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Freebie Fiction Friday - Putting the TG in TGIF!

November 12, 2015, 8:03 pm
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Well, if it's Friday, then that must been it's time for Freebie Fiction Friday . . . time to put the 'TG' in TGIF (and the 'FD' in Friday)!

Every Friday I take the initiative to search through thew newly free titles on Amazon, and to identify those that might be of interest to trans* readers, fans, and lovers. Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still download the titles through one of Amazon's free reading applications, and covert it (if need be) with Calibre. I can tell you I do most of my reading on my iPad, using Kindle for iPad, and it works beautifully.

Please do be sure to check the price before downloading anything, though, as most freebies are limited time offers, and some are specific to certain regions.

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Pride and Prettiness: A "Reluctant Transgen" Tale from Arcadia Island by Kit Scarbrough

November 16, 2015, 7:45 am
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Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice is probably one of the most frequently retold novels of the 19th century, with countless spin-offs, sequels, and retellings on both page and screen. It is a timeless story, and one with a dual appeal. Yes, there is the romantic aspect of it, but there is also the story of manners behind it, which looks at how proper young women are made, not born.

It is from that idea that Kit Scarbrough's Pride and Prettiness - A "Reluctant Transgen" Tale from Arcadia Island - springs forth. Taking place in the year 2021, the story deals with the Gender Shift movement, which has propelled the island nation of Arcadia to a position of power as the world's first Female Led Nation . . . a world in which the feminization of young men is not just accepted and encouraged. Here, proper young women truly are made, in a physical sense as well as an intellectual one.

In Part 1 of the story, Scarbrough introduces us to the family of Cleo Sherwood - Mayor, Vice Presidential Candidate, and Househead of a Female Led household. She is happily married to her pregnant wifeboy Jennifer (thanks to a uterus implant), and a proud mother to her four sheboy children, Victory, Alex, Candy, and Erin (who are kept young and soft through a combination of puberty blockers and chastity tubes). Erin, the youngest, is a bookworm obsessed with fairy tales and princesses; Candy is little princess, enthusiastic about his transition and in love with everything frilly and feminine; while Victory and Alex are the most reluctant of the children, rebelling against their impending transitions.

For the two oldest sheboys, it is less a rebellion against anything physical and more sociological. Part of the appeal in Arcadia is that it is a gender-swapped version of 1950s America. Sheboys are expected to become polite, docile house wifeboys, completely dependent and legally owned by their Househead. If they want to have a career, it will be as a secretary, a grade school teacher, or a waitress - and only until their implanted uterus is artificially impregnated. With strong memories of their lives as boys back on the mainland, Victory dreams of being a scientist, while Alex longs to become a doctor, careers which are denied to them by their newfound gender.

Scarbrough does a remarkable job of building an entire society in which we can both believe and even envy. It is not a perfect society, but it is a progressive one with some very open-minded ideals. Professional women across the world have flocked to Arcadia, embracing the opportunity to escape glass ceilings and sexual harassment, while transgender individuals have done the same, accepting the restraints upon their future in exchange for being openly accepted and appreciated. While there are some rumors of forced feminizations, Arcadia is not a world of sinister science-fiction conspiracies. Sheboys are accepted, but are still in the minority, and less than 10% of all marriages are Female Led marriages.

In addition to introducing us to the world and the Sherwood family, this opening chapter also sets up the budding romance of Alex, who fills the role of Mary in the story (while Victory serves as the gender-swapped version of Elizabeth). Where the first chapter was a lot of introduction and scene setting, Part 2 is very much about that budding romance.

It all begins when Alex is rescued by a couple of violent bullies by Barry Beaumont, son of TV personality Tom Beaumont. What began as a confusing sort of crush soon grows into young love, with Alex embracing his femininity through his relationship with a masculine young man. It is a very sweet story, never going any further than passionate kisses (and a little tentative groping), that explores the butterfly-like transformation of Alex. We get to see how the petite young sheboy interacts with boys and girls his own age, how he deals with Barry's family, and how he copes with being in the public eye.

It is in this second chapter that we also learn how much Arcadia is still evolving, and what kind of vision Cleo Sherwood has for the future. She loves her wifeboy and sheboys dearly, and understands how difficult it can be for them to adjust. As much as she dreams of seeing her children married into Female Led marriages of their own, she has no problem with Alex dating a boy, and is genuinely happy to see him come out of his shell. In addition, with his dreams in mind, she is also looking to create a nursing program for young sheboys, partly to deal with the island's nursing shortage, but more to bring Alex a little closer to his dream.

I do not know if Kit Scarbrough has any further Reluctant Transgen tales planned, but I would dearly love to spend more time on Arcadia Island. It is such a lovely world she has created, and I really did fall in love with the entire Sherwood family. More than that, though, Scarbrough manages to tell a story that works because of the Gender Shift society behind it, but which is not defined by the concept. She has a wonderful writing style, a flair for characters, and a fantastic ear for dialogue that comes across as natural, even when talking about unusual ideas. Despite blathering on, I know I have barely scratched the surface here, but please take my word for it and give the first book a read - you will not regret it!

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Dragonborn by Maeghan Friday

November 17, 2015, 4:36 am
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As Sally keeps pestering me, it's about time I stopped by her blog as a guest. She's been kind enough to contribute several reviews to my blog over the years, but I've never really had a title that fit her particular niche . . . until today. Enjoy.


Every great fairy tale has layers of meaning behind it. Beneath all of the magic and the mystery is a message, designed to teach the reader a valuable lesson about morality. While fairy tales often work best when that message is subtle, there's something to be said for wearing your heart on your sleeve and proclaiming it proudly from the rooftops.

With Dragonborn, Maeghan Friday definitely takes the latter approach, but she so slowly and carefully weaves those multiple layers into the story that it works. By the time you realize there's more than one message to be proclaimed, you're already enthralled by the world she's created, and completely invested in Ben and Cecily's plight.

Ben and Cecily are two souls trapped in a body that shape-shifts between male and female each sunset. Since they were born in male form, only Ben is accepted by their parents, who see Cecily as an intruder to be discarded. While their unique bond would likely be celebrated elsewhere in the world, Aethier is a small-minded, isolationist kingdom that rejects the social progress of the rest of the world.

At its heart, this is a fairy tale about love and acceptance. In addition to Ben and Cecily's interesting gender situation, their best friend is more traditionally transgender, while one of the tutors brought in to end their 'curse' is gender-fluid. Additionally, Cecily's bodyguard is a young woman with romantic feelings for her charge, while Ben himself develops romantic feelings for the both their gender fluid tutor and jeir male partner. On top of that, the young Princess brought in by the King and Queen to marry Ben and free him from the dragon's promise is an asexual young woman who is keen to bond with everyone in a romantic polyamorous fashion. It does get a bit confusing - and altogether comical at time - but it's all in the spirit of pursuing a happily-ever-after.

For a story that certainly didn't develop the way I anticipated, and which introduced far more layers than initially seemed wise, this was an altogether enjoyable fantasy that's entirely reminiscent of Mercedes Lackey or Robin McKinley. It's fast-paced, with strong characters, and well-written dialogue. The romantic elements work very well, and the looming sense of fairy tale tragedy drives the suspense effectively. So long as you're not rooting for the King and Queen, and can at least accept the right to a happily-ever-after, Dragonborn is a comfortable little fantasy that's well worth the read.

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Slumber Party Succubus by Sakura von Sternberg

November 17, 2015, 10:54 pm
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Erotic horror can be a tricky genre. Striking that perfect balance between scary and sexy can be difficult, unless you have perfect control over the story. Slumber Party Succubus is one of those rare stories that strikes that perfect balance, matching the atmosphere of horror with the human element of erotica.

Sakura von Sternberg opens the story on a surprisingly tender note, as Alexa and Isabelle prepare for their annual slumber party of bad horror movies and boxed wine. Best friends for years, it was Isabella who supported Alexa through her coming out as transgender, but there may be a spark of something more developing between them. When the lights go out, they discover that their shared dreams of a futa succubus are more than just dreams.

The language here is absolutely sumptuous, and the descriptions exquisite. You can feel the Gothic sense of dread surrounding the scene, at the same time as you can feel the sensuality emanating from the trio. Cold stone and sharp rocks. Hot bodies and soft flesh. The terrifying sexual dominance of Ardat-Lile and the delightful sensual submission of Alexa and Isabelle. It all works, with the fear and the drama serving to accentuate the lust and the excitement. It may have come a little too late for Halloween, but Slumber Party Succubus is still a gorgeous read.


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Freebie Fiction Friday - Putting the TG in TGIF!

November 19, 2015, 8:22 pm
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Well, if it's Friday, then that must been it's time for Freebie Fiction Friday . . . time to put the 'TG' in TGIF (and the 'FD' in Friday)!

Every Friday I take the initiative to search through thew newly free titles on Amazon, and to identify those that might be of interest to trans* readers, fans, and lovers. Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still download the titles through one of Amazon's free reading applications, and covert it (if need be) with Calibre. I can tell you I do most of my reading on my iPad, using Kindle for iPad, and it works beautifully.

Please do be sure to check the price before downloading anything, though, as most freebies are limited time offers, and some are specific to certain regions.

 

Risk It All (Femdom, BDSM)

Taken: A Valarian Femdom Tale (Taken: A Valarian Tale Book 1)

Bro to Brat! (Gender Swap Transformation, Feminized, Humiliation, Submission, Group)

Muse and Vampiress

Handling the Futa's Tool (The Futa and Her Big Tool 1)(Futa-on-Female, Futa-on-Futa, MILF, Voyeurism, Menage Erotica)

Jewels of Erotica Volume I: Six Erotic Short Stories (Jewels of Erotica Anthology Book 1)

Love Thyself: "gay fiction, transgender fiction, thriller, child trafficking, LGBTQ drama, and Love Thyself"

In His Dreams: Vol. 3 - Surprises

(CFNM) Femdoms Steal His Magic Seed: Humiliation Submissive Male Fantasy

Discovered by L'ange: When a woman meets a shemale - Transgender erotica romance

Wait, where did the mule kick you?

Ally Turned Her Husband Into A Sexy Coed! (A Gender Swap and Age Regression Sissy Fantasy Book 1)

Finding His Way, into Dresses: Sometimes, all a young man needs is a nice dress, a pair of heels and a hunky soldier.

Sorority Pet

The Dominatrix Next Door: (A femdom short story)

Whipped in Chastity: A story of femdom, whipping, and male chastity (Femdom Slave Book 1)

Enjoy!
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300 Rains by Heather O'Malley

November 21, 2015, 9:17 pm
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I begin to read 300 Rains by Heather O’Malley once before and couldn't get through the wordiness of it, so I quit about one-third of the way in. However, when I began to see so many glowing reviews about this work pop up, I somehow thought that perhaps it was me. Maybe I wasn't in a good space when I attempted to read it for the first time, so I picked it up and began again.

I’m writing this review only to provide some balance to all the “glowing,” and curiously, mostly very brief reviews that have been posted. I have long been of the opinion that if you have nothing to say that is good about a book, it probably would be better not to say anything. After all, a typical author invests considerable time and energy in telling their tale. On the plus side, this particular author is obviously very knowledgeable about matters both academic and anthropological and her book is well-edited.

However, I found the story that was presented to be so far-fetched as to be ridiculous. Although the author has knowledge of gender variance, she included almost every possible element that could exist in a transgender novel, and put them all together in a long-winded and drawn out concoction, leading to what most of the reviewers felt is a highly moralistic and inspiring ending. Well, I beg to differ about the ending. I found it to be “much ado about very little.” I don't want to spoil the reading experience for those who still want to attempt this novel, so I won’t go into detail. I'd really like you to formulate your own conclusion, if you choose.

On balance, I feel that this book was a bloated attempt at a transgender novel that fell completely flat. Although the story held some promise, I did not like how it was “teased” out longer and longer, and I particularly did not like the ending. Perhaps this was so because I expected so much more after reading the views of the scores of reviews of the positive reviewers.


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A Different Path by Janet Nicola James

November 23, 2015, 1:10 pm
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Gender transition against his will.

"A Different Path" is another excellent work by Janet Nicola James, an author who, in this novella, extrapolates the dangers of social engineering to project a dystopian, gender-manipulated future, a kind of Dr. Mengele on steroids world. This is a story that comes complete, at no extra charge, with a very uneasy, queasy feeling.

Our hapless protagonist Charles, a young, somewhat effeminate and co-dependent lad, has the misfortune of living in a society that is hurtling out of control by employing science to fix a serious problem. Set a generation in the future, a national governing body, employing an "Emergency Powers" act, has dictated who can remain male and who must become female.

At first Charles buys into this, but does not disclose that he has some ulterior motives. This failure to be completely forthcoming totally backfires on Charles because of a nefarious subplot involving those he trusts that he has the misfortune to learn about, but only after it is too late.


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Full Circle: A Father's Journey With a Transgender Child by Derry & Nicole Rundlett

November 24, 2015, 3:13 am
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The family must also transition.

"Full Circle: A Father's Journey With a Transgender Child" by Derry & Nicole Rundlett is a book that freshly reflects our changing times, which (hopefully) presage society's acceptance and eventual embrace of transgender people.

This is a sweet and loving book, told mostly from the father's viewpoint, but with enough of his transitioning daughter's commentary thrown in to flesh it out and make it all the more pertinent. Excellent family pictures, pre and post.

This memoir really hones in on the sadness, anger, grief, denial and eventual loving acceptance, as the author's son gradually becomes his daughter. The only thing that knocks down my rating a tad is that some of the editing is off, with one whole section in the beginning repeating itself and some other small redundancies, but all-in-all, quite excellent and touching.


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He's Krystal Kinsey & Allmyth by Cooper

November 25, 2015, 3:16 am
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Fame corrupts…

...and absolute fame corrupts absolutely. Author Cooper has provided us another riveting and sexy book. In "He's Krystal Kinsey," the author presents a story about a guy who will go to any length to achieve fame.  Cooper always seems to pose a philosophical query in his work and in this case he ponders the hypothetical question, "What would you be willing to sacrifice to achieve your fondest dreams?"

By the conclusion, for protagonist Arthur, the question is aptly answered.



Reality is but a collective dream.

In "Allmyth: The only certainty is change" by Cooper, a group of college-age male and female Dungeons and Dragons players find their fantasy game has suddenly taken on a serious tinge of reality. While transformed into opposite gender roles, they vividly take on their new lives and adventures through the filter of changed genders.

As usual, author Cooper provides the reader with clear insights into the roles men and women play in life.

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Sweet Dreaming by Stacey Zackerly

November 26, 2015, 3:19 am
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The most amazing book…

...I've read in a long time. Employing technology that only a decade ago would have seemed like so much far-fetched science fiction but now appears to be entirely plausible, author Stacey Zackerly in "Sweet Dreaming" deftly explores switching reality into fantasy and fantasy back to reality. In so doing, the struggle with the uncertainty of change relative to deeply ingrained gender roles is explored in a most interesting and in-depth fashion.

Ambivalence is a state of mind in which the person has co-existing, but conflicting feelings, thoughts and actions about something. Ambivalence is a common trait among those who are gender dysphoric. Resolving these conflicting feelings appears to be the goal of many gender-challenged individuals. Demonstrating that motivation is fundamental to change the author expertly describes how her main character's ambivalent feelings are played out against extreme resistance, also characteristic of so many transgender individuals.

If you have an interest in the tg genre and/or are exploring this vexing area, you would do well to experience this novel.
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Freebie Fiction Friday - Putting the TG in TGIF!

November 26, 2015, 7:04 pm
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Well, if it's Friday, then that must been it's time for Freebie Fiction Friday . . . time to put the 'TG' in TGIF (and the 'FD' in Friday)!

Every Friday I take the initiative to search through thew newly free titles on Amazon, and to identify those that might be of interest to trans* readers, fans, and lovers. Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still download the titles through one of Amazon's free reading applications, and covert it (if need be) with Calibre. I can tell you I do most of my reading on my iPad, using Kindle for iPad, and it works beautifully.

Please do be sure to check the price before downloading anything, though, as most freebies are limited time offers, and some are specific to certain regions.

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From The Edge by Emma Jewkes

November 29, 2015, 3:52 am
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Passionate tale.

Gender identity issues are very vexing concerns and those who suffer from them would not wish them on anyone but their worst enemies. I am enthralled by books like this that so passionately and honestly deal with an author's gender transition struggle.

Emma Jewkes in "From The Edge: The Story of a Transition" describes her journey down a road less traveled. I found a certain innocence to this memoir. It was extremely interesting and a real privilege to be able to witness the author's journey gently unfold like the petals of a flower. The author is an excellent writer, who in addition to dealing with intense gender dysphoric feelings, grappled with, and most probably continues to struggle with recurrent bouts of intense depression that frequently rock her world. Author Jewkes overcame quite a bit, but fortunately had a mostly supportive family to see her through her journey.

On the down side, it would appear that most of this book was culled from her internet blog and as such, there is a good deal of repetition afoot. However, in writing about the same topics and areas over and over, the author demonstrated a genuine knack of looking at things through a slightly different lens every time, so to me even the repetition continued to hold my interest. I highly recommend this memoir.

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Pinsedo by Tom Tame

November 30, 2015, 3:20 am
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Great read.

Author Tom Tame is one of the top writers in the transgender fiction genre and probably among the best anywhere at writing the kind of sexy and titillating tale that really gets the reader going. Although the of “Pinsedo,” theme, about a "slightly" transgender investigator who infiltrates a clandestine sex slave company and while there passes as a convincing woman, is a bit of a stretch, the story begins to make a lot more sense when you get into it.

In addition to the sexy parts, there are simply amazing descriptions of the process of hypnotism, post-hypnotic suggestions, forced feminization and some advanced computer technology that will really blow your mind.

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Band of Sisters by Maxwell Avoi

December 1, 2015, 3:23 am
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Loyal knights drink the Kool-Aid.

I love when Maxwell Avoi releases a rare full-length book and "Band of Sisters" is an example that does not disappoint. Avoi is a wonderful describer of action scenes, be they pitched battles or pure, unadulterated sex.

In this novel, a group of faithful, loyal knights agree to sacrifice their lives to protect the kingdom. What they get in return is way, way more than what they expected. Although at first glance, their power and weaponry appear to be greatly diminished, in they end, they become all the stronger for their decision and possessing of powers they never in a million years could ever have imagined they would have.
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Playing the Part by Janet Nicola James

December 2, 2015, 3:26 am
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In “Playing the Part” by Janet Nicola James, a dramatic method-actor lands a coveted part in a stage show. With the assistance of his wife, lead actor Brandon begins to achieve complete ownership of his role and then some.

As the reader will see, playing the part becomes less and less of a stretch for Brandon who has the "support" of his wife, a seemingly innocent observer with a hidden vindictive side. In a manner most ingenious and diabolical, Brandon slowly has the tables turned on him for his past dishonesty and indiscretions.

As usual, great work by Janet Nicola James who pulls it all together into a web of intrigue.
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Mike versus Michelle by Sharon Parsons

December 3, 2015, 3:29 am
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Fiction is often stranger than fiction.

"Mike versus Michelle," by Sharron Parsons is a novel about a young crossdressing boy whose "en femme" proclivities are accidentally discovered by his mom. As it turns out, this lad's basic motivation for yearning to wear female attire is more a function of fetishistic behavior than it is transsexually-based. It won't give anything away to mention that this youngster also has a peck of emotional issues he is dealing with, not the least of which is an Oedipal-like attraction to his lovely mom.

Mike's need to crossdress and smoke Virginia Slims is purely to copy his mom for the sexual pleasure he derives from these activities. However, the gender variant behavior he is exhibiting is totally misconstrued by Mike’s mother. With her larger-than-life, enabling and probably narcissistic personality, she guides him down the "rabbit hole" where he makes life-changing decisions that are essentially self-destructive. Eventually, after several years of inner turmoil, Mike finally comes to terms with who he has become.

The downside of this book is that at times it seems so far-fetched, one wonders if actually it could be based upon a true story. Or perhaps, it is merely the figment of the mind of a good writer who is just only somewhat knowledgeable about the MTF transition process? Mike receives breast augmentation at age 15? I wonder about this. However, this novel also contains portions that carry such a ring of absolute truth that I found extremely intriguing. Though having to suspend disbelief a bit, this book is both a memorable and entertaining experience.

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Freebie Fiction Friday - Putting the TG in TGIF!

December 3, 2015, 8:02 pm
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Well, if it's Friday, then that must been it's time for Freebie Fiction Friday . . . time to put the 'TG' in TGIF (and the 'FD' in Friday)!

Every Friday I take the initiative to search through thew newly free titles on Amazon, and to identify those that might be of interest to trans* readers, fans, and lovers. Even if you don't have a Kindle, you can still download the titles through one of Amazon's free reading applications, and covert it (if need be) with Calibre. I can tell you I do most of my reading on my iPad, using Kindle for iPad, and it works beautifully.

Please do be sure to check the price before downloading anything, though, as most freebies are limited time offers, and some are specific to certain regions.

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12 Days of Big, Black Christmas by Chanel Ashby

December 5, 2015, 7:38 pm
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Please Note: The following review is suitable for adults only.

12 Days of Big, Black Christmas by Chanel Ashby

QUILTBAG Content: Well, the entire story is built around the idea of 'coerced' bisexuality, which escalates into some sissy crossdressing by the end.

Fetish Content: For starters, let's talk about that 'coerced' bisexuality. When Steve interrupts a mistletoe kiss between his wife and his boss, whatever his wife was secretly wishing for is cursed to come true for him instead. Before long, he's becoming obsessed with big black cock, sucking off men in the washroom, and coming onto his boss like a breathless, horny young woman. Throw in a little sissy crossdressing, and even a bit of cuckolding at the end, and you've got one hot story.

Literary Quality: The writing here is pretty decent, with some nice storytelling to frame the erotica, and a bit of imagination behind the curse. The mental battle in Steve's head is very well portrayed, and the erotic scenes are perfectly detailed.

Spank Bank Rating: This is easily a two-spank story, one that you'll have a hard time finishing without . . . well, finishing. Steve's decent into slutty submission is glorious to experience.

Overall: With a title like 12 Days of Big, Black Christmas, you know exactly what you're getting, and who wouldn't want to find a little BBC under the tree (or the mistletoe, as the case may be). For a novelty sort of holiday story, this was some damned sexy stuff.

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The Walker Journals by Gypsey Teague

December 6, 2015, 3:56 am
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I found "The Walker Journals," by Gypsey Teague to be a riveting account of the gender struggles of a type "A" male who has been outwardly successful in all his endeavors. However, achievement in academicia, sports and family are not enough for a person who cannot be true to himself. Finally, a nearly successful suicide triggers the start of a mid-life transition to a female gender role.

According to the author, this work is loosely-based on real-life experiences and her fictional account of several years in the life of "Stephanie" is complete in almost every way. Where it falls down just a bit is only in the aspect of sexuality, where there is never even the slightest hint of any struggle or conflict. It is always assumed that if Stephanie's wife will remain in the relationship, Stephanie will never even have a thought of looking at the possibility of a heterosexual side.

That would have been an interesting topic to explore.
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Slave Life: Part 2 – Possessed by Alyssa Von Synn

December 6, 2015, 9:19 pm
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When we last saw Nico, he was adjusting to his new life as Evie, excited by the prospect of being take home by her new Master. With Slave Life: Part 2 – Possessed, Alyssa Von Synn reveals what that new life entails, lets us in on a few more secrets of The Project, and also explores just where his old life intersects with her new one.

The natural progression here of Evie's highly sexualized life is fascinating. I love the way Synn allows Even to be a woman in every sense of the word, craving the touch of a man, longing to be dominated, and so blissfully desperate to lose her newfound virginity. There is a nice balance of BDSM, dominance/submission, and romance here, developing Evie as a woman as well as a slave. She is fortunate to have been purchased on a whim by a decent Master, a man who wants to enjoy her company, not humiliate or degrade her.

There are a few surprises to this second chapter, most of them revolving around the reappearance of the vice cop who was responsible for Nico's arrest. She knows more about his new life than she is supposed to, revealing significant flaws in The Project, and what she reveals to Evie's new Master opens up some dangerous possibilities. It also allows Evie to assert some of her independence, however, and develops that intersection of new life and old

Once again, Synn demonstrates a wonderful narrative flair, a strong grasp of characters, and a sincere appreciation for the erotic elements. Even with the mystery and novelty of the first chapter already revealed, Possessed is still a thoroughly enjoyable tale.


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