Up to No Good (Black Lace) [Mass Market Paperback]

Karen S. Smith (Author)

Book Description

Series: Black Lace | Publication Date: April 22, 2010

Emma is resigned to attending her cousin's wedding, expecting the usual excruciating round of polite conversation and bad dancing. Instead it's the scene of a horny encounter that encourages her to behave even more scandalously than usual. When she meets motorbike fanatic Kit, it's lust at first sight, and they waste no time in getting better acquainted behind the marquee. They don't get the chance to say goodbye, however, and Emma resigns herself to the fact that she'll never see her spontaneous lover again. Then fate intervenes as Emma and Kit are reunited at another wedding—and so begins a year of outrageous sex, wild behavior, and lots of getting up to no good.

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About the Author

Karen S. Smith is the author of The Girls-Only Dirty Joke Book and Sleazy Rider.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Virgin Books; paperback / softback edition (April 22, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0352335890
• ISBN-13: 978-0352335890
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.7 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,502,186 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!!! Must Read!, June 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Up to No Good (Black Lace) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have read many Black Lace books and out of all of the these (nearly 40) I have only found a handful of writers that inspired me to become a faithful and devoted fan, Karen Smith is one of those rare jewels in the erotic industry. I truly enjoy a novel that is layered with both erotica and intimacy and Up To No Good encompasses this. The writer manages to pack in tons of sex in varieties of ways that will sometimes shock someone that is not a true erotica fan, but she does this while simultaneously creating lovable and deep characters that find a rare and intense love for each other. This book made me laugh and even tear up in some of the sweet scenes. Smith's main character Emma is an adventerous and fun character though not shallow like many of the black lace characters I have read before, and the leading man is sexy, vulnerable and strong all at the same time. If you are new to erotica, I would suggest you read this with the understanding that this is not a romance novel, and be prepared for more graphic and fetish type sex; If you are well versed in erotica then I know you will love this. Karen Smith's writing style reminds me of an Emma Holly in the making, and I cannot wait to read more of her! (If you are into erotica you must know who Emma Holly is, and if you want a top notch intro into erotic go pick up anything written by her and you will definitly be hooked!)

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "no good" was good for me!, November 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Up to No Good (Black Lace) (Mass Market Paperback)

unlike the other reviewers, i greatly enjoyed "up to no good". the book offers a delightfully encyclopedic variety of sex acts/positions/partners, and relates the protagonist's sensations in satisfying detail. i found several other black lace books less well-written (esp. the abysmal "drawn together"), as well as irritatingly vague and sexually unimaginative, faults "up to no good" can not be described as sharing.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Erotica with Variety, June 12, 2009

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This review is from: Up to No Good (Black Lace) (Mass Market Paperback)

If you like to read erotica with variety then this is the book for you. There is a lot of sex in this book and each scene is very different. Up To No Good includes m/f, f/f, threesomes with m/m/f and f/f/m, voyeurism, stranger sex, a gang bang, and much more. Somehow throughout all of this there is real love between Emma and Kit. Granted it's not the average love, but their affection for each other is obvious throughout the book.

Some reviewers complained that the sex was degrading, but I don't agree. Kit does call the shots some of the time, telling Emma to have sex with many other men and watching while she does it. However, Emma is a very willing participant. She initiates the acts almost as often as he does. There are a few words I wouldn't want to hear that are cried out in the throws of passion, but they are far and few between and can also be found in most other books of this genre. Basically if you like many different types of erotica you'll love this book. If you're unsure about what you like this is a good book to help you figure it out as it has a little bit of everything.