So winter has just started and I’m already looking forward to next summer. In an effort to stay warm, we’ve been reading Island Girls – Tropical Lesbian Erotica, a fun collection of girl on girl erotica that’ll leave you reaching for your favorite vibe, then your passport.

Editor Simone Thorne has done a good job of putting together a book that you’ll enjoy from start to finish. Of course, some stories are better than others, but I never found myself wishing I hadn’t wasted my time reading a story.

One thing I really enjoyed about this book is that I wasn’t familiar with a number of the writers. It sometimes seems like I’m reading the same erotica authors over and over again, which is fine when they’re good, but I really loved the chance to read some fresh (possibly new) voices.

One of those exciting authors that is new to me, despite a relatively impressive list of credits, is Shanna Germain. Her story Via dell’Amore focused on two of my passions: women and wine. It tells the story of a woman vacationing alone in Italy, that gets more than she bargained for when a wine tasting turns into much more. It’s a beautifully written story that will be enjoyed by anyone who can appreciate the subtle complexities of fine wine and seduction.

Overall, this is an enjoyable collection of erotica from Alyson Books that will help see you through a long winter!

As this excellent book to your collection!