What was your first impression of the item sent to you? From reading the cover, what did you expect?
The front cover features an image of a half naked male torso which definitely sets the scene. There is a line that states this book brand has won an award two years running. There is a blurb on the back that gives a taste of what's to come in the book. There are also two quotes from reviews and three pictures of other books available. The cover is very well thought out and definitely entices you to start reading. I couldn't wait to read the stories and see if they put me in the mood.
What kinds of content were in the book?
The book featured various stories with a little bit of everything. It could appeal to anyone with fantasies such as threesomes or inspire new ones.
Did you find the book informative
Although this was a book and not a book we still found it informative. The stories are good for inspiring new ways to play and enjoy each other.
Did you find the book Sexy
This book was very sexy as the stories were quite descriptive. There was something to suit every taste. There were no images but the style of writing certainly inspired some vivid images.
Did you find the book inspiring?
We have been inspired to try some role play based on the stories. Also, to try some of the things described in the book.
What did you think about the quality of the stories?
The stories were very exciting and were definitely sexy enough. There were a few spelling and grammar errors but these didn't hinder the telling of the story.
What did you think about the quality of the Photos?
There were no photos in the book, only the one on the front cover which was very tasteful. However it wouldn't be something I could read on the train. The images creating in my mind were in my opinion far better than any photo could be.
What did you think about the quality of the Advertising?
The book contained some advertisement for other books in the collection or by the same author. These were not in your face or overbearing.
Has the book improved you sex life in any way? Did the book highlight any hot tips to you?
The stories were not only exciting in the moment but provided some fun ideas to spice up our sex life. Things like leaving sticky notes for the other person to find with saucy notes or questions.
Who do you think this book is aimed at?
In my opinion the book is aimed at anyone with a good imagination. Some couples may like to read a story out loud to each other for some saucy foreplay or even for a little single fun. I think my partner would enjoy this book as much as I did.
Does the item need improving, if so in what way?
Personally I don't like some of the language used in the book. I prefer some things to be suggested rather than written word for word.
A few bits of spelling and grammar need corrected to help the stories flow well.
Would you recommend this item to a friend?
Yes, most definitely.
Whether your single or part of a couple this book is highly recommended by myself.
Do you have any hot tips for using this item?
Pick this book up any time of the day or night and you will be thrilled with the stories. Use the stories for ideas for your own sex life or simply read for some foreplay fun.
What rating would you give this item out of 5?
5
The Best of Sommer Marsden Reviewed by openmindedcouple
What was your first impression of the item sent to you? From reading the cover, what did you expect?
My first impression was that it looked quite similar to other erotic fiction that I have seen. The cover shows a topless man from about chest hight down to thighs. Its a slightly erotic image but also quite tame so I wouldn't mind reading it out in public.
The description of the stories on the back made me quite curious about the short stories in the book as they sounded quite diverse and that there would be something for most tastes. It also sounded like they would be quite explicit - which is a must for erotic fiction!
What kinds of content were in the book?
The book contains 20 short stories. These are all erotic fiction and cover a range of tastes. Some stories are about straight couples, some about gay couples and some about group explorations - and they range from passionate but vanilla encounters through to BDSM oriented. Quite a lot of the stories had some BDSM elements to them but they weren't extreme.
Did you find the book informative
I wouldn't say that I found the stories particularly informative. There wasn't anything particularly new in them for me so I don't think that I learned anything new. Others might though - particularly if you haven't explored bondage or other areas of BDSM.
Did you find the book Sexy
I found many of the stories quite sexy. Some of the stories were a bit weird, and definitely didn't call to my preferences (a fetish for fast food uniforms being one!) but most of them either turned me on, or made me smile in a good way.
There aren't any images in the book, beyond the front cover.
Did you find the book inspiring?
I didn't find much new in the stories, but I would say that there were several where I was thinking that I would like to go away and do more of something with my husband. So, from that point of view I guess you could say that I found them inspiring. There aren't any photos or illustrations in the book, beyond the front cover, so no inspiration from photos.
What did you think about the quality of the stories?
I thought the quality of the stories was very good. The writer has a style that is easy to read and which carries you along. I thought the stories were sexy and contained a good amount of explicit sex - something I found other books lack in the past. The stories were well written and although each was short, there was enough to pull you in and really get into each.
What did you think about the quality of the Photos?
There aren't any photos or illustrations in the book, beyond the front cover. The front cover is nice but I wouldn't say that its anything special.
What did you think about the quality of the Advertising?
There was no advertising in the book. except for adverts for other books. These weren't massively engaging as they were in black and white and right at the back but one did look like it might be worth a read.
Has the book improved you sex life in any way? Did the book highlight any hot tips to you?
The book turned me on, and made me a bit more proactive in pouncing on my husband while I was reading it! So, I guess it improved my sex life while reading through it. I'm not sure that I learned any hot tips though.
Who do you think this book is aimed at?
I think the stories in this book could be enjoyed by a wide range of people. Its probably more aimed at younger women (20-30?) but I think others outside this age group would enjoy it, and some men may enjoy it too. Anyone with an interest in BDSM would probably enjoy many of the stories too.
Does the item need improving, if so in what way?
I don't think that the book needs much improving. There are a few stories that I found a bit strange, but I'm sure other people will enjoy them. I personally prefer slightly longer stories, so some of them were a bit short for me and I would have liked more. I guess that is a good thing though!
Would you recommend this item to a friend?
Yes
Do you have any hot tips for using this item?
I think its a good read before bedtime as it will get you in the mood... Preferably - curl up on the sofa with a good glass of wine, relax and enjoy.
What rating would you give this item out of 5?
4
