Sexy Strangers: Erotic Stories

by Rachel Kramer Bussel

Overview

Bussel serves up sexy stories in a brand new collection of short erotic fiction!

Explore the allure of sex with a stranger with this erotic short story collection. . .

Have you ever looked across a crowded room, locked eyes with someone you don’t know, and immediately undressed them in your mind? Sexy Strangers is the book for you! These 19 erotic stories have bottled that dazzling, frenetic energy and undeniable chemistry associated with an instant lust connection. The characters you will meet don’t need to know each other’s names to know desire is demanding; their needs won’t be slaked until they’re pressed up against the person who whips them into a frenzy. From mysterious neighbors and bar guests to unbeknownst competitors, these strangers instantaneously give in to their passion, strip down, and bare all. Whether it's at the roller rink, the beach, a sex club or the library, these lustful leads can be found getting it on anywhere, anytime.

Edited by the award-winning Rachel Kramer Bussel, with stories by Suleikha Snyder, Kate Sloan, Dr. J., Oleander Plume and more, these sizzling encounters are hot, dirty, and sure to get you off!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627783293
Publisher:	Start Publishing LLC
Publication date:	09/12/2023
Pages:	268
Sales rank:	544,547
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Rachel Kramer Bussel (rachelkramerbussel.com) is a writer, editor, event organizer, and erotica writing instructor. She's edited over 70 anthologies, including The Big Book of Orgasms, Come Again: Sex Toy Erotica, Dirty Dates, On Fire, Spanked, Please, Sir, and Please, Ma'am, and is the Best Women's Erotica of the Year series editor. Her nonfiction has been published in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Marie Claire, O, The Oprah Magazine, Elle.com, Salon, Slate, Time.com, The Village Voice and numerous other publications. Follow her @raquelita on Twitter and learn more about her writing workshops and consulting at EroticaWriting101.com.

Editorial Reviews

07/03/2023

Bussel (editor of Crowded House) shows off her prowess as an anthologist, bringing together 20 tales of sizzling encounters between strangers from a wide range of erotica subgenres. In her introduction, Bussel lays out her intention to explore “that balancing act of trusting someone new to learn how to read body’s roadmaps, of going with the unexpected without knowing what will happen beyond the immediate moment, that drives the erotic tension in these stories,” and the result steams up the pages. In Lynx Canon’s “The Boy Toy,” a recently single woman looks to buy her first-ever sex toy—and gets some hands-on help from the salesclerk. Kate Sloan’s “Hot Neighbor Guy” introduces a bisexual woman with a raging crush on her sexy neighbor. The grieving, widowed owner of a BDSM club finds the courage to reenter the dating game in Jordan Monroe’s “Parc-Aux-Cerfs,” while Lin Devon’s “Take Tuesday” features a man who uses literature as seduction. With something for every erotica fan, this brings the heat. (Sept.)

Publishers Weekly

Sexy Strangers: Erotic Stories is a memorable and highly recommended anthology of deftly crafted, entertaining, and original short stories by authors who successfully provide a literary exploration of the allure of sex with a stranger.

Midwest Book Review

2023-08-12
This erotic anthology brings together 20 sexy stories of strangers becoming lovers, even if just for a night.

Bussel, editor of many erotica anthologies, opens this collection with a quick introduction on what makes strangers and one-night stands so appealing. In short, it’s the thrill of the unexpected with the shared notion that this is someone they each “want to get naked with.” The beauty of an anthology like this, with so many contributors, is that there’s bound to be a winner or two for even the most particular readers. Not vibing with the current story? You can easily move on without worrying about lost context. In Suleikha Snyder’s “A Body in Motion,” an unforgettable lap dance between a shy patron and a charismatic erotic dancer turns a repeat performance into something more. The yearning undertones combined with the Magic Mike–inspiration make this one an easy highlight of the collection. Friedrich Kreuz’s “Ken's of Kensington” features two men sneaking into the sauna of the title, which has been closed for a decade but is still accessible if you know how. The story sometimes takes an odd philosophical turn as the men ruminate on how many other sexual encounters occurred in that very spot. In the aptly named “Hot Neighbor Guy,” by Kate Sloan, a bisexual woman finally gets an invitation from the neighbor she’s been watching through the window after he gets a sexy show from her and her friend Tiff. This one packs plenty of sexual shenanigans into its 13 pages. The stories in the book have a variety of characters and contemporary settings on offer. There’s a sex-toy shop with a salesclerk willing to give a personal demo to a curious customer and a fantasy writer finding her next bit of inspiration in the roguish, costumed tour guide who chats her up. There are plenty of steamy scenarios, but expect unevenness in the pacing and delivery of plot.

Easy to pick up and put down, this anthology makes for a fast and fleeting read.

Kirkus Reviews