Open for Business: Tales of Office Sex Posted by ktr2003 on July 13th, 2008
Open For Business: Tales of Office Sex
Edited by: Alison Tyler
Publisher: Cleis Press
If you are in need of more arousal than just pure eye candy from adult movies, then Open For Business with its 22 short stories will definitely raise an eyebrow! Never did I imagine that a book could be just as hot and steamy as a full-blown porno. In fact, there are some stories that I could see adapted into a full hardcore scene!
Alison Tyler, the editor of this book, is a known writer/editor in the world of erotica. Besides contributing a short story to the anthology, she has lent her skills in producing this great piece of office erotica!
Out of the 22 short stories, I would definitely give extra kudos for the following that I will discuss in some detail.
“That Monday Morning Feeling” by Lisette Ashton is written in a female’s perspective as she goes through her ‘normal’ routine getting to work. She lets her imagination and horniness run wild throughout her daily commute. This story sets the tone for the rest of the short stories.
Probably the most realistic situation that has possible happened somewhere in the world is the one in “Sex, Lies, and Library Books” by Donna George Storey. It tells of a romance between a newly minted female librarian work-study assistant with one of her co-workers. The build-up and the tension that finally settles down makes for an exciting read.
“Late for Work” by Shelley Jansen is every man’s dream of setting up a threesome with one of your girlfriend’s coworkers from work. The writing is excellent and it doesn’t seem like a laborious read as you just feel like you are observing the action that’s about to take place. Needless to say, both she and her female coworker will have to start working overtime for these “projects!”
“Casual Friday” by Jolene Hui is about a woman who’s a little bit tired in her current relationship although she spends most of her time in her boyfriend’s flat that happens to be near some nosy geriatric neighbors. Anyway, at work she notices one of her coworkers and a brief steamy encounter occurs. Since her boyfriend was supposed to be out of town visiting the parents, she invites her male coworker for some extreme naughtiness when she’s supposed to flatsitting alone! Needless to say, at least she has an excuse to get out of dull relationship with style, but definitely no grace!
In “Lonely at the Top” by Savannah Stephens Smith, the main character reminisces about how she used not only her intelligence, but her sexual prowess to get to the top of the food chain by getting the opportunity to go one-on-one with the CEO of the company. Apparently, the CEO liked what she offered and married her. At the end, she’s content at the top and is no longer concerned about temporal matters like money and the lot. This story makes me wonder if this actually does happen to some extent in the real world considering such storied couples like Julie Chen and Leslie Moonves or Wendi Deng and Rupert Murdoch.
In “TGIF” by Saskia Walker, a hot female office temp has the hots for one of the window cleaners that it pushes her over office decorum resulting in her prompt, but well worth it dismissal from her ragged and aged supervisor!
The other 16 stories have their merits as well, but some of these are on the border of quarkiness as in the sadomasochist themes that flow through “Strict Management” and “In the Empire of Lust.” These may not be your cup of tea, but the entire book is well worth a read. It’s better to digest a story or two right before bedtime or during your lunch break. You won’t be disappointed!
OVERALL: 4/5
Filed under: Erotica Literature
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