I found these to be VERY juicy stories overall. I don't read much in this genre, but was impressed with the quality. Provocative without being sleazy, there are some real, believe it or not, thought-provokers here. Bread machines - whoda thunkit! --and all wonderfully refreshing women's point of view, varied as it is. Pick it up - you won't regret it. I loved it, and mostly only had read Anais Nin's work. Let me just say WOW. And check out other stuff Violet Blue has been involved with! I'm hooked :)