Reviews (2)

Better Than the First Volume
Great collection of touching, tender, ironic, witty, fun, moving love stories by some of today's top lesbian writers. I enjoyed the first Love Shook My Heart, but I must say, this collection is much better: It's so wonderful, I'm reading it for the second time!

Don't let the cover distract you
Despite the sensual and somewhat provocative, cover, Love Shook My Heart 2, like it's predecessor, is not an anthology of erotica.Rather it's a touching sampler of stories with lesbian characters from a range of writers.The stories cover a spectrum of eras and are peopled with women of all ages. Read more

Subjects:  1. Anthologies (multiple authors)    2. Erotica - General    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - General    5. Lesbian    6. Lesbians    7. Love stories, American    8. Erotic fiction    9. Fiction / General    10. Literature of special Lesbian interest    11. Romance   

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VAMPIRE THRILLER
Scarlet Thirst is an introduction into a whole vampire world, existing secretly alongside the human world. These vampires don't kill, they just `feed' from humans, taking a pint or so of blood: a precident set in another vampire novel The Gilda Stories by Jewell Gomez.The characters are believable: the vampire narrator - a butch called Rob, a human who becomes a vampire, called Rani, an ex of Rob's called Selena, a dastardly Count, his girlfriend Leah, and a very funny drag queen called Jameel.All these people were quickly real to me, Claxton's characterisation is vivid. This is an erotic book, and there is plenty of descriptive sex, however I was surprised to find myself quickly caught up in the story. Almost as soon as Rani `comes into the life' (becomes a vampire) the book turns into a page-turning thriller. I loved the idea of a vampire world, complete with their own police force (guardians), judges, government (The Night Council) and even executioners (enforcers). Anybody into the vampire genre would probably appreciate the detail of Claxton's vampire society.It was funny, sexy and sad, and I wanted to keep reading. Sometimes the sex actually detracted from the story, and anyone buying the book solely for it's erotic content may find themselves skipping pages - but I'd whole heartedly recommend this book for an exciting sexy read. Just the thing for hot summer nights!. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Erotica - Lesbian    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. Lesbian    6. Erotic fiction    7. Fiction / Erotica    8. Horror & ghost stories    9. Literature of special Lesbian interest   

Subjects:  1. Anthologies (multiple authors)    2. Erotic stories, American    3. Erotica - General    4. Erotica - Lesbian    5. Fiction    6. Fiction - Adult    7. Lesbians    8. Lesbians' writings, American    9. Erotic fiction    10. Fiction / Erotica    11. Fiction anthologies & collections    12. Literature of special Lesbian interest   

Reviews (5)

If you are NOT Looking for Porn. . .
I can't believe the previous review has been here for 6 years unchallenged."Skin to Skin" came out to great press reviews.Only a moron would call Miller's writing "bad."Perhaps the fact that in this book Miller takes time to put a story around all the erotica disturbed this reader.Maybe she should have been shopping in the porn section. Miller develops characters so the reader knows what's at stake when the sex begins.If you are looking for porn, keep looking.If you are looking for well written stories that most women will relate to, buy this book.

Poorly Written/Lacks the Erotic
This book attempts to write erotic stories about real people, however not only are the story not at all erotic or even close to sensual they are better descrided as a collection of stories about unhealthy lesbian relationships (one about a women who cheats on a lover with a friend who is a manic, sex crazed manic and cant come).That story like a few others begin and end without ever having anything erotic happen (such as two people getting together in a doing things to and for each other for longer then 2 sentences).Other stories are long and boring.Most of the main character are annoying and perdictable.Not recommend even to readers who are easy to please in terms of erotica.

TRULYENJOYABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Initally, I was not too pleased with the stories, as there did not seem tobe many REALLY HOT scenarios. Yet, the more I read, the more I wanted toread.The characters and situations are real, genuine and true. Iespecially appreciate the two stories with the african-american charactersand their relationships. I get really bored reading about characters withblond hair/ blue eyes all the time. Nothing wrong with blonde hair/blueeyes but this world is varied and diverse and I can appreciate an authorwith the courage to depict the world as it is. By the way, Martha Miller'swriting style is superb!!! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Short Story Collections    2. Anthologies (multiple authors)    3. Erotic stories, American    4. Erotica - General    5. Fiction    6. Fiction - Adult    7. Lesbian    8. Lesbians    9. Love stories, American    10. Sexuality In Literature    11. Short Stories (single author)    12. Literature of special Lesbian interest    13. Modern fiction    14. Short stories   

Reviews (6)

Leatherwomen
I was lucky enough to find this book sitting on the shelve in my local gay and lesbian bookstore and quickly snapped it up.The stories are erotic and the writing is superb.You won't like every story in the book but you'll like the majority of them.This book has something for everyone in it.It's bedtime reading to assure happy dreams.

I enjoyed reading these stories aloud...
I enjoyed the collection of short stories in Leatherwomen.The book was a gift and I took it on a backpacking trip.After a long day, we lay around the campfire and I read several of the stories aloud.Some of the storiesare brutal, like the prison rape scene.Some of them are tender in theireroticism.All of them elicited ainteresting response from myappreciative audience. Definitely a nice beginning read for those intriguedby BDSM and the attached culture.

Insight into women's erotica.
This book is written by Lesbians most likely for Lesbians.But I am a Hetrosexual Dom male, very heavy into BDSM.So why am I reading it? BecauseI found the book to be very good for helping me gain insight into the female mistique. The stories are all presented from a silightly different angle and so each one is fresh.While it is written by Lesbians I rate it a must read for males that practice bdsm with women. Signed Petruchio (www.petruchio.com ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica    2. Erotica - General    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. Lesbian    6. Erotic fiction    7. Fiction anthologies & collections   

Subjects:  1. American fiction    2. Erotic stories, American    3. Erotica - General    4. Erotica - Lesbian    5. Fiction    6. Fiction - Adult    7. Lesbian    8. Lesbians    9. Women authors    10. Erotic fiction    11. Fiction / Erotica    12. General & Literary Fiction    13. Literature of special Lesbian interest   

Reviews (9)

Whether travelling over land or in your head...
...this collection just works.That's all there is to it.With a superior collaborative effort from a range of authors who, each and every one, never fail to tittilate, this book deserves space on any shelf.I've identified with many of the stories, and savored all of them.This book has been and will continue to be a favored companion on all my travels, and I can't urge you strongly enough to pick it up yourself and sample what it can offer.

Tackling tought issues in volume 2
Brent and Queen's second collection of bisexual erotica includes 28 stories that use a range of genres from historical, to contemporary, to fantasy, to surreal.There is some great sex descriptions here but also some rather sensual non explicit stuff as well. "Erotica" here also refers to the use of sexuality as a means of character growth and not just characters having sex. The greatest number of stories involve two men and one woman -- something I wasn't expecting.Several others do not directly show us bisexual experiences even though the main character may be bisexual -- this will probably disappoint some people.As with the vast majority of anthologies, there are always great pieces and poor pieces, but primarily it is a matter of taste.

I Want More!
I wish this book had come out when I was thinking about liking both genders and I was very ashamed when I was younger. This erotica book lead me to buy the first in the series, which is also really great. Now I know I am not alone out there. There is a word for these sexy feelings: bisexual. I am telling you, there are so many ways to be bisexual. I had no idea. This is not only enlightening about relationships, it is a very sexy book. I had to stop reading it several times and wake up my husband in bed.... if you know what I mean. If you think you might like to read bisexual stories, you will definitely love this book, and buy the first book too because it is EXCELLENT. I hope they make a #3 book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Bisexuality    2. Bisexuals    3. Bisexuals' writings, American    4. Erotic stories, American    5. Erotica - General    6. Fiction    7. Fiction - Adult    8. Lesbian   

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Most excellent anthology
I knew I had a sure thing in my hands when the first two stories were by -
Delicious
Forget the overpriced chocolates and flowers this book is a must for Valentine's Day! But then who says Valentine's Day has to just be once a year? This book runs the gambit of stories from sensual to sweet. There are so many hot sexy stories in here that you are bound to share them with the one you love. Light some candles, snuggle up in bed and read this book. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Anthologies (multiple authors)    2. Erotica - Anthologies    3. Erotica - General    4. Erotica - Lesbian    5. Fiction    6. Fiction - Adult    7. Lesbian    8. Popular American Fiction    9. Erotic fiction   

Reviews (16)

A disappointment
Currier is to be commended for attempting to write a literary chronicle of the life of gay men during the AIDS crisis.Unfortunately, he falls headlong into the stereotype of the Urban Gay Adonis in Wonderland that so plagues what passes for gay fiction.We are given fairly stock characters -- all suitably white, "gorgeous", and successful -- who have stock careers as actors/businessmen/artists, who are mind-numbingly self-absorbed yet a source of endless fascination for the "Everyman" protagonist, Robbie the carpenter who, mysteriously, finds no gay friends among his co-workers or those with less fashionable lives. Great book.
This book touched me so much that I actually cried through most of it.And I'm not a crier.

Better than I expected
It's really the cumulative impact of the story, rather than the writer's skill, that makes this book worth the effort.By the time I finished it, I really felt the author had provided a well-rounded main character.I give Currier a lot of credit, though, for trying to encapsulate decades of gay life in a single story.Since I am roughly the same age as the protagonist, I found the observations about the changes in gay life over the years to be interesting and (generally) spot on. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. AIDS (Disease)    2. American First Novelists    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - General    5. Gay    6. Gay men    7. Lesbians    8. Patients    9. Fiction / Erotica   

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An Early Novel about Homosexuality
While enjoying the nightlife of Harlem in the 1920's, June Westbrook, a recent divorc�e and newspaper columnist, befriends Mark Thornton, a handsome young man with a secret.As they are leaving one of the clubs, they witness a young, effeminate man named Nelly gets arrested.June pleads with Mark to find out what happened to him. A classic from 1931
June, a young divorcee, becomes friends with Mark, and through him she discovers the world of Harlem nightclubs, drag shows, and the shadowy world of homosexuals. Mark and June are rather alike in that they are both looking unsuccessfully for love. Being gay in the late 1920s is terribly difficult, and Mark struggles with self-hatred instilled in him by society. Even though it portrays society's many prejudices and negative expectations for gays at the time, and the standard-for-the-era tragic ending for the homosexual character, "Strange Brother" reaches for compassion, understanding, and acceptance. It does somewhat succeed through the character of June who realizes her commonalities with Mark, and chooses to embrace life fully, even after the death of the object of her own affection (not Mark, by the way). "Strange Brother" is a wonderful story giving readers a glimpse into the early days of moving towards acceptance of gays and lesbians. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - Adult    4. Lesbians    5. Sociology    6. Literature of special Gay interest    7. Modern fiction   

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Bothered
At least half the title is perfect. I'm most certainly bothered. Bothered that I spent 15 of my hard earned dollars on something that was nowhere near erotic, more neurotic. Still trying to figure out when and how a paraplegic became the center of a love triangle and how and when I was supposed to be turned on.
Something here to whet a range of lesbian appetites
From the skillful editing of Karen X. Tulschisky comes Hot and Bothered 3: short short fiction of lesbian desire.Think of this collection of over 69 stories as a table spread with delicious finger foods. The limitation of length (1000 words or less) requires the writers to select their words carefully and results in an almost poetic quality to many stories. Although some of these stories are definitely arousing, please note this is not a volume of erotica, but of desire in its many flavors.Tulschisky has assembled a buffet of writers.Some writers are well known and others are new "chefs," offering their first sales.Read more

Subjects:  1. 20th century    2. Canadian fiction    3. Erotic stories, Canadian    4. Erotica - Anthologies    5. Fiction    6. Fiction - Adult    7. Lesbian    8. Lesbians' writings, Canadian    9. Women authors    10. Erotic fiction    11. Fiction / Lesbian    12. Literature of special Lesbian interest    13. Short stories   

Subjects:  1. Erotic stories    2. Erotica - General    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. Lesbian    6. Lesbians    7. Fiction anthologies & collections   

Reviews (3)

What the Pornstars Do After Hours
"15 erotic writers share their stories about what the pornstars do after hours and behind the scenes. � Have you ever fantasized about what it would be like to sleep with a pornstar? Ever wondered who the pornstars sleep with when they're not in front of the camera? If so, then you'll find this collection of 15 erotic pornstar tales a wetdream come true. � You may want to start with pornstar Jim Buck's story, written especially for this collection, titled 'Two Big Thumbs Up.' Most of the other writers also work in the porn video business--when they're not writing--though not in front of the camera, like Jim. � Your favorite FANtasies are all here. Titles include 'Brother Act,' 'Soothing the Savage Actor,' 'The Pornstar Next Door,' 'The Stand-In,' 'The Cocky Videostore Clerk,' 'Telephone Audition' and 'Pornstar Powertrip,' for starters."--� zebraz

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TAKE MY BREATH AWAY! These stories are wonderfully erotic! My boyfriend and I used to read them to each other as we went to bed. Definite buy!

Porn Fantasy at It's Best!
I really enjoyed these gay erotic fantasy stories about pornstars.Bruce Wayne has gathered together 15 erotic writers to share their stories about what pornstars do after hours and behind the scenes.Represented here arewriters; Jim Buck, Vic Howell, Michael Lassell, David MacMillan, andothers.I especially enjoyed "Two Big Thumbs Up" and "Brother Act." Whether these stories are fantasy or reality makes no difference, they'regreat for late night or a quick read anytime.Looking forward to the nextvolume. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. American Short Story Collections    2. Erotica - Anthologies    3. Erotica - Gay    4. Fiction    5. Fiction - Adult    6. Gay    7. American English    8. Erotic fiction    9. Gay & Lesbian studies    10. Short stories   

Editorial Review

If tales of carnal encounters with celebrities strike you as a goofy idea for an erotic anthology, make a quick catalogue of your dreams in the past year and tote up the number of times Melissa Etheridge has come to your window or Matt Damon has revealed his hidden talent.It's no surprise that the faces we see on the screen and the voices that pipe through the radio all day come to seem as real as those of our friends and lend a little glamour to our fantasy lives.In Read more

Subjects:  1. Anthologies (multiple authors)    2. Celebrities    3. Erotic stories, American    4. Erotica - Anthologies    5. Erotica - General    6. Fiction    7. Fiction - Adult    8. Gay    9. Gays' writings, American    10. Lesbians    11. Erotic fiction    12. Short stories    13. Erotica   

Subjects:  1. Erotica - Lesbian    2. Fiction - Adult   

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Erotic, Skillful, a Book with Depth
Led Astray is a long and thoughtful book, but don't let it's length scare you.It grabs and holds your attention with plenty of action, but takes the care and skill to make you intimate with not only her lead character, Kelly, but the other principles.Even some of the more minor characters are clearly developed without being tiresome or pedantic.To add spice, her erotic scenes are varied and hot, and her understanding of total power exchange thorough.This book was worth every minute it took to read, and sometimes kept me from things I should have been doing!--Penny Duff, Brandon, Florida

This is one hot book!
I highly recommend this book for anyone who enjoys hot, lesbian erotica with an s/m slant.Very entertaining, though it should have been proofread a few more times.Typos abound. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Denver (Colo.)    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - General    4. General    5. Lesbians    6. Love stories    7. Popular American Fiction    8. Women In Literature    9. Erotica - Lesbian   

Subjects:  1. Erotic stories    2. Erotica - General    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. Lesbian    6. Lesbians    7. Modern fiction    8. Short stories    9. Sadomasochism   

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Fiction    3. Lesbian    4. Erotic fiction    5. Fiction / General    6. kimberly burt,surrender of the heart,trafford publishing,02-1044,1-55395-329-0,1553953290,fiction,lesbian literature,lesbian erotica,lesbian romance,romance,erotica,sex,novel   

Reviews (4)

tough love in all its many sick forms
If you're into S & M, brutish and unfeeling Viking women, then this book is for you . . .I didn't like this book.The sex scenes were brutal, humiliating, and not erotic.I'd give this book no stars but Amazon wouldn't let me. Icky porno book.

WOW!!
I found this book both exciting and stimulating.I guess its what every lesbian dreams off!!Once i'd started reading I couldn't leave it down!!A very on the edge and extremely erotic book.I did enjoy the painting scene, and I couldn't wait to read on the plot is really good and exciting as it unfolds through all the steamy scenes.This book certinaly gives the open mind a few ideas, I doubt i'll be doing the spoon scene though.Buy this book, you wont regret it, its the most fun you can have with your clothes on, a big thumbs up!!

Rika Rules!
This was an amazing book - I'm still finding it hard to believe that it's been hidden away under the genre of erotica and therefore been deprived of the praise it deserves. I first read a review of it in SFX magazine and was sceptical. I thought I'd try it anyway, though, and was I in for a shock: beneath the Viking storyline are several equally important themes - for example, I found in the novel an examination of the nature of violence and a scathing critique of religion. So the novel has those layers in addition to being one of the sexiest reads of the year and a sword-'n'-sorcery fable that puts Xena to shame. Viva Rika! I want more. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Erotica - Lesbian    3. Fiction    4. Fiction - Adult    5. Gay    6. Lesbian    7. Erotic fiction    8. Fiction / Gay    9. Literature of special Lesbian interest    10. Modern fiction   

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Definative Proof
As You Desire me is definative proof that the brain is the sexiest organ in the body.I completely enjoyed being swept away by the the voice of Alex and Ms. Cooper's awesome command of the English language.The slow sweet ending turns the tale on its head in an unexpected way.You will love this book - I did. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Erotica - General    2. Fiction    3. Fiction - Adult    4. Lesbian    5. Popular English Fiction    6. Fiction / Erotica    7. Modern fiction