This is a fantastic collection of erotic stories that are certain to please and tease from Xcite Books winners of ETO's Best Erotic Book Brand and Jade's Best Erotic Fiction Publisher 2010, 2011 and 2012.

Fantasy Assignment by Lucy Felthouse: She loves a man in uniform, so being sent to write a feature about life in an army camp leaves Charlene feeling all her Christmases have come at once. Her guide round the barracks is the very sexy Corporal Matt Stokes, and as soon as she sets eyes on him, Charlene can’t wait to see his privates on parade. Paper Rose by J.S. Black: Police officers Ray Morecambe and Jenny White are on the hunt for a violent attacker whose calling card is a paper rose. Moira McCann, the latest victim, gratefully accepts Jenny’s offer to make sure she gets home safely from the police station. But McCann has ulterior motives for getting Jenny alone, and as he attempts to unravel the crime, Ray finds himself caught up in a dark, depraved sex game. The Painter’s Palate by Joe Manx: Posing as a naked life model for an art class allows Julia to indulge her exhibitionistic side. Struggling artist George needs a model who will work for free, and Julia is only too happy to oblige. His unorthodox ideas on colour and technique introduce her to the sensuous world of body painting and prove there’s more than one use for a sable paintbrush. The Examiner by Roger Frank Selby: The Examiner has travelled to planet Eden to bring back a new handmaiden for the Lord High Sevolian. He must see her naked and measure her body to make sure she fits Sevolian’s exacting requirements. Beautiful, intelligent Andromeda seems like the ideal candidate, but as the ritual progresses, the Examiner realises she’s too special to be handed over. Dare he break the rules and keep her for himself? The Lady And The Highwayman by Charlotte Wickham: Defying her father, who longs for her to behave in a ladylike manner, Lady Amelia Farley goes riding alone in the countryside. She’s accosted by a dashing highwayman, who seems just as interested in her body as he is in her family fortune. Having experienced the best sex of her life, she never expects to see him again, but life has a way of throwing up surprises.

Running Free by Beverly Langland: Sitting alone in the park, watching the sun comes up, makes Alex feel free and alive. She just can’t resist the urge to tear off her clothes and run naked through the woods. Surrounded by the beauty of nature, she is able to indulge her wildest, most primitive fantasies, but can she recapture the passion that’s been missing in her life? Picking The Man by Penelope Friday: Ellie’s an expert in seduction – and she never lets the fact she’s in a wheelchair get in the way of her pleasure. When she sets her sights on the guy in the red jumper as he innocently reads his paper, she is determined this hot summer night will be one of mind-blowing passion for both of them. Captive Dove by Alcamia Payne: All her deepest sexual fantasies involve being caged and confined. So when Lucinda meets enigmatic artist Emile, who is obsessed with painting models in cages, she thinks she’s found her perfect match. But can she reach through the bars around his soul and touch the part of his sexuality he has always kept locked away? Wash And Blow Job by Les Hansom: Tim’s wife likes to control everything in his life, and that includes when and where he gets his hair cut. What she doesn’t realise is that she’s booked him an appointment with a sassy female stylist who’s about to give Tim the most erotic salon experience of his life. The Peachy Talbot Fan Club by Carmel Lockyer: Peachy Talbot may not be a hunk, but he’s the man every woman wants, so no one can understand why Kath would turn him down. Finally persuaded to go on a date with him, she discovers everything she’s heard about his reputation as a lover is true. Sex gods don’t come around too often, so how far will Kath and the rest of his office fan club go to make sure Peachy isn’t taken away from them?

The Wardrobe Mistress by Joe Manx: She thinks she’s simply visiting her much-loved Aunt Polly to pick up some items of furniture before Polly emigrates to Australia. What she doesn’t expect is for her aunt to offer her advice on keeping her relationship hot and spicy. With Polly’s aid, she learns the secrets of dressing for pleasure, and armed with a “sexy equestrian” outfit, she sets out to give husband Matthew the ride of his life. The Treat by Amelia Flint: Working for the stuffy old Farringtons isn’t much fun, but when money is your aphrodisiac, the perks of the job certainly make up for it. Their cleaner loves to pleasure herself in their Jacuzzi, or on their luxurious double bed. She’s sure they will never find out about her naughty antics – until the day Mr Farrington comes home from work early… The Key by Jim Baker: Newlyweds Don and Sally have a great sex life, full of passion and inventive spanking games. When Sally finds an old key in the kitchen, it triggers visions of evil creatures that only Don can see. Getting rid of the key should solve the problem, but Don soon finds out that’s easier said than done. Can he banish the ghastly visitors before they destroy his happiness? “Los Hermanos” by Mark Farley: Since her divorce, lusty cougar Siobhan has been making the most of her opportunities to hook up with men on the cosmopolitan streets of Notting Hill. Spanish architect Ruben offers the promise of some afternoon delight on his rooftop sun terrace, but Siobban hasn’t counted on the possibility of his brother taking the opportunity to join in the action. The Waterfall by Katie Lilly: The forest waterfall is a haven of peace, away from the well-trodden tourist path. For Heather, newly single and ready for adventure, and skinny-dipping local Roger, its undisturbed pool offers a place where they can act on their mutual attraction and discover the thrills of sex in the great outdoors.