More new Titles avaliable today

As well as the Christine Leov Lealand books mentioned below 3 more new books have been added today.


Pleasures of the Night by Sylvia Day

In the Twilight between sleep and consciousness, a battle rages between Dream Guardians and Nightmares. Captain Aidan Cross is a legend, as skilled in fulfilling erotic dreams as he is with the glaive that kills his enemies. Women see Aidan as part of their fantasies . . . except Lyssa Bates. Exquisite, desirable, enigmatic Lyssa perplexes this immortal seducer because she sees him as he really is. And as he attempts to unravel her secrets the unthinkable occurs: Aidan Cross falls in love.

Lyssa has been having the most incredible dreams about a man whose blue eyes hold the promise of decadent pleasures and tempting intimacies. And then he appears on her doorstep! This intoxicating stranger is just as irresistible as the man of her dreams . . . but with her surrender there is also grave danger . . .

Because Aidan is on a mission, and the passion that consumes them body and soul could have dire consequences. Loving the mortal woman prophesied to destroy Aidan's world is not only impossible . . it is forbidden.

Seduce Me 12 Erotic Stories by Michelle Slung

In Seduce Me, Michele Slung's first erotic anthology since her acclaimed collections Slow Hand and Fever, a dozen tantalizing stories explore the act of seduction in its infinite manifestations. Each tale, written expressly for this collection, plays with the question: What is it to be seduced?

Meet Rebecca, whose impulse visit to a piercing parlor turns unexpectedly hot; Martin, a butler whose upper lip isn't all that's stiff; Plum, a Japanese lady of pleasure with a mischievous yen for after-hours adventure; Karl, a young husband with a plan for arousing to distraction his domestic- goddess wife; and Drew, literally led down the garden path by a new neighbor. These are just a few of the lovers whose moments of seduction (and ecstasy) will leave you craving more.

Plexus by Henry Miller



The second sensational volume in the "Rosy Crucifixion" trilogy from the controversial and brilliant Henry Miller. When Henry Miller left America for Paris in the 1930s to lead the life of a literary bohemian, he called this death of his former existence and his resurrection as a writer a 'rosy crucifixion'. This dramatic transformation provided the leitmotif for some of Miller's finest writing, embodying everything he felt about self-liberation and the true life of the spirit. "Plexus", the second volume in the trilogy, tells the story of the early days of Miller's turbulent second marriage, his impoverished life in New York and his first steps towards being a writer.

2 NEW Christine Leov Lealand Fantasy Erotic Fiction Books

Wicked Words Books now has 2 of Christine Leov Lealand's Erotic Fiction Books for sale, Quintessence and Avocado.

Christine Leov Lealand is a New Zealand Born Author and has written 3 erotic fiction books the last one being Astride(coming soon). Her books are published by Penguin NZ and have the unusual distinction of coming sealed with a 'Restricted to persons aged 18 & over' sticker on the front, it certainly makes them stand out on the bookshelf so is an excellent marketing ploy, one which other erotic fiction publishers could learn by. Quintessence was her first and most well known book and has sold a staggering 44000+ copies. Inventive and sexy, Christine Leov Lealand's 'full-frontal' sexual encounters bring us face-to-face with both passion and pain and push the boundaries between sexual reality and fantasy.

Quintessence



For Tiffany, Louise and their friends at the agency a world of erotic adventure is unfolding as they explore the city and their deepest desires.

'Quintessence' pushes the boundaries between sexual fantasy and reality as the five girlfriends begin their sensual journey of lustful delights.


Avocado



A delicious tropical paradise awaits Stuart upon his return from India.
He and Dawn, a local girl, immediately meet and seduce each other with sensuous food, avocados and summer lust.
But what did Stuart leave behind in India and who is the guy sending Dawn post cards from Europe?
A hot wet novel that simmers on the edge of reality - full of secrets and seductions, dreadlocks and drums...
Feel the rhythm... come closer....

An erotic novel of spirit and sensuality

Christine Leov Lealand Links

Sextessence Christine's Blog

Loveleov - the erotic source

Erotic Fiction Publishers An In-Depth Look Part 1

Over the next week we will look at one Erotic Fiction publisher each day and go in-depth looking at the type of books they publish, their history and where their market is focused.

1. Black Lace

Black Lace is a brand published by Virgin Books that specializes in erotica and erotic romance written by women specifically for women; Black Lace does not publish novels written by men partly as a marketing scheme, partly to better appeal to their target demographic. The books explore women's sexuality as well as such themes as BDSM, group sex and bisexuality. Black Lace is considered by many to be one of the tamer brands of erotic fiction. Black Lace began publishing in 1993, has published over 250 titles and sold over three million books and publishes an average of 2 new titles every month. Recently some of the older novels have been reprinted under a new brand from Virgin Books, Cheek. One of the more popular erotic fiction brands Black Lace has had 3 styles of covers(see below). The latest covers do not feature the Black Lace brand on the front cover(it is located on the spine) which has made them harder to identify for many buyers.



We are getting some new Black Lace titles in shortly I have listed them below:

The Following Black Lace Titles will be available for sale from the 15/4/08

1. One Breath at a Time (Black Lace) Masters, Gwen
2. Lust Bites (Black Lace) Lloyd, Kristina
3. Templar Prize (Black Lace) Ashford, Deanna
4. Lured by Lust (Black Lace) Picarda, Tania
5. Love on the Dark Side: A Collection of Paranormal Erotica from Black Lace (Black Lace) Gordon, Lindsay
6. The Top of Her Game (Black Lace) Holly, Emma
7. Cooking Up a Storm (Black Lace) Holly, Emma
8. Black Lace Quickies 5: Erotic Short Stories by Women (Black Lace)

Erotic Fiction in retail stores in Australia, where we stand.

Currently, in Australia Erotic Fiction is treated like some poor second cousin. Some bookstores and big chain stores have none(Angus and Robertson, K-mart, BigW), others have a comparatively small selection(Borders, Dymocks) and some have a decent selection (QBD). Now given the popularity of erotic fiction you would think it would be the opposite. Even in QBD the books are hidden away on the top shelf so are easily missed if you don't completely scan the shelves, while this is slightly understandable needing to keep them away from children it does not help the sales of these books. In Borders, which given the size of the store you would think would have a large selection to choose from, they are jammed in with the 'Romance' titles which makes finding them a long and tedious task.

There are only a few brands you can choose from as well, QBD has Nexus, Black lace, Elloras Cave, Avon Red, Brava, Cheek and Ann Summers and a couple of other odd ones. Borders has Black lace, Elloras Cave, Avon Red and Brava. Dymocks has Delta, Black lace, Elloras Cave.

There are a number of brands that are not represented at all by retail stores, Blue Moon, Silver Mink, X Libris, Chimera, Silver Moon. While some of these brands are no longer printing new titles, the older titles are still avaliable to be purchased.

So knowing all of that is there any ray of hope on the horizon? Unfortunately not. For keen lovers of erotic fiction , the internet remains the only hope for a large and diverse selection. At Wicked Words Books we are sourcing stocks of all the lesser known brands as well as a large range of titles of the popular brands. Within 1 year we aim to have over 500 titles to choose from.

Ann Summers Madame B Short Stories Erotic Fiction books Now available

Madame B Ann Summers Erotic Fiction New Titles now avaliable from Wicked Words Books, RRP for these books is $21.95 and they were published in 2007, so $12.95 is an exceptional price for these high quality easy to read books.


White Hot & Wild Whispers http://www.wickedwords.com.au/white-hot-and-wild-
whispers-erotic-stories-told-to-madame-b-ann-summers
-erotica-book/prod_226.html



The stories include:

• "Velvet Underground" - an everyday Tube journey takes an erotic turn for a young woman;
  
• "Digits" - the telephone provides the ultimate release for two strangers;
  
• "The Magic Toyshop" - a mysterious saleswoman opens a young customer's eyes to new pleasures;
  
• "Buckle My Shoe" - Nick is an unashamed foot fetishist; but has he met his match?;
  
• "Hard Cell" - the prisoner/guard relationship is taken to extremes of passion;
  
• "Statuesque" - Englishwoman Kelly enjoys a very special midnight feast while on a cooking holiday in Italy; and,
  
• "The Lure of the Greasepaint" - best friends Jade and Tania get closer than they ever expected as extras in an orgy scene.
  
• "Fourplay" - on a second honeymoon in the Seychelles, Alex and Jessica meet attractive Australian couple Laura and Brad, and have a holiday they will never forget;
  
• "The Sinner" - when her car breaks down, a reporter seeks shelter at a monastery, where she meets the shy Brother Michael...;
  
• "Rockstar 2" - model With private indulgences stripped bare for all to see,

Lost in Lust http://wickedwords.com.au/madame-b-lost-in-lust-erotic-
stories-ann-summers-erotica-book/prod_227.html



Stories include:

• "Midas" - long-distance love with a twist, as a lover's gift ensures his partner can still enjoy him while he's overseas
  
• "Hire Love" - Hannah hires a male escort for a high-powered work party, but it turns into more than a simple business transaction. "Sucker Punch" - Carrie falls for a boxer that she sees on TV; and finds that he more than lives up to her expectations in the flesh.
  
• "Always the Bridesmaid" - the night before Polly's wedding, she shares the bridal suite with her best friend Sammy, and sees her bridesmaid in a whole new light...
• "The Mistress' Apprentice" - Tina discovers how thrilling power can be when she finds herself working in a place where submission and domination are all in a day's work.
  
• "The HItcher" - Alice and Paul's erotic encounter with a young hitchhiker turns into the ride of a lifetime.
  
• "The Diagnosis" - at a fancy dress party, strangers Jay and Leila play 'doctors and nurses' adult-style.
  
• "Window Shopping" - a shared fantasy of sex in public is made real when Bethany and Max take a big risk...
• "El Ritmo del Noche" - at a fiesta on holiday in Spain, Helen finds out that even the prissiest English girl needs a little Latin in her.
  
• "Going, Going, Gone" - businesswoman Abigail sells her body to the highest bidder, and is ready to submit to whatever pleasures - and pains - are on offer...With private indulgences stripped bare for all to see,

Stories of Seduction http://www.wickedwords.com.au/madame-b-stories-of-seduction
-erotic-stories-ann-summers-erotica/prod_230.html



Stories include:

• "Jet" - a young woman finds herself joining a very exclusive club when she is upgraded to business class;
  
• "Menage a Trois" - a voyeur gets to see her neighbours at close quarters; "The End of the Pier Show" - a night out clubbing in Brighton comes to an unexpected climax for Kyra and her friends Rick and Sam;
  
• "I Heard Love Is Blind' - deprived of sight, a woman goes on a sensory journey with her young lover;
  
• "Rumble in the Jungle" - a yoga retreat is spoiled by the presence of the obnoxious David; or do opposites attract? and
  
• "The Camera Never Lies" - models Sara and Kim get carried away at a magazine photoshoot. It also includes:
  
• "Fetisch" - a waitress at a fetish club meets an intriguing new customer;
  
• "The Captain's Table' - an invitation to dine with the captain on a swinging cruise ship means more than just dinner for one young couple;
  
• "Shopped" - a security guard comes up with a novel 'punishment' for shoplifting;
  
• "Fireman's Pole" - on her hen night, a bride-to-be decides to have one last fling...with the stripper!

True Stories http://www.wickedwords.com.au/madame-b-true-stories-volume-1-erotic-fiction
-stories-ann-summers-erotica/prod_231.html



Stories Include:

• "Hard Hat" - a sexy builder turns out to be the tall, dark and silent type.
  
• "Model Misbehaviour" - supermodel Anna Lamb has a memorable catwalk experience, thanks to her rockstar boyfriend Joey and some very special lingerie.
  
• "Toy Story" - two housemates find a very special kind of toy in the house.
  
• "Bossy" - power games in the office show the boss who's really in charge.
  
• "Car-ma Sutra" - fantasies about sex in public lead a young married couple to an unexpected midnight encounter.
  
• "Steaming" - a stressed businesswoman gets the gold-standard treatment at a very special sauna
  
• "A Working Girl" - hard up for cash, a young magazine assistant decides to become an escort, but first she has to attend a private interview...
• "Ash" - Nina picks up skinny indie kid Ash at a gig, but there's more to him than meets the eye.
  
• "All Tomorrow's Parties" - when artist David meets dancer Charlie, and discovers she is a virgin, he furthers her education in more ways than one.
  
• "Waterbaby" - a young woman discovers that keeping it all in can lead to new heights of ecstasy.

Welcome to the Wicked Words News and Views Weblog

Here you will find all the news that pertains to Wicked Words Books, New Releases, Old Favourites , specials, links to interesting sites and any other items that take my fancy as well as opinions on the current state of the erotic fiction market and book market in general. Welcome all new customers, please leave a comment if you wish.

Craig@Wicked Words