I picked up a few of the new Spice Briefs. The first I’d read (last night) was Letting Go by Sarah McCarty.
In this hot tale Becky and her husband Marc head to a remote location with a box full of sex toys and a goal. The idea is to help Becky get over some of her trust issues and sexual hangups in order to bring the couple closer together.
I’m not sure what I’d expected from the Briefs, especially after hearing some negative reports about them being plotless and poorly written, which, having read at least one of them now, I’m chalking up to sour grapes on the part of a rejected writer.
While admittedly, the story wasn’t exactly what I’d anticipated, it was well written and it did feature female focused erotica. The envelope was pushed, just a little, and with the woman’s/couple’s benefit in mind.
Overall I enjoyed it and I’d recommend it to anyone who likes erotica.
Penni
Samantha said,
September 11, 2007 at 9:01 pm
Thanks for an honest review.
I really, really dislike people who are only out to be mean and spiteful toward other authors. I guess they don’t realize how small and petty they come across, but hope to do damage towards the author in order to make themselves look good especially if they have had work rejected. Most times I find that it is a lot of jealousy toward the person in question.
sashalace said,
September 12, 2007 at 4:01 pm
It’s great that even though it wasn’t what you were expecting, it was still an enjoyable read.
Samantha, I think you have a valid point. That’s why the gals and I started this blog. Pettiness can be left at the door.
loretta4 said,
September 12, 2007 at 4:02 pm
Penni
Looks like your review covers it quite nicely.
Penni said,
September 12, 2007 at 4:04 pm
Samantha.
Anytime, and I agree, sadly all too often the smear campaigns are begun by folks with sour grapes.
Sasha, Hey girl. Yes, that’s key for me, the joy of the read.
Thanks Loretta. I liked yours as well. I’ll have another to add later. After I feed my kids and shoo the dh away so I can finish it.
angelwalker said,
September 16, 2007 at 8:22 pm
Penni,
Great review. Thanks for testing the ‘Spice’-y waters for us.
Samantha,
It’s so sad that you are right. My heart goes out to the authors who put their heart and soul into their work, only to have it ripped apart by one of their piers out of jealousy or what-have-you.
We can promise you…that will not happen here. Thanks so much for your comment.