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Escort in Training
Emma Carling is just an ordinary young woman. She works a stressful office job in London, her commute is hell and she hates her boss. Romance? Kink? The slender brunette may be stunning, but for the last couple of years she’s just been trying to survive. And she doesn’t do one-nighters. She’s English, she's straight, and she’s a good girl.
Then comes a life-changing moment. She tells her manager exactly what she thinks, and storms out of her job. Is it a huge mistake? As the dust settles and the reality of a month without salary dawns, she’s full of doubt. Then a seriously wealthy friend of a friend hints that she’d make huge cash as a premium escort. Emma laughs it off at first. She’s so not that kind of girl.
But then she starts to wonder what it’s like to be so wanted, so wealthy, so powerful. And the rich Charles offers to pay for her to attend a secret, exclusive escort school in the English countryside…
Can Emma shake off the shackles of her conservative upbringing? What will she be asked to do at this unusual school? Will she get on with the select group of fellow trainees? Will she fall for the staff? The other girls? What happens if she transgresses? Can she live with her feisty peers…and can she live with herself?
Then comes a life-changing moment. She tells her manager exactly what she thinks, and storms out of her job. Is it a huge mistake? As the dust settles and the reality of a month without salary dawns, she’s full of doubt. Then a seriously wealthy friend of a friend hints that she’d make huge cash as a premium escort. Emma laughs it off at first. She’s so not that kind of girl.
But then she starts to wonder what it’s like to be so wanted, so wealthy, so powerful. And the rich Charles offers to pay for her to attend a secret, exclusive escort school in the English countryside…
Can Emma shake off the shackles of her conservative upbringing? What will she be asked to do at this unusual school? Will she get on with the select group of fellow trainees? Will she fall for the staff? The other girls? What happens if she transgresses? Can she live with her feisty peers…and can she live with herself?
314 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2015
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About the author
James Grey
42 books169 followersJames Grey is one of a small handful of genuine male authors writing erotica. His work is known both for its honesty and for its mix of female and male perspectives.
His most successful books thus far, notably his best-selling Emma series, are written from a woman's point of view. Not only do these popular novels strike a chord with female readers looking to explore their fantasies, but they reveal much about the sexually liberated and powerful women in whom this author so fervently believes.
Grey also lays his own innermost lusts, hottest experiences and darkest disappointments on the line for all to see: passion, ecstasy, angst and unsugared failure. If you want to know what a man thinks, feels and desires when it comes to women and sex, look no further than some of his short stories.
He may write his erotica under a nom-de-plume, but Grey has been widely published by magazines and newspapers around the world for over two decades. He still spends much of his working life writing about topics other than hardcore sex. This includes travel books under a different author name.
Grey began writing erotica in the run-up to Christmas 2013, inspired by a recent visit to a sauna in Germany and prompted by a subsequent period of ennui at his aunt's house in France. His self-published author ego was then born on a grim, hung-over New Year's Day in England, when he uploaded Hot Wet Touches to the Kindle Store.
Connect with him online - you'll find details at the back of his books - and you might even find a picture of the well-travelled Grey at a book signing event.
Grey is in his late thirties and lives in a European capital city. And yes, he likes to keep you guessing. But if you want to know something, why not simply ask him? ;)
His most successful books thus far, notably his best-selling Emma series, are written from a woman's point of view. Not only do these popular novels strike a chord with female readers looking to explore their fantasies, but they reveal much about the sexually liberated and powerful women in whom this author so fervently believes.
Grey also lays his own innermost lusts, hottest experiences and darkest disappointments on the line for all to see: passion, ecstasy, angst and unsugared failure. If you want to know what a man thinks, feels and desires when it comes to women and sex, look no further than some of his short stories.
He may write his erotica under a nom-de-plume, but Grey has been widely published by magazines and newspapers around the world for over two decades. He still spends much of his working life writing about topics other than hardcore sex. This includes travel books under a different author name.
Grey began writing erotica in the run-up to Christmas 2013, inspired by a recent visit to a sauna in Germany and prompted by a subsequent period of ennui at his aunt's house in France. His self-published author ego was then born on a grim, hung-over New Year's Day in England, when he uploaded Hot Wet Touches to the Kindle Store.
Connect with him online - you'll find details at the back of his books - and you might even find a picture of the well-travelled Grey at a book signing event.
Grey is in his late thirties and lives in a European capital city. And yes, he likes to keep you guessing. But if you want to know something, why not simply ask him? ;)
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April 18, 2015
Escort in Training is definitely a different bit of writing! First book I've read by this author and I am very impressed and eager to see what he has in store for us. This is not a storyline I've ever read before - a girl who decides to attend a high class escort school in order to become a qualified upper-class escort. She has to attend a 2-week course in order to hone her sexual skills and acquire the appropriate attitude.
You should be prepared. This is NOT a romance! The time she spends there makes her feel more confident with her nude body and more open minded to test her sexual attraction to both men and women. I was just so blown away with how the author wrote the book. The storyline was really erotic and sensual, such an interesting topic and characters to match. What really impressed me was how the author brings you into the story.
At times it is raw, others painful, always full of sexual tension. It's filled with passion, conflict and steamy erotica. Total erotic overload but in a good way.
There is not much that could have made this story better. I do wish that some scenes were less descriptive and detailed. It would have made the story flow better. Overall, it was an adorable read!
Copy provided by the author for an honest review.
You should be prepared. This is NOT a romance! The time she spends there makes her feel more confident with her nude body and more open minded to test her sexual attraction to both men and women. I was just so blown away with how the author wrote the book. The storyline was really erotic and sensual, such an interesting topic and characters to match. What really impressed me was how the author brings you into the story.
At times it is raw, others painful, always full of sexual tension. It's filled with passion, conflict and steamy erotica. Total erotic overload but in a good way.
There is not much that could have made this story better. I do wish that some scenes were less descriptive and detailed. It would have made the story flow better. Overall, it was an adorable read!
Copy provided by the author for an honest review.
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July 4, 2016
TWO BOOK REVIEW:
If you’re anything like us then you’ll know that feeling that comes upon you as a reader when you have a million books on your kindle but all you crave is some good old filthy erotica. Things can get too morose- too serious or too emotional; so on a sunny weekend we decided to indulge in a romp fest of epic proportions. Now, we’re no prudes and it takes a lot to make us blush so when we tell you that this had us checking our surroundings as we were reading then you’ll know what we mean…
We read book one and two in the Escort series in one day. Why not go all in, right?! And it was not just the sunny weather making us hot and bothered, it was the story of Emma Carling. We have to say that if you’re adverse to every hole’s a goal and overly descriptive sex scenes where- the more the merrier- is a theme, then this may not be for you.
This is not a love story- rather it’s the story of a woman’s sexual awakening and earning a pretty penny whilst doing so. And when Emma realises her inherent love of women, men and sexual activities- well this girl certainly is a force to be reckoned with and doesn’t she aim for the top…bottom…well you’ll know what we mean if you pick this series up.
Whilst we never really got an in depth character development or get to know the character of Emma from before we met her, we enjoyed her company. Her escapades had us seeking freezer time- it had us laughing and it entertained us. It was hot, for sure, and also the type of well written easy read that we all need every so often.
The Author behind the words is apparently male and we’d have to say that the erotic and descriptive nature of this series certainly reads as such. It’s very clear that every pubescent and adult male’s fantasy is represented here in it base form and we had to laugh sometimes at the ‘cheese factor’ and situational porn-like settings.
Whilst set in London, England it wasn’t particularly overly British- as in many words aren’t ones we’d use so we didn’t necessarily get an authentic Londoner feel. However, this didn’t impact us as such as it really wasn’t that kind of story.
Book one; Escort in Training– does exactly what it says on the tin. After leaving a job and a Boss she hates; she enrolls in an exclusive escort school hidden in the English countryside. This, on suggestion by a wealthy friend of hers who knows people who knows people…..It’s all rather secretive and cloak and dagger. We have to say that we do wonder if this school isn’t every man’s- wankfest– filled dream. Or woman’s for that matter!
Book two; Escort Unleashed– Or should that be Emma Unleashed, because after graduating with flying colours- which is no secret- she certainly goes and conquers the market for the able and willing in the premium escort industry of London. This book was tamer compared to book one and we loved the building connection between Emma and her sponsor. There was more of a story and an intriguing and dark mystery developed. Whilst we still enjoyed hearing about Emma we have to admit that we became a tad tired of certain repetitive aspects. We realised what we were missing – the love aspect. It was still all about the nookie and we all know that too much of one thing and not enough of the other – well interest wanes. However, just as we were wondering if we should put it aside for now something began unfolding which we’re now absolutely invested in and it’s the reason we really want to read book three in the Emma Series. So bring it on James Grey and prove whether our conspiracy theory is right….or not! This was an old-school cliff-hanger and we bloody loved that.
So, we’ll hand it over to the Author James Grey (of all the pen names to choose!)…..
About James Grey
I am an extremely naughty boy. The average guy thinks about sex, what is it, eight times an hour or something? For me quadruple that. My imagination is a wild place. You’d have a lot of fun there. So here’s the thing: I revere and worship women. I find your scent intoxicating. The feel of your gentle, soft skin is like a brush with the divine. Kissing your perfumed hair makes me close my eyes and silently give thanks.
I love to see you naked, adore it when your hair tumbles down in perfect curls over your bashful, beautiful breasts. When your body glows in the golden light of a flame, it dazes me. I am entranced by the bead of sweat that forms on your tender neck and gently trickles down your bare, tanned back, because it’s your biggest expanse of skin. And that sin’ every inch of it- is joy and wonder to me. You are everything I am not. You fascinate me. I can never get enough of you.
But don’t be entirely fooled by the poetry. I am a man. I like sports and lesbian porn. In my perfect world I would have a harem. On the other hand, I don’t like beer, cars and explosions very much, and I’m into literature, and I’m sensitive enough to cry at times. So maybe I’m not the stereotypical guy. I’m complicated.
The thought that you may be turned on by my words, turns me on more than you can know.
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July 5, 2016
TWO BOOK REVIEW:
If you’re anything like us then you’ll know that feeling that comes upon you as a reader when you have a million books on your kindle but all you crave is some good old filthy erotica. Things can get too morose- too serious or too emotional; so on a sunny weekend we decided to indulge in a romp fest of epic proportions. Now, we’re no prudes and it takes a lot to make us blush so when we tell you that this had us checking our surroundings as we were reading then you’ll know what we mean…
We read book one and two in the Escort series in one day. Why not go all in, right?! And it was not just the sunny weather making us hot and bothered, it was the story of Emma Carling. We have to say that if you’re adverse to every hole’s a goal and overly descriptive sex scenes where- the more the merrier- is a theme, then this may not be for you.
This is not a love story- rather it’s the story of a woman’s sexual awakening and earning a pretty penny whilst doing so. And when Emma realises her inherent love of women, men and sexual activities- well this girl certainly is a force to be reckoned with and doesn’t she aim for the top…bottom…well you’ll know what we mean if you pick this series up.
Whilst we never really got an in depth character development or get to know the character of Emma from before we met her, we enjoyed her company. Her escapades had us seeking freezer time- it had us laughing and it entertained us. It was hot, for sure, and also the type of well written easy read that we all need every so often.
The Author behind the words is apparently male and we’d have to say that the erotic and descriptive nature of this series certainly reads as such. It’s very clear that every pubescent and adult male’s fantasy is represented here in it base form and we had to laugh sometimes at the ‘cheese factor’ and situational porn-like settings.
Whilst set in London, England it wasn’t particularly overly British- as in many words aren’t ones we’d use so we didn’t necessarily get an authentic Londoner feel. However, this didn’t impact us as such as it really wasn’t that kind of story.
Book one; Escort in Training– does exactly what it says on the tin. After leaving a job and a Boss she hates; she enrolls in an exclusive escort school hidden in the English countryside. This, on suggestion by a wealthy friend of hers who knows people who knows people…..It’s all rather secretive and cloak and dagger. We have to say that we do wonder if this school isn’t every man’s- wankfest– filled dream. Or woman’s for that matter!
Book two; Escort Unleashed– Or should that be Emma Unleashed, because after graduating with flying colours- which is no secret- she certainly goes and conquers the market for the able and willing in the premium escort industry of London. This book was tamer compared to book one and we loved the building connection between Emma and her sponsor. There was more of a story and an intriguing and dark mystery developed. Whilst we still enjoyed hearing about Emma we have to admit that we became a tad tired of certain repetitive aspects. We realised what we were missing – the love aspect. It was still all about the nookie and we all know that too much of one thing and not enough of the other – well interest wanes. However, just as we were wondering if we should put it aside for now something began unfolding which we’re now absolutely invested in and it’s the reason we really want to read book three in the Emma Series. So bring it on James Grey and prove whether our conspiracy theory is right….or not! This was an old-school cliff-hanger and we bloody loved that.
So, we’ll hand it over to the Author James Grey (of all the pen names to choose!)…..
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June 16, 2017
Pure smutt!
The title says pretty much all you need to know...
XD
Good Erotica with an original setting.
First time I read erotica with this kind of premise.
3.5 / 4 stars
The title says pretty much all you need to know...
XD
Good Erotica with an original setting.
First time I read erotica with this kind of premise.
3.5 / 4 stars
November 1, 2016
I downloaded this on my kindle when it must have been on a free promotion, so it's sat there, along with all the other freebies for some time. It wasn't until I read a glowing review by a friend, and saw I'd already got this that I was tempted to give it a go. Covers tend to suck me in first and having flicked through my kindle a number of times, I have to admit that this cover hadn't appealed to me. That said the contents were so much better! Escort in Training is a story about Emma, a mid-twenty something who quits her unfulfilling job, then panics when she realises she's not going to be able to support herself. A friend mentions escorting, and before she knows it she's signed up to go on a high end, exclusive, and secret, escort training course at a school in the Cotswolds, along with 11 other girls. I won't give away more of the plot, but suffice to say this has explicit, and detailed, erotic content. M/F, F/F, MFM, Group, Orgy, BDSM, the works. For erotic romance lovers, you need to leave your requirement for romance at the door, as this is erotica only, no heroes, no loveable flawed alphas, and no HEA's (or at least none in this particular book) - this is the first in a series, and it focusses only on Emma's training ready for when she steps out into the world in her new role. I'm always intrigued to read books in this, or the erotic romance, genre that have been penned by a man. This is probably hands down the best written book by a man that I've read to date. I don't know the author, or his background, but I'd lay money on him having had a writing career for some time, or he comes from a background where writing played a large part in his life - I felt it was perfectly paced, descriptive without being over the top or detracting from the story, and left me wanting to go and pick up the next book in the series to see how Emma's training, and story, pans out. That said I won't until the entire series is out, as I hate waiting for follow ups, I prefer to read a series on one sitting. This is a solid 4 star read for me - as there was no alpha for me to fall in love with, or no deep emotional angst to make me feel, or sob, I couldn't give it a five. Also while the sex scenes were well written, and as explicit and arousing as erotica needs to be, for me they were lacking that extra bit of warmth and connection that women writers tend to be able pull off better, from my limited observations of the books by men that I've written. This didn't affect my rating though, I went in with my eyes open that this wasn't a romance novel, so it wouldn't be fair to penalise the author for me not getting the warm and fuzzies that I usually crave in my novels. As far as an engaging, and knicker dampening, novel goes though, Grey knocks this out of the park and I'll definitely be back to finish the series once the last book has been released. Creative and entertaining, with some moments of humour too, which I'm a sucker for.
July 12, 2016
3.5 Stars
I am not quite sure what to make of this series. Did it keep my attention? Yes. But, certain elements annoyed me. The mentality towards marriage:
"If these men wanted a diet of grudging enjoyment, they would have gotten married" (said by a man who is trying to convince Emma of the logic of avoiding relationships/marriage and having sex with prostitutes instead)
The mentality toward women:
So, if you're looking for a loving romance, this isn't the book/series for you. I think it tries to wrap up sexual liberation with female empowerment and the messaging is confusing and kind of nauseating. The fact that this book was written by a man makes the messaging even harder to swallow (no pun intended). Maybe it's a double standard, but it's less palatable to read misogynistic writing written by a man's than when it is written by a women. I read enough erotica that I can usually turn a blind eye to that stuff (psydo-consent, women treated as objects, over the top alphas, etc.). But, this book takes it a step further than most AND is written by a man.
In some ways, the first book reminds me of Red Pheonix's Submissive in Training, though the aftercare is missing in much of this book. This book is more along the lines of -- just prepare to fuck and be fucked...and don't forget to like it. Even though there is plenty of time for relationship development, there isn't much depth to the dialogue written. For example, even though there are plenty of scenes with Charles and Sarah, the depth of their interactions are most alluded to rather than written out. So, I don't feel a lot of connection to the characters. There's also some continuity issues (e.g., is Emma's last name shared or not (and I don't just mean the creepy mystery guy -- other clients know her last name too))?
But, to end on a positive note, the storyline is pretty unique. The world that is described (at the school and the scenes in the second book) shows creativity. I will be reading the third book -- I've invested enough time into reading the first two books that I want to know what happens after the cliffhanger.
I am not quite sure what to make of this series. Did it keep my attention? Yes. But, certain elements annoyed me. The mentality towards marriage:
"If these men wanted a diet of grudging enjoyment, they would have gotten married" (said by a man who is trying to convince Emma of the logic of avoiding relationships/marriage and having sex with prostitutes instead)
The mentality toward women:
Am I the same women who sat in an office chair for all that time, acting the dutiful employ and deluding myself that carefully crafted presentations would really be a ticket to my future? Fuck, how did we women get dragged into that, when we have much more fun ways of making money?(from the 2nd book of the series...but similar sentiments are expressed throughout)
So, if you're looking for a loving romance, this isn't the book/series for you. I think it tries to wrap up sexual liberation with female empowerment and the messaging is confusing and kind of nauseating. The fact that this book was written by a man makes the messaging even harder to swallow (no pun intended). Maybe it's a double standard, but it's less palatable to read misogynistic writing written by a man's than when it is written by a women. I read enough erotica that I can usually turn a blind eye to that stuff (psydo-consent, women treated as objects, over the top alphas, etc.). But, this book takes it a step further than most AND is written by a man.
In some ways, the first book reminds me of Red Pheonix's Submissive in Training, though the aftercare is missing in much of this book. This book is more along the lines of -- just prepare to fuck and be fucked...and don't forget to like it. Even though there is plenty of time for relationship development, there isn't much depth to the dialogue written. For example, even though there are plenty of scenes with Charles and Sarah, the depth of their interactions are most alluded to rather than written out. So, I don't feel a lot of connection to the characters. There's also some continuity issues (e.g., is Emma's last name shared or not (and I don't just mean the creepy mystery guy -- other clients know her last name too))?
But, to end on a positive note, the storyline is pretty unique. The world that is described (at the school and the scenes in the second book) shows creativity. I will be reading the third book -- I've invested enough time into reading the first two books that I want to know what happens after the cliffhanger.
March 11, 2022
Interesting for sure. A school to learn blow jobs, anal readiness, double penetration, girl on girl, orgasm delay, sex shows, group sex and more!! The key is don’t just do it to do it do it because you love to do it
Too much girl on girl for me. Not my favorite. I am pretty sure I’m going to read on to see what happens
Too much girl on girl for me. Not my favorite. I am pretty sure I’m going to read on to see what happens
March 11, 2022
I enjoyed this adventure quite a bit. It was written in the best of ways. There were multiple characters that built the story. It offered a wide range of experiences due to the nature of the tutorial dynamic. The writing was good and in the end, the hot scenes were balanced and hot without being over done and gratuitous for erotic effects. The volume was there and each activity felt anchored to the story to develop the characters and to get the emotional investment from the audience as well. It was sex for the commercial aspect alone. I would compare it to Brie's Submission in some regards. I hope the other books in the series maintain this level of quality.
December 9, 2016
Firstly I read this book a few months ago but I have recently reread it. I'm so glad I did. I liked it the first time round but this time wow just wow I love it. It had me sucked in by chapter one and it wouldn't let me go till the end.
I love books like this that keep your mind going you can't stop thinking about it and you just have to keep going back even if it's just to read one page you just have to know what's happening and where it's going to go.
This book is very sexy and hot. It will have you rereading parts like erm did I read that right? And most probably did but you just have to look to believe it.
James is amazing the way he has written this story pulls you in makes you feel like you are Emma! Could that be a good or bad thing? You will just have to read it to find out. I can't wait to read book 2 in Emma's story.
I have and I will recommend this book and Author!
I love books like this that keep your mind going you can't stop thinking about it and you just have to keep going back even if it's just to read one page you just have to know what's happening and where it's going to go.
This book is very sexy and hot. It will have you rereading parts like erm did I read that right? And most probably did but you just have to look to believe it.
James is amazing the way he has written this story pulls you in makes you feel like you are Emma! Could that be a good or bad thing? You will just have to read it to find out. I can't wait to read book 2 in Emma's story.
I have and I will recommend this book and Author!
October 5, 2021
(1.5)
The only reason this one gets a one-point-five, instead of a fairly disgusted one, is purely because I was actually deeply curious about the concept behind this. I try to be a brave reader – and boy, did this book try my gag-reflex, and not in the way the frankly unoriginal, and immensely unlikeable, protagonist's is. Personally, I believe that the recipe for a good piece of work is part-idea & part execution. James Grey had an idea; one that was intriguing, which is always a good place to start with a book, but one that was, ultimately, very poorly executed. I don't mind deviance or generously explicit sexual content. In fact? I rather enjoy it. That is: when written well.
I read a book about sex work. It was also a book about the exploration of sexual identity, liberation, & breaking barriers. Unfortunately, it was a book that was written by a middle-aged white man trying very hard to be sexually impressive, and that is exactly all it read like. Pity.
March 5, 2018
I wanted to step out of my comfort zone with this book, and it perfectly did the job because it was a very uncomfortable book. This is my first time trying this genre of books and I can assure you: it’s never happening again.. I gave it two stars because I liked the idea of a mysterious classy school hidden in the countryside and the fact that the story is about a plain girl raised in a normal family and the writing style was pretty good too. But the details were just shocking and disturbing for me but I’m sure that’s just me. I’m not saying it’s a bad book as I’m sure many people will enjoy it but it’s just not my type.
December 28, 2016
OMG
OMG this book was HOT. I'm struggling to do this book justice. I went into this book blind and for that I'm grateful. Emma Carling is a fantastic character. In my opinion you need to be open minded for this book. A school for escorts, need I say more? I'm sure you can imagine what goes on.
OMG this book was HOT. I'm struggling to do this book justice. I went into this book blind and for that I'm grateful. Emma Carling is a fantastic character. In my opinion you need to be open minded for this book. A school for escorts, need I say more? I'm sure you can imagine what goes on.
December 30, 2015
This is a must read!!! Like must read now and reread!!!!! I can't wait to read more. You will not be disappointed.
October 13, 2022
What a read! I applaud you James for this book. Sexy with just the right amount of naughty!
Emma's adventures left me unable to put this book down.
Emma's adventures left me unable to put this book down.
July 10, 2017
Enjoy sex? Why yes. Yes I do.
I've read a few hooker books before but this is the first time one has had an educational theme (fantasies and naughty school girl outfits exclude) and it's certainly the first I've read from a female POV written by a male author.
I was apprehensive at first as to how well the POV was going to be written but I needn't have worried, I loved it.
The plot fascinating and the character engagement was quite realistic for fiction. I found myself looking forward to what lessons were coming next as eagerly as Emma, and now I'm equally as excited to read part 2 of this unique adventure.
I've read a few hooker books before but this is the first time one has had an educational theme (fantasies and naughty school girl outfits exclude) and it's certainly the first I've read from a female POV written by a male author.
I was apprehensive at first as to how well the POV was going to be written but I needn't have worried, I loved it.
The plot fascinating and the character engagement was quite realistic for fiction. I found myself looking forward to what lessons were coming next as eagerly as Emma, and now I'm equally as excited to read part 2 of this unique adventure.
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November 23, 2016
Firstly I read this book a few months ago but I have recently reread it. I'm so glad I did. I liked it the first time round but this time wow just wow I love it. It had me sucked in by chapter one and it wouldn't let me go till the end.
I love books like this that keep your mind going you can't stop thinking about it and you just have to keep going back even if it's just to read one page you just have to know what's happening and where it's going to go.
This book is very sexy and hot. It will have you rereading parts like erm did I read that right? And most probably did but you just have to look to believe it.
James is amazing the way he has written this story pulls you in makes you feel like you are Emma! Could that be a good or bad thing? You will just have to read it to find out. I can't wait to read book 2 in Emma's story.
I have and I will recommend this book and Author!
I love books like this that keep your mind going you can't stop thinking about it and you just have to keep going back even if it's just to read one page you just have to know what's happening and where it's going to go.
This book is very sexy and hot. It will have you rereading parts like erm did I read that right? And most probably did but you just have to look to believe it.
James is amazing the way he has written this story pulls you in makes you feel like you are Emma! Could that be a good or bad thing? You will just have to read it to find out. I can't wait to read book 2 in Emma's story.
I have and I will recommend this book and Author!
June 1, 2015
5********** and more !!!
Wow first book I've read of James greys
And he blew me away.
Basically a struggling young lady takes on a 2 week course to be a high class escort.
This is an extremely hot read, I am in no doubt it WILL make you blush.
It's educational lol I learnt a few things.
If you a fan of straight FF then this is for you.
Emma thought she knew most things about sex.... Mmmm she got a few eye openers at escort school.
Also intriguing to read a male authors work.
Great way to pick up a few tips.
James is great an interacting with his fans on facebook which it awesome to experience.
I cannot wait for escort unleashed !!!
I confess I have become a slight facebook stalker of James now lol
Thank you James and look forward to more
Wow first book I've read of James greys
And he blew me away.
Basically a struggling young lady takes on a 2 week course to be a high class escort.
This is an extremely hot read, I am in no doubt it WILL make you blush.
It's educational lol I learnt a few things.
If you a fan of straight FF then this is for you.
Emma thought she knew most things about sex.... Mmmm she got a few eye openers at escort school.
Also intriguing to read a male authors work.
Great way to pick up a few tips.
James is great an interacting with his fans on facebook which it awesome to experience.
I cannot wait for escort unleashed !!!
I confess I have become a slight facebook stalker of James now lol
Thank you James and look forward to more
March 7, 2015
This book is the definition of erotic. It takes you on different levels. You felt like you were there watching the activities. The Escort in training school is high class, and you see that. I loved how great it was told from Emma's pov. I was surprised for a male author, to write in such a way that captured in the innocence but intensity. Escort in training was really hard to put the book down when I had other stuff I had to attend to. it's a blush-worthy read!
November 30, 2017
A Delightful Read, Filled With Pleasure!
The cover caught my eye, and I began to read...... and I became intrigued. This is my first read by this author, and I know that as soon as payday comes, it's next on my read list. I enjoyed this tale and wish I could win the Powerball this week!
Emma grows on you quickly and I felt her pain when she was caned. I was also delighted when she was pleased and happy. Thank you Mr Grey!
The cover caught my eye, and I began to read...... and I became intrigued. This is my first read by this author, and I know that as soon as payday comes, it's next on my read list. I enjoyed this tale and wish I could win the Powerball this week!
Emma grows on you quickly and I felt her pain when she was caned. I was also delighted when she was pleased and happy. Thank you Mr Grey!
January 1, 2018
A study in Erotic Writing
Now it appears that James is a published writer of other works, this is a pen name. And you can tell from the start its measured and builds jyst to say that the sexual content is a long time comming but its well worth it when it arrives. I suspect there has been a lot of female input in the process and it works well, its not full on sex on every page and some readers may want that, to me it made a fresh change and a revelation.
Now it appears that James is a published writer of other works, this is a pen name. And you can tell from the start its measured and builds jyst to say that the sexual content is a long time comming but its well worth it when it arrives. I suspect there has been a lot of female input in the process and it works well, its not full on sex on every page and some readers may want that, to me it made a fresh change and a revelation.
July 18, 2016
Hot
For a book one this book has introduces you to some very flamboyant characters. Here are just a few words that came to mind while reading g this book. OMG, hot, sexy, empowering, self Worth, confident, emotional. Hope you enjoy the beginning of this journey with the lovely Emma. Very erotic and only for the open minded and over 18s
For a book one this book has introduces you to some very flamboyant characters. Here are just a few words that came to mind while reading g this book. OMG, hot, sexy, empowering, self Worth, confident, emotional. Hope you enjoy the beginning of this journey with the lovely Emma. Very erotic and only for the open minded and over 18s
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August 27, 2017I liked the writing and how the plot developed - I just didn't like what was written. I should have known better because there's nothing romantic about having sex for money, or in this case learning how to have sex for money. I'm sure the author will get to the romance eventually, but I'm throwing in the towel @ 30%.
February 17, 2015
Loved this book! I read the book in one sitting. I couldn't put it down. I was always wondering what was next and what they were going to to. I will recommend this book to anyone who want to have their panties wet the whole time while reading this book!
May 28, 2015
I don't blush much, but umm.
What can I say? Hot!! Oh yeah and hot! Must read. I found myself reading through my fingers and blushing a whole hell of a lot.
What can I say? Hot!! Oh yeah and hot! Must read. I found myself reading through my fingers and blushing a whole hell of a lot.
August 1, 2019
You might just learn something…
This Erotica deals with some fairly intense situations & shouldn’t be read by those under the age of consent, have issues surrounding Kink, are easily shocked by arguably misogynistic scenarios, or those who don’t do homoerotic kink.
This full length novel is written in a white English middle class young woman’s voice, but the author behind it is a white man.
There were times while I was reading it that this was quite obvious to me, but others may not see it that way.
I had serious issues with the relationship between the protagonist, Emma, & the main antagonist, Petra.
Petra is Bulgarian (English isn’t her first language), barely 18, & an experienced prostitute. When Emma meets Petra, they’re alone but for a guy who is supposed to take them where they’re going. Emma is nervous, that’s explicit.
What’s not considered is that Petra is likely facing much more intense nerves. She hasn’t come across the country for this training. She’s come across the continent. There’s a lot riding on this. May I remind you *English isn’t Petra’s first language*. It’s totally understandable that Petra would be Curt, & would be distracting herself.
What isn’t understandable, or acceptable to me, is Emma’s instant leap to “bitch”.
The tension between Emma & Petra is the main interpersonal contention in the book, & I don’t agree with it in the slightest. I don’t like how the tension builds, I don’t like how Emma judges Petra far more harshly than can possibly be justified, & I strongly disagree with the way the tension is “resolved”.
Be more thoughtful & deliberate in your antagonists, Mr Grey. Anyone might think there was some unresolved tension between yourself & Eastern Europeans.
There is the issue of line edits. This is a self-published work, so the author themselves did the legwork. There’s no editor they had to report to, no team of line editors to find every little slip up (beacon call, anyone?).
That said, the issues were mostly small syntax errors that are difficult to pick up if you’re not a slow reading weirdo like me!
Now, down to the Truly Important stuff!
Would I recommend this to others? Hell yes. I have Several friends just as Kinky as I am who would appreciate this! I would make them aware of my concerns before letting them loose, though.
Would I re-read this? You know, I’d definitely read an overhauled version.
Was it Queer? Ish? In the kind of way that straight men eroticise homosexual acts. Women are taught to get it on with other women, many of the women are openly Bisexual, & there’s some sweet romance between women. There’s this weird disconnect between the women & men though. All the men are presumed to be overwhelmingly straight - as in, “it’s not gay to have my gear out because there’s women here” & “the closest my dick gets to another dick is through the flesh of a woman” levels of overwhelming. Everyone was Cisgender, there was no discussion of non binary or trans people, but it was also written in 2014.
Was it Colourful? Yes! Explicitly!! There’s a woman who is half Omani, half Irish - & they discuss her upbringing in Oman, discuss her faith, discuss her differences! Pretty darn good! There’s also explicitly a Singaporean woman. Apart from that, there’s a white American, three white English, one white Dutch, two Bulgarian, one white Irish, and an Australian.
You’ll note that only two characters aren’t white. You’ll note (as you read) that only two characters aren’t fluent English speakers - the Bulgarian women. The men are all described vaguely, with an assumption we’ll read them all as White.
Was it worth my time? This one is harder. There are definitely ways to improve this story. Without those improvements, this book leaves an odd feeling in my gut. It would be such a good diversion, this book, but there are just a couple of things, & they really do niggle at me.
This Erotica deals with some fairly intense situations & shouldn’t be read by those under the age of consent, have issues surrounding Kink, are easily shocked by arguably misogynistic scenarios, or those who don’t do homoerotic kink.
This full length novel is written in a white English middle class young woman’s voice, but the author behind it is a white man.
There were times while I was reading it that this was quite obvious to me, but others may not see it that way.
I had serious issues with the relationship between the protagonist, Emma, & the main antagonist, Petra.
Petra is Bulgarian (English isn’t her first language), barely 18, & an experienced prostitute. When Emma meets Petra, they’re alone but for a guy who is supposed to take them where they’re going. Emma is nervous, that’s explicit.
What’s not considered is that Petra is likely facing much more intense nerves. She hasn’t come across the country for this training. She’s come across the continent. There’s a lot riding on this. May I remind you *English isn’t Petra’s first language*. It’s totally understandable that Petra would be Curt, & would be distracting herself.
What isn’t understandable, or acceptable to me, is Emma’s instant leap to “bitch”.
The tension between Emma & Petra is the main interpersonal contention in the book, & I don’t agree with it in the slightest. I don’t like how the tension builds, I don’t like how Emma judges Petra far more harshly than can possibly be justified, & I strongly disagree with the way the tension is “resolved”.
Be more thoughtful & deliberate in your antagonists, Mr Grey. Anyone might think there was some unresolved tension between yourself & Eastern Europeans.
There is the issue of line edits. This is a self-published work, so the author themselves did the legwork. There’s no editor they had to report to, no team of line editors to find every little slip up (beacon call, anyone?).
That said, the issues were mostly small syntax errors that are difficult to pick up if you’re not a slow reading weirdo like me!
Now, down to the Truly Important stuff!
Would I recommend this to others? Hell yes. I have Several friends just as Kinky as I am who would appreciate this! I would make them aware of my concerns before letting them loose, though.
Would I re-read this? You know, I’d definitely read an overhauled version.
Was it Queer? Ish? In the kind of way that straight men eroticise homosexual acts. Women are taught to get it on with other women, many of the women are openly Bisexual, & there’s some sweet romance between women. There’s this weird disconnect between the women & men though. All the men are presumed to be overwhelmingly straight - as in, “it’s not gay to have my gear out because there’s women here” & “the closest my dick gets to another dick is through the flesh of a woman” levels of overwhelming. Everyone was Cisgender, there was no discussion of non binary or trans people, but it was also written in 2014.
Was it Colourful? Yes! Explicitly!! There’s a woman who is half Omani, half Irish - & they discuss her upbringing in Oman, discuss her faith, discuss her differences! Pretty darn good! There’s also explicitly a Singaporean woman. Apart from that, there’s a white American, three white English, one white Dutch, two Bulgarian, one white Irish, and an Australian.
You’ll note that only two characters aren’t white. You’ll note (as you read) that only two characters aren’t fluent English speakers - the Bulgarian women. The men are all described vaguely, with an assumption we’ll read them all as White.
Was it worth my time? This one is harder. There are definitely ways to improve this story. Without those improvements, this book leaves an odd feeling in my gut. It would be such a good diversion, this book, but there are just a couple of things, & they really do niggle at me.
August 28, 2023
Envying the financial success of Fifty Shades of Grey, copies were published en masse. Even the name of this author indicates that he wanted to ride the wave of slightly more exciting eroticism. I bought this book with little expectations, but with some interest due to the low price and the inviting text, but it managed to fall short of my expectations.
The volume itself is ugly: there are no page numbers, and the margin is almost zero, as if I had printed it at home economically. In addition, there are annoying grammar errors.
And the story itself is particularly flat. You have to wait until the eighth chapter for the first sex scene, it is also mechanical and boring. Then the acts keep coming, without tension or gradation.
There is no mention of the experienced feelings, impressions, every act is mechanical and monotonous. The most sensual scene is a lunch towards the end, where they eat a well-imaginable steak and freshly squeezed orange juice.
On the other hand, we get pages of unrealistic mumbling and walking through the mansion's corridors.
The dialogues are completely lifeless and contrived. One of the scenes meant to be daring, the human chess game, evokes the worst rumors in Dubai. Where there is some idea, it is only half-paged, schematic.
The volume also has two sequels, read it if you want to torture yourself (after all, this is also a kind of masochism), I will skip it. There are much better plays in the genre, The Submissive or even the classic Emmanuelle itself.
The volume itself is ugly: there are no page numbers, and the margin is almost zero, as if I had printed it at home economically. In addition, there are annoying grammar errors.
And the story itself is particularly flat. You have to wait until the eighth chapter for the first sex scene, it is also mechanical and boring. Then the acts keep coming, without tension or gradation.
There is no mention of the experienced feelings, impressions, every act is mechanical and monotonous. The most sensual scene is a lunch towards the end, where they eat a well-imaginable steak and freshly squeezed orange juice.
On the other hand, we get pages of unrealistic mumbling and walking through the mansion's corridors.
The dialogues are completely lifeless and contrived. One of the scenes meant to be daring, the human chess game, evokes the worst rumors in Dubai. Where there is some idea, it is only half-paged, schematic.
The volume also has two sequels, read it if you want to torture yourself (after all, this is also a kind of masochism), I will skip it. There are much better plays in the genre, The Submissive or even the classic Emmanuelle itself.
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June 17, 2024Written in first person from Emma's POV, this series must be read in order. Readers should note that this is not a romance series and there is not a romantic HEA. The focus of this series is Emma's s3xual awakening and her journey to acceptance of her desires and her satisfaction with the life she chooses. These were my first books by this author and really the first time I have read erotica written by a male author. I will say, there is a difference.
Most of the series, and all of the physical scenes read like the fantasies of a teenage boy. They are hot but there isn't a lot of depth to them. Emma's journey of self discovery also seems pretty shallow at times. For a woman of 26 and 27, she doesn't seem to adult very well. Her emotions are inconsistent regarding some of her clients and even her friends. She enjoys the physical connections with a variety of client but occasionally struggles with guilt and shame because of it. I found her personal journey interesting, I just wanted more. There are some twists and turns along the way and book two ends on a significant cliffhanger. I found my feelings about this series mixed. I wanted so much more yet it was like a train wreck and I couldn't stop reading. I think part of me kept holding out hope that the story would gain the missing depth if I just kept reading a little more. Ultimately, the series left me unsatisfied.
Most of the series, and all of the physical scenes read like the fantasies of a teenage boy. They are hot but there isn't a lot of depth to them. Emma's journey of self discovery also seems pretty shallow at times. For a woman of 26 and 27, she doesn't seem to adult very well. Her emotions are inconsistent regarding some of her clients and even her friends. She enjoys the physical connections with a variety of client but occasionally struggles with guilt and shame because of it. I found her personal journey interesting, I just wanted more. There are some twists and turns along the way and book two ends on a significant cliffhanger. I found my feelings about this series mixed. I wanted so much more yet it was like a train wreck and I couldn't stop reading. I think part of me kept holding out hope that the story would gain the missing depth if I just kept reading a little more. Ultimately, the series left me unsatisfied.
May 15, 2017
What is sex?
Is it love making shared by 2 consenting adults in a monogamous relationship, hidden from others and not to be shared?
I think that this is a concept which most people have but it is completely destroyed by James Grey in this novel.
We are introduced to Emma, she's just done what most of us want to do, tells her boss what she thinks of her, overturns her desk and walks out.
When she gets home, throws her clothes off and herself on the bed, the adrenaline subsides and then she falls asleep but when she wake up her thoughts are "What am I going to do?"
After she talks to her friend, she is introduced to an agent and so her journey to high class prostitution begins.
James Grey writes with a wit and cynicism that is both refreshing and honest. There is no judgement and that then allows you as the reader to accept that though this may not be your chosen career, you do not stand in judgement of people who live in this lifestyle freely.
Is it love making shared by 2 consenting adults in a monogamous relationship, hidden from others and not to be shared?
I think that this is a concept which most people have but it is completely destroyed by James Grey in this novel.
We are introduced to Emma, she's just done what most of us want to do, tells her boss what she thinks of her, overturns her desk and walks out.
When she gets home, throws her clothes off and herself on the bed, the adrenaline subsides and then she falls asleep but when she wake up her thoughts are "What am I going to do?"
After she talks to her friend, she is introduced to an agent and so her journey to high class prostitution begins.
James Grey writes with a wit and cynicism that is both refreshing and honest. There is no judgement and that then allows you as the reader to accept that though this may not be your chosen career, you do not stand in judgement of people who live in this lifestyle freely.
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