I have always enjoyed erotica pretty much on my own, when the mood strikes me. I feel so connected to some stories, in a way, and my favorite characters are so real to me, I almost feel like I'd be cheating on them by sharing "our experience"—even with my partner. Wonder what a shrink would have to say about that? less

Kristina,
This is one of those books where it's almost impossible to choose just one or two. As a couple, we really enjoyed Country Pleasures, Matinee, and Black Light. They just had a little bit of extra naughty that got us grinning and discussing the possibilities for our own scenarios.
For me alone (Michele) I loved View of a Room, because the images it brought to mind were a real turn on. Alan favored Date at South Station, because he said it reminded him of something we did once, which got him hot.

In truth, there were only 2 stories that we *didn't* enjoy, so the book's a real winner for us. less

Hi Kristina!

My internal sex clock is constantly going off . We've always preferred it in the evening, and relatively scheduled due to kids. We don't read the stories to each other, but I did get a few ideas out of this one for things that would be great to try.

My favorite in this collection by far was Date at South Station. That was one I'd like to recreate. less

Interesting that you have his, hers and ours stories from this collection! I just want to take a moment and share the names of the authors of those individual stories:

"Country Pleasures" is by the very talented and prolific Teresa Noelle Roberts
"Matinee" is by self-proclaimed bad girl Quinn Gabriel
"Black Light" is by the legendary N.T. Morley, author of over a dozen BDSM novels

"View of a Room" is by Jason McFadden
"Date at South Station" is by Xavier Acton

If you liked these particular authors, I encourage you to read more of their work! less

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I'm going to look for more of his stories, as well as some of the other writers.

I do love having favorite authors. Whether it's short stories or novels, I do feel like it's running into an old friend. You have an idea of what to expect with the writing style, although the topic and situation can be entirely unexpected. less

Sammi, the beauty of the internet is that you can often become friends (if only Facebook friends!) with some of your favorite authors! Afternoon Delight includes several of my favorite authors whom I've gotten to know quite well over the years and who have become "automatic buys." less

Hi Kristina!

My internal sex clock is constantly going off . We've always preferred it in the evening, and relatively scheduled due to kids. We don't read the stories to each other, but I did get a few ideas out of this one for things that would be great to try.

My favorite in this collection by far was Date at South Station. That was one I'd like to recreate. less

Hi there! Welcome to the Naked Reader Book Club Discussion! I'm your book club moderator, here to guide us on our journey through the literary world of sex.

It seems appropriate that our first book club discussion features Alison Tyler's AFTERNOON DELIGHT. In this 'round-the-clock collection of 24 sizzling tales, sex is on the agenda morning, noon and night-- much like Sexis Magazine!

While AFTERNOON DELIGHT features sexual escapades at all hours of the day and night, real life often gets in the way of indulging our carnal pleasures whenever the mood strikes. Do you have an "internal sex clock" that goes off at a particular time of day? Are you a fan of the lunch break nooner or do you prefer a midnight snack? Do you schedule sex or just let it happen whenever it happens?

When it comes to reading, AFTERNOON DELIGHT is subtitled "Erotica for Couples." Do you share your passion for erotica with anyone? Do you read stories out loud to your lover-- or just the juicy parts? Have you used erotic fiction as a springboard for discussion or exploration? Is there a particular time you set aside for indulging in erotic mind candy?

Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, let's talk about the pleasures of AFTERNOON DELIGHT! less

Both my partner and I are much more night-owls than anything, so that'd probably be our sexual schedule. However, I work 3rd shift half the week, so for the most part, we avoid sex during that part of the week.

I've read erotica out loud to my partner. I haven't actually read this book yet, but it seems pretty interesting. I usually love Alison Tyler's choices. less

Oh, putting me on the spot! I enjoyed them all I actually have a story in this collection, so that probably sounds a bit conceited. In any case, I particularly enjoyed Andrea Dale's "Breakfast in Bed" and A.D.R. Forte's "Straight-Laced." Both are on my must-buy list whenever I see their name in a collection! less