Saturday, March 17, 2012

Cafe Smexy Saturday Spotlight!

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone!  Hope the Luck of the Irish touches each and every one of you!  Here is a bit of an Irish gift to you on this greenest of days!

 

 

Thursday, March 15, 2012

How Do You Define Erotica?

I am going to be honest.  One of the reasons that I decided to take the leap into creating this blog is that while I was doing some reading, Googling, etc on the book Fifty Shades of Grey, I came across several posts that dealt with the idea that it is disturbing for women to read erotica, perhaps even be "turned on" per say with what they read.  I found this to be very infuriating.  Why is it okay and socially acceptable for men to go to strip joints, watch porn on t.v. and computers, etc and that is "normal", but to hear of a woman reading a book that is sensual and enticing, it is socially unacceptable and viewed as shameful?  I admit, I use to be uncomfortable with the idea of reading erotic and more sensual works, however once I read a couple, I found absolutely nothing wrong with it.  Yes, it is sizzling, titillating, and may get the heart pounding, but why is that wrong?  As long as the stories are about consenting adults "playing" and most stories have a relationship basis to them, who cares?  It is fun.  I do not consider myself to be a "disturbed" sort just because I enjoy this genre.

What are your thoughts?  Do you think that reading erotica is shameful?  Do you think that it is more socially acceptable for men than women to explore their sexuality in such a way?  Hey, at least women are using their intelligence and imaginations by reading, rather than having to be visually stimulated!  Anyway, I would love to hear what you all think of this issue!

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Had to pick up...

Okay, I have heard about this and couldn't resist, so had to grab a copy for my Kindle this morning:

Fifty Shades of Grey (Fifty Shades Trilogy #1)Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James

When literature student Anastasia Steele is drafted to interview the successful young entrepreneur Christian Grey for her campus magazine, she finds him attractive, enigmatic and intimidating. Convinced their meeting went badly, she tries to put Grey out of her mind - until he happens to turn up at the out-of-town hardware store where she works part-time. Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever.




Bastian (Lords of Satyr Series #6)Bastian: The Lords of Satyr by Elizabeth Amber

Man-gods born to live and love forever, the Lords of Satyr are renowned for their sexual prowess. . .and unquenchable lust. . .
Call My Name

The forum excavations in Rome go on, directed by the iron-willed, charismatic Lord Bastian Satyr. Out of nowhere, a mysterious, haunting voice calls out to him. . .and lures him to the site of a long-vanished temple, where vestal virgins once performed rites of erotic surrender. The temple is the find of his career, but his heart is about to face the unknown. . .

Michaela is a pure Ephemeral. She can enter the bodies of others--and become any woman a man might wish to possess. His choice is her pleasure. And the commanding and utterly virile Bastian is the only man she desires. . .

Welcome!

Welcome to Cafe Smexy!  Many of you may know me from my other book blog:  Cafe of Dreams Book Reviews where I read, review and share fun goodies about a wide range of genres.  Well, since that blog is geared toward being more family/under 18 friendly, I thought it would be fun to kick out a blog filled with yummy hotness.  Also, I have made my way into reviewing more erotica type of titles and thought it would be better to have another site to share those reviews.  I am still getting things set up here, but wanted to welcome everyone and please bear with me through the changes in the next few days.  I do have something fun planned out - Cafe Smexy Saturday Spotlight where I will have a weekly hottie to share!  If anyone has any ideas what they would like to see here, please feel free to share, as well as pass along the work about Cafe Smexy!  

Indulge your fantasies at Cafe Smexy!!