Game Play is a collection of 7 erotic short stories discovering just how far a group of people will go to get their kicks. Anthony Riddle livens up his everyday job with behaviour that will leave his boss reeling if he is discovered. Or the visit to a sex shop by a lesbian couple who receives help from an unknown source. Or maybe the misogynist who finally realises the true meaning of 'fire in the loins'... What games would you play? How far would you go to get the outcome you desire?
Tina J. Collins is an author known for her captivating storytelling and thought-provoking narratives. With a remarkable ability to blend genres and explore complex themes, Collins has established herself as a versatile and talented writer. Her unique perspective and imaginative approach to storytelling have earned her a dedicated following. As her literary journey evolves, readers eagerly anticipate the next captivating tale from the imaginative mind of Tina J. Collins.
Being my first time reviewing an erotic book, I didn’t know what to expect. I remember when I read the first erotic book, I was 15 and since then I didn’t feel the need to do it again. Having my own fantasies, I was not hungry to find someone else’s. But being a reviewer, one day I told myself that I should try this genre also.
I had needed some time before I was able to get into the first story, “A Change of Heart”. There was a moment when I thought I couldn’t do it. But I did. Somehow, the author succeeded to draw me into it. I also thought that I knew what I would find, but… surprise. The end of the first story was far from anything I might have thought that should be there. Pause. A break in my mind. I wondered and… I understood. What I was holding in my hands was a book written by an author on my taste level. A story with an unexpected end. I simply adore unexpected endings.
“Hmmm,” I told myself. Tina Collins deserves my attention.”
From that moment on, immersing myself into the rest of the book was a piece of cake. I already liked the author.
“A Forgotten Love,” was not exactly what I expected, though. It was somehow hard for me to understand what was happening, having three protagonists, but again… I liked the final ending.
“Dying Embers” I found it to be brilliant. From my point of view, the story was so good that I almost forgot that I was reading an erotic genre, and the plot itself hooked my mind.
I don’t know how other erotic writers approach this genre, but I know one thing, Tina Collins’ mind and her ability to hook the reader. I am not even sure if what I just read were simple erotic stories. I sense something bigger here. Not having something to compare with, I can only state that I didn’t expect to like the stories so much. I liked them not because they are erotic, but because the author is smart and intelligent. I would like to know that one day, Tina Collins will approach other genres as well. There are some in which I am sure she can become a best-selling author.
“Fire In The Thought” almost knocked me down. That was my favorite from all my points of view. Especially because I had to read the end twice to understand that… anything can happen from now on, and the author gives me the freedom to decide the plot.
These are only the first stories included in Tina Collin’s anthology. My conclusion after reading it… The author caught my attention not only with the written words but also with what was behind them, with what transcends between the lines. From my point of view, each of the stories would be great scenes from bigger stories. There are so many variants for great plots here, and I am sure that Tina Collins would do a great job writing all those mystery novels. I am sure my publisher would also agree. :)
Game Play by Tina Collins is a collection of short erotic stories that will boggle your mind. The people who read my reviews know that I am a total romance nut case, so a chance to read a collection of steamy stories was heaven for me. But I was in for a surprise. These stories are more than just romance, boy meets girl, girl meets boy, they fall in love, they do the horizontal hump and they live happily ever after. Each and every story is different and offers a different face of romance.
Every single story is unique and many of them will surprise you. I, for one, was not expecting “A Forgotten Love” to end like this. It was strange, yet unusual and interesting. And boy, was “Dying Embers” a great surprise. Some of these stories have to do with BDSM or a type of BDSM and, surprisingly, it did not make me squeamish because I try my level best to avoid that genre.
Each story had its own setting and each of them had its atmosphere. There is a sense of freedom in them, even though some of them are not what we call happy endings. These stories are dark, different, and very entertaining. Regardless to say, they had my attention and I love this about the book. These stories are short and snappy. The dialogues are crisp, to the point, and very invigorating. If you are looking for something heart pounding and sizzling, this is for you.