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Rock My Socks Off
Writer Jacob Hastings is uninspired by his latest assignment: a museum full of hideous rocking horses. But his socks are rocked by Normandie Stephens, a mischievous astronomer who can match his dry wit, quip for quip, and his sexual appetite, frolic for frolic, with energy to spare. Thanks to Jacob's public relations and the machinations of a feisty and frisky mentor named Kate, an impasse in Normandie's career promises to blossom into either glory or disaster - with enigmatic photographer Susan and obtuse clubber Brandon along for the wild rocking-horse ride. Between farcical talk show appearances, sensuous threesomes, horny little quickies, sex-drenched romantic getaways, and close calls with utter embarrassment, the pace never lets up in this smart erotic romp.
- GenresErotica
232 pages, Paperback
First published January 11, 2010
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About the author
Jeremy Edwards
82 books41 followersJeremy Edwards is the critically acclaimed author of the erotocomedic novels
The Pleasure Dial
(IPPY bronze medal, 2014) and
Rock My Socks Off
, and the erotic story collection
Spark My Moment
. In addition, his short stories have appeared in some fifty anthologies, including five volumes in the Mammoth Book of Best New Erotica series. His work has been frequently featured in magazines and in the finest online erotica publications.
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May 28, 2012
This was a lot of fun, with crisp writing and witty characters busily embracing the instant attraction and fizzing chemistry between them with wild abandon, and the comedy coming as fast and free as the heat.
In the suitable setting of San Francisco, a magazine journalist falls for an astronomer who then seems to encourage his attraction and dalliance with almost every other female character they then encounter, usually with her along for the ride as well. The story explores their care-free attitude towards the conventional boundaries of love, and also how their presence in each other's lives then impacts on each other's careers with unpredictable and mildy absurd results.
Having already enjoyed a number of Jeremy Edwards' short stories in various anthologies - and pleased to know I have plenty more to uncover - I had some assurance that this novel would be enjoyable, and was certainly not disappointed. As with his shorts, it was a case of instant engagement with this light-hearted, celebratory romp. The characters are likable and their banter will make you smile, before their rampant libido clicks in, offering sweet sex scenes that are frequent, light, fun rewards for the reader.
In the suitable setting of San Francisco, a magazine journalist falls for an astronomer who then seems to encourage his attraction and dalliance with almost every other female character they then encounter, usually with her along for the ride as well. The story explores their care-free attitude towards the conventional boundaries of love, and also how their presence in each other's lives then impacts on each other's careers with unpredictable and mildy absurd results.
Having already enjoyed a number of Jeremy Edwards' short stories in various anthologies - and pleased to know I have plenty more to uncover - I had some assurance that this novel would be enjoyable, and was certainly not disappointed. As with his shorts, it was a case of instant engagement with this light-hearted, celebratory romp. The characters are likable and their banter will make you smile, before their rampant libido clicks in, offering sweet sex scenes that are frequent, light, fun rewards for the reader.
January 18, 2021
Slightly boring, standard erotica
2 stars
Writer Jacob Hastings is finding that his dreams of a glittering career are hard to come by. But when he meets Normandie Stephens at a party he feels he might just have met the one woman who can take his mind off his work and rock his socks off.
I've recently read an anthology that included a story by Jeremy Edwards that I didn't particularly care for so I was apprehensive when I started to read this full length novel.
I have never actually read any erotica that's written by a man before so I was interested to see whether his writing style and descriptions was more geared towards a male or female audience. In the end I'm not sure what the answer is because I certainly didn't enjoy this story and I didn't find the sex particularly enjoyable either but I'm really not sure whether men would either.
The characters and situations in the story were a strange mix of the complete ordinary and the absolute fantastical. The same went for the language throughout the book which was at times flowery and over the top and at other times frank and crude.
Not surprisingly, the book was littered with sex but each encounter lasted about a paragraph and I was left wondering whether there'd ever be a satisfying scene. At times the sex felt more sordid than titillating and it felt a little seedy rather than something to enjoy and turn you on.
It sounds a little clichéd with regards to erotica but there really wasn't much plot to go with all the sex and I really would have preferred both! If you're looking for some good erotica that's at least got a little plot then I would try any Black Lace or Cheek book which are more likely to be satisfying reads in many respects. For this offering, I'm sorry to say that I was a little bored and pretty unaffected as a whole. 2 stars.
December 13, 2010
The fact that one of the protagonists is a strong, smart, educated, sexy woman is not what I like best about Rock My Socks Off (Jeremy Edwards, Xcite Books, 2010). I’m a strong, smart, educated, sexy woman, and I know plenty of others. Yet some authors seem blown away by the presence of these women in their own books. I read one not too long ago by an author so famous I’m not going to mention his name here in case I piss off his legion of fans. Practically from page 1 we heard that his protagonist woman was beautiful—and yet smart! Oh my gosh! A few pages later, we learned that while she was smart, she was also… very beautiful! And he kept that up throughout the entire book. In fact, this woman was only able to defeat the Evil Bad Guy because the EBG was not prepared for the fact that she was so smart—because she was so beautiful!! I cannot believe the author actually knew any strong, smart, educated, sexy women, because if he had, they would have strangled him dead to death.
Jeremy Edwards must actually know some strong, smart, educated, sexy women, because his Normandie (née Brittany, but in her disgust at having been stuck with such a trendy name explains that she took the next French province over) is, well, strong, smart, educated, and sexy; and this is perfectly natural. Her boyfriend Jacob is no slouch, but Normandie is better-educated and in a higher-level job. And what makes that so enchanting to me is precisely the author’s not making a big deal of it. So that is Good Point Number One (there will be four, if you’re the sort who likes to keep track of these things, and GP#3 was what I liked best about this book).
Good Point Number Two is that I see why Normandie and Jacob like each other. You know? And it’s not just because they’re too sexy for their pages. Lots of characters in erotic romances have luscious bosoms and throbbing members (not on the same character) (usually), so I want to know what about the characters’ personalities attracts them to each other. These are two wise-cracking, affectionate smart-asses. They’re a good match, and it’s a pleasure to watch them interact. Their sex is believable (and hot) because their attraction is believable.
Now, these two characters have a lot of sex. I mean… they have a lot of sex. From their first encounter, they have sex every few pages. And yet I’m going to say that Good Point Number Three is the plot. If you took out all of the sex, you’d still have a great story (although you’d also have a much shorter book!). It’s the sort of plot you often see called a “romp”—fast-paced and just a heck of a lot of fun. There are twists, there are surprises, there are Oh, I hoped that would happens, and there are Oh, my, s/he couldn’t really haves.
However, this is an erotic novel, not just a novel, and so the sex counts. That is Good Point Number Four. Did I mention these characters have a lot of sex? Because they have a lot of sex. However, it’s different every time—by which I mean both that the characters go for different positions and locations every time, and that the author describes it differently every time; sometimes in graphic detail and then sometimes just by ending a chapter with something as simple as She took his hand again. They have sex predominantly with each other, but sometimes a friend joins the two—some of my favorite scenes. The side characters are quirky but believable, and I’d call the actual sex scenes among them ‘quirky but believable’ as well. Third partners have their own lives and personalities and motivations, and aren’t just tossed in there to get a threeway into the book.
Finally, I liked the rocking horse theme—which shows up in various and sometimes surprising ways throughout the book. And yes, there are socks, too.
Jeremy Edwards must actually know some strong, smart, educated, sexy women, because his Normandie (née Brittany, but in her disgust at having been stuck with such a trendy name explains that she took the next French province over) is, well, strong, smart, educated, and sexy; and this is perfectly natural. Her boyfriend Jacob is no slouch, but Normandie is better-educated and in a higher-level job. And what makes that so enchanting to me is precisely the author’s not making a big deal of it. So that is Good Point Number One (there will be four, if you’re the sort who likes to keep track of these things, and GP#3 was what I liked best about this book).
Good Point Number Two is that I see why Normandie and Jacob like each other. You know? And it’s not just because they’re too sexy for their pages. Lots of characters in erotic romances have luscious bosoms and throbbing members (not on the same character) (usually), so I want to know what about the characters’ personalities attracts them to each other. These are two wise-cracking, affectionate smart-asses. They’re a good match, and it’s a pleasure to watch them interact. Their sex is believable (and hot) because their attraction is believable.
Now, these two characters have a lot of sex. I mean… they have a lot of sex. From their first encounter, they have sex every few pages. And yet I’m going to say that Good Point Number Three is the plot. If you took out all of the sex, you’d still have a great story (although you’d also have a much shorter book!). It’s the sort of plot you often see called a “romp”—fast-paced and just a heck of a lot of fun. There are twists, there are surprises, there are Oh, I hoped that would happens, and there are Oh, my, s/he couldn’t really haves.
However, this is an erotic novel, not just a novel, and so the sex counts. That is Good Point Number Four. Did I mention these characters have a lot of sex? Because they have a lot of sex. However, it’s different every time—by which I mean both that the characters go for different positions and locations every time, and that the author describes it differently every time; sometimes in graphic detail and then sometimes just by ending a chapter with something as simple as She took his hand again. They have sex predominantly with each other, but sometimes a friend joins the two—some of my favorite scenes. The side characters are quirky but believable, and I’d call the actual sex scenes among them ‘quirky but believable’ as well. Third partners have their own lives and personalities and motivations, and aren’t just tossed in there to get a threeway into the book.
Finally, I liked the rocking horse theme—which shows up in various and sometimes surprising ways throughout the book. And yes, there are socks, too.
January 13, 2011
I liked this novel from the beginning. I knew nothing of the author but I gave him bonus point for grabbing you with wit right away.
In erotica I rarely find a smart woman portrayed with a healthy sex drive rivaling the one of her man.
The smartness shows with the quirkiness of the banter, in the quality of the writing, the beauty of the repartees, making the book a pleasure to read. Now, if you were to add the insane amount of quality sex all the characters have, you’d make this book a favorite of yours.
There is nothing tragic or star crossed here, there are people aware of their needs and wants and going after them with gusto and delightful gratification.
Of course everyone is a bit above grade: beautiful, clever, inspired and sexy. Well, it’s written with enough verve and spirit that I appreciated it, loved the way it empowers you as a woman.
Overall, this is a wonderfully pleasurable long story to enjoy!
In erotica I rarely find a smart woman portrayed with a healthy sex drive rivaling the one of her man.
The smartness shows with the quirkiness of the banter, in the quality of the writing, the beauty of the repartees, making the book a pleasure to read. Now, if you were to add the insane amount of quality sex all the characters have, you’d make this book a favorite of yours.
There is nothing tragic or star crossed here, there are people aware of their needs and wants and going after them with gusto and delightful gratification.
Of course everyone is a bit above grade: beautiful, clever, inspired and sexy. Well, it’s written with enough verve and spirit that I appreciated it, loved the way it empowers you as a woman.
Overall, this is a wonderfully pleasurable long story to enjoy!
January 11, 2011
The debut novel from acclaimed erotica author Jeremy Edwards is a pristine addition to his considerable and well-loved repertoire of erotic fiction. Packed with libido, humor, and lovable, memorable characters, Rock My Socks Off is a sparkling narrative that cheerfully displays the respect, intimacy, and pleasure its characters glean from their enthusiastic embrace of joviality, love—and a considerable sex drive.
I experienced numerous laugh-out-loud moments as well as delighted giggles and smiles of amusement as I made my way through RMSO. And from page one, I was as in love with this novel's characters as they are with each other, as well as riveted by the lively adventures in which they, in various configurations, consistently find themselves.
Brilliantly delightful and unwaveringly uplifting, Rock My Socks Off offers nonstop entertainment and dazzling prose in a tale of sexual openness, enthusiasm, and love. I recommend it without reservation.
I experienced numerous laugh-out-loud moments as well as delighted giggles and smiles of amusement as I made my way through RMSO. And from page one, I was as in love with this novel's characters as they are with each other, as well as riveted by the lively adventures in which they, in various configurations, consistently find themselves.
Brilliantly delightful and unwaveringly uplifting, Rock My Socks Off offers nonstop entertainment and dazzling prose in a tale of sexual openness, enthusiasm, and love. I recommend it without reservation.
July 17, 2011
A top notch sexy read that combined wit, humour, erotica and romance all rolled together in a delightfully entertaining story. No one can pull of that combination quite the way Jeremy Edwards can. I've enjoyed the author's short stories for years and reading this, his debut novel, was an absolute joy. Kick back with your favorite tipple and be prepared to be thoroughly entertained.
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