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Soulful Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance is a collection of six very different stories which come together to teach a subtle message: Sex moves us spiritually as well as physically and emotionally. Six pairs of lovers find each other, and the joining of each pair is a unique tale of the power of sex to enliven, enrich, and complete the soul. In "Pints," it is the vampire's victim who tempts him to give in to his dark side. In "Between Earth and Sky," a young woman escapes death only to wrestle with her feelings for her rescuer. In "Abigail's Archer," lovers meet and woo in a medieval wood touched by strange magic. In "Office Mating," two co-workers with a great rapport find it leads them to do the unthinkable. In "Real Magic," a magician with unique talents reveals his secrets to a special woman. In "The Dark Prince," evil seeks to conquer good in order to save a princess from a terrible curse. From a fairy tale castle to a corporate office, from the Appalachian wilderness to a forest of pure fantasy, Soulful Sex explores timeless, archetypal themes of desire, intimacy, submission, conquest, and the union of souls through erotic experience.
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REVIEWS FOR SOULFUL SEX: FOUR STARS from Angela Black, Romantic Times BOOKclub (for Soulful Sex Volumes I and II) More emotionally sexy than erotic, this well-crafted collection offers a smorgasbord for every taste. Laurence has mastered the art of short storytelling. The heroine and hero in each story connect soulfully and develop meaningful relationships that strengthen their intimacy. Readers won't be disappointed with these soul-soothing love stories. FIVE HEARTS from Kimberly B., Love Romances Ms.
Laurence writes several short, but enticing stories that take the reader
on a journey of love with her six wonderfully robust and vibrant couples,
each having their own romantic tale to tell. The stories held this reviewer's
attention quite easily. They are exciting, fast paced and a delight
to read. The love scenes were titillating and full of emotion, causing
this reviewer to sit back and sigh with each passionate union of body
and soul. FIVE ANGELS from Shelley, Fallen Angel Reviews As
an avid reader of erotic romance, I have often wondered, guiltily, if
my favorite pasttime was a healthy diversion. In her introduction to
Soulful Sex, Diana Laurence reasons that erotica that taps into the
beauty and purity of sex can be good for you. In writing Soulful Sex,
the author tried to illustrate how sex moves people spiritually, as
well as physically and emotionally. She achieved that goal without a
doubt! FIVE WANDS from Spirit Spot DFW This
book was a soulful look at fantasy, sex, and romance from a different
almost religious aspect that fit so well because the author knows how
to do it, and do it right. I would give this to many of my friends and
watch them enjoy the stories over and over again.. PRAISE from Caroline Lake, Gotta Write Network Soulful
Sex is a fascinating read that highlights spiritual bonding with
sex. It shows sex in a powerful, innocent and uniting way. Within this
book of fiction strong desires are felt. These stories show that spiritual
sex is clean and tasteful and can have a long lasting effect. Descriptive
and carefully written in a sensuous way this author has used her great
ideas and shown she is a creative genius. It
is no surprise that this ebook hit the bestseller list with Amazon,
and was one of the finalists in the 2005 Eppie Awards-- The Oscars of
e-books. This is a book romance readers hope for because the power of
sex is not disguised. So grab a cupper and put your feet up and let
this book entertain and warm your heart. It certainly has my vote. FOUR AND A HALF ROSES from Kara Hash, Sime~Gen Soulful
Sex by Diana Laurence is a delightful collection of some very sexy
novellas that show how soulful sex can be. She explores the connections
among sex, spirituality, and that ephemeral thing we call love. In each
story she introduces the characters to us, so that we know each one
as an individual and so we see how they connect to each other in many
different ways. Each story is radically different and includes such
themes as the connection between sex and nature ("Between Earth
and Sky") or the connection between two people at a job ("Office
Mating"). She also uses magic ("Real Magic"), vampires
("Pints"), and fairy tale elements ("Dark Prince")
to point out that fairy tales can be grown up, too. PRAISE from Mireya Orsini, The Road to Romance Soulful
Sex: Erotic Tales Of Fantasy And Romance is Diana Laurence's first
title published in the Citoré line of newcomer publisher New
Age Dimensions. I found this anthology to be very romantic, as it brings
the reader six stories that are strongly relationship oriented. The
anthology covers three different categories: paranormal, fantasy, and
contemporary, which certainly makes it appealing to all romance lovers.
Each short story is carefully crafted and the atmosphere in each one
is nicely done, particularly on the fantasy stories. In the erotic department,
and as a fan of erotic romance and erotica myself, I must say that,
if you are looking for an intensely erotic read, this book may not meet
your expectations. It is much more relationship oriented, centering
on the meaningful aspect of physical love, than on the act itself. However,
if what you are looking for is a satisfying, charming and heartwarming
romantic read, Soulful Sex certainly delivers. I found this anthology
to be quite enjoyable and do intend to read Ms. Laurence's future titles. SOULFUL
SEX is a collection of short stories that prove that sex is more than
a physical act, but touches the soul as well. Each story is unique in
the telling, and includes romance, love, and passion. There is a story
in this collection that will appeal to every reader, no matter what
your taste. Pints is a vampire tale, that has a unique twist to it.
Between Earth and Sky is your classic rescue story, with a hero that
doesn’t want to take advantage of the poor female that he rescued,
yet it’s taken out of his hands, and he is forced to recognize
the feelings that they share. Abigail’s Archer is a romantic, magical
story. Office Mating was my favorite. It is a present day romance that
takes place between two co-workers that have been fighting their feelings
for each other. When circumstances put them in close quarters, after
hours, things heat up. Real Magic is a bewitching tale of a true magician
and the woman that he ensnares with his magic. Finally, The Dark Prince
is a twist on the classic fairy tale. This young Princess is forced
to marry a Dark Prince because of a curse placed on her as a child.
This marriage causes a battle to ensue between good and evil, resulting
in a conflict that changes everything. Complete with a wide array of
characters, Ms. Lawrence pens touching, passion filled tales of lust,
love and romance. Soulful
Sex: Erotic Tales of Fantasy and Romance by Diana Laurence is a
collection of six short stories that are steamy and entertaining. She
takes us on a journey with vampires, princesses, and ordinary people
to show that fantasies can come true. Ms. Laurence has taken us to the
dark side of passion and the bright side of true love. Her characters
feel real and her storytelling pulls you into the moments of the tales.
She mixes hot sex with the soul touching perfection of love. What
could be better than a deliciously sexy tale of love and romance? Diana
Laurence gives us six super sinuous stories in Soulful Sex: Erotic
Tales of Fantasy & Romance. Soulful Sex has everything
for all tastes from medieval to the contemporary, from the paranormal
and magic to today’s real world. Diana Laurence tells us, "I
write...to show how sex moves us spiritually as well as physically and
emotionally...to prove that sex has soul." She has done just that
in this delightful anthology of passionately romantic stories. FOUR HEARTS from Angel Brewer, The Romance Studio Soulful
Sex is a great book that perfectly mixes romance and erotica. Diana
Laurence has done an excellent job creating stories of fantasy, magic,
romance and passion. This is the first book I have read by her and look
forward to what she has to come up with next. New Age Dimensions is
a new publisher and is off to a very good start. The stories are of
different lengths and the entire book will read quickly, I highly recommend
that this book go on the keeper shelf. PRAISE from Julie, Romance at Heart Diana
Laurence states that good erotica should appreciate sex properly and
be an inspiration as well as a mood enhancer...A comment and ideal this
reviewer does not disagree with! Diana strives in each of her six shorts
to bring each character to life so that we know them well, and they
know each other, before they commit to a physical relationship. In this
she succeeds. The stories are wonderful tales of romance and love written
well and fully engaging the reader with the personalities of the characters. PRAISE from Sabine Maurier, NovelSpot In
the erotic short story anthology SOULFUL SEX: EROTIC TALES OF FANTASY
AND ROMANCE, Diana Laurence presents us with a collection of six steamy
erotic fantasies that prove there can be more to sex than just physical
gratification. She sets out to show her readers that a sexual experience
can involve not only your body, but your soul as well. Each of the six
stories contains well developed characters in unusual situations discovering
that sometimes it is just best to go with your instincts. Readers of
erotic romance will find SOULFUL SEX: EROTIC TALES OF FANTASY AND ROMANCE
a collection they turn back to time and again when they want to remember
just how deep the connection between a man and a woman can be. Soulful Sex is a RECOMMENDED PASSION listing on Literary Nymphs.
From reader Paula I certainly enjoyed reminiscing about those fantasies you so creatively told in Soulful Sex I & II; especially intriguing due to your uniquely clever creativity! Your imagination and ability to put "soul" into the characters in such a few short pages is truly a gift, which I am most grateful that you have chosen to share with curious readers everywhere! Comments on "Pints " (the first story in the anthology) from reader Constance P. This was so formidable a piece a writing that I kept reading and thinking out loud... How does she do this? Your characters are solid and I identified with Eliza completely. The total surrender that such sexual passion calls from us is fascinating to me...and you really understand that. Your sex scene was graphic but almost unnecessary (I mean this as a compliment, not a critism) because the most erotic bit was when you were describing her hunger for him. The sex was good (no complaints!) but just an added bonus. Thank you for the great read! What a great movie it would make! Who needs Anne Rice? From reader Maria I bought Soulful Sex Volume I and I have to say that I'm taking my time reading the stories. The emotions between the hero and heroine are practically palpable. When I finish one story I wait a while before reading the next because I want to savor the story, savor the feelings I get from the hero and heroine. This is a wonderful collection of stories. I'm going to buy Soulful Sex Volume II. I've been looking forward to this book. |