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Gotta Have It: 69 Stories of Sudden Sex
by
Rachel Kramer Bussel (Goodreads Author) ,
Heather Lin (Goodreads Author) , Michael A. Gonzales , Salome Wilde (Goodreads Author) , Stan Kent , Tigress Healy , Daniel Burnell , Marina Saint
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Rachel Kramer Bussel has collected a wide and wild variety of original erotica stories that are deliciously short — just one orgasmic bite at a time. In 1,200 words or less, these authors explore every which way you can "get it on," including threesomes, sex toys, public sex, BDSM, fetishes, and much more. Get "Anal-yzed," learn "The Advantage of Working from Home," and sp...more
Paperback, 352 pages
Published
March 1st 2011
by Cleis Press
(first published January 27th 2011)
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Blurb: Who doesn't have time for a quickie? Rachel Kramer Bussel has collected a wide and wild array of original erotica stories by authors who understand exactly how to pique your interest and get you off -- and they do it all in 1,200 words or less. Here are 69 short and steamy ways to get it on. You'll find sex with neighbors and library patrons, travel mates and coworkers, long-term partners and kinksters -- and even one very bold census taker. Perfect for reading aloud, Gotta Have It serves...more
Overall review:
Solid erotica anthology, worth owning if you don't mind a slew of ultra short stories that are often little more than Penthouse letters with some vaguely-plotted window dressing, as well as a few pieces that aren't stories but, rather, sex scenes.
Standout stories:
1.) "No Blame, No Shame" - Jeremy Edwards: A tryst turns three-wayish. Tight, good write.
2.) "Wasn't It Good?" - Andrea Dale: Lusty off-stage drama reaches feverish proportions for several actors. Smart, thoughtful.
3.) "...more
Solid erotica anthology, worth owning if you don't mind a slew of ultra short stories that are often little more than Penthouse letters with some vaguely-plotted window dressing, as well as a few pieces that aren't stories but, rather, sex scenes.
Standout stories:
1.) "No Blame, No Shame" - Jeremy Edwards: A tryst turns three-wayish. Tight, good write.
2.) "Wasn't It Good?" - Andrea Dale: Lusty off-stage drama reaches feverish proportions for several actors. Smart, thoughtful.
3.) "...more
Jan 26, 2011
Angel Graham
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
anyone
Recommended to Angel by:
Rachel Kramer Bussel
I enjoyed most of the stories in "Gotta Have It: 69 Stories of Sudden Sex", but a few stand out as real winners, and sadly, one as a total loss in my opinion.
"Too Wondrous to Measure" by Salome Wilde was the one that just made me go "SQWICK" as I found it so unbelievable. I was totally turned off by this one story. Others may find it interesting, but it did nothing for me, except make me question every story that came after it, thinking that there was going to be more "surprises" that would not...more
"Too Wondrous to Measure" by Salome Wilde was the one that just made me go "SQWICK" as I found it so unbelievable. I was totally turned off by this one story. Others may find it interesting, but it did nothing for me, except make me question every story that came after it, thinking that there was going to be more "surprises" that would not...more
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This is my first time reading anything written or compiled by Rachel Kramer Bussel, so I wasn't sure what to expect – I only knew that there is a lot of mediocre erotica out there. I was pleasantly surprised by this collection of short-short stories. Definitely better than just mediocre.
For the most part, the stories are very well-written. There were a handful that simply didn't do it for me in terms of the author's writing style, but the positives far outweighed the negatives. One of the best t...more
For the most part, the stories are very well-written. There were a handful that simply didn't do it for me in terms of the author's writing style, but the positives far outweighed the negatives. One of the best t...more
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These are short stories of sudden sex that will quicken the imagination. Most of them didn't turn me on cause they were too quick and had no story line. There were a couple that were hot- especially the one in the library. So, think of this book as a buffet of different sexual situations and because they were all different locations, types of lovers and tastes probably you'll find one that suits your fantasy!
Jan 31, 2011
Mike Kimera
rated it
5 of 5 stars
· (Review from the author)
Shelves:
i-have-a-story-in-this-book,
erotica
This is a fun book about sex that you have to have right here and right now.
Take a look at the YouTube book trailer and see some of the authors read extracts from their stories.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9VKT...
I have a story in this anthology but wasn't brave enough to be on the trailer. I admire the people who did it and did it so well.
Take a look at the YouTube book trailer and see some of the authors read extracts from their stories.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_9VKT...
I have a story in this anthology but wasn't brave enough to be on the trailer. I admire the people who did it and did it so well.
A fun collection of quickie sex short stories. There's something for everyone here! Some are raunchy, some are tame, all end much too quickly. There were a few favorites; ones that will certainly become fodder for my fantasies. A great way to heat things up with your partner in bed. Enjoyable read; you should try it! 4 stars.
Impressive collection of short, hot fiction. Despite the limited word count (1200 words of less), many of these stories showed remarkable depth. Lots of variety, too, in orientation, tone, and approach. Highly recommended
(For a more detailed review, check on Erotica Revealed - http://www.eroticarevealed.com - after April 1st.)
(For a more detailed review, check on Erotica Revealed - http://www.eroticarevealed.com - after April 1st.)
Oh my, these are great! Some hot little stories in this book by some great authors. Really loved this collection. Some of them really made me chuckle and others are worth reading again and again.
I thought this anthology of quickies started off pretty hot and there were a few stories that got me worked up like Special Collections by Fiona Curtis and Wonderland by Madeleine Elayne, but overall there was far too much S and M. Perhaps an anthology dedicated to those stories needs to take place so that the people who write such stories or read them have an outlet because I find it hard to believe that there is a huge population who likes to instill pain to others and that there are people wh...more
Half good, half mediocre. "Need-Leash" is the notable exception, as is Valerie Alexander's "Don't Struggle", both passing into a darker, much more believable place.
I was pretty disappointed in this collection. I didn't feel that it lived up to it's title, and one piece was nothing short of a rape story. It doesn't sit well with me that it was included in this collection.
There was still some good writing and an couple of stories stuck out as being very good, but over-all I wouldn't recommend it.
There was still some good writing and an couple of stories stuck out as being very good, but over-all I wouldn't recommend it.
HOT DAMN!!!!
This book was awesome in that dirty nasty naughty way people sometimes like to be in. From slapping things over the phone for your old man to hear to making bacon on the diningroom table before your dinner guests arrive to some things I just wont mention in this review..lol.. ;) This book is a great quickie for when that is truely the only time you have. Some are instent wet your panties.. others are a slow smoldering heat.. but no matter what your poison is.. this book has it.
This book was awesome in that dirty nasty naughty way people sometimes like to be in. From slapping things over the phone for your old man to hear to making bacon on the diningroom table before your dinner guests arrive to some things I just wont mention in this review..lol.. ;) This book is a great quickie for when that is truely the only time you have. Some are instent wet your panties.. others are a slow smoldering heat.. but no matter what your poison is.. this book has it.
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All the best,
--Symon
All the best,
--Symon
Compiled of 69 short stories, ���Gotta Have It��� has no story over 1200 words. This is just long enough to make the reading pleasurable, but you don���t have to make a commitment. Personally, it was just a bit too much for me, as some of the stories were too pornish or too brutal. Overall, it's not a bad way to send a few days, or nights, of reading enjoyment.
The variety in this book made me happy, though I could have gone without the godzilla story. I knew from other reviews that it was coming, but I was still surprised.
I had won this book through goodreads.
I just couldn't finish this book. The begining was funny and entertaining but as the different stories were told, less and less interested me. Mostly I was shocked by some people's actions and things that turned them on.
This was just something I'm not going to re-read.
I just couldn't finish this book. The begining was funny and entertaining but as the different stories were told, less and less interested me. Mostly I was shocked by some people's actions and things that turned them on.
This was just something I'm not going to re-read.
each story is quick and to the "point". No cheesy story to get in the way of why we all read this genre.
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I'm a writer, editor, book reviewer, journalist, interviewer, blogger, and event organizer. I've edited 40 anthologies and counting, and my books have won 6 IPPY (Independent Publisher) Awards. I write a biweekly sex column for SexIs Magazine, and have written for Alternet, The Frisky, Gothamist, Huffington Post, Jezebel, Mediabistro, New York Post, Penthouse, , The Root, Salon, Time Out New York,...more
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