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Seductions: Tales of Erotic Persuasion
Now a pivotal figure in the field of literary erotica, Lonnie Barbach was first known for her pioneering books about sex and relationships. Seductions is a sumptuous anthology in which she explores the ways that erotic art can kindle romance, ignite desire, and bring two people together in the most pleasurable and satisfying ways imaginable. The twenty stories showcased here cover the full spectrum of sexual experience and identity as they reveal seduction in all its varied and exotic forms. Seductions is written for a wide-ranging audience--young and old, male and female, heterosexual and gay, married and single. It will take readers beyond the limits of their erotic imagination to a realm that is both tantalizing and provocative.
304 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1999
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October 8, 2016
I bought this book based on other customer recommendations. This was my second attempt at reading an erotica novel (I usually stick to good old fashioned romances). So, where should I begin? There are some stories in here that aren't badly written such as "The Other Woman", "Knowing", "The Welcome Home", "The 5:20 Encounter", "I Wanted To", and "Simply Seduced".
So that leaves fourteen other stories that range from seemingly uncompleted, confusing, and down right intolerable. Stories such as "Only In The Movies", "Lines of Fire", "She Went Shopping This Morning", and "Double Clicked" end just when things start getting interesting and leave you wanting more, but not in a teasing prelude sort of way.
And then, of course, there are other stories like "A Life of Seductions", "A Conversation About Green Water", "Under The Volcano", and "A Taste of Sicily" whose plot lines are anything but smooth going and, rather than leaving the reader "hot and bothered", they leave them just...plain...bothered. Last, but not least, we come to "The Last Seduction" which is about a woman who is, not only in her twilight years, but is also an invalid. I won't EVEN get into how disturbing this one was.
One of my main objections to this book was the language. Maybe I've been spoiled by conventional romances that "romanticize" the human anatomy, but I found the vocabulary used in most of the works, even the better written ones, to be crude, thus leaving me feeling cold and unattached when the main reason for purchasing such a book is to get the blood flowing. So do yourselves a favor and find a better use for your money.
So that leaves fourteen other stories that range from seemingly uncompleted, confusing, and down right intolerable. Stories such as "Only In The Movies", "Lines of Fire", "She Went Shopping This Morning", and "Double Clicked" end just when things start getting interesting and leave you wanting more, but not in a teasing prelude sort of way.
And then, of course, there are other stories like "A Life of Seductions", "A Conversation About Green Water", "Under The Volcano", and "A Taste of Sicily" whose plot lines are anything but smooth going and, rather than leaving the reader "hot and bothered", they leave them just...plain...bothered. Last, but not least, we come to "The Last Seduction" which is about a woman who is, not only in her twilight years, but is also an invalid. I won't EVEN get into how disturbing this one was.
One of my main objections to this book was the language. Maybe I've been spoiled by conventional romances that "romanticize" the human anatomy, but I found the vocabulary used in most of the works, even the better written ones, to be crude, thus leaving me feeling cold and unattached when the main reason for purchasing such a book is to get the blood flowing. So do yourselves a favor and find a better use for your money.
August 1, 2017
Good compilation of short erotica from a variety of authors.
April 26, 2010
Interesting take on the psychology of seduction, using multiple short stories to illustrate the ideas."The Welcome Home" showcases the thrill behind the anticipation of a returning lover. "She went Shopping this Morning" shows the pleasure of exhibitionism, and "The 5:20 Encounter" demonstrates the pleasure of fantasy. I would have greatly enjoyed this psychology class. It's education of human seduction.
October 13, 2008
An anthology...
I have read two or three books by this author, and for whatever reason, this is the one I connected with the least. She intersperses the fiction with theoretical introductions to the different sections which are generally interesting but in my opinion, should serve as afterwords rather than prefaces because she rather spoils the plots each time.
I have read two or three books by this author, and for whatever reason, this is the one I connected with the least. She intersperses the fiction with theoretical introductions to the different sections which are generally interesting but in my opinion, should serve as afterwords rather than prefaces because she rather spoils the plots each time.
April 28, 2019
I didn't really enjoy this book. I felt that the stories were boring and didn't keep me interested.
They were not as good as the books by Kristina Wright with mini stories within a book or others that I have read.
Note to self: boring book
They were not as good as the books by Kristina Wright with mini stories within a book or others that I have read.
Note to self: boring book
July 22, 2007
A collection of erotic short stories. A gift from a friend. Read this a while ago and I still remember some of the stories...lasting impression ;)
March 13, 2015
A nice mix of authors, topics, and sexual orientations. Some of these stories were truly HOT HOT HOT. Good before bed reading ;)
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