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She’s off limits but the attraction burns so bright it’s impossible to resist.

This collection of seventeen stories charts the spectrum of unwise lesbian desire, gathering tales of women you should resist—but can’t.

In Jean Roberta’s Shelter the bad girl’s back from prison. An upper-class lady seduces her maid in Laila Blake’s poignant story set in Regency England, while a Catholic nun is beguiled by a hooker in Lisabet Sarai’s powerful The First Stone.

These women are cops, slave owners, doctors, Dommes, and horse thieves, and you’ll find them at the pool, being seduced by older women, putting their job on the line for lust, or seducing the salt-and-pepper butch.

With stories from writers at the top of their game, including Sacchi Green, Erzabet Bishop, Beth Wylde, Harper Bliss, and Allison Wonderland, this collection is sure to thrill.
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Cheyenne Blue's erotic fiction has been included in over 90 erotic anthologies since 2000 including Best Lesbian Erotica, Best Women's Erotica, Sweat, Bossy, and Wild Girls, Wild Nights. Under her own name she has written travel books and articles, and edited anthologies of local writing in Ireland. Check out her blog at cheyenneblue.com. She's also on Twitter at @IamCheyenneBlue and on Goodreads.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ladylit Publishing (September 13, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 249 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9881363705
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-9881363701
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  1. Erzabet Bishop

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    Erzabet Bishop is a USA Today bestselling and award winning author of over forty paranormal and contemporary romance books.

    She lives in Houston, Texas and when she isn't writing about sexy shifters or voluptuous heroines, she enjoys playing in local bookstores and watching movies with her husband and furry kids.

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    Harper Bliss is a best-selling lesbian romance author. Among her most-loved books are the highly dramatic French Kissing and the often thought-provoking Pink Bean series.

    Harper lived in Hong Kong for seven years, travelled the world for a bit, and has now settled in the Belgian countryside with her wife, Caroline, and photogenic cat, Dolly Purrton.

    ***For a limited time you can get TWO of Harper's books (Few Hearts Survive (A Pink Bean Novella) & Summer's End) for free by signing up to her mailing list here: harperbliss.com/freebook/ (Just copy/paste the link in your browser.)***

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    G’day and welcome. I’m Cheyenne Blue. I write big-hearted sapphic romance, mainly set in Australia. My thirteenth romance, Switcheroo, is out now.

    About me:

    I'm the author of several sapphic romances, with more to come. I've been a finalist in both the Lambda Literary Awards and the Golden Crown Literary Awards. Going back several years, you'll find nearly one hundred of my short stories in a pile of anthologies.

    I live in a country town in Queensland, Australia. I love to cook, play tennis, travel, hike, and be outdoors with a dog. All of those things creep into my stories from time to time.

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    Jean Roberta was born in the western United States, and moved to the prairie region of Canada as a teenager with her parents. In her last year of high school, she won a major award in a student writing contest sponsored by a major Canadian financial institution. All nine student winners were asked to write a brief passage on "what Canada means to me" for publication in The Canadian Magazine, a weekend newspaper supplement. Most of the other winners took their inspiration from the national anthem ("O Canada"), but Jean wrote: "Canada is a small but useful ball bearing in the greasy machinery of world politics." Thus she began her literary career by writing the unexpected. She has continued down this road ever since.

    Jean Roberta still lives in Canada, where she has taught English at the local university for over 25 years, and now also teaches credit courses in Creative Writing.

    Her diverse short stories (mostly erotic) have appeared in over one hundred print anthologies, an out-of-print novel, an out-of-print story collection, three single-author collections (Obsession, Each Has a Point, The Princess and the Outlaw) and a novella, The Flight of the Black Swan. Anthologies including her work have won awards from Lambdalit, EPIC (Electronically Published Internet Connection) and Independent Publishers Association. She has written news articles, scholarly non-fiction, blog posts and reviews.

    In 2004, her one-act play about the politics of smoking and gender identities, Smoke and Mirrors, was performed by professional actors as part of Loud 'n Queer, an annual event produced by the local Globe Theatre.

    Jean believes in tolerating everything except intolerance.

    The opinion pieces she wrote for a monthly column, Sex Is All Metaphors (based on a line in a poem by Dylan Thomas), are available as an e-book. Under her actual family name, she contributed a chapter to The Vampire Goes to College: Essays on Teaching with the Undead, and she co-edited an anthology of scholarly articles: OutSpoken: Perspectives on Queer Identities (University of Regina Press, 2013), to which she contributed an article on a controversial "lesbian" novel, The Well of Loneliness (1928).

    She married her long-term, Chilean-born female partner, Mirtha Rivera, on Halloween weekend in 2010. (Mirtha made the historical outfits for both of them.) More here: www.JeanRoberta.com

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    Axa Lee is an erotica-writing farm girl, who grazes cattle in her yard and herds incorrigible poultry with a cowardly dog. She's written since her grandmother had to spell the words for her. Her work appears in several anthologies. Her Spousal-Type Creature is slowly getting used to answering weird rhetorical questions that typically begin with the disclaimer, “so this is for a story…”

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    I write what I like to read; which includes a little bit of everything under the rainbow. My muse is an equal opportunity smut bunny that believes everyone, no matter their kink, color, gender or orientation is entitled to love, acceptance and scalding HOT sex.

    My story themes range from paranormal to contemporary and in pairings from lesbian erotica, to menage, bi, het, and beyond.

    I'm currently published in books by Cleis Press, Lethe, BSB, LadyLit, eXcessica and the Liz McMullen show. My books are available in both e-book format and print through my publishers and most major distributors as well as through direct links from my website.

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    You can contact me direct with question or comments.

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    Erotica Unrestricted by Genre or Pairing

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Collection
Reviewed in the United States on December 29, 2022
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This is a great collection of short erotica enclosed within excellent writing and quick but complete plot. There's not a less-than-good story in the bunch, while all are individually unique.
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4.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars Our Woman by Rebecca Lynne Fullan I enjoyed segments of this story
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
3.5 Stars

Our Woman by Rebecca Lynne Fullan
I enjoyed segments of this story, but overall I had no idea what the heck it was talking about so I was sad that it ended without further clarification.

Hands Off by Ava-Ann Holland
SUPER hot.. I wish we could've gone up in that room with them...with no hands.

Shelter by Jean Roberta
an interesting story. I was a bit confused at times as to their past and how they came to the present, but still interesting enough to make me flip pages quickly to try to figure it out. Sad to see it over too.

Ungodly Yours by Allison Wonderland
I didn't like the HEAVY bible references. But then we got little kicks like 'I'm bored with the Lord' and 'do you accept God the Father as your Lord and Master' shortly there after, which was very contradictory to me. Over all though I will say I greatly appreciated the under lying message in the story that was overshadowed, 'we don't get to decide how we're designed.' or even better 'Just because I've fallen for a woman doesn't make me a fallen woman.' which is exactly what I personally believe, but would've like to have seen that been not hidden behind so much Lord, God and sinning references.

Secondly, the character is 18 and still talking like she is much younger, even if she is extremely religious. 'Before long, we're... you know, we're--' when talking about being naked. 'And now, with our... loins leafless, we can begin our genesis.' is another example of how the bible is referenced to heavily for me and not entirely like an 18 year old would think to me.The Rules by Rachel O. Esplanade
I absolutely loved this story except for the confusing timeline in the beginning, which threw me for a bit as to when things were happening for the characters. I can't say that I particularly care for the 'you' and 'I' tense used, but other than that it was a great story about forbidden love!
The Further Adventures of Miss Scarlet by Emily L. Byrne
Cop and thief have SUPER hot meeting on a subway.. with possible future run ins. I will be searching for the (hopeful) sequel to this hot, fierce liaison.

Sunset, Sunrise by Sacchi Green
Oooh.. Watch out.. Hot. Forbidden. And over all too quickly for me. Darn that sun for rising and this couple separating.

The Clinton County Horse Theif Society by Axa Lee
Aw! I was sad at the way this story turned out. I didn't want Belle to be bad! I wanted her to love Katie the way Katie loved her! I don't want to say what happens but in the end I'm glad Katie gets the closure she needs and hope that she one day finds a woman who loves her more than Belle.

Freedom by Harper Bliss
MILF story.. yes please! Loved it. Another great piece of work from Harper! Sexy, well written short story.

Ascending Amelia by Erzabet Bishop
Yes! Yes! And YES! A little BDSM for the first time, some spanking and steamy. Very sexy little story and one I wouldn't mind seeing expanded into a whole novel or novella. Relateable characters that have real life emotions and reactions. Well done.

Bachelorette Party by Beth Wylde
Beautiful. Discovering there is more than friendship behind all those lingering touches and hate for the fiancee. Another steamy read, but also about finding that Linda was willing to stand by and let Jenny do what Jenny needed to do to be happy even though she wanted so much more. At Jenny's Bachelorette Party, real feeling and emotions are discovered.

Thanks to Irene by Nicole Wolfe
Luanna is married to Dina, but for reasons we don't know (or I missed) they are apart when Hurricane Irene comes. Seeking refuge, Luanna goes to Amy, the masseuse. Hm, what I wonder is if Dina will be joining the pair when she finds out or if she will be upset she wasn't included. Great story!

Ash by Niki Crow
Seduced by the new lady.. I loved the little scenes (like stopping by Jennie's for a skinny dip and a little finger bang outside).. I wish we could've gotten a longer, more drawn out story with longer scenes in general but I loved the characters and their interactions..

The Law of Reciprocity by Laila Blake
I have to admit that my least favorite romances to read are historical, but this story was excellent. I truly enjoyed it. I loved both women and the way they came together.. I do wish we would've gotten a bit more of the story, but still excellent.

Shallow End by L.C. Spoering
At first the story was a bit slow for me, building the background and I didn't see where it was going really. Once it got going and I figured out where things were going, it seemed to wrap up all too quick for me, but I still think it was a good, short little story.

The First Stone by Lisabet Sarai
I can't say that I cared for this one as it is a taboo topic for me.. A nun breaking her vows. I also didn't care for the fact that she called the people she was supposed to be helping inmates, which isn't how a nun would think in my mind.

Out For The Count by Cheyenne Blue
I loved this story.The card counter vs casino security. The backstory was excellently filled in enough that we knew what was going on. The sensual parts were great. I loved the way Cheyenne wrote it and the characters, I will most definitely be picking up her work in the future.

I was given this in return for an honest review by Inked Rainbow Reads.

~Renee
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Alicia
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2014
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I was given this book free to review awhile ago and just now getting around to reviewing plus I brought it to have in my collection.
Here are the ones I truly enjoyed.

Hands Off - HOT is all I can say
The Rules - WOW definitely could read more from this author
Sunset, Sunrise - HOT and short
Freedom - I'm just going to say BLISS
Ascending Amelia - Hot and short
Thanks to Irene - What a way to ride out a storm
Shallow End - Who wouldn't want to be a lifeguard after this :)
Out for the Count - I would look the other way too :)
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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These stories are hot!
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Devon C. McKinnon
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 8, 2014
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Book is awesome!
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M.A.D.Giles & Rain Wolf
4.0 out of 5 stars For Those Who Just Can’t Resist Taking a Taste
Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2015
4.25 Stars

A veritable smorgasbord of forbidden flavors to just waiting to be savored. Within the pages lie naughty thrills for everyone.

Found this collection to be well edited and imaginative. Enjoyed getting another read from authors I already admire as well as discovered a few new ones to watch for in the future. Though some of the stories were more to my own tastes than others, each were well written and varied enough that the anthology was far from the same story with different names and maybe a location change.

I would recommend this for erotica fans looking for some lusty ladies to keep them warm tonight.

** I received this book from the author in exchange for an honest review. **

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Crazie Betty
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
Reviewed in the United States on September 18, 2014
This was a great anthology! I honestly enjoyed all of the stories in the collection but, because there are so many, I will only be touching base on my faves. Shout out to ALL of the authors in this anthology, you should all be so proud of your work because, really, it's great work. I was so very entertained throughout so thank you all of you. Also, thanks be to Harper Bliss and Ladylit Publishing for providing me with the ARC of Forbidden Fruit for review.

Hands Off by Ava-Ann Holland: I really enjoyed the different emotions in this story. Although it is short, you truly get a sense of how the MC feels about her old friend and their past. As well as how she feels about their current decision to meet up. Really, I just loved the daughter. I was pleasantly surprised at how fleshed out these characters could be given such a short amount of time.

Ungodly Ours by Allison Wonderland: When I first started reading this story I didn’t think I was going to like it. Not only because of the religious aspects of it but also the prose and the kind of clunky way it was written. What it turned out to be for me was more like a journal entry and I found myself really appreciating the different story arch. I really loved how what came out of this story was God loving his children and wanting them to be happy in the way they need to be happy. It was a very heartfelt story and I couldn’t help thinking about all the women out there that could relate to this.

The Further Adventures of Miss Scarlet by Emily L. Byrne: Usually I’m pretty firm in my statements of Harper’s stories always being my favorite when I’m reading an anthology, but this time it was a surprise for me. This story tied with Harper’s Freedom as my favorite story in this anthology. Honestly I think it was Scarlet’s character that made this read so much fun for me. She is absolutely the antithesis of me which I always find to be incredible alluring in these stories. I’d be much more like the MC and so I felt like I could really relate to this story. Obviously not so much the being a police officer with a jewelry thief, but the way the MC is wary and self-conscious and Scarlett is so the opposite! Can’t wait to find more by this author!

Freedom by Harper Bliss: It’s Harper so you already know I loved it! This wasn’t a typical story in comparison to the others I’ve read by Miss Bliss but it was easily one of my favorites, not just of this anthology, but of her work in general. I LOVED how the Mother of the MC’s ex-girlfriend approached her and how the whole thing went down. She was such a confident and well put together woman that I probably wouldn’t have been able to say ‘no’ to her either. I also thought it completely hilarious, and totally a real life type of embarrassment ,when she brings up having overheard her say that she “would totally do your Mom”, then calling her out on it. I probably would’ve read a full length story of this one, I was that entertained by the story and the characters.

The Law of Reciprocity by Laila Blake: I thought this was a very sweet story and I really loved how both characters came into contact with each other. It was a very serendipitous kind of story, which I don’t usually like, but I loved how the Mistress was talking about always identifying herself as the Hero in romance tales. I felt like this gave the story some context and made their ending up together more real, in my opinion.

Out for the Count by Cheyenne Blue: I loved this story! The twists and the way each character was playing each other was so much fun for such an erotic read! I’ve had other works by Cheyenne on my TBR pile for a while and I’m thinking I’m going to need to get to those sooner rather than later. This wasn’t your typical storyline for f/f erotica (at least that I’ve read) but I thought it added great background and added some exciting danger aspects without being actually mortally dangerous.
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Louisette Lépine
5.0 out of 5 stars Forbidden Fruit:stories of unwise lesbian desire.
Reviewed in Canada on October 15, 2020
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My faves are:
Freedom
Bachelorette Party
The Law of Reciprocity
The First Stone
There’s a wonderful diversity in the characters and the authors sure know their thing.
Thanks again.
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Ian Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent collection of short stories
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 2, 2015
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An excellent collection of short stories. Some feature the more physical side of the relationships, others more the feelings. Enjoyed each story, all well told and written. As with any anthology, there will be some each reader prefers over others. But rather than share my own preferences, I'd encourage others to dip in and make up their own minds.
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nicki76
5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Hot Hotter
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 9, 2014
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Fabulous read! It certainly kept me hooked and even when tiored I would squeeze in just one more story. Harper Bliss features and her stories, as always, hits the spot.
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