Irresistible: Erotic Romance for Couples [Paperback]

Rachel Kramer Bussel (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 14, 2012

This Irresistible read features stories of couples turning their deepest fantasies into reality for uninhibited and imaginative sex. You’ll delight in discovering all the exciting erotic possibilities, and ways of getting and staying turned on. It all starts with a little sexting in A.M. Hartnet’s sizzling “Safe for Work” office tryst and Cole Riley’s moving “Same As It Ever Was” shows that makeup sex can be the start of something new and better. Dirty talk leads to lustful surprises and inspiration for the neighbors in “The Mitzvah” by Tiffany Reisz. Editor Rachel Kramer Bussel notes that the lovers in this daringly romantic anthology are “able to open up in the ways they do is precisely because they have another person to rely on, coax them, challenge them, tease them and seduce them into traveling down a new sexual path. Whether that means outdoor sex, kink, a trip to a strip club or a very sensual massage, we get to see how the layers of trust that have been built up get used to stoke the fire that burns between them.”

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Red Hot Monogamy

Irresistible features loving couples who turn their deepest fantasies into reality—resulting in uninhibited, imaginative sex they can only enjoy together. Engage in a little sexting in A.M. Hartnett's sizzling "Safe for Work" office tryst, and follow a kinky candidate for public office—and his lusty wife—in Alyssa Turner's intriguing "Hypocrites." Cole Riley's moving "Same As It Ever Was" shows that makeup sex can be worth fighting for. As editor Rachel Kramer Bussel notes, the lovers in this daringly romantic anthology are "able to open up in the ways they do precisely because they have another person to rely on...We get to see how the layers of trust that have been built up get used to stoke the fire that burns between them."

Product Details

• Paperback: 232 pages
• Publisher: Cleis Press (February 14, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1573447625
• ISBN-13: 978-1573447621
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #720,425 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Monogamy The Comeback Kid?, February 13, 2012

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Modern Love Muse (Writers Cove) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irresistible: Erotic Romance for Couples (Paperback)

Just when it seems that erotic literature is becoming even more niched, Rachel Kramer Bussel brings it back to the fold with her latest collection, 'Irresistible: Erotic Romance for Couples.' She's a top noche editor and writer, and this group of stories is no different. Well crafted and engaging, the plots unfold and the couples heat up the pages according to the imaginations of some of the genres best writers including Cole Rile, Alyssa Turner and Delilah Night.

I'm not surprised this anthology was put together; with erotica's popularity riding a high momentum, many readers come from mainstream backgrounds want to read about their own lives, or at least imagine the possibilities; whether you are curling up in your favorite chair, reading aloud to your partner, or languishing in a bubble bath and taking mental notes of what you'd like to do when a special someone comes home.

Cleis Press continues to produce top-quality romantic literature, and Bussel continues to be one of my favorite editors, which is why I'm certain Irresistible may not be safe for work, but it's a strong bet for pleasure.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A good read to be enjoyed with your partner or solo, February 12, 2012

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Lisa Kerr (Thousand Oaks, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irresistible: Erotic Romance for Couples (Paperback)

I was so excited to get this book and it didn't disappoint. I have loved Rachel Kramer Bussel's writing since I first discovered her last October. I flipped first to her story, of course. Exposing Calvin is about a sexually adventurous woman and her shy husband. This story felt real to me, partly because I identified with Marnie and partly because it was so erotic. I also enjoyed Renewal, a story of a worn-down mother trying to restore her marriage. If you want to read a book that you can enjoy with your partner or alone, I'd recommend Irresistible.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Read your lover a bedtime story!, January 31, 2012

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Lily K. Cho - See all my reviews

This review is from: Irresistible: Erotic Romance for Couples (Paperback)

To be honest, I hate the cover. It looks like a cheesy romance, which it most definitely is not! The book is intended for couples, but the cover made my husband laugh out loud.

Thankfully, the name Rachel Kramer Bussel is on the cover, and I know that name means quality, edgy, provocative erotica. A quick perusal of the Table of Contents reveals familiar names, authors I have read and enjoyed in the past: Janine Ashbless, Kay Jaybee, Donna George Story, the editor herself, Ms. Bussel. Flipping through the About the Authors section I see that all of the authors are veterans of their trade, and my expectations are set high. And it is evident from the first story, "Twice Shy" by Heidi Champa, that this anthology has bite.

Irresistible is an intimate peek into the lives of men and women who are not only lovers, but who love each other. The sex is hot as ever, but the special bond evident in each of the stories makes it all the more satisfying. Ms. Bussel writes in her introduction, "These couples, however long they've been a team, push the envelope by pushing themselves to try something new, even when they're not sure where it will lead them." My husband and I enjoyed sharing these with each other, taking turns reading, and wondering what new adventures will arise as we travel our own road together.

Share these stories with your own lover... reading together is an excellent way to gauge your partner's interests and turn-offs and maybe stir your imagination and inspire you to explore your own fantasies!

*I received a copy of this book in return for an honest, unbiased review. I have been collecting erotica for over 25 years and thoroughly enjoy the genre.