REVIEW: Riding Temptation by Jaci Burton

Limecello's review of Riding Temptation by Jaci Burton
Erotic romance published by Berkley on 7 Oct 08

Isn’t that cover gorgeous? I heard a lot about Jaci Burton’s Wild Rider series – especially the first book Riding Wild - so when the chance to read Riding Temptation came up I jumped at it. The characters are relatively non-traditional, and I’m definitely intrigued. (I've also always wanted to ride on a motorcycle...) Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Heat, Contemporary Romance, Erotic Romance, Grade C, Jaci Burton, Limecello, October 2008, Review, Riding Temptation, Wild Rider series

REVIEW: Never Too Old by Carol Lynne

Shannon C.'s review of Never Too Old by Carol Lynne
Contemporary romance eBook released by Ellora's Cave 15 Aug 08

Well, now I can say that I've read a Carol Lynne book. That may be the nicest thing I have to say in this whole entire review. I've read it and I don't wish to ever have the experience again. Read more

Tags: 2008, August 2008, Contemporary Romance, eBook, Ellora's Cave, Erotic Romance, Grade F, Never Too Old, Review, ShannonC

REVIEW: A Question of Trust by Jess Dee

Sandy M's review of A Question of Trust (Menage and More Anthology) by Jess Dee
Contemporary Erotic Novella eBook published by Samhain 9 Sep 08

I discovered Jess Dee a few months ago when I read and reviewed her Ask Adam, which I thoroughly enjoyed.  So when this book came up for review, I jumped at the opportunity.  While I liked this one, it just doesn't compare with Ask Adam.  I'm going to assume maybe that's because Ask Adam is a full length novel and A Question of Trust is a novella, just less pages to work with. I still enjoyed it, I just wanted a little more time with the characters to flesh out their emotions and the ideas behind this storyline more. Read more

Tags: 2008, A Question of Trust, Contemporary Romance, eBook, Erotic Romance, Grade B, Jess Dee, Novella, Review, Samhain Publishing, Sandy M, September 2008

REVIEW: Twice the Night by Dawn Halliday

Shannon C.'s review of Twice the Night by Dawn Halliday
Contemporary paranormal romance ebook released by Samhain Publishing 7 Oct 08

This was a cute little story.  The perfect bit of cotton fluff to follow an especially intense read. I didn't find anything particularly memorable, but I wasn't horribly offended either.  Read more

Tags: 2008, Contemporary Romance, Dawn Halliday, eBook, Erotic Romance, Grade C, October 2008, Paranormal Romance, Review, Samhain Publishing, ShannonC, Twice the Night

Tail As Old As Time

This is one of those statements that come up - again and again (sorry, bad pun)

The old 'Hey pRon is awesome I likes it, you know you likes it... why you gots to call it erotica? Why 'pretty it up?'. My deal is if you like porn, you go on with your badself. I have NO issue with it at all. But the PORN = EROTICA case does not float with me.

At. All

I think it is insulting, most likely all the way around, regardless of if you are in the porn industry or write erotica. And EROTICA does NOT equal EROTIC ROMANCE. Or am I wrong? Do tell me...

This is the post I am still going huh, what? over.

My Comment, which as of right now doesn't show on the blog because it is moderated, is as follows:

Porn is all well and good. Some will think it's bad, some love it, some have no issue with it. Your view is your view and it is awesome the internetz provide us with a chance to voice that.

Erotica and Erotic Romance does not equal porn. There is much more to it, starting with plot, character development, emotion....

You could NOT take any porn movie and call it erotica. It is not a way for Jane General Public to make porn A'OK. If you watch a porn movie, you can't say a blanket statement that you have read erotica. My question would be have you done either? Because if you watch a porn and read an erotic or erotic romance novel it fairly jumps out at you that they are not the same thing.

Tossing in the term romance (which as a hella lot of subgenre's all on its own) is beyond uninformed. Romance does not equal erotica does not equal porn does not.... you are completely comparing apples to oranges. It seems you are doing so while saying 'not that I have read it'. An informed opinion won't hurt you - promise.

I know lil to nothing about comics but I am going to assume comics does not a graphic novel make... and that there are different audiences, skill and themes involved.

Going by what you say Batman = Garfield = X-Man = Snoopy... they are all stories told with pretty pictures so they must all be alike and speak to the same audience. There are no genres or intelligence involved.

::blink::

Even knowing NOTHING about it, I would not make such an assumption. Or are you going for - stupid, blanket statements bring traffic and the 'haters' out? If this is an example of your writing, fuck it, it isn't that good. And if you want to create change or make an impact - start with being informed.

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What is your take?  Am I completely wrong?  Lil wrong? Do you agree?  I would go as far as to say some erotica goes into pornolious territory but to say erotica/erotic romance is nothing more than 'prettying' up porn so lil women can feel ok reading it... feels wrong.  Wrong. Wrong.  Then again I hate blanket statements.

It is very rare that an action, feeling or reaction is ALWAYS.  Or maybe that is just me...

Tags: Erotic Romance, Erotica, pRon, stupid wanna be author tricks, Sybil

REVIEW: Decadent by Shayla Black

Sandy M's review of Decadent by Shayla Black
Contemporary Erotic Romance released by Berkley Trade 2 Oct 07

I hadn't planned on reading this book right now.  I got caught in a situation where I didn't have my current read handy, knew I'd go stir crazy without something to read while waiting and picked Decadent up as I went out the door.  I am so happy I did. Read more

Tags: 2008, Berkley Trade, Contemporary, Decadent, Erotic Romance, Grade B, Review, Sandy M, Shayla Black

REVIEW: Strands of Sunlight by Anya Bast

Devon’s review of Strands of Sunlight by Anya Bast
Fantasy Erotic Romance dBook released by Ellora’s Cave 12 Sep 08

Welcome back to the hills and dales of Erotic Romance land, where the cream flows freely, the hammers are hard and it’s all about fulfilling her sexual needs. And his. And the other guy’s too. It’s a fun place to visit, but I wouldn’t want to live there. The formula can be predictable and cheesy and inspire groans rather than arousal. But when they are done right, wowza! And this, ladies, was a hot one. Very hot, and it also had enough of a plot and a romance to keep me interested. Read more

Tags: 2008, Anya Bast, Devon, eBook, Ellora's Cave, Erotic Romance, Fantasy, Grade B, Review, September 2008, Strands of Sunlight

REVIEW: Dangerous Boys and Their Toys by Shayla Black

Limecello's review of Dangerous Boys and Their Toys by Shayla Black
Erotic romance released by Ellora's Cave on 28 May 08

I got this book because of the blurb, and because I wanted to read something written by Shayla Black. I'm not entirely sure that this was indicative of all of Ms. Black's writing, but I'm definitely intrigued. The story wasn't quite what I was expecting, but generally enjoyable all the same. Read more

Tags: 2008, Dangerous Boys and Their Toys, Ellora's Cave, Erotic Romance, Grade C, Limecello, May 2008, Review, Shayla Black

REVIEW: Come To Me Freely by Beth Kery

Sandy M's review of Come to Me Freely by Beth Kery
Contemporary Erotic Romance eBook released by Ellora's Cave 16 Jul 08

I think it's Beth Kery's contemporary books that speak to me more than any of her other I've read so far.  Not that her historicals and paranormals aren't worth reading.  Far from it.  There's just something to her contemps that pull every emotion to the forefront for me and that keeps me turning the pages to see what her characters are going to do next.  Come To Me Freely is definitely one of those, full of love and betrayal, full of romance and heartbreak.  And that is why I enjoy reading her books. Read more

Tags: 2008, Beth Kery, Come to Me Freely, Contemporary Romance, eBook, Ellora's Cave, Erotic Romance, Grade A, Review, Sandy M

REVIEW: Crossing Swords by Kirsten Saell

Shannon C.'s review of Crossing Swords (Emissaries of Belthalas Series) by Kirsten Saell
Erotic fantasy romance eBook released by Samhain Publishing 11 Mar 08

I'm still enough of a baby reviewer that I can count on both hands the number of authors I actually would call friends. So I'm still anxious about reviewing them when their books come out. I haven't known Kirsten Saell very long, but our emails have been wide-ranging and sometimes epic-length. I was fairly sure I'd love her debut, Crossing Swords, but I put off reading it because I didn't want to hate it. I'm glad to say that I did, in fact, love the book, so I needn't have worried.  Read more

Tags: 2008, Crossing Swords, eBook, Emissaries of Belthalas Series, Erotic Romance, Fantasy Romance, Grade A, Kirsten Saell, March 2008, Review, Samhain Publishing, ShannonC

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