Published: Feb. 29, 2012
Words: 34,943 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465925329

Short description

This collection of erotic tales, by sixteen established and new authors, gives a fresh insight into contemporary erotica. Chosen from the entrants in the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Awards, David Vernon, has selected eighteen entertaining, amusing and definitely arousing tales of passion. Ranging from the Garden of Eden to the sizzling streets of Spain, each story is sure to excite.

Extended description

This collection of erotic tales, by sixteen established and new authors, gives a fresh insight into contemporary erotica. Chosen from the entrants in the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Awards, David Vernon has selected eighteen entertaining, amusing and definitely arousing tales of passion. Ranging from the Garden of Eden to the sizzling streets of Spain, each story is sure to excite.

"Adam watched her as she stood with her back to him, slender legs apart; her firm buttocks looking like a bisected apple from the tree God had forbidden him to touch. He felt an unfamiliar stirring in his belly and rubbed it briefly, thinking he should have eaten more berries for lunch."
— from "Paradise Lost" by Julie Davies. (Read more) This collection of erotic tales, by sixteen established and new authors, gives a fresh insight into contemporary erotica. Chosen from the entrants in the Stringybark Erotic Fiction Awards, David Vernon has selected eighteen entertaining, amusing and definitely arousing tales of passion. Ranging from the Garden of Eden to the sizzling streets of Spain, each story is sure to excite.

"Adam watched her as she stood with her back to him, slender legs apart; her firm buttocks looking like a bisected apple from the tree God had forbidden him to touch. He felt an unfamiliar stirring in his belly and rubbed it briefly, thinking he should have eaten more berries for lunch."
— from "Paradise Lost" by Julie Davies.

"He comes to me after the beach, long lean muscles loose from hours bobbing out the back. Tied only to his leg-rope, he launches himself off the edge of the country, riding the waves, but the tide brings him back to land and his need brings him here, to my place. He’s chilled after a surf, relaxed and able to take his time. His brown skin smells of the sun and I can taste the water’s salt in private places the cold shower on the beach fails to sluice."
— from "Hot Wax" by Morgana MacLeod

"I didn’t hear her mount the stairs although I sensed she was coming and she made not a sound as she picked her way silently and gracefully, cat-like through the debris and clutter of the building site. She tossed me the can of cola before hitching up her dress and swinging her lithe, tanned legs over the cement-spattered scaffold trestle that stood between us.She looked cool; she always does. She could lie beneath the August sun in a duck-down ski suit and still not perspire."
— from Frank's Ladder by Mike Sealey
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romance, erotica, sex, australian fiction

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Review by: Jane Doilly on Feb. 24, 2013 :
I've read a few erotic fiction stories now but this collection really is delightful and sexy. I do like Julie Davies story, "Paradise Lost" but there are many other lovely stories too.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Clarissa White on Feb. 19, 2013 :
"Paradise Lost" is a stand out in this collection of delicious erotic tales. What does Adam get up to with Eve? Well written, much variety in the writing content and style, entertaining and a sexy collection.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Peter Thompson on Feb. 04, 2013 :
I bought this book some months ago and read it from cover to cover with my partner. Since then it has been in our bottom drawer to be brought out for a re-reading when the desire takes it. Some of these stories are really delicious and get the juices flowing. One or two are a little ho-hum but erotica is very personal and I am sure someone will enjoy them. This is a wonderful collection. I can't wait to read more.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Peter Smallwood on Feb. 02, 2013 :
Wow! Real life tales from real people.
They are all excellent (Morgana's was particularly memorable). Thanks so much for the journey!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Sandra Black on June 26, 2012 :
Some true erotica at last! Having trawled much of the free rubbish here on Smashwords it is beaut to find a great selection of erotic fiction stories that truly do arouse the reader. Julie Davies story of Adam and Eve is just wonderful. Production quality is high and that also is great — for once.
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Mike McG on May 06, 2012 :
There are some very quirky and clever stories among this erotic anthology. And for once this is an erotic e-book that is stylish and literary and not simply a rehashing of Penthouse Letters. The best bit about this collection is that the stories actually ARE erotic.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Em Brister on April 04, 2012 :
A sexy collection of intriguing and arousing stories. A fascinating selection of stories with something for everyone... or nearly everyone. Good layout and excellent production quality.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: nadine smith on March 30, 2012 :
Very interesting collection of stories. I had a very educational afternoons read. Highly recommend this book. A+++ to all the authors.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Mike Sealey on March 23, 2012 :
A delightful, entertaining selection of short stories. I look forward to reading the next publication by David Vernon.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: rebecca raisin on March 22, 2012 :
I had fun reading this collection of erotica. I hope you enjoy reading them as much as I did. Writing erotica is such a challenge, and I think all of these authors did a great job. So I dare you, read it, you never know what you might learn!
Oh, and as a side note two of my stories feature in this book! Between the sheets and Art of a woman. I'd love to know what you think of these two very different stories!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Daan Spijer on March 21, 2012 :
This is a yummy collection. While some of the stories included are a bit hum-drum, there are many that do more than titillate – they make you think or have a twist in the tail (and in the tale).
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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