Erotic romance is the enticement of all the senses through the written word. An erotic romance touches more than the mind. erotic romance touches the soul. erotic romance touches the heart. erotic romance frees the passion within use to explore the person we truly are.

Whispers
By
HH Self

Hank picked his six-foot-two frame up off the ground, knocking the dust from his faded trousers with a tattered, sweat stained cowboy hat. The dark stallion, which only a moment before slammed him to the ground, still pawed at the hard earth, eyes ablaze with unwavering defiance. Running his fingers through dark hair then shoving his hat back in place, Hank looked at the gate as it opened enough to let the Indian enter.
    Whisperer, my ass, he thought. He looked at Jake who motioned him toward the opening. Let her have her try then I can get back to work, Hank told himself. As the two passed, Hank could see the Whisperer’s dark eyes were as cold and defiant as those of the stallion. “Mumbo jumbo bull,” he whispered loud enough for her to hear. Her reply came in Paiute, but her tone made her meaning clear.
    Hank pulled the gate closed and stood by Jake. “This is bull—”
    “Give it a chance, Hank,” Jake said and then spat on the ground. “Ain’t no shame; you broke more horses here than anyone. This one is just different so we’re gonna try a different way.”
    Hank placed one foot on the weatherworn bottom rail of the fence and looked back toward the Indian and horse. She inched her way closer to the stallion. As she did, her whole demeanor changed. The cold dark brown eyes he saw before now sparkled. The way she carried her body became open, warm and calm. Her arms hung by her sides, palms facing forward. “Going to get her fool self killed,” Hank snapped, never looking at Jake.

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This is an erotic romance so no one under 18

 

 

From an interview:

 

AJ- I have heard your work called erotic paranormal, erotic romance, erotic suspense. One reviewer called it sensual horror. The story on your site Forbidden Dreams: Lemon Tea takes a huge step away from Open Door and The Hunted. I think it fits what most would call Dark Romance.  Do you think any of these genres fit your work and do you enjoy moving from one genre to another?

 

  HH – Tell me which one is selling best this week and I will be happy to let the publisher or public put that tag on it. Actually I am flattered to have any of those associated with my work. Erotic paranormal is a genre that lets us step outside the rules that govern us. We get to play with all kinds of creatures and the laws of physics can be tossed out the door. I have head people say it is easier to write in than some of the others because you did not have to play by the rules. I really don’t think that is true. A good erotic paranormal has to have threads of reality running through it the reader can relate to or you will never hold their interest. Erotic paranormal is a great genre to play ‘what if’ games in though.

 

Erotic romance, I think that is the foundation for all the other new and exciting genres we are seeing e-authors explore. It is an enticement of all the senses through the written word. Erotic romance touches the mind, the heart, the soul and if written well it touches the body. Erotic romance frees the passion within us and helps us understand that need for passion within us. Like the other erotic genres erotic romance is not for everyone. The kind of open honesty you find there about sex is really only for those with an open mind and who are comfortable with their own sexuality or at least willing to become that way.

 

Erotic Suspense, I think Open Door fits into this one even with its paranormal leanings. I add a little suspense to all my work. Suspense adds to the tension and tension is part of a good erotic story. It helps sharpen that knife’s edge I want my readers on from time to time. I enjoy blending erotic suspense and erotic paranormal, and of course erotic romance. After all one of the most interesting journeys we will take in life is that of connecting with another person. And yes I am a very hopeful romantic.

 

Sensual horror, the line between paranormal and horror are a little blurred for me. I think it is one of those arguments that can go in circles. I was talking to two young ladies the other day both of whom have read my work. One is an avid movie buff and the other an avid reader. They got into an argument about this very thing over Open Door. The movie buff said it was not erotic horror because no one got their head ripped off in it. The avid reader said it was horror in a very Stephen King way. So I guess it comes down to what horror is for you. I really like playing with the mental side of horror and using the physical as the accenting point. So to have someone compare my work to King’s is a thrill.  

 

Dark Romance, for me that is any romantic story that does not follow the traditional guidelines for a romance, Heroine and Hero are the center characters, their romance the center story, and a happy ever after ending. Lemon Tea the first installment I did for Forbidden Dreams I think is romantic even if it looks at a subject a lot of romance readers don’t like, adultery. And Lemon Tea sure does not have a happy ever after ending. I do think it falls into the Dark romance genre.

 

Dark romance, erotic romance, erotic paranormal, erotic suspense, sensual horror, the nice thing with e-publishing I am free to blend those anyway I like. As for writing in different genres I think that makes me a better writer. It gives me a larger palette from which to draw on for the next book. So add one more, one of my current works in progress is an erotic western.