To be an erotica writer, or at least a good one, one must also read erotica. If I am anything, I am dutiful, and so I read the work of a friend who also happens to write erotica, Audrey Valiant. In addition to her blog, she has a very tantalizing short story, Beautiful Stranger, free now on smashwords.com.

Audrey’s story is about a saucy small business owner, Colette, who is recently divorced and certainly wanting some serious attention. One evening, just before closing, Colette is paid a visit by one handsome, leather-clad customer. I won’t spoil it by telling you what happens, but let’s just say…her story delivers.

Haven’t we all fantasized about what would happen at work if you could act on your romantic impulses, without all those pesky consequences? Well, Colette and her beautiful stranger get to unleash, and the results are, shall we say, mutually satisfying.

I bought this little number for my e-reader and upon the third reading, I’m still breathless by the end. 😉

I’m excited to see what Audrey will offer next. I follow her on Twitter @AudreyValiant and Facebook so I’ll be the first to know.