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Hired Help
Olivia's girlfriend walked out on her months ago and she's desperate for some action. Her best friend recommends some hired help.
This title contains graphic language and f/f sex.
9.000 word erotic story
Scarlet unbuttoned Olivia's blouse, starting at the bottom and, without touching or exposing any skin, gradually made it to the top. Before she opened the two sides of fabric that covered Olivia's breasts like a curtain hiding something delicious, she ran her lips all the way up and down Olivia's neck, more breathing than kissing.
She fixed her gaze on Olivia again and, with a tantalisingly slow caress, escorted the blouse down Olivia's arms until it fell to the floor. Olivia stood trembling against the wall, her nipples bulging hard against the lace of her bra. It wasn't Scarlet's actions so much--most women knew how to sensually undress a lover--as the complete confidence she displayed in them, erasing every second thought Olivia'd had about this afternoon. Soon she'd start to wonder why she hadn't resorted to this earlier.
"Come on," Scarlet whispered while kicking off her shoes. "Time to test the bed." Olivia's glance caught the alarm clock on the night stand. It was three twenty-three but she already knew she was going for the full five hours. She stepped out of her shoes and, having slightly gained composure again, along with the belief that her voice wouldn't shake too much, addressed Scarlet, "As stunning as that dress looks on you, I think it's time to take it off."
"At your service, madam." Scarlet presented her back to Olivia so she could zip her out of the gown. Her skin was so smooth and evenly bronzed that Olivia suspected Scarlet of coming from another galaxy, or at least another, more sun-kissed area than northern Europe. Scarlet's ruby dress was now a silk puddle on the hotel room carpet. The only fabric left on her skin was a wine-coloured pair of panties. What a profession, Olivia thought, it doesn't even require wearing a bra.
Scarlet faced Olivia in her almost naked glory and flipped open the button of her jeans. Once they had dropped to the floor as well, forming another mountain of discarded clothing, Scarlet backed onto the bed, her eyes never leaving Olivia's face. Olivia crawled towards her on all fours, to that promising soft-skinned body that was all hers for the next hours, and looked forward to straddling Scarlet, but, as soon as she approached, Scarlet grabbed her by the wrists and made her lose balance. Scarlet tipped Olivia over and held her arms above her head with one hand, her long fingers pressing firmly into the delicate skin of Olivia's wrists.
"Don't move," Scarlet said while peering deep into Olivia's eyes. She reached for her bag which stood next to the bed and produced a red silk scarf. "Okay?" Scarlet asked and Olivia wouldn't dream of declining the offer of being tied up. Scarlet's breasts, which Olivia was more than ready to devour, swayed up and down while she tightened the scarf around Olivia's hands and tied her to the bed. "This is why I like the George V," she said, "the furniture is very functional."
This title contains graphic language and f/f sex.
9.000 word erotic story
Scarlet unbuttoned Olivia's blouse, starting at the bottom and, without touching or exposing any skin, gradually made it to the top. Before she opened the two sides of fabric that covered Olivia's breasts like a curtain hiding something delicious, she ran her lips all the way up and down Olivia's neck, more breathing than kissing.
She fixed her gaze on Olivia again and, with a tantalisingly slow caress, escorted the blouse down Olivia's arms until it fell to the floor. Olivia stood trembling against the wall, her nipples bulging hard against the lace of her bra. It wasn't Scarlet's actions so much--most women knew how to sensually undress a lover--as the complete confidence she displayed in them, erasing every second thought Olivia'd had about this afternoon. Soon she'd start to wonder why she hadn't resorted to this earlier.
"Come on," Scarlet whispered while kicking off her shoes. "Time to test the bed." Olivia's glance caught the alarm clock on the night stand. It was three twenty-three but she already knew she was going for the full five hours. She stepped out of her shoes and, having slightly gained composure again, along with the belief that her voice wouldn't shake too much, addressed Scarlet, "As stunning as that dress looks on you, I think it's time to take it off."
"At your service, madam." Scarlet presented her back to Olivia so she could zip her out of the gown. Her skin was so smooth and evenly bronzed that Olivia suspected Scarlet of coming from another galaxy, or at least another, more sun-kissed area than northern Europe. Scarlet's ruby dress was now a silk puddle on the hotel room carpet. The only fabric left on her skin was a wine-coloured pair of panties. What a profession, Olivia thought, it doesn't even require wearing a bra.
Scarlet faced Olivia in her almost naked glory and flipped open the button of her jeans. Once they had dropped to the floor as well, forming another mountain of discarded clothing, Scarlet backed onto the bed, her eyes never leaving Olivia's face. Olivia crawled towards her on all fours, to that promising soft-skinned body that was all hers for the next hours, and looked forward to straddling Scarlet, but, as soon as she approached, Scarlet grabbed her by the wrists and made her lose balance. Scarlet tipped Olivia over and held her arms above her head with one hand, her long fingers pressing firmly into the delicate skin of Olivia's wrists.
"Don't move," Scarlet said while peering deep into Olivia's eyes. She reached for her bag which stood next to the bed and produced a red silk scarf. "Okay?" Scarlet asked and Olivia wouldn't dream of declining the offer of being tied up. Scarlet's breasts, which Olivia was more than ready to devour, swayed up and down while she tightened the scarf around Olivia's hands and tied her to the bed. "This is why I like the George V," she said, "the furniture is very functional."
30 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2012
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About the author
Harper Bliss
152 books2,304 followersHarper Bliss is a best-selling lesbian romance author. Among her most-loved books are the highly dramatic French Kissing and the often thought-provoking Pink Bean series. She is the co-founder of My LesFic, a weekly newsletter offering discount deals on lesbian fiction.
Harper lived in Hong Kong for 7 years, travelled the world for a bit, and has now settled in Brussels (Belgium) with her wife and photogenic cat, Dolly Purrton.
Together with her wife, she hosts a weekly podcast called Harper Bliss & Her Mrs.
Harper lived in Hong Kong for 7 years, travelled the world for a bit, and has now settled in Brussels (Belgium) with her wife and photogenic cat, Dolly Purrton.
Together with her wife, she hosts a weekly podcast called Harper Bliss & Her Mrs.
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January 27, 2023
Very hot and well written short story.
February 4, 2017
Pretty hot, indeed. Didn't set me on fire, but that's surely because the buildup of a relationship is half the turn-on for me. This is purely sex and that's okay, too.
I believe this is my first reading of Harper Bliss. If she has any other femme/femme content, my credit card is ready!
I believe this is my first reading of Harper Bliss. If she has any other femme/femme content, my credit card is ready!
July 10, 2017
Tercer cuento erótico que leo de Harper Bliss.
Tercer historia lesbo erótica a la que le doy una oportunidad.
Sigo sin saber mis sentimientos para este género.
¿Porque me da más morbo leer cuentos lesbo eróticos que homoeroticos?
Cuando lo descubra les aviso.
Tercer historia lesbo erótica a la que le doy una oportunidad.
Sigo sin saber mis sentimientos para este género.
¿Porque me da más morbo leer cuentos lesbo eróticos que homoeroticos?
Cuando lo descubra les aviso.
October 13, 2012
Wow...what a hot hot read.......talk about a sexy, sensual and so wanting to do it fantasy!!!!!!!
I love this author's writing. It's so good. And ...another wow....does she know how to write amazing, steamy, awesome f/f stories....the sex scenes...what...incredible..that's what they are.
I just so wish she would write full lenght novels....i adore her f/f short stories so much...in fact she's my favourite author of this genre...which there aren't that many out there.
I also love her characters and in this story....would have loved to continue with some more....here's hoping. And so enjoy the locations and settings she uses in her stories.
Enough....you get the picture.......I love Harper Bliss's stories.
I love this author's writing. It's so good. And ...another wow....does she know how to write amazing, steamy, awesome f/f stories....the sex scenes...what...incredible..that's what they are.
I just so wish she would write full lenght novels....i adore her f/f short stories so much...in fact she's my favourite author of this genre...which there aren't that many out there.
I also love her characters and in this story....would have loved to continue with some more....here's hoping. And so enjoy the locations and settings she uses in her stories.
Enough....you get the picture.......I love Harper Bliss's stories.
July 8, 2016
Compelling f/f erotica. Didn't seem fair though - a woman paying another woman for hot sex. A man couldn't pay me enough for sex, but a woman not a dime ;o}
December 29, 2023
This one’s extra 🥵
January 28, 2023
A great erotica short story
Olivia's lover Veronique' has left. Leaving Olivia looking for her. When her best friend gives her a phone number to call. Scarlet is an "escort" . And she gives pleasure. As Olivia finds out. Great sex!!! 5 stars!
Olivia's lover Veronique' has left. Leaving Olivia looking for her. When her best friend gives her a phone number to call. Scarlet is an "escort" . And she gives pleasure. As Olivia finds out. Great sex!!! 5 stars!
June 19, 2012
Totally freaking HOT! Great short story, with alot of hot loving. Nother great book by Harper!
December 25, 2015
Well, that was hot.
That is all.
That is all.
September 3, 2025
i liked it. it was a very harper bliss novella.
April 18, 2021
Short and very hot!
February 19, 2019
A short story, most of which takes place in a single afternoon. Harper Bliss really knows how to write her sex scenes, but I feel like putting them all in one place is a bit overwhelming. To be fair, I had a feeling it would be like this, so I read each "scene" on a different day, and I think that helped me appreciate the story more.
The following is going to be a spoiler, but I'll hide it.
The following is going to be a spoiler, but I'll hide it.
March 19, 2024
Harper Bliss has done it again. What a great yarn so well put together. Romance Queen
December 25, 2015
A friend suggested to try something different. But could she do something like that? It was an earthshaking experience for Olivia. It did fulfill all her fantasies and more. This was a very hot and explicit description of hot sweaty activities. Yes, I loved it.
July 24, 2012
*Sigh*
April 3, 2016
A hot quick read.
May 15, 2019
Harper Bliss delivers a professional product. She's been doing this for a while, and of course you'd expect someone with years of experience under her belt, not to mention a devoted following, to be hitting the mark with every fresh release.
But this book - Hired Help - was first published in 2012. And it's an impressive offering, right up with Harper's current catalogue. In fact, according to Harper's website, it was her very first e-book title.
The action starts in the first paragraph. Olivia has been without a lover for months. She's horny and looking for release, but self-pleasure isn't what she's after.
Her friend Sam offers her a solution, if she'll only just take a certain action.
The tension builds, and it's a third of the way in before we get to the meat of the book. After that, it doesn't let up, not for a page.
An interesting and innovative way of building tension and uncertainty. Harper Bliss is all about lesbian affairs, and this delivers that in spades, but we lucky readers are unsure as to what each chapter will bring. Olivia isn't in charge of what comes next - or who comes next, though it's mostly her - and we ride along with her own eager thoughts on pleasure and release.
Good, solid sex, delivered with style and grace. This is a book you can read in one hit - so to speak - but there's enough good bits that you could get two out of it, not to mention any return visits.
Due to the nature of the plot, it's not really romance as well as sex, but it's sweet and emotional enough for that. It ends with a kiss, let's leave it at that.
Like all of Harper's stories, this is good stuff. No disappointments. No problems with grammar or spelling, no awkwardness. Five sexy stars!
But this book - Hired Help - was first published in 2012. And it's an impressive offering, right up with Harper's current catalogue. In fact, according to Harper's website, it was her very first e-book title.
The action starts in the first paragraph. Olivia has been without a lover for months. She's horny and looking for release, but self-pleasure isn't what she's after.
Her friend Sam offers her a solution, if she'll only just take a certain action.
The tension builds, and it's a third of the way in before we get to the meat of the book. After that, it doesn't let up, not for a page.
An interesting and innovative way of building tension and uncertainty. Harper Bliss is all about lesbian affairs, and this delivers that in spades, but we lucky readers are unsure as to what each chapter will bring. Olivia isn't in charge of what comes next - or who comes next, though it's mostly her - and we ride along with her own eager thoughts on pleasure and release.
Good, solid sex, delivered with style and grace. This is a book you can read in one hit - so to speak - but there's enough good bits that you could get two out of it, not to mention any return visits.
Due to the nature of the plot, it's not really romance as well as sex, but it's sweet and emotional enough for that. It ends with a kiss, let's leave it at that.
Like all of Harper's stories, this is good stuff. No disappointments. No problems with grammar or spelling, no awkwardness. Five sexy stars!
December 1, 2024
A short and spicy story following a woman desperate for some release after a breakup leaves her in a dry spell, who hires a by-referal-only high-end and very expensive sex worker.
I quite enjoyed the way the story gaves us an insight into Olivia's broken heart at first and the writing is good. Most of this book is sexy and if you enjoy femmexfemme cis erotica with very little kink, but a lot of orgasms this short story might entertain you as well.
I don't much care for super rich characters and while I know they too can feel human emotions it is hard for me to feel too much empathy for a character, who has "millions in the bank", so that was unfortunately a personal problem for me. I also wish there had been at least a little bit of negotiation in what was going to happen during the encounter before and that the end had been a bit less abrupt.
But I really like that Olivia didn't get weird about Scarlet's work (besides her own initial reluctance to hire someone) and that this little short story managed to build a connection between the two characters.
I quite enjoyed the way the story gaves us an insight into Olivia's broken heart at first and the writing is good. Most of this book is sexy and if you enjoy femmexfemme cis erotica with very little kink, but a lot of orgasms this short story might entertain you as well.
I don't much care for super rich characters and while I know they too can feel human emotions it is hard for me to feel too much empathy for a character, who has "millions in the bank", so that was unfortunately a personal problem for me. I also wish there had been at least a little bit of negotiation in what was going to happen during the encounter before and that the end had been a bit less abrupt.
But I really like that Olivia didn't get weird about Scarlet's work (besides her own initial reluctance to hire someone) and that this little short story managed to build a connection between the two characters.
May 8, 2019
Short and hot, though I don't think it's Bliss' best work. It was published in 2012 and it shows. The writing is not on par with the author's most recent works, but that's not to say it's bad in any way. I just noticed the improvement. I didn't care much for Olivia, but I was intrigued about Scarlet and I would've want more of her! That's why I always have a hard time with short stories. I always want more...
July 12, 2020
A short (30-page) read that details the steamy encounter between Olivia, who is looking for sexual release after her girlfriend walked out on her months prior, and Scarlet - the sexy “hired help”.
It’s a whole lot of whoa in a short amount of time. :)
It’s a whole lot of whoa in a short amount of time. :)
February 5, 2023
Short story (30 pages). Months after her girlfriend leaves Olivia, a friend passes along a number for an escort named Scarlet. Most of the story is spent on their hours together. Received courtesy of the author for signing up for her newsletter. (3.5 Stars)
March 11, 2023
3 stars. This was sexy but there was something about the dynamics between Olivia and Scarlett that was just a bit off to me. Not sure why but the sex scenes were super hot because of course they were.
May 9, 2019
4 stars |
February 5, 2020
Harper Bliss can write sexual adventures that steams windows and this book doesn't disappoint. I can't write anymore because it would spoil a book that should be read. Oh my!
May 30, 2020
Hot read great story and very erotic a must read
October 8, 2020
Good, as far as it went. But it's basically a short introduction, with the rest of the story being an hours-long sex scene. I was hoping for a little more story and a little less play-by-play.
January 13, 2021
Steamy sex for hire, with no promises of a relationship...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2021
Loved it
Another very good book by Harper Bliss. I’m never read a book by her that I didn’t love. Good hot stories. Never fail.
Another very good book by Harper Bliss. I’m never read a book by her that I didn’t love. Good hot stories. Never fail.
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February 27, 2021Hired help is an intriguing story of passion and lust.
When you start it you won't be able to put it down untill you finish and then u want more.
When you start it you won't be able to put it down untill you finish and then u want more.
April 25, 2021
Well, it's pretty hot :D
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