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Why don’t you? The appeal of Fifty Shades of Grey

“Why don’t you write something like Fifty Shades of Grey?”

We romance writers get asked this question by friends and family. I have to admit this question puzzles me. Each time I’m asked I wonder:

Do you mean, why don’t I write something about two people seeking love and connection? Do you mean, why don’t I write something erotic? Do you mean, why don’t I write something that pushes the boundaries of relationships?

I only wonder these things because me asking them aloud would draw attention...

NEVER SWEETER: The Sweet Darkness in Charlotte Stein’s Dark Obsessions Trilogy

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This one is going into my “special” kindle folder. ; >

by Madeline Iva

We posted a fun excerpt from Charlotte Stein’s story NEVER BETTER last Sunday.  NEVER BETTER is the final book in her Dark Obsession trilogy, so of course, I read it first, and then worked my way backwards, cause I’m perverse like that. I gobbled down Never Better: A Dark Obsession Novel[image error]NEVER BETTER like a chocolate chip cookie and advise you to do the same.  Now I’d like to take you on...

Dancing In A Cage And Other Fantasy Jobs

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Looking sexy and dancing in a cage

By Elizabeth Shore

In my day job, I talk to a lot of people who come in my office just to vent. They plop down in the chair across my desk, lips ready to explode with frustration, and let it all out. I listen and nod and offer whatever guidance I can, but mostly they’re not looking for advice, they simply want a sounding board. They need to know that someone out there in day job world actually isn’t an insane corporate soul sucking lunatic nightmare but rath...

“Naked is normal”: Playboy restores the nude pictorial

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Nudity might be normal, but what about shame?

By Alexa Day

I remember writing about Playboy’s decision to remove the nude pictorial from their print issues. At that time, the pictorials had already been removed from the online issues. I wasn’t sure how I felt about it at the time, in large part because I read Playboy for the articles. I’m just not that interested in the nude female form. If I want to see female nudity, I’ll take my own shirt off.

I thought I’d heard that nudity had returned t...

Edge of Power by Megan Crane: A Review

by Kiersten Hallie Krum

The highly anticipated, third installment of Megan Crane’s EDGE series, EDGE OF POWER, is finally here. Okay, technically, it releases tomorrow. Allow me the dramatic flourish.

This is Wulf’s book, the charismatic, fear-inspiring, panties-melting, ruthless leader of the raider brotherhood. Fans of the EDGE series have been greatly anticipating his book since he first appeared sprawled on a beach with lazy deception in EDGE OF OBSESSION and all readers sat up and said “...

Sexy Sunday Snippet: Charlotte Stein’s Never Better

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What if your worst nightmare was the only thing you wanted?

Lydia worries she’ll never recover from a violent assault at the hands of an intruder. Therapy isn’t working and her friends aren’t a comfort. All she can think about is how helpless and afraid she was.

Then she meets Isaac.

He’s everything she wants to be: cool, calm and controlled. Trauma doesn’t seem to affect him. Emotions don’t bother him. And best of all, he’s prepared to teach her. He shows her how to fight. How t...

Congratulations Giveaway Winners – Owned, Collared, Er, Bedazzled?

Congratulations to our four winners of the “Owned & Collared” giveaway in conjunction with our interview with real-life BDSM lifestyler, AJ Renard. She graciously donated jewelry from her boudoir. The winners are:

LiseKim: leaf earrings Carrie:  chunky bracelet Kat: rope necklace Bonnie: heart necklace Winners, ping Elizabeth at ElizabethLoveStory@gmail to claim!

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Sexy Saturday Round Up

[image error]Spring is winding up.  Daffodils are springing open in my yard, people.  In a few short weeks young people will become incapable of rational thought.  Meanwhile, we’ve got some great links for you.  Kick back with a chocolate croissant and soak in the joy that is SSRU.

From Madeline:

The Vaginal Infection that lasted a year.

Knaves, one and all—The King’s Court at Oxford During the Plague Years

Victorian gender before straight and queer.

Remember Hot Mug Shot Guy? His modeling dreams came tru...

It’s Time to Make a Sex Bucket List

New Year’s Eve kisses are a distant memory. The Valentine’s Day afterglow has faded. Now that we’re in the lull of winter-spring, how do you keep the bedroom fires burning?

Might I suggest creating a sex bucket list?

The sex bucket list is exactly what it means. Make a list of naughty, sexy things you want to try (or do more of) this year. Imagine the smile on your face when you cross off “Have sex outdoors” or something equally adventurous.

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Why you need a sex bucket list

When it comes to be...

If You’re An Alpha Female Looking For Love You’re Totally Doomed

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Are you an alpha female? Do you, for instance, always need to be right? Are you a perfectionist or overachiever? Are you a drill sergeant?

If you’ve answered yes to one or more of these questions, you are, according to author and frequent Fox news contributor Suzanne Venker, an alpha female. And if you’re an alpha female, and you happen to be married, well, good luck with that, honey. Your marriage is screwed.

See, according to Venker – the niece of rabid conservative anti-...