Review: Rather Good Erotica
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 03 5, 2013
I received this book free from Library Thing to read and review. I read this in one sitting, mostly because the book is short and kept my attention. I think being short was key to my liking of the book because of the erotica contained within, which was not overpowering. I do not think a longer book in this vein would have held my attention. The story focuses on Emma, a waitress in a small town who sees and has no future beyond her current life and job.  As is the case in many small towns, she has a job, a boyfriend who also has a small town job, and a future that appears to linked with her current job and her current boyfriend. Emma aspires to more but just cannot make the move. A movie star comes to town to film a movie, and everything changes. How Emma and this star, Paul, hook up and where their relationship goes is the gist of the story. The small town atmosphere and the unknowns about Paul add to the book's interest and mystique. The author portrays Emma as a normal, small town girl, who is seeking answers to questions that probably haven't surfaced yet. There are also many unanswered questions about Paul, but that only adds to the interest.  Emma has a friend Jessie, who figures in the book as a sideline and who is largely responsible for the hook up with Paul. I found her character, as portrayed in the book, rather unlikable--even Emma begins to wonder about the genuineness and loyalty of their friendship. The book is rather good in addition to and beyond the the erotic scenes, which are well done. At least, there is a story beyond the steamy scenes, which is more than you can say about other books in this vein. I enjoyed the book and wonder where the subsequent parts of the trilogy will take the main characters. It will be interesting to find out.