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Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 3 (Best Women's Erotica Series) by [Rachel Kramer Bussel]

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Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 3 delivers the kind of sexy stories you want most: daring, bold, and surprising tales of women who pursue their boundless passions anywhere and everywhere. Edited by Rachel Kramer Bussel, winner of multiple Independent Publishing Book Awards, these scintillating scenarios turn the tables on how women are "supposed" to behave. Instead, these uninhibited vixens indulge in their favorite fetishes, do deliciously intimate "Body Shots," and get tied up with "Red Satin Ribbons." They pose nude, dress up, and roleplay, always obeying their most exhilarating impulses. These lusty ladies take your most cherished, private fantasies—from making a sex tape, to taking part in a thrilling threesome, to having a stud delivered to your door hot and ready—and make them come alive. Written by beloved authors Abigail Barnette, Annabel Joseph, and Charlotte Stein along with several genre newcomers, these are erotic encounters you'll want to savor again and again and again...

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"This year's collection of erotic shorts lives up to its title, covering a variety of kinks and characters." Publishers Weekly (starred review)
"Editor Bussel...has curated a variety of quality stories with care and intention, highlighting women reclaiming their agency through erotic experiences." Library Journal (starred review)"Tamsin Flowers's shortie is just one of 22 kinky stories included in the comprehensive book of Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 3. It turns a workplace acquaintanceship into a birthday threesome when a married man gifts his wife with the ultimate surprise: a woman in a box, wrapped in red satin ribbons, just waiting to be opened." O, The Oprah Magazine
"A perfect blend of romance and raunch, this book proved to be titillating and a continuous page turner." Slutty Girl Problems
"Sink your teeth into these female-focused stories wherein our heroines explore their boundless passions and fantasies in a variety of page-turning of ways." Stylecaster
"'Making It Feel Right' is a beautiful story about a woman seeking a BDSM experience as a submissive, only to discover a fondness for domination. It was an incredibly empowering story. The other 20 stories provided perfectly curated selections with strong female characters who are in the driver's seat when it comes to sexual exploration." Romancing the Blog
"From Abigail Barnette's standout story, 'The Birthday Gift,' a sexy twist on what men really want, to Charlotte Stein's thrillingly literary and darkly sexy 'The Skin of Someone Else,' this is the kind of hot, surprising and brainy collection that will charge imaginations and ignite readers' passions for many well-worn pages. I ate this one up." -- L. Marie Adeline, author of the S.E.C.R.E.T. trilogy
"Rich, challenging, and deeply erotic, each story invited me to explore a different part of my erotic imagination. My body couldn't help but respond. Beyond the simple pleasures of seduction and sex, this collection offers gritty, defiant, nuanced journeys into what can be possible when you shed the weight of expectations and invite yourself into your own desires. The erotic is not clean, easy, or simple, and neither are the rich, nuanced stories of this collection. You will not find perfect characters falling into wordless sex within these pages. Instead, you'll find yourself naked and trembling, caught off guard from the unexpected, deliciously sensual mess that is the erotic. Surrender, as I did, to the breathtaking ride that is Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volume 3." -- Dawn Serra, sex educator and host of Sex Gets Real podcast

About the Author

Rachel Kramer Bussel (rachelkramerbussel.com) is a writer, editor, event organizer and erotica writing instructor. She's edited over 70 anthologies, including The Big Book of Orgasms, Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, Dirty Dates, On Fire, Spanked, Please, Sir, Please, Ma'am, and is Best Women's Erotica of the Year series editor. Her nonfiction has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Marie Claire, O, The Oprah Magazine, Elle.com, Salon, Slate, Time.com, The Village Voice and numerous other publications. Follow her @raquelita on Twitter and learn more about her writing workshops and consulting at EroticaWriting101.com.

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Introduction: Doing What Feels "Right," from Sex Tapes to Bondage and Beyond
One of the great joys of editing the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series is discovering with each volume how sexy, outrageous, and powerful the characters in the stories sent to me truly are. I consider them fierce role models who don't let anyone else dictate how they should behave, in bed and out, and in this third volume, every story features a woman who, in some way, defies our culture's expectations that we all be "good girls" who grow up to be women who behave, conform, and don't make too much of a fuss about sex.

These women make a fuss--and they are greatly rewarded for their leaps of faith when it comes to having the kinds of sex they want, with the lovers they prefer, on their own terms. Perhaps they make a sex tape, something considered the ultimate scarlet letter in our society (see pretty much every article about Kim Kardashian), as Sophie does as a gift to her husband Neil in Abigail Barnette's sizzling opening story "The Birthday Gift." It's very clear that while this is indeed a present that he's extremely eager to open, Sophie's tape is as much a gift to herself as it is for him.

The women you'll read about in these pages defy cultural expectations, both their own and the ones set by those around them. They don't shrink into the background to be bit players in someone else's drama, or kowtow to the urges and desires of those who make unwanted advances. Instead, they stand up for themselves, figuring out the kind of sex and desire that will truly fulfill them, whether that involves Zoe getting over a breakup in "Weightless," by Rachel Woe, or Anouk claiming the real object of her heart's affection in R.J. Richardson's beautiful, lesbian erotic story, "A Love Affair All My Own."

They take dressing up to a whole new level, whether it's Halloween costumes as Cinna from The Hunger Games and Agent Carter in "Guyliner and Garters," by B.B. Sanchez, the lesbian couple riffing on the soccer star and cheerleader in "After the Heist," by Aya de Leon, or the makeup artistry that leads to some very spirited dirty talk in "Demon Purse," by Sommer Marsden. Lyla Sage's "Romance and Drag" turns gender norms on their heads as both halves of a couple don alternate genders and personas that are as vital to their sexuality as the ones they were born into.

They take their curiosity, whether for an old-time tale come to life in "A Stolen Story," by Leandra Vane, or the bookish fetish of Dee Blake's "Bibliophile," and don't just wonder what if, but live out their fantasies. They pursue partners whom the rest of society may look down upon, judging without a thought to the core of humanity in all of us, and instead, they let their own preconceived notions get upended. It's a beautiful unfolding, the moment when a real, live, gorgeous person with their own passions and desires becomes more than just a label, as you'll read about in the tender and heartfelt "Overexposed," by Brandy Fox, and the deliciously wicked "Making It Feel Right," by Annabel Joseph.

These authors also prove that desire doesn't fade with age, and that older women, such as Janelle, the heroine of "The Follow-Through," by Kris Adams, are proud and powerful enough to know exactly the kind of mate they want next to them.

For those who've navigated the drama of dating, wondering if you'll be stuck with someone who bores you to tears or someone who makes your every cell in your body perk up, you'll find a bit of yourself in "Falling," by Charlie Powell, in which the narrator grapples with how much to trust her new partner, and finds that sharing all of herself leads to the joy of delivering lines like, "I can keep quiet...but having my mouth full makes it easier." Powell also seamlessly weaves in her narrator's disability as part of their first date conversation, part of their process of getting to know each other.

Her debate over how much of herself to reveal to a new partner is similar to that of Cassidy in kinky bondage erotica tale "A Matter of Trust," by Angell Brooks, as she has to decide just how far she wants to let her longtime friend go with her, and how the dynamics of being tied up will or won't change their relationship. Will she obey her "begging slut of a clit?" Keep reading to find out.

There are stories here that I hope make you swoon, and others that might make you a little uncomfortable. These are not all pretty, perky narratives of oral sex and orgasms, or role-play and bondage, though there's plenty of all these. "Infused Leather," by Dr. J., tackles the topic of sexual abuse as its heroine discovers a way to overcome her past and make her current fetish one that leaves her utterly smitten, while also showcasing just how hot having an inanimate object to fixate on can be. In "Watch Me Come Undone" by August McLaughlin, one of several stories here that play with photography, a woman struggles with the weight of infidelity, balancing her deepest desires with her deepest love.

The women whose stories are gathered in this book don't have to leave their true selves behind to live out their sexual fantasies. Rather, they take their unique quirks, talents, and personalities and bring them into their erotic games, whether it's the perfectionism of Kit in "Body Shots," by Thien-Kim Lam, the curiosity that compels the bold narrator to go after a stranger in "The Skin of Someone Else," by Charlotte Stein, or the combined cynicism, cunning, and arousal of the heroine in "Through the Lens," by Emmanuelle de Maupassant. In "Tanked," by Lynn Townsend, Jory brings the full history of her relationship along on an arousing overnight sexual journey with her husband as they celebrate their anniversary in a way they never have before.

Many of these stories made me question whether I have anything in common with the women starring in them. Would I ever let myself be stowed in a box tied up in shibari (a style of Japanese bondage) with "Red Satin Ribbons," as Leah does in the story by Tamsin Flowers, presenting my body as a gift to a woman I didn't even know? I'm not sure, but I loved taking the ride right along with her.

These twenty-one all-new stories run the gamut, from down and dirty adventures to swoon-worthy erotic love, with all sorts of nuances, fetishes, turn-ons, challenges, and first times. They take us through many of the ways women celebrate their bodies, understand their desires, come to terms with what turns them on and figure out how to make their relationships work on every level. Most of all they are hot, and, I hope, they are tales that you'll return to again and again when you want to relive these intimate, sexy moments. I'd love to hear what you thought of these stories, and what you'd like to see more of in future volumes; you can reach me at bweoftheyear@gmail.com and visit bweoftheyear.com to find out more about the series.
Rachel Kramer Bussel
Atlantic City, New Jersey --This text refers to an alternate kindle_edition edition.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07H43WHLC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cleis Press (November 21, 2017)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2017
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 2242 KB
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
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- #189 in Erotic Anthologies
- #394 in Erotica Collections & Anthologies (Books)
- #1,694 in Lesbian Erotica

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August McLaughlin is a journalist, media personality and podcast host/producer, best known for her empowerment brand and book series, Girl Boner, and the podcast, Girl Boner Radio. Her articles have appeared in Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, DAME Magazine, HuffPost and more and her expertise has been featured in a range of major media outlets, including O: The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Shape, Elite Daily and Bustle. Known for melding personal passion, artistry and activism, August uses her skills as a public speaker and writer to encourage others to embrace their bodies, sexuality and selves, making way for fuller, more authentic lives. augustmclaughlin.com
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I write memorable stories and teach people how to craft their own. I've edited over 70 anthologies. My favorites are Best Women's Erotica of the Year, Volumes 1-7, The Big Book of Orgasms, Fast Girls, Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, Tasting Him: Oral Sex Stories, Spanked and BDSM books Please, Sir and Please, Ma'am! My anthologies have won 3 Samois Anthology Award and I won the 2021 John Preston Short Fiction Award, all from National Leather Association-International (NLA-I). My mission is to tell powerful stories, including fiction, journalism and personal essays, and encourage others to get their words on the page and into the world. My nonfiction has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Glamour, Salon, The Village Voice and numerous other publications.
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Another stellar anthology from Rachel Kramer Bussel!

Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2018

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When I see Rachel Kramer Bussel’s name on the cover of a book, I expect great things, and I was not disappointed with her latest offering.
This volume celebrates diversity in both character and content, but the most refreshing aspect for me was the way each female protagonist discovered something new about herself. Whether she found inner strength, a new appreciation for her body, or celebrated her desire without shame, reading about these characters’ emotional growth made me feel empowered.

This is exactly the type of erotica I would like to see more of: strong women unafraid to be themselves. No more shrinking submissives, billionaire worshippers, or ‘good girls’ who say yes but want to say no. Give me substantial chicks who know what they want and go after it, please.
Before I get to the stories I enjoyed most, I must admit that I’m picky about short-form erotic fiction. While I don’t expect the piece to start off with a ‘bang’, (pun intended), I don’t want a lot of backstory. In a novel, yes, but in a 9-pager? No. I would rather you drew me in with a good set-up that contains sexy details.

Speaking of sex, I adore writers who take care in describing physical sex acts. Who understand the human body and that limbs only bend in one direction. Who announce when people are getting naked because clothing does not magically dissolve. Who use snappy dialogue that tells me more about the character while moving the plot forward.

A few of the chapters failed the above parameters, but I refuse to mention which ones. Fiction is an art form, and art is subjective. What I love, you might abhor. Instead, I would like to highlight just a few (and I enjoyed a great majority of them) of the stories that stole my heart.

In order of appearance:

“The Birthday Gift” by Abigail Barnette
A perfect way to begin, this story knocked me out with its unique plot and likeable characters. Great flow, attention to detail, and just damn sexy!

“Watch Me Come Undone” by August McLaughlin
August McLaughlin did not waste a single word and captured more complex emotion in 8 pages than some writers do in 8 chapters. Simple. Elegant. Wow!

“A Stolen Story” by Leandra Vane
The first paragraph drew me in immediately, but it was the paranormal aspect that I loved most. A sexy ghost story? Yes!

“Guyliner and Garters” by B.B. Sanchez
Pure delight from start to finish. I love B.B.’s author voice and her effervescent characters. (I’m also a sucker for guyliner but that’s beside the point!)

“The Skin of Someone Else” by Charlotte Stein
Hands down, one of the best erotic shorts I’ve ever read, with an ending that brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful!

“Infused Leather” by Dr. J.
A retired sex therapist, Dr. J. was the perfect person to conquer the subject of abuse and redemption, and she did it with great care and love. Uplifting. Joyous. Empowering!

I give Best Women’s Erotica of the Year Volume 3 a five-star rating and a very enthusiastic recommendation.

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This is the first book of Erotica I have ever read and I bought this based on the many good reviews. I think what I didn't like most of all was the many different types of stories, some involving lesbians or threesomes or bondage, whatever you want to call it. And I am not making a judgement against these things. But as a heterosexual woman I have no interest in reading stories that involve any of these types of relationships. Some of the stories were well written and some of them were just impossible to believe. I was often wondering how they got from one point to another because the writing did not explain that well. I too just did not even finish some of the stories. This book reminds me of some of the movies that are made now that try to appeal to every possible audience, from little kids to adults. Most of the time that just doesn't work. Why not put together a book of stories geared toward a particular audience and stick to that? How come no one ever writes stories about monogamous heterosexual couples that are romantic and steamy at the same time?

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Sarah T

Erotica done right

Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2017

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Please note: I received an advance copy and voluntarily chose to review.

So I will say up front that I would have purchased this book had I not been given a copy. I may still need a Kindle copy so that I can carry it around with me. I’ve read the first two collections, and I was thrilled to know that this one was coming.

Rachel Kramer Bussel has a talent for finding fresh voices in erotica, and fresh takes on women’s pleasure. The stories in this collection are no exception! They take on gender roles, bondage, and poly-play, along with the things that many women struggle with, like body image and age. These stories are empowering, interesting, evocative, and most of all, so hot they might melt your Kindle. Every one hit me in a different way, even those that didn’t seem, on the surface, to be something I’d search out. I particularly adored Rachel Woe’s “Weightless”, about a woman who’s reinventing herself after a bad breakup, and B.B. Sanchez’s “Guyliner and Garters”, a story of a Halloween costume party that brings two people closer together than they’d expected. Your favorites might be different, but I’m certain you’ll find one you love.

Erotica, done well - as Ms Bussel’s collections always are - is one of my not-so-guilty pleasures, and I’ll continue to search them out. If you’re looking for a good, steamy read that won’t take too much time, I highly recommend this collection (and the first and second volumes as well). You won’t be disappointed!

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Cheryl T

Well written. Average interst.

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Well written stories that are interesting but a bit average. I find Black Lace more my style of erotica.

dlee

A bit yawnish

Reviewed in Canada on March 1, 2018

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Pretty blasé. Seems quite ameature, not as overly pornagraphic, but as lacking in writer’s abilities; description of characters, actions, scenarios - pretty mundane.

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