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The Concubine's Gift

by K. Ford K. (Goodreads Author)

3.81 of 5 stars 3.81 · rating details · 37 ratings · 33 reviews

Bernice Babbitt, a sexually inhibited, thirty-nine-year-old woman, leads a peaceful life in the tiny resort town of Valentine, Nevada. Living only two miles from the famed bordello, The Honey Bunny Ranch, she can’t imagine what goes on behind its closed doors.
Things begin to change when Bernice buys an old, black-lacquer makeup case in an antique shop. The case once belon...more

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Published December 29th 2011 by Create Space (first published January 1st 2011)

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Jun 21, 2012 Melissa Simmons rated it 4 of 5 stars

When I was contacted by the author about reading this book, I'll admit the synopsis piqued my interest. Unfortunately, I was so busy it took me a month before I was able to finally start reading it. Once started, I flew right threw it in about a day and a half.

This is one of those fun, fast reads that you bring to the beach. It's both funny and provocative, not quite a romance but most definitely an adult read. It's a story about finding and being true to yourself, the role that family plays in...more

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Aug 11, 2012 Literary rated it 4 of 5 stars

So you would think that living near a bordello, the citizens would be pretty open-minded. Not the case in Valentine. Most of the people there are pretty sheltered, including Bernice. What a perfect name for the main character - I think of an aunt who always tried to kiss my cheek when I was a child, and I would squirm away from at all costs. OK, her name wasn't really Bernice, but that's the image that comes to mind with that name.

Oh! The book!

Surprisingly, I thought this book was really sweet,...more

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Jun 24, 2012 Getting Lost In Words rated it 3 of 5 stars

One word sums The Concubine's Gift in its entirety. Elegant. From the opening flashback to the ending scene to the dialogue and the cover. I was having the hardest time describing the mood of CG, Concubine's Gift, until I was drawn into the intricate layers of Blissful Night's makeup. Much of the reading drew me in. I'd get settled in bed and suddenly I was fifty pages ahead and the sun was meeting the horizon. Speaking of the bed, this novel is definitely under the covers. While the sexual scen...more
One word sums The Concubine's Gift in its entirety. Elegant. From the opening flashback to the ending scene to the dialogue and the cover. I was having the hardest time describing the mood of CG, Concubine's Gift, until I was drawn into the intricate layers of Blissful Night's makeup. Much of the reading drew me in. I'd get settled in bed and suddenly I was fifty pages ahead and the sun was meeting the horizon. Speaking of the bed, this novel is definitely under the covers. While the sexual scenes are (once again) elegantly written, I would encourage you to read them away from large crowds. If you were a town-member of Valentine, this book could only be explored in the safe quarters of your room. The town was extremely populated and it seems they were always together. Including, Bernice Babbitt and her charming family. Together, they run the town's motel. You must imagine the people you would encounter. Take that feeling and heighten it by five; that's the feeling Bernice received every time she saw someone's sex life. Her internal delimma was the struggle between being shying away from sex and accepting it. For that, I thought she was a realistic - enjoyable character.

The love interest of this novel in my opinion is Valentine. Yes, the town. How can you be in love with a town Bones? In the beginning, Bernice was having difficulty with her ability to assists other on their love lives. The town turned to turmoil as well. However, Valentine (and Bernice) progressed to accepting and channeling her gift. In my opinion, though it's silly, Bernice's love is with the town. She hadn't participated in town meetings or the rumor mill.

My favorite aspect of reading besides reading is cover symbolism. I love picking the simplest aspects of a cover and applying it to the book. For example, glance at the font title. See how "The Concubine" is almost aristocratic and black while "Gift" is flowly and majestic? To me that symbolizes Blissful Night. Without her gift, Blissful Night would be her simple loving self. However, with her gift, she became wild, luxurious, and the greatest concubine of all time.

While I enjoyed reading CG, I couldn't connect with most personalities. One theory for my disconnection is the distraction I found in the chapters. I found it hard to focus on Bernice when descriptions of everything were being tossed my way. Every so often, I'd had to reread passages in order to gain the important content. I think once I reread the novel more will make sense to me.

You may have begun to realize that the Concubine's Gift is quite unique from the realm of literature I explore. Now as a review blogger, I'm beginning to notice the juiciest fruit are the books you would have never thought to buy in the store. So while I'm giving the Concubine's Gift a three, I wouldn't trade my novel experience for anything. If you love detailed scenes and a sea of characters, the people of Valentine, Nevada were created just for you. (less)

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Jun 13, 2012 Liz Winn rated it 4 of 5 stars

The little town of Valentine, Nevada is known for its bordellos, although some of the more conservative townsfolk would like to rectify this. Bernice Babbitt, a middle-aged mother, owns a motel here with her husband. The daughter of the town minister, she grew up in a strict environment, an obedient, straight-laced daughter who wanted nothing more than to please others. But Bernice has a secret: she is an avid collector of erotica. Her latest addition is an antique make-up case once owned by Bli...more

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Apr 25, 2012 Natasha rated it 3 of 5 stars

Shelves: fiction, sexuality

Disclaimer: I received this book in exchange for a review.

A novel that explores sexuality and the contrast between being afraid of sex and embracing it.

Valentine, Nevada is a contrast between the sexually strait laced and those who embrace sex. Prostitution is legal in Nevada in some counties, but it's still crazy to imagine living in a small, probably rural, town with a brothel in it. The history of the town is fascinating along with the reaction of the citizens. It brings people together and d...more

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Jul 03, 2012 Annette M Guerriero Nishimoto rated it 4 of 5 stars

Today's review is on The Concubine's Gift by K. Ford

The cover of this delightful book gives no clue what so ever of the magic it holds inside. The Concubine's gift is a wonderful twist on love, eroticism, and the paranormal. Well written characters keep you laughing, smiling, and sometimes leave you in a state of shock at how "real" they truly are.

Bernice Babbitt is the stereotypical minister's daughter. Pure as the driven snow until she was married, concerned with how everyone will think of her...more

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Jun 02, 2012 Brandy rated it 4 of 5 stars

For full review/guest post from K. Ford K. and Giveaway go here,
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Some believed Valentine, Nevada was built around 'The Crib' which was a Dance Hall with rooms upstairs for men to take a dancer up to for pleasure back in the early 1900's. With Prostitution legal in some areas in Nevada some thought this was no big deal but others were out to shut down the Brothels.

Bernice Babbitt was raised with very religious parents and was taught sex was not something a...more For full review/guest post from K. Ford K. and Giveaway go here,
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Some believed Valentine, Nevada was built around 'The Crib' which was a Dance Hall with rooms upstairs for men to take a dancer up to for pleasure back in the early 1900's. With Prostitution legal in some areas in Nevada some thought this was no big deal but others were out to shut down the Brothels.

Bernice Babbitt was raised with very religious parents and was taught sex was not something a lady talks or reads about. Her Mother taught her that it was shameful. So of course with it being something to shun Bernice finds an interest in the prostitutes old belongings and starts to secretly purchase Erotica Female memorabilia from a local antique store. One day the Antique dealer, Mrs. Lin, said she had something special that would go wonderful with her collection, A makeup case that belong to a famous Concubine named Blissful Night's. Bernice was so excited to add such a beautiful piece to her collection even though the bottom drawer is stuck. Once she makes it home she finds a way to get the drawer open and what she finds inside delights her.

What she doesn't expect is to start having visions of other peoples sex lives, she is so embarrassed and ashamed. What makes it worse is she continues to have visions of the same people until she tells them what they needed to do to improve their relationship and sex life. Once she sees that it is really starting to help people and it was making them happier she feels less mortified until she has a vision of someone close to her. Bernice is desperate to figure out why she has these visions and how to get rid of them.

"As I always tell my customers, people must be very careful about the pieces they buy. The energy in an antique can change the fate of an entire household."

I found this to be a great book, it is very well written and you can visualize the small town of Valentine and feel the emotions that Bernice goes through. It's not a dirty Erotica book that will leave you blushing just from reading it, it is tastefully done and would be a wonderful introduction to the erotica world for someone new to the genre. I'm grateful to have been given the chance to review this book and hope you read it too! The ending will be bring a tear to your eye and make you smile at Bernice's conniving plan. (less)

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Mar 31, 2012 Kim rated it 2 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads

I won this book as a giveaway - thank you! I liked The Concubine's Gift and the unique premise. Poor Bernice is thrust into a world she doesn't really want to be in, but evolves as a character. I found the writing inconsistent; sometimes the story flowed and sometimes the dialogue was choppy. I enjoyed Mrs. Lin's telling of Blissful Night's story but didn't connect with the stories of the other characters. This would make a light, summer beach read!

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Jul 24, 2012 Shelly rated it 5 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2012-read

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I didn't expect to like this book as much as I did.

Valentine, Nevada local Bernice Babbitt is socially reserved and sexually repressed but that's all about to change when she get's a make-up case containing a secret that will open her eyes and her world. Living in a town that was founded for the sole purpose of housing prostitutes, it's no wonder that many of the locals (including Bernice's mother) want to distance both themselves and the town from such a sordid past....more

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May 29, 2012 Bea rated it 4 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Shelves: paranormal, self-discovery, arc, goodreads-review, blogpost

*** Note: I was given this novel by the author for review***

This was an extremely good book, it was a nice change of pace from the romance books that I have been reading.

The author has the ability to describe such a colorful town, both in the conservative townspeople as well as the liberal members. The author could have chosen to go over the relationship of Bernice or tried to make a romance out of the book, but instead she focused her purpose on one protagonist’s self-discovery.

Overall, I thoro...more

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Jul 15, 2012 Cherry rated it 4 of 5 stars

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I'm grateful I was able to win this book in one of the giveaways, the title automatically drew me to the story. Before and after winning the book I didn't check to see what kind of book it was. It wasn't until I opened it from it's package when I realized what I was getting into. With no expectations, I was surprised when I began reading the book and it's central theme was well sex. I suppose that's what you get when you read a book with the word concubine in it. But it was actually the concubin...more

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Jul 21, 2012 Sue rated it 3 of 5 stars

I received a copy of The Concubine's Gift from the author and was pleasantly surprised by this novel. This is a great start for anyone who wants to read a book with some erotic romance but not full out heavy erotica. The tale of a small town--Valentine, Nevada; and Bernice, a sexually frustrated woman who collects erotic antiques is unique and clever. When Bernice buys the make up case of a well known concubine--Blissful Night--she discovers a jar of powder that has magical powers. When Bernice...more

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Mar 05, 2012 Monie rated it 4 of 5 stars

I was really surprised by how much I loved The Concubine's Gift. When I agreed to read and review it I thought the book was going to be an erotic novel of which I don't mind reading from time to time but this was just a sweet romantic story with a little bit of spice.

Even though she is really inhibited Bernice blossoms into becoming more comfortable with her sexuality while helping others. She has a good core of friends that help her manage the visions and what comes with them. I also like the...more

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Jul 09, 2012 Michelle (MsRomanticReads) rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: Everyone

Shelves: review-request, contemporary, july-2012, 2012

The small town of Valentine, Nevada was once famous for it's bordellos, the most popular being the Honey Bunny Ranch. Now that it's nothing more than ruins, the townsfolk are divided over what to do about it. Rebuild or make way for something that won't involve sex and prostitutes. The people of Valentine seem to fit in either one of two categories: the sexually open-minded and the rather prudish. Bernice Babbitt is one of the latter. At thirty-nine years old, she's sexually inhibited and blushe...more
The small town of Valentine, Nevada was once famous for it's bordellos, the most popular being the Honey Bunny Ranch. Now that it's nothing more than ruins, the townsfolk are divided over what to do about it. Rebuild or make way for something that won't involve sex and prostitutes. The people of Valentine seem to fit in either one of two categories: the sexually open-minded and the rather prudish. Bernice Babbitt is one of the latter. At thirty-nine years old, she's sexually inhibited and blushes at the mere mention of anything remotely personal. She was raised to view sex and lust as shameful. It is with little surprise that her curiosity never vanished, she just merely suppressed it. Her secret indulgence is her collection of erotic memorabilia. When her friend and antique dealer Mrs Lin shows her a black lacquer make-up case once rumored to have belonged to Hong Kong's most famous concubine, Blissful Night, Bernice can't help herself, she has to have it. When she discovers a jar of face powder hidden within, she sees no harm in trying a little. After all, it's just make-up, right? Shortly after using the powder, not only does it seem to instantly beautify her skin, but she's suddenly assaulted by a very intimate, sexual encounter of two of her motel guests. Nothing seems to stop the visions until she blurts out to the pair what they need to do in order to have a more satisfying sex life. One the one hand, Bernice continues to use the powder to keep looking beautiful and radiant, but she doesn't seem to put two and two together that the unwelcome visions could be linked to it. While she continues to give out advice, her recipients are more than happy to comply with her suggestions. All is well until the meddling Church women catch wind of what she's been doing, much to their disapproval. It isn't until Bernice has a vision of someone close to her, and she hears the full story of Blissful Night's past that finally forces her to acknowledge she may have a problem.

Bernice's struggle to go against the way she was raised and embrace sexuality (even if it's through strangers rather than personal experience) was both humorous and made me feel sorry for her. Her little circle of close friends were also a surprise. There's Mrs Lin a fantastic storyteller, and Trina Trinkett who loves men and sleeping with them, and she isn't shy about it either. The times when Trinkett talks to Bernice about her conquests made me laugh, mainly because of Bernice's reactions. The visions themselves aren't crude or highly erotic, but sensual and decadent (my favorite was definitely the vision of Ruby, the artist). The purpose of the visions seemed not just to help those involved become better lovers, but rather help set them on a path that would free their souls and make them happy. It wasn't just all about sexual fulfillment and fantasies (see the case of Rusty, Mrs Wright and Polly). The flashbacks of Blissful Night's life from a young, innocent little girl to concubine were rich in detail and emotion. If you've read Memoirs of a Geisha, there were a few similarities to Peony rise to fame, love and heartbreak. I loved catching those glimpses until we find out what her fate was at the very end, and the message or intended lesson was clear.

This was a very entertaining read. The storytelling and the characters were bold and delightful. I highly recommend this book.

Disclaimer: I received this book from the author in exchange for a fair review.(less)

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Aug 06, 2012 Lena Hillbrand rated it 4 of 5 stars Recommends it for: readers of romance novels

Recommended to Lena by: the author

Shelves: indie-authors

When the author of The Concubine’s Gift contacted me asking for a review, I admit I was skeptical. I’m not much of a romance reader. In fact, most romance novels are a huge turn-off for me, because I either despise the arrogant jerk that the heroine inevitably falls in love with, or I find the whole book unbelievably cheesy and trite. However, I hesitantly agreed to read this book when the author sent me a copy, and I’m glad I made an exception from my romance rule for The Concubine’s Gift.
First...more When the author of The Concubine’s Gift contacted me asking for a review, I admit I was skeptical. I’m not much of a romance reader. In fact, most romance novels are a huge turn-off for me, because I either despise the arrogant jerk that the heroine inevitably falls in love with, or I find the whole book unbelievably cheesy and trite. However, I hesitantly agreed to read this book when the author sent me a copy, and I’m glad I made an exception from my romance rule for The Concubine’s Gift.
First and foremost, I have to warn readers that this is not your typical romance. In fact, if possible, this is a romance novel but not a love story. I think that’s why I liked it. A lot of romance novels just don’t convince me. I don’t believe the romance. I don’t buy it. There’s too many clichés, too many overused devices (love at first sight? Oh, please. Love triangle? Sigh. A handsome stranger coming to the rescue? Eyeroll). The Concubine’s Gift avoids all these pitfalls and more. If you’re looking for a novel about a beautiful brainless bombshell being swept off her feet by a swarthy swaggering swindler-of-virtue, look elsewhere. Trust me, you’ll find many, many books that are exactly what you’re looking for. They are a dime a dozen. The Concubine’s Gift is something else, something new and refreshing. It’s a sexy novel about, well, sex, as well as self-discovery.
As we watch Bernice come into her own and accept herself, we can cheer for her because she’s just like you and me. She’s not meeting the hottest guy on earth and falling in love with him the moment she lays eyes on him. She’s working and talking to her friends, trying to seduce her reluctant husband and shopping for antiques. It’s one of these antiques that provides the catalyst for the story when Bernice finds a concubine’s magical face powder, which allows her to see the secret to a happy sex life—for those around her.
Some of the sex scenes are glossed over, while others go into minute detail. I never felt frustrated by lack of detail in the former, or overwhelmed with raunchiness in the latter. The author walks the line between sexy and dirty well, never venturing too far into the obscene. Just when you think she might (lesbian threesome? What is this, a frat-guy fantasy?), instead she breezes right through with minimal detail, focusing on the lasting changes resulting from it, and goes on to a more detailed account of another scenario. The sex scenes were creative and varied, some a bit titillating and some matter-of-fact. I found the varying degree of explicitness made for a more interesting, tasteful read and kept it from sinking to the thrusty and porn-like play-by-play of some romances.
The Concubine’s Gift is sexy, straightforward, and sometimes just a bit silly. I don’t know if I would have made it through Bernice’s story if she had been a typical helpless heroine, or even an butt-stomping, wise-cracking badass. No, Bernice is just your ordinary working woman, trying to be proper, worrying about her disapproving mother, estranged brother, ungrateful children, inattentive husband, and sexually free neighbor. And that’s what makes her such an accessible character who we can relate to so well. After all, who hasn’t wondered at some point, when our kids are screaming in the front yard, or we stop ourselves from telling someone what we really think of their kids screaming in the front yard, WHAT WOULD THE NEIGHBORS THINK?!
I enjoyed reading about those neighbors, the town, its founding and history, and the political struggles surrounding the brothel. The townspeople were also entertaining, although most of them are not developed well enough to get a real sense of their personalities. Most of the book has a light tone, which makes it a quick, light read. A few errors in punctuation (frequent missing commas) were scattered throughout, but nothing glaring.
Although I enjoyed the novel, I did find the whole great-sex-will-fix-your-life theme a bit tiresome. I’m not one to discount the importance of sex in a happy marriage, or to say that it’s something we shouldn’t look for in a partner. However, I doubt that having a good sex life is going to make all your problems disappear. It was implied throughout the book, and really pounded home when Bernice sees her teenage daughter taking one of two paths—having adventurous sex with a boy who will break her heart and then leading a happy, fulfilling life afterwards, or missing out on great sex with her high-school sweetheart and going on to lead a stifled life as an uptight, fearful mouse. Although I’m not much for romance novels themselves (I need more going on than two people falling in love), I do believe that romance, like sex, is important in healthy relationships. I think love is important, and that’s one thing missing from this book. Love didn’t seem to factor into most of the stories. They seemed to all suggest that fulfilling your sexual potential will fulfill your life, and love is either unnecessary in the equation or will inevitably follow. And yes, that is the part I didn’t buy. I can swallow the rest, magic makeup included.

Overall, a well-edited and engaging read that I would recommend to romance readers and other adults looking for some fanciful entertainment.

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Jun 13, 2012 Mel rated it 5 of 5 stars · review of another edition

Recommended to Mel by: K. Ford K.

Shelves: erotica, 5-stars-books, humans, indie-authors, kindle-edition, chick-lit, romance, standalones, lendable-kindle-books

A story about sexual discovery, empowerment and the happiness achieved through self-acceptance and love. A surprisingly beautiful story that blends in everyday aspects with well preconceived taboos giving an almost puritan yet extremely curious woman the ability to see other people’s sexual experiences and the elated feelings that accompany such moments.

The Concubine’s Gift follows Bernice as she struggles to accept her inner most emotions and desires that contrast greatly with her strong, relig...more

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Aug 05, 2012 Tracy Darity rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: tracy-s-book-club

The Concubine’s Gift by K. Ford K. explores what happens when a sexually inhibited wife, Bernice Babbitt, unveils the secret powers of a infamous concubine. When the author contacted me regarding doing a review my interest was peaked by the synopsis; but the Concubine’s Gift turned out to be totally opposite of what I expected.

The story is set in the fictitious town of Valentine, Nevada, a city known for its famous bordello called “The Cribs.” The Cribs was closed down in 1918 after the owner ru...more

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Feb 12, 2013 Jodi Clager rated it 1 of 5 stars

I won this Kindle version of K. Ford K.'s book The Concubine's Gift by replying in time to a Cannonball Read email. I had no expectations or any sort of idea concerning what this book would be about.

I can tell you that a book that begins with the sound of the clicking heels of long dead child prostitutes hasn't exactly ended in the place I thought it would. Not even close. I'm 100% certain I never expected a "sexual psychic" and a town called Valentine to be the subject of this book.

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Jun 17, 2012 Jennifer rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads

I won this book in a giveaway. When I first received it I wasn't sure what I would think but after reading it I loved it. Loved the ending especially. I also liked how one lady brought them all together. It was just a lovely story. I wish there was a second book. :)

Berenice loves antiques that are connected with anything erotic. When Mrs. Lin sells her a make up case with a stuck drawer that used to belong to a famous concubine, her curiousity gets the better of her and she gets the drawer opene...more

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May 12, 2012 Anna Erishkigal rated it 4 of 5 stars

A light, funny, and most definately naughty (although not smutty) read. When stuffy Bernice jimmies open a stuck drawer on an antique box, the cosmetic powder she finds inside sets off a chain of events that are funny, sweet, and most definately erotic. The first two chapters are intriguing, if a bit slow, but once Bernice starts having her visions, the book just flows. The ending is happy. A boorish person gets a deserved comeuppance. And all ends well. Perfect summer beach reading.

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Jan 11, 2012 K. K. rated it 5 of 5 stars · (Review from the author)

The Concubine’s Gift to us is a chance to discover and experience our innermost sexual desires, and in that experience, find our freedom. K. Ford K. takes us on a romp through small town life, where just beyond the borders of town, and just underneath the ice-cream social surface, lie the passion and love ready to awaken, surprise, and revitalize lives. Good, healthy, frisky fun! – Dr. Meisou

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Jun 14, 2012 Crystal rated it 5 of 5 stars

I thought this was a great read. it is a unique story that hasn't been told a million times. you really feel a connection to the characters as the story progresses, especially Bernice. I would recommend this book to anyone, even those who don't usually read erotica. Enjoy!

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Apr 19, 2012 Shelly Blackmore rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: first-reads, supernatural

The Concubine's Gift is a whimsical tale of a love and sex, and the importance of having both for a happy, fulfilling life. Bernice Babbitt is a shy, sexually repressed inkeeper in the small town of Valentine, NV, where she lives with her husband and two teenage children. Her life is changed when she purchases an old makeup case, which contains nothing but a small jar of face powder, which had reportedly been owned by a famous concubine. However, the powder is not merely make-up. In fact, it giv...more

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May 29, 2012 Sarah rated it 3 of 5 stars

The Concubine's Gift is a fun, short, erotic novella about a woman who has visions of other people's sex lives and offers advice. Read my full book review at http://www.dreamworldbooks.com/2012/0...

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Mar 17, 2012 Kristin marked it as to-read

Shelves: books-i-own

I just recieved the email that Im a lucky good reads first reads winner for this book. I can say that by reading the books description and what others have to say about it that I will fully enjoy this book!

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May 14, 2012 Joanna rated it 3 of 5 stars

I really enjoyed this book...it was as though I was reading a Lifetime movie!

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Feb 26, 2013 Kathryn rated it 4 of 5 stars

Shelves: 2013-goodreads-challenge, e-book, erotic-and-or-bdsm

This was a surprising little find.

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Aug 01, 2012 Kathy rated it 4 of 5 stars

Review coming soon at literaryrr.blogspot.com

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Jul 05, 2012 Aline rated it 4 of 5 stars

Loved this book! Main character Bernice Babbitt was wonderful and lovable! I wanted to hear more of their personal stories, especially Ruby's! Would like to have heard more about Peony/Blissful Night's story as well.

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Apr 17, 2012 Diann Creath rated it 4 of 5 stars

What a delightful and tastefully done sexy book.
Truly enjoyed it.

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