I was quite excited to have the opportunity to review a book of erotica for Eden Fantasys, and even more so when I found out that it was compiled by Rachel Kramer Bussell, one of the top editors in erotic fiction anthologies, as well as one of my personal favorites.

Most of the stories I read for my own (ahem!) gratification, though a few I read aloud to my partner as a deliciously new addition to our foreplay. There's nothing quite so fun as turning my partner on with only words, and I took great pleasure in watching him squirm and moan over the pages of this book. Later, we would have opportunity to act out some of the more tantalizing bits and make them our own.

The stories, all centered around the eroticization of spanking, ranged from innocuous fantasy to mid-range BDSM fantasy|BDSM and fetish fantasies. Each one shared solid characterizations and reasonably believable scenarios. This is a rare treat in a genre that tends to gorge itself on stereotypes and manufactured storylines, no doubt designed to keep things fresh.

Naughty Spanking Stories|Naughty Spanking Stories from A to Z relies on solid writing technique to keep us turning pages long after orgasm. Arousing again and again with each turn of the page. Each author writes with a distinctive voice and each short story is carefully crafted for a slow, steady arousal. If the brain is our biggest sex organ, this book is like a dinner complete with oysters, chocolate and candlelight.

Though I found that the stories’ quality seemed to lag slightly toward the end, never have I encountered such high quality erotica collection. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to get my hands on volume 2.

Naughty Spanking Stories from A-Z is appropriate for those who love the feel of a good spanking and also for those who are intrigued with the idea and would like to explore it a little further.