDSM.
Be aware if you will like to go down this path.
I’m glad, I chose to read this book, as it did give me an insight to future authors for me. Aside from all this, the main read I would like to concentrate on was by Tiffany Reisz. For me, this was the missing chapter from the ‘Red’. It still leaves me wanting more by her as her books just suck you in.
Overall, an enjoyable read, many new authors to investigate and possibly add to my library.
Just a quick note, their is language, use of persons bodies, a lot of dirty sex and a touch of mild BDSM.
Be aware if you will like to go down this path.
May 6, 2020
I simply adore these anthologies that Rachel Kramer Bussel assembles. The stories are always so varied. There are always new authors I discover and a few of my favourite authors are usually included. The story by Tiffany Reisz is worth the price alone. I highly recommend this anthology of kinky, sexy, erotic short stories.
March 11, 2020
FIRE!🔥 A steamy and hot collection of stories. Always something for everyone in these collections. They burn and linger. Have a cool drink when you read it. Might even need the fan on.
I was given a copy by the publisher for my honest review.
Dawnny-BookGypsy
Novels N Latte
Hudson Valley NY
I was given a copy by the publisher for my honest review.
Dawnny-BookGypsy
Novels N Latte
Hudson Valley NY
July 19, 2024
A variety of sexual connections.
Hetural and homosexual situations; one lover or multiple partners.; a bevy of erotic depictions. I liked the first story the best.
Hetural and homosexual situations; one lover or multiple partners.; a bevy of erotic depictions. I liked the first story the best.
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