He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission [Paperback]

Rachel Kramer Bussel (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 19, 2007

He’s on Top pays homage to those irresistible men who control their partners with a glance, a tickling whip, or a measured smack on the bottom. As true tops, the bossy hunks in these stories understand that erotic BDSM is about exulting in power that is freely yielded. Contributors such as Amanda Earl, Mackenzie Cross, Alison Tyler, Mike Kimera, and others cover the full range of the male dom’s brand of sensual sadism, from spanking and bondage to public sex and power exchange.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Celebrating sexual power is what it's all about...those who know how to give and receive ultimate sexual pleasure through domination are the stars in these steamy tales...buy(ing) them together to get the ultimate view from the top." -- Penthouse Forum, Guilty Pleasures, July 2007

Explorations of dominants and their relationships with those who submit to them are also on display in He's On Top....the tops here do it because they are with someone who understands, trusts and (more often than not) loves them.....features such intriguing scenarios as a young top being put through his paces in a club by an older bottom who knows which of them is really controlling the scene (Thomas S. Roche's Schoolgirl And Angel) and a mster demonstrating his training technique over the phone to persuade another woman she should avail herself of his services (Mackenzie Cross' A Good Reference). It also, bravely, tackles the subject of a couple rekindling their BDSM relationship after her treatment for breasts cancer (Shanna Germain's The Sun Is An Ordinary Star) -- Forum UK Vol. 41 Issue No. 8

Mike Kimera, "Christmas with Suzy and Mary," shows a perfect example of the way male domination can be consensual, intellectual and still remain powerfully erotic. Not all the characters in Mike's story know what they want, but they're enjoying the journey more than most. With "In Control," M Christian narrates a tale that blossoms from a chatroom fantasy and flourishes into a harsh physical reality. Chris's story lets a dominant male discover who really has the upper hand in their relationship. And, in "Schoolgirl and Angel," Thomas S Roche reveals that even when a dominant man doubts his own abilities, he can always rely on the help of a submissive woman who knows her own mind. -- Erotica Readers & Writers Association

Rachel Kramer Bussel's done it again; brought us a delightful collection of slightly twisted, but always hot little stories. Part of living these types of lifestyles is admitting to yourself that you want it, then accepting the role you choose; blissful submission or the responsibility of controlling the scene. Whether you're exploring, confirming, or expanding your interest in Domination and submission, you will find that Rachel Kramer Bussel has assembled quite the collection of pieces from some very well-known and downright dirty authors. -- Cleansheets May 2007

The stories in He's On Top run the gamut from sweet to ferocious. There's "Confession," in which an unhappily married couple reinvent their marriage in the harsh language of dominance and submission, and "On the Twelfth Day..." wherein a pair of lovers determines how deeply into the lifestyle they can bear to explore. Those stories read as gritty and hot, quickly giving me a girlie-wood with their excellently-written sex. "Yes" lets us watch a man directing his partner to service his friend, and "Boardroom Etiquette" examines the punishment meted out for a slip-up in a relationship that exists both in the business world and the bedroom -- Jane's Guide April 2007

Product Details

• Paperback: 220 pages
• Publisher: Cleis Press (March 19, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573442704
• ISBN-13: 978-1573442701
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #436,046 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars please, sir, may I have some more...?, November 23, 2007

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Master's Kittie "Bliss" (CT) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission (Paperback)

Someone might think that a collection of stories all based on the same theme would be very repetitive. That someone would be very wrong! These stories are funny and poignant and sexy and I loved 'most every one - and I very much liked the rest. They feature characters that are complete beginners, professional-grade veterans, and all levels in between. The men "on top" are as varied as can be, and not a stereotypical one in the bunch. The first story that you can preview here on the site reeled me in and I was absolutely hooked from the moment the book arrived. I particularly loved "Yes," and my new favorite xmas story, "On the Twelfth Day..." Even the stories that I have read in other collections are worth taking the time for a second read (or a third, a tenth...). Highly recommended.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, June 5, 2007

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Master Dave "Erotica Fan" (Florida, US) - See all my reviews

This review is from: He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission (Paperback)

Like its companion volume SHE'S ON TOP (ISBN:1573442690) HE'S ON TOP explores Dominant/submissive erotic adventure from the point of view of the Dominant, but in this case it is the male who takes control.

Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, this book of tales skillfully avoids the potential pitfalls of its theme. Men dominating women sexually is a loaded topic that in the wrong hands could produce a portrait of vulgar degradation. But in Ms. Bussel's hands it is always clear that no one is doing anything against their will - these women enjoy freely giving control to their male doms, and find much reward in doing so.

The anthology begins with N.T. Morley's "Not Until Dawn," a tale of exquisite erotic tension where a man repeatedly brings his lover to the edge of climax but stops just short of actual orgasm. When he finally gives his woman what she wants the result is a mind-blowing release of pleasure.

Other standouts include:

"Yes" by Donna George Storey is a scorchingly hot tale wherein a man's aphrodisiac is his woman's willingness to do anything for him - including being given to his friend for a short time to use as he pleases.

"A Good Reference" by Mackenzie Cross is a perfect answer to anyone who wonders what rewards Dominant/submissive play has in store for those in indulge in it.

Andrea Dale's "On The Twelfth Day..." is a beautiful Christmas present unwrapped over twelve days, and proves that romance is alive and well in the heart of BDSM.

"Brianne's Fire" by Amanda Earl is the story of a Master conductor's seduction of his star violinist, or is it the other way around? The story is a masterpiece, a fantasia of sensory details so vivid the reader feels like they've smelled the roses, tasted the wine and felt the leather on their own skin.

HE'S ON TOP concludes with a Master-ful (pun intended) tale called "Schoolgirl and Angel." Set in a BDSM club called The Sanctuary, the story shows a young leather Daddy finally becoming the best Master he can be with the erotic encouragement of two remarkable women, one his partner and the other a mesmerizing stranger.

HE'S ON TOP is a fabulous collection of hotter-than-hot stories of women and the male dominants they - freely, joyfully, and erotically - give up control to.

Highly recommended.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delivers, June 21, 2007

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Brandy Underwood "Hopeless Romantic" (Gloversville, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: He's on Top: Erotic Stories of Male Dominance and Female Submission (Paperback)

The title says it all in this exciting book and if you are into this, you will not be disappointed in this book. This is another of the few books of erotica out there that you don't mind sharing with your partner. Both can enjoy it without feeling embarrassed or put off. The writing is well done and tasteful, which surprised me, because I didn't like the cover. In fact, I almost passed it over because of the cover but decided to try it because of the great glowing reviews. I'm glad I did. But I took one star away from this book because of the cover and I hope the publisher will take note that just because a person likes erotica doesn't mean they want to see a pornagraphic image on the cover. For others who might be put off by this, let me just say that the rest of the book is done in good taste so you might want to give it a try.