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50 Shades of Neigh
With the threat of World War 1 and its technological horrors looming, the heir apparent to the deadliest warrior kingdom, and home to honest-to-god Centaurs, must find a new path for her peoples before they are massacred in the trenches.
Journeying to America, she searches for a future free of death, but will her absence leave the kingdom vulnerable to her conniving siblings?
Journeying to America, she searches for a future free of death, but will her absence leave the kingdom vulnerable to her conniving siblings?
198 pages, ebook
Published January 28, 2020
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December 30, 2019
Before I get into the nitty-gritty of my review, I must confess I was a little apprehensive about reading this book, I mean come on, an erotic novel involving Centaurs and humans, what the hell was I getting myself into?
Despite the heebie-jeebies making my eye twitch, the author's talent pleasantly surprised me, drawing me into the storyline. The characters were engaging, the action was intense, and the attention to detail involving the era and Centaur society was fascinating.
Now on to the erotic portion. In my mind, I envisioned Centaurs having sex the same way horses do; Climb on board big boy and enjoy the ride. Boy was I wrong. The Centaurs were doubly endowed, and even though I was scratching my head at the logistics of some scenes, they were erotic and hot, hot, hot, but, at the same time, they made me slightly uncomfortable.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novella and highly recommend you bite the bullet, strap on some spurs, and enjoy the ride. It was a fun, quick read with sensual scenes I’ll absolutely deny flushed my cheeks if anyone asks.
Despite the heebie-jeebies making my eye twitch, the author's talent pleasantly surprised me, drawing me into the storyline. The characters were engaging, the action was intense, and the attention to detail involving the era and Centaur society was fascinating.
Now on to the erotic portion. In my mind, I envisioned Centaurs having sex the same way horses do; Climb on board big boy and enjoy the ride. Boy was I wrong. The Centaurs were doubly endowed, and even though I was scratching my head at the logistics of some scenes, they were erotic and hot, hot, hot, but, at the same time, they made me slightly uncomfortable.
Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novella and highly recommend you bite the bullet, strap on some spurs, and enjoy the ride. It was a fun, quick read with sensual scenes I’ll absolutely deny flushed my cheeks if anyone asks.
January 20, 2020
I'm the last person to read this arc book since I'm probably the only female adult in America who never read "Fifty Shades of Grey," but Mr. Coghlan's whimsical tale about war, sex, and matrimony among centaurs is both funny and strangely erotic.
February 25, 2020
“Comedy has to walk a thin line, take risks. Comedy is the lecherous little elf whispering into the king’s ear, always telling the truth about human behavior.” -Mel Brooks
I have always enjoyed comedy. I love parody and satire in the style of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and other comedians of the 70’s and 80’s. There have been many who argue that the rise of political correctness will be the death of comedy. Stephen Coghlan’s 50 Shades of Neigh, a Centaur Erotica Novel, parodies some themes of a famous novel of a similar name. Yes, you read that correctly, Centaurs. There’s a little interspecies action going on here too. I would argue the focus of his novel is more on racial and social class structures. The erotica and romance complement these themes.
Now before I dive in, I am going to put a disclaimer. One of my pet peeves when I see reviews is people who were warned what the book was about (for example, in this case erotica) read it anyway, and then write a bad review because, “I don’t like erotica.” If the following statements apply to you, don’t read this book:
• Erotica is disgusting
• Monte Python makes no sense
• Blazing Saddles highly offended me
• I think “dirty” books should be censored
• I worship EL James and anyone who parodies her work should burn in hell
There are plenty of other novels by talented authors out there. This one just is not for you. On the other hand (or hoof), if you want to read something definitely on the wild side that will at times make you spit your beverage across the room, then by all means proceed.
Setting
Stephen sets his story during WWI. Princess Clopia, heir to the Mercenary Free State witnesses the senseless and devastating carnage of the initial battles of what would become “The War to End All Wars.” Sensing impending doom for her kind she travels with her guardian Sussex, to the United States. She seeks a peaceful solution that will keep her kind out of the war. She meets up with Susan Hartel, a charming Creole woman working in New York City. Susan has used her intelligence and charm to rise above the racism and classism prevalent in the early 20th Century America and has become a personal assistant to the powerful business man, Mr. Barns.
Susan brings the Princess to the prosperous farm of Buck, and American Centaur who has developed new methods of farming and food production. Stephen does an excellent job of creating tension between the commoner farmer, Buck and the Warrior Princess Clopia. The classic clash of old-world class and social structure vs new-world ideals. At the same time on a romance and erotica scale, he definitely hits home on that fetishization of the old west American Cowboy. I easily pictured Buck as Brad Pitt from Legends of the Fall.
The romance between Centaur Sussex and human Susan was tender and sweet. I have to admit though, I found the sex scenes a little hard to picture at times (wait…they’re going to what?????? WHOA…). And Sussex definitely plays on the female fantasy of the European Gentleman, a sexy mix of Sean Connery and Liam Neesen with some horse thrown in.
There’s a hefty does of intrigue, action, passion and adventure as these four come to grips with their place in a world at war.
50 Shades of Neigh is definitely a departure from Stephen’s usual writing. While he plays with parody and satire, he includes a lot of tenderness and romance. This is something that I feel a both comedy and erotica sometimes miss the mark on. While not a master of the genre yet, Stephen’s first foray into this arena is highly entertaining. If you like satire with a splash of romance, intrigue, and some interspecies erotica thrown in, 50 Shades of Neigh is a fun ride.
I have always enjoyed comedy. I love parody and satire in the style of Mel Brooks, Monty Python and other comedians of the 70’s and 80’s. There have been many who argue that the rise of political correctness will be the death of comedy. Stephen Coghlan’s 50 Shades of Neigh, a Centaur Erotica Novel, parodies some themes of a famous novel of a similar name. Yes, you read that correctly, Centaurs. There’s a little interspecies action going on here too. I would argue the focus of his novel is more on racial and social class structures. The erotica and romance complement these themes.
Now before I dive in, I am going to put a disclaimer. One of my pet peeves when I see reviews is people who were warned what the book was about (for example, in this case erotica) read it anyway, and then write a bad review because, “I don’t like erotica.” If the following statements apply to you, don’t read this book:
• Erotica is disgusting
• Monte Python makes no sense
• Blazing Saddles highly offended me
• I think “dirty” books should be censored
• I worship EL James and anyone who parodies her work should burn in hell
There are plenty of other novels by talented authors out there. This one just is not for you. On the other hand (or hoof), if you want to read something definitely on the wild side that will at times make you spit your beverage across the room, then by all means proceed.
Setting
Stephen sets his story during WWI. Princess Clopia, heir to the Mercenary Free State witnesses the senseless and devastating carnage of the initial battles of what would become “The War to End All Wars.” Sensing impending doom for her kind she travels with her guardian Sussex, to the United States. She seeks a peaceful solution that will keep her kind out of the war. She meets up with Susan Hartel, a charming Creole woman working in New York City. Susan has used her intelligence and charm to rise above the racism and classism prevalent in the early 20th Century America and has become a personal assistant to the powerful business man, Mr. Barns.
Susan brings the Princess to the prosperous farm of Buck, and American Centaur who has developed new methods of farming and food production. Stephen does an excellent job of creating tension between the commoner farmer, Buck and the Warrior Princess Clopia. The classic clash of old-world class and social structure vs new-world ideals. At the same time on a romance and erotica scale, he definitely hits home on that fetishization of the old west American Cowboy. I easily pictured Buck as Brad Pitt from Legends of the Fall.
The romance between Centaur Sussex and human Susan was tender and sweet. I have to admit though, I found the sex scenes a little hard to picture at times (wait…they’re going to what?????? WHOA…). And Sussex definitely plays on the female fantasy of the European Gentleman, a sexy mix of Sean Connery and Liam Neesen with some horse thrown in.
There’s a hefty does of intrigue, action, passion and adventure as these four come to grips with their place in a world at war.
50 Shades of Neigh is definitely a departure from Stephen’s usual writing. While he plays with parody and satire, he includes a lot of tenderness and romance. This is something that I feel a both comedy and erotica sometimes miss the mark on. While not a master of the genre yet, Stephen’s first foray into this arena is highly entertaining. If you like satire with a splash of romance, intrigue, and some interspecies erotica thrown in, 50 Shades of Neigh is a fun ride.
July 14, 2020
This tale of centaur erotica was a pleasant surprise. The world the author created thrilled me and the the interactions of the characters was thrilling. Comedy isn’t my thing and i have to say I was hesitant yet it’s very well written and the descriptions had me envisioning them in my mind throughout the book. Great read!
January 28, 2020
Just finished this. Funny, fascinating, and quick. Anybody that can make centaur erotica this complex and interesting deserves an award.
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