Carnal Machines
ScarletFox
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If you are a fan of Steampunk or Victorian settings in your Erotica, Carnal Machines will fit right up your alley. While not the most graphic of erotica it is perfect for those who just need a little something to get their imaginations going!
Great Writing
Execellent Stories
Great for Fans of Steampunk
Might not be Steamy Enough for Some
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Published:November 21, 2012
Jenny Swallows
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Erotica with a decadent Victorian spin, and a technological angle that is almost as thrilling as the uses the tech gets put to. A world without computers, fast cars or videos, but the things they have instead will thrill you just as much... if not more!
An excellent investigation of all that truly makes steampunk tick.
Will probably baffle anyone who hasn't at least grasped the concept of the steampunk universe.
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Published:August 16, 2012
Why I recommend CARNAL MACHINES: It's a unique type of erotica, one that won't disappoint both content-wise, and quality-wise. The thrill of the Victorian impropriety will have your toes curling and your.... well, you know.
Hot stories, well-written
Some were boring, not enough stories!
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Published:July 23, 2012
KrissyNovacaine
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This book felt really disjointed and all over the place. One story about a gay couple will be followed by another story that is purely hetero. A bdsm scene will be followed by a very normal seduction. A good sampling of kink I guess, but I found it awkward.
Some hot stories
Some not so hot stories
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Published:May 03, 2012
This is a collection of short stories that feature steampunk erotica set in Victorian times. There are devices of all kinds put to all sorts of sexy and sensuous uses.
Excellent collection of steampunk sex!
Not a single one!
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Published:February 13, 2012
A wonderful book for so many reasons. Fun, different, great sex and extremely well written and edited. Plus, the short stories allows you to enjoy them at different times; breaks at work, waiting for an appointment, etc. Highly recommended!!
Well written, well edited, engaging plotlines and enjoyable characters.
The stories can be unfortunately short.
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Published:January 08, 2012
Ever wonder what sex was like in a time when batteries didn’t exist, and there were no wall sockets to plug in your favorite toy? What if you didn’t want to make do with live flesh? The stories in Carnal Machines explore sex, desire, and ingenuity in the Steam age with some amazingly exciting results.
Good collection of arousing, erotic stories, interesting settings.
Not all stories may appeal to all readers.
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Published:September 18, 2011
Champagne and Benzedrine (Roland Hulme)
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If you love the steampunk style, you're going to love this book. Each tale is sizzlingly erotic, but stays true to the aesthetic of the steampunk subgenre. The emphasis here is always on story, with the sex and the steampunk coming deliciously, delightfully after.
The perfect erotica book for Steampunk fans. I don't think there's another on the market.
Very specific to the steampunk genre. If you're not into that, you might not be into this.
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Published:September 15, 2011
RosesThorns
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I enjoyed this book a lot, I mean whats not to love. Victoriana, Steampowered goodness, women in corsets, all great things in my book!
Sexyness and lots of it.
Not quite on par with the accepted definition of Steampunk
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Published:September 13, 2011
NuclearTeapot
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While I will not say this is a hardcore tour through the realms of sexy Steampunk, it does give a nice nod in that direction adding some spice to these erotic tales. If you are a fan of corsets, clock-work dildos and steam powered love machines, then this book will not disappoint.
Written from male and female points of view
Hetero and Homosexual couplings
Not all stories "Steampunk"
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Published:September 05, 2011
Yaoi Pervette (deleted)
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I had been wanting to get my hands on this book since it first appeared on Eden. I am certainly glad I did. The stories feature creative and sexy uses of machines alongside a variety of erotic activities. There is absolutely something for everyone in this book. Kinky, vanilla, gay, lesbian, straight, gender queer-this book has it all!
A variety of content, Most of the stories are excellent
A couple of stories lacked development
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Published:August 20, 2011
Ivy Wilde
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For those who love reading about Victorian lovers, “Carnal Machines” provides fourteen stories set in the suppressed sensuality of that “steamy” era. The stories cover a variety of sexual scenarios from hetero to homo to BDSM, though there is a little too much emphasis on steam powered sex machines and not enough elements of actual steampunk. Not all of the stories are equally good, but overall, it is a very satisfying read.
Mostly well written stories, variety of scenarios, fairly discreet cover
Steam powered sex toy theme overdone, one really bad story
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Published:August 15, 2011
Carnal Machines is steampunk's step into the erotic world. Each of the stories in this collection are not just sexy and hot, but they present a rich world of steampunk and neo-Victorian technologies. One of the better written erotica books I have picked up recently.
rich world, well written and hot as hell
not a thing
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Published:August 15, 2011
Erotica can be quite hit or miss anthologies in particular, at least that has been my experience. Carnal Machines however has it all, from sex, good and detailed, to stories, yes actual stories and good ones at that. Not loose and simple as possible, just as an excuse for the characters to have sex. I would recommend this one to anyone who wants to read erotica it's really quite excellent.
Great stories, beautiful cover,
I for one can't think of anything.
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Published:August 08, 2011
[italic|Carnal Machines] is a great selection of stories for fans of steampunk or anyone who enjoys reading about people using sex toys. These stories are all well written and are quite exciting to read.
Steampunk setting
Well-written prose
Arousing sex scenes
A fair amount of variety in sexual acts
As with many themed collections, the stories can lead to a feeling of déjà vu while reading.
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Published:August 01, 2011
If you've ever fantasized about old-fashioned sex machines or robots then read this book. It's very original, and it's very kinky. However, if you prefer more traditional themes, or if sci-fi or fantasy fiction bores you, then you may not enjoy it as much.
Exotic Feel
Quality Writing
Repetitive Themes
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Published:August 01, 2011
bzzingbee
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Carnal Machines is a sexy compilation of stories that are filled with amazing creations and wonderful, hot sex. The tension and decorum created by the era in which the stories are set make the behavior that much hotter.
Unique stories, creative mechanisms, sexy tension
Stories are a bit longer due to explanations needed of devices and background
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Published:July 31, 2011
Airen Wolf
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For lovers of Victorian Erotica and all that is entailed in that genre, Steampunk seems like a great fit! Corsets, long skirts and repressed sexuality are in full flower in [italic|Carnal Machines] but theres an added twist of sexuality that makes for an explosive read.
Well written, entertaining stories
It ended!
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Published:July 27, 2011
Kynky Kytty
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If you love sex toys and have a few fantasies about the Victorian era, then this erotic anthology is perfect. The fantastic aspect of the stories are credible, and you'll envy some characters for their luck of trying a few erotic inventions. The stories are very well written and you'll read through this book too quickly than you would have liked.
Very original stories with an especially erotic theme.
The idea of curing hysteria was repeated a few times, but not that negative a point.
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Published:July 26, 2011
You don't have to dress in period costumes for fun to enjoy this book. If you're looking for something a little different than the standard modern erotica book, give Carnal Machines a whirl. It's sexy steamy fun!
Interesting and varied stories, a little bit of kink
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Published:July 14, 2011
bluekaren
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I loved this collection of stories! If you love variety in your erotica then you will love this book. All the stories are set in the Victorian era, but the characters are not typical. The main theme of all of them is invention and these author have a wild view of what could have been!
Variety in characters and content, Use of sex toys and fantasy, Steamy sex scenes
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Published:July 14, 2011
It might sound like a stretch, but I almost feel that this book was written just for me. There's bondage, hysteria treatments, arcane sex toys, robotic pleasure contraptions, female dominance, and much more. I loved the character development, and some stories I wish didn't end! If you have any inclination towards BDSM or steampunk, I highly recommend this as a read.
Plot and character development, unique stories, varied vocabulary, BDSM
A few typos in the first few stories, but nothing unbearable
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Published:July 04, 2011
Emma (Girl With Fire)
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If you enjoy sci-fi fantasy and like a little historical fiction thrown into the mix, you will love this book. Strong leading female characters fill the pages of this book and they meet their matches with some of the contraptions that they come across. This is heavy on plot as far as erotica goes, but I feel that it has been made all the better because of it, the stories may be slightly longer but they do not lack the heated action one expects from an erotic anthology.
Great variety of plot, creative subject, good stories.
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Published:June 29, 2011