Aphrodite in Bloom: A Collection of Erotic Stories Paperback – August 10, 2021

Whoa. What a compilation of historical steamy stories for all tastes. There are M/F, M/F/F, M/M, F/F and more. Each story is so unique from the other. I don’t want to spill the beans and give away too much, but if you like shortish passionate arousing stories with wonderfully satisfying happy endings, get this book. Each story within this book begins with a tantalizing synopsis or tease so you’ll have an idea if you like that plot or not. With twelve stories there is bound to be something to make you sizzle. I volunteered to review this book through Entangled/NetGalley and give it high recommendation for what it is.

Victorian era compilation of erotic stories. Available on amazon kindle unlimited. It took me forever to read because it was perfect to just read a short story here and there. It was very interesting. It included some outdated views because of era (nothing too wild) but also included a lot of more modernly open situations which I liked. There was almost any type of pairing you could think of, including multiples. Overall it did what I needed it to do lol. Perfect sexy little palate cleansers.

Every story is some Duke and Duchess maybe in the early 20th century having a dabble with commoners. I just never connected with any of the characters, and all the stories, so far, were too much alike.After the third or fourth, I just put it aside.

I was really weary of this book when I first picked it up, not really knowing what I got myself into. Man, was I proved wrong! It was brilliant. I don’t know if a anonymous is one person or many but each story was blowing my mind, from the content to the time period, to the 🔥🔥🔥 it was all very good! Below are my reviews for each individual stories I have read this far:Stepping out with the stable boy- 4 starsI was beyond intrigued with this one! The verbiage cracked me up but man was the sex hot!Standing in for earl- 4 starsI wish this one was a full length novel, I wanted the story to slow down, and drag out its details.The gift- 3 stars- well, I appreciated this story for what it was. While I prefer reading in the current time period, I wasn’t completely bothered by this oneA night with the duke- 4 starsA phallus?! Haha oh man. This was great. I really enjoyed how naive the main character was!Bosum chums. - 5 starsThis was a brilliant story! I wish there was more to this oneThe grand ball- 5 starsanother brilliant story! I love the ending! I didn’t see that comes AT ALL!An evening of cards!- 5 starsThis one gets all my stars for creativity! Man I wish I knew who the author is....

Aphrodite in Bloom is an historical erotic short story collection. Each of the twelve stories follows new people exploring their sensuality. These include female/female, male/male, and polyamorous relationships. There is also transgender and asexual representation.I have been reading a story from this collection every day before bed, and it has been such an enjoyable time. I picked it up on a whim, not expecting much, but it impressed me. I am usually not a fan of historical romance, but I did not mind it here. I think the main reason is that it was not traditional. It went where most historical romances don't. I was ecstatic to see the representation within the story (though I cannot speak on its accuracy). Another thing I really loved to see in a erotic anthology is brief descriptions and trigger warnings before each story. If a story isn't for you, the description makes you aware beforehand, and you can move along to the next one.Though I did love so much of this, I can only rate it four stars. Anthologies in general almost never get five stars ratings from me, simply because not every story will be perfect. Some were definite five stars for me, while others did not work as well. I was sometimes disappointed by the length of the sections as well. Some that I found really interesting were shorter, while others that I found too similar to other sections went of for longer than I would have liked. There were also times where the intimate scenes felt repetitive. Almost like I was reading the same act but with different people.Overall, I thought this was a great anthology. I recommend it to people looking for a little something spicy to add to their reading.

This is a series of short stories set in Regency or Georgian times. They each deal with a different approach or aspect of sex. All were sexy and stimulating, but the first two really were outstanding. The entire book is best summed up in those first two... at least for me.....

I am typically not the type of person who gets jazzed up for an anthology or collection of stories and yet this month I have jumped on two! Call me pleasantly surprised when this compilation of short, erotic stories set in the regency/historical eras crossed my path and had me swooning. Each story is an intricate foray into the discovery of the sensual senses with imaginative and vividly depicted scenes.I loved the uniqueness of each little plot and how there is quite literally something for everyone in these pages. I was engrossed by the feminine strength, exploration and the overall ownership of pleasure and self that each story elicited. If I had a complaint, it was only that some did not last long enough. This will be an anthology I will revisit often to reminisce over my favorite characters and their excursions into the taboo.If you’re a reader like myself and enjoy the delicious intimacy of the carnal and sexy than you will want to add this to your shelves. The perfect anthology of dark little joyous secrets you can pull out and enjoy whenever you’re in the mood for a quickie. Thank you, Entangled Publishing, and to Anonymous for the gifted copy in exchange for an honest and unbiased review. My inner tigress is purring delightedly.

A collection with something for all tastes and inclinations. Well- written with tasteful steamy sex scenes, a good story and humour. I love it and read all the stories in one sitting on a damp Saturday! Highly recommended!