There’s nothing sexy about her humdrum life as a mum. But is her husband’scrazy scheme a bit too exciting?Sarah’s mind-numbing housewife existence is turning her brain to mush. With herthird bun in the oven, this British mum is drowning under a mountain of playdates,bills, and head lice checks. But her man’s get-rich-quick idea of writing steamynovels isn’t her ideal way to dial up life’s passion. her ideal way to dial up life’s passion.
Drew desperately wants a break from Sarah’s whinging. And if that means
researching how to write racy books all by himself, then he’ll make the sacrifice. But
as he finally warms Sarah up to the sultry side hustle, their R-rated private project
gets publicly exposed…
With an office scandal brewing, it’s only a matter of time before gawking workers
and a perfectly nosy PTA president turn them into social pariahs.
Can Sarah and Drew earn some extra income from sizzling lit without falling prey to
stiff gossip?
Erotic Fiction is a charming comedy for fans of humorous fiction. If you like sweet
love stories, endearing characters, and dry British humor, then you’ll adore Kindle
Storyteller Award Winner Hannah Lynn’s delightful tale.
Buy Erotic Fiction to slip into something a little more lovable today!
more
I was given a free copy of this Audiobook In exchange for an honest review. It’s not what you think. Sarah is a housewife, she has a little house and many problems and seems to be going a little bit out of her mind. She is almost up to 3 kids with her husband Drew when he has an idea to make some money, writing R rates books. But when the word gets out as to what the pair is up to, their personal life is turned upside down. Will they be able to keep writing and make the needed extra money this way? Love the characters in this book and the story is new and refreshing and funny. It has its own type of British humor. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Money makes the world go around, doesn’t it?
I could totally relate to the theme in this story about lack of funds. Hocus pocus, I’m brokus! springs to mind *smirks*. Don’t even think of mentioning my book buying habit *wags finger*.
With their third little one due in a few short months, Sarah has made an art form out of juggling the family’s tight finances. (As my mum used to say, every penny is a prisoner! *snorts*) Never mind having to deal with Mrs ‘All-My-Eggs-Are-Double-Yolked’ at the school gates and toddler group *palms face*. Talk about giving you a complex!
Poor Drew, he really is clueless. Blinkered? You could say that *laughs*. From his POV, everything in the garden is rosy. Oh, to live in your own wee bubble.
After having his very own ‘lightbulb’ moment, Drew thinks he has found the answer to all of Sarah and his money worries. Pen their own erotic fiction novel and watch those royalties roll on in! *shakes head* If only it were that simple…
What follows is a comedy of errors as Drew embraces his new venture with complete gusto (tongue firmly in cheek!).
I think I giggle-cringed for the majority of this story. It was a hoot! And, for me, there were two scenes that stick in my memory (and will for some time!) where I full-on belly laughed. Just thinking about them now is giving me the giggles. One word: chafing! *snorts* (*shouts* someone throw me that metaphorical cushion!)
Hannah Lynn is a new-to-me author and has firmly cemented herself on my watch list. EF? was an easy read with engaging and relatable characters which left me with a smile on my face.
I would’ve loved for there to have been a second epilogue to the epilogue. I know, I know! I’m a greedy reader, lol. But I have questions…
Alright, alright – I’m going… bye for now.
This isn’t what it says on the cover! thank goodness, rather this is a funny look at a couple’s attempt to break out of their rather limiting current situation with 2 small children and another on the way.
The characters of Sarah and Drew are charming and believable, if a bit caricaturish, and the scrapes and social gaffs they make are very funny, and for the most part, believable. I do wish that we had found out if the book was a success.
This is a very good example of humorous fiction, albeit that it is definitely aimed at a female audience, which is why, as a mere male I have given it 4 stars.
I received an advance copy of the book but have voluntarily written this honest review.
I received this book for free. I am voluntarily posting this review and any opinions expressed herein are my own.
HM Lynn is wonderful at depicting the dynamics of relationships and families. Like her Peas and Carrots series [which if you haven’t read – I highly recommend], she is able to capture those little moments which seem so important at the time, which are in actuality very trivial and funny. While the title of the book is Erotic Fiction? – this is not erotica. It is an enjoyable, funny, and very entertaining story of a couple who find themselves in financial straits after discovering their third child is on the way while their small house is falling apart; their credit cards are stretched to the limits; and their expenses keep increasing.
The narrator, Charlie Sanderson, is terrific. She has a delightful British accent and wonderful comedic timing.
Entertaining read.
Favorite Quotes:
All the underwear she owned that could have been considered even remotely sexy was now either ripped or stained or just so small that pulling them on was likely to cut off the circulation to somewhere.
‘Mind Birthing?’ ‘Uh-huh.’ Nelly drank her tea with her eyebrows raised. ‘You know, it’s one of those hippy things. Birth isn’t painful. It’s just a manifestation of all the love we are squeezing out of our vagina type bull*.’ ‘That does sound like bull*.’ ‘But it’s free.’ Sarah’s head cocked with interest.
My Review:
This fun and sassy tale kept me smirking, which combined with an occasional bark of irrepressible gleeful laughter that was escaping my mouth while in a public waiting room led to a total stranger inquiring as to the title. Um, should I have been embarrassed to call up a title such as Erotic Fiction? Nope, not this girl. Although I did take pity and clarified it was the actual title of a humorous story and not the genre when she blanched and blinked.
The engaging storylines were entertaining and relatable with highly amusing inner musings, snarky observations, and comical scenarios from the POV of an exhausted married couple living through the less than glamorous aspects of childrearing and family life while ensconced in a tiny sticky house with small tenacious children who tend to bring home pestilence from their school mates as well as cause an ever-increasing level of credit card fatigue and school activity fees as insurmountable as the national debt.
This was my first time reading the beguiling scribblings of Hannah Lynn and I adored her crisp and savvy style and reveled in her wry wit with unbridled delight. Her secondary characters were as deftly written and just as much fun to read as her primary protagonists. I am besotted with her irreverent and clever humor and have added her entire listing to my wish list.
This is a delightful, charming read with sweet characters and a great storyline!!!!
Sarah and Drew live a hectic life, just making ends meet. When Sarah discovers she is pregnant with their third child, she isn’t quite sure how they can manage. Not to mention, her plate is already full raising her two other children and looking at unattainable dream houses. She is just beginning to carve out some time for herself with her oldest son off to school.
Drew works as an analyst at an online supermarket. Like Sarah, he thought they would have time for more adventure before having children. He comes up with an idea…to make money and get Sarah’s creative juices flowing again..they could write an erotic novel together. She refuses, but that doesn’t stop him. He begins writing himself, and after some time, Sarah gets on board. What ensues is hilarity!!!! I just LOVED it…from the Google searches to everything else they encounter!!!
I enjoyed how the characters continually developed throughout the book. They each grew so much! I enjoyed seeing their writing process!!! I also thoroughly watching these two work together. They make a great team, and they are both so FUNNY!!!!
I love the author’s sense of humor. It comes through in every single page, starting from the very first page with her note to readers. I knew I was going to love her from that moment, and I wasn’t wrong! I love discovering new authors to me, and I can’t wait to read more from her!
I love all of Hanna Lynn’s book. Especially the peas and carrots Siri, so I just assumed this book would be great. I was not wrong this book is freaking awesome I loved it it has an original plot, great characters, hilarious situations in conversations and a wonderful ending. I recommend this to anybody who loves the Leah and don’t be worried about the title it does not have overt sexual situations that will make you uncomfortable. I myself do not like a Roddick fiction, but I love this book. So if you love to laugh get this book.
Hilariously funny!!! Sarah and Drew newly married when baby number 1 was conceived. Shortly after his birth their second child was born, and then quickly Sarah became pregnant again. They are a typical couple with a mortgage, car loan, bills, and credit cards, but Sarah is a stay at home mom, and eight months pregnant. She is tired and frustrated at the end of the day. She gets no time for herself, and hates the small house they are living in. Drew buries his head in the sand. He is at work all day and when home is on his phone all the time and doesn’t really listen to her complaints or try to understand. But then he gets an idea how they can make more money; by writing an erotic book together. From there the story gets so funny. Erotic emails sent to multiple people by accident, sex toys ordered online and opened in public, and more. I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
A humorous read that keeps you reading to see how the scheme will turn out. Maybe the scheme might not be for every person who has struggled to have a family and all that it entails.
I bailed 48% through the book on Kindle. I didn’t like either the husband or the wife, and there were too many screaming toddlers and wet nappies for me.
It took me a while to read this book. I really had to force myself. And I feel bad that I really didn’t like it. I’m not saying it’s not well written because it is. I just didn’t think it was funny. I’ve read other books by Hannah Lynn and loved them. It’s just this one didn’t do it for me. I don’t think I can even pinpoint exactly why I didn’t like it. I found Sarah was whiny and although she had some legitimate gripes, she was not a very nice person to have around. Drew was just as bad. He was a bit of an airhead. If Barry was so irresponsible, why would anyone leave their email program open when they let him use their computer? Drew is dense, Polly is a flirt, Sarah is jealous and Barry is an idiot. Would I recommend this book? Possibly. It might just be your type of comedy. But then again, I don’t care for Jim Carrey’s comedy either.