EXOTICA - Eden Bradley
Delta Trade Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-553-38510-6
January 2008
Erotic Contemporary Romance - Anthology

Palm Springs, California - Present Day

Welcome to Exotica, an exclusive resort for women to play out their fantasies.  Two women, Lilli and Caroline, both have had troubles in their past, and hope that indulging their secret desires will help them to overcome those troubles and move on with their lives.

Seven Days of Kama Sutra

Lilli DeForrest’s divorce has left her with a lack of self-esteem and a few feelings of inadequacy.  When her best friend from college invites her to Exotica – a fantasy resort for women – Lilli hesitantly takes her up on the offer.  She hopes that her vacation will allow her to explore the sensuality she suppressed during her marriage to a very conservative and repressive man.  Lilli hadn’t been looking for anything more.

For the past few months, Rajan has felt dissatisfied with his life as a companion at Exotica.  He’s always enjoyed women and sex, but lately it has seemed more of a chore to be with his clients.  When Lilli walks into the suite though, Rajan knows that she is different.  He looks forward to teaching her the Kama Sutra and helping her to reconnect with her sensual side, yet he also wants to know everything about her.  He’s never had feelings like this for a client before, so what will happen when Lilli’s week is up?

SEVEN DAYS OF KAMA SUTRA is a story of discovery, and not just sexually.  As Lilli heals from her broken marriage and becomes the strong sensual woman she once was, Rajan is also learning new things about himself.  Though he’s something of an expert in the ways of love-making, this is the first time the emotion has actually been a part of the process.  Their adventure definitely sizzles, but it is also an emotional journey, and a very satisfying tale.

Nine Days of Arabian Nights

In the three years she’s been managing Exotica, Caroline Winters has never been tempted by any of the men she employs – until now.  After talking to her friend Lilli, Caroline has been contemplating an affair; finding a man to help her get over her past and open herself up both sexually and emotionally.  The opening of the Arabian Nights suite will be bringing in new employees, and when she sees Kian Razin, Caroline knows that she will be going through with it.

Kian is at Exotica for a couple of reasons, one of which is to live a little wild before taking over his new responsibilities.  When his new boss claims that he is to help her live out her fantasy as an “audition”, he knows that she’s not being entirely honest – but he can also tell that this is something she needs.  He’s aware that the other employees call her the Ice Queen, and while he can definitely see the cold and controlled woman, Kian also sees that Caroline is hiding some deep pain.  Though the determination to help her doesn’t surprise him, Kian is shocked by the feelings she brings out in him.  But how will she react when she learns his other reasons for being at Exotica?

Caroline has always been reserved, and a tragedy in her past has made it worse, but in NINE DAYS OF ARABIAN NIGHTS, she’ll learn how freeing it can be to give up control.  It is a struggle for her to give in to her desires, and Kian is the perfect man to help her do so.  A very dominating man, he pushes Caroline’s boundaries and does help her get over some of her fears.  He’s also a man to whom life – and women – have always come easily, so it’s interesting to watch him have to work at something. 

Both stories are erotic, yet also deal with more than just sex. EXOTICA is an engaging book with a couple of very tantalizing tales.

Jennifer Bishop