Never say never Tips, tricks, and erotic inspiration for lovers

Prefaced with a great foreword by Tyler (Exposed) about how a little kink can do us all some good (or bad, depending), this anthology is divided into very digestible bites for the novice kinkster, with themed chapters covering topics such as voyeurism, role play, threesomes, and pegging (Don't know the term? Definitely check out the book!). The material, assembled in a varied layout, presents an impressive overview of diverse approaches to spicing up one's sex life; each chapter includes a summary of the kink in Tyler's words, followed by "tantalizing tips" for folks wishing to incorporate some of the fun into their own lives. Each segment closes with a scintillating piece of fiction relevant to the theme (and often, a few more). Tyler has curated a strong erotic text that will educate and excite newbies and veterans alike, although a wider representation of queer relationships would have been appreciated. The book can be read piecemeal; however, this hot how-to will most likely keep folks turning pages from start to finish! VERDICT Strongly recommended where sexuality titles are popular. (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Chapter 6: Drop Me a Line: Pen a Lusty Letter Love letters are sweet. Press them between pages of a dictionary and keep them forever. But lust letters? The sort of filth-o-grams to make your pulse pound? Even better. Lewd, lascivious, filled with the decadent details of what a faraway lover (or a close-by lover) would like to do to you, or have you do in return-these are truly the letters to cherish. If you haven't saved any of these, write some brand-new ones. Slide one in the side bag on her Harley. Slip one into the pocket of his chaps. (Oh, wait. Do chaps have pockets?) Don't stifle yourself. With pen in hand, pour out your fantasies: I want you to bend me over, pull down my panties and spank me with your hand. Or: I want you to drop to your knees, unbutton my 501s and suck me off. Write down exactly what you'd like to happen to you. Shanna Germain describes the type of note she wants her lover to write to her in "How to Spank Me: An Open Letter to My Future Lovers": First, leave a note on the bed before you leave for work, telling me what to wear. I'll find it on your pillow when I wake up, and smile when I realize you've chosen the pleated pink miniskirt, a white baby-doll T-shirt and those bottom-hugging white panties that you bought me for my birthday, three to a package. Suggest, in your carefully crafted scrawl, that I wear heels. I'll know that you mean my three-inch-high strappy black sandals, the ones that let you see my toes. In your PS, tell me that you'll be home at 3:00, and that I'd better be ready. Excerpted from Never Say Never: Tips, Tricks, and Erotic Inspiration for Lovers All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.