Title | : | Got a Minute? |
Author | : | |
Rating | : | |
ISBN | : | 1573442712 |
ISBN-10 | : | 9781573442718 |
Language | : | English |
Format Type | : | Paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 200 |
Publication | : | First published April 10, 2007 |
Got a Minute? Reviews
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A variety of stories make for an interesting read but honestly there were only half that I really liked. If you only have a minute to spare then a story will fill the slot but I guess I like longer lovemaking sessions. Sure quickies are good but the buildup is lacking for me.
Hired Hunk by Rachel Kramer Bussell
Wake-Up Call by Aimee Nichols
Every Night by Jeremy Edwards
The Interior Virgin by L.A. Mistral
Flying by Sasha White
Tasting Kate by Jolie Du Pre
Run-In by Tsaurah Litzy
Gloria by Jordan Castillo Price
The Writers Muse by Gwen Masters
Pleasing by Jocelyn Bringas
Holly's Fantasy by Kate Laurie
and Salacious Robinson by Sylvia Day are stories that I would recommend if you pick up this book. -
Short erotica sometimes gets a bad reputation.
Of course, much erotic fiction gets a bad reputation, but short stories are unfairly derided even within the genre as being "beat material". Poorly written, and nothing more than two people devoid of any character having mechanically described sex. This sort of stuff fills much of the internet; its not hard to find.
Wouldn't it be nice to read some short, short erotica that rises above that sordid reputation to something tastier, more arousing, and better written?
Although erotic novels build up the heat and passion between its characters over time, some days, you don't want to spend the time reading to build the heat, and just want to jump into the fire. Just like sometimes, you want to sample a flavor that accumulates in the mouth, and sometimes you want to try the habanero mango salsa and feel the sharp pain quickly.
In Got a Minute, edited by Alison Tyler, you can.
Got a Minute brings together over 50 stories to this task--write a short, short story, bring a hot situation to fruition quickly, and write it well.
Given those bounds, and given the stable of authors on tap here, its difficult not to find a sheaf of stories to like. Shanna Germain gives us a protagonist who tells you, in the second person, the best way to spank her.Rachel Kramer Bussel gives us two lovers, a banker and a lawyer, whose mouths devour each other's bodies deliciously in the summer heat. Bonnie Dee shows us how the dual acts of massage and painting toenails can lead to explosively erotic results.
IAnd if you don't like a particular kink or author, a new situation and author is just a minute away in this anthology, waiting for you to jump into another fiery furnace of erotic heat and desire.
Surprisingly, though, given the word count strictures, some of the stories go beyond a mere hot sexual situation and bring more interesting and unexpected things into the mix.
Inga Mahn's Backroom Sally, for instance, puts a delicious twist into the idea of a coin-operated sex machine. The editor herself,. Alison Tyler, manages to mingle a heartbreaking story of a past relationship into the current hot one in "No-Win Situation".
That's the greatest strength of the virtues of this anthology. Not the hot sexual situations that will fuel your imagination. Not the variety of authors with their points of view, writing styles, and ideas on display. No, its the sheer surprise and encapsulation of the unexpected in these stories that lift the sub-genre of short erotica from the sordid into the realm of erotic literature.
A truly tasting anthology that I reservedly recommend. -
I read two of these stories while still at the bookstore, and I think that by chance they were two of the better ones in the book. Some of the authors seem to have forgotten that even if you are writing erotica, you need to pay enough attention to character, setting, plot, etc. to make it a full-fledged story. Overall, though, this is a fun collection, with enough imaginative and humorous content to make it worth picking up.
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So I continue to venture into the world of erotica written by others. To gain an understanding of the variety that exists. If I had been younger I might not have even thought to read this book. As a female, quick or quickies didn't always add up to satisfaction. So why would a quickie story? We take a bit longer to warm up, has a lot to do with experience, knowing your body well, and what it responds to in order to reach that summit. In this phase of my life I've learned to enjoy all aspects of sexual experiences whether quickies or longies. I took longer than normal to read this book for two reasons. One, the short stories were SO short you could pick it up and put it down literally within minutes, forget about it for days/weeks or pick it up several times in a day. Two, they didn't all excite me that much, which has a lot to do with mood and that fact that when it got good it was over, like bad sex can really be . If I was in the mood to read, I'd reach for another book that could retain my attention for a couple of hours. The variety of stories/scenarios was interesting to the say the least. Some of the stories were amazing for the few pages they lasted. When I really think about it I'd say it was more focused on the acts versus the characters. We all know when we really read a normal length story the buildup to the climax drives us crazy because we just want to get to the climax. Well here you have it, climax after climax! Hehehe, I do recommend the book though. For our hectic lifestyle this does allow for much easier reading and, variety is the spice of life. These types of book you need to judge for yourself. Got a minute? Go buy your copy!
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I perused through this book at my local bookstore this weekend. Definitely one on my wish list.
Let's face it, we're all sexual creatures. This book is full of short stories that don't take long to read, but who's effects on you can last all through the day. Titillating reading!
Definitey one I wanna pick up! -
entertaining book, for nights
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Wonderful. Not all really grabbed me like I thought it would, but most did. There were gay, bondage, and het. I'd recommend it.
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Short but sweet, this collection of erotic short stories doesn't disappoint. There were a few stories I wasn't into, but hey, different strokes... Ha! Literally! Cliterally! Ok, I'll stop now.
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Very fun and hot collection
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Got a pandemic you need to stop obsessing about? Try this book.
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Way to many minutes I won't get back!