âȘLeah breathed in deeply through her nose, then exhaled through her mouth to center herself. âAs you all know, I have been toying with the idea of starting a new business. I conjured up this idea one day while masturbating. Donât judge me, okay?! I have been listening to a good number of my female friends and acquaintances and have developed the perfect business model. There are so many single women in their sexual prime either fearing getting out there or they do not have the time or desire to date, and they just want to be pleased. We are not talking a self-help book, dating apps, or sex toys here, more along the lines of curated Madame services designed to ensure women get what they desire with fashion and flare.â
Leah practiced her spiel in front of the mirror once more. She swallowed hard, then dabbed the nervous sweat from her upper lip as she refreshed her lipstick before heading to the courtyard. Would her girlfriends engage in what they so desperately needed? Would the night go as planned? Is the market large enough for a truly successful business? What about the illegalities of sex for hire?
âȘLeah breathed in deeply through her nose, then exhaled through her mouth to center herself. âAs you all know, I have been toying with the idea of starting a new business. I conjured up this idea one day while masturbating. Donât judge me, okay?! I have been listening to a good number of my female friends and acquaintances and have developed the perfect business model. There are so many single women in their sexual prime either fearing getting out there or they do not have the time or desire to date, and they just want to be pleased. We are not talking a self-help book, dating apps, or sex toys here, more along the lines of curated Madame services designed to ensure women get what they desire with fashion and flare.â
Leah practiced her spiel in front of the mirror once more. She swallowed hard, then dabbed the nervous sweat from her upper lip as she refreshed her lipstick before heading to the courtyard. Would her girlfriends engage in what they so desperately needed? Would the night go as planned? Is the market large enough for a truly successful business? What about the illegalities of sex for hire?
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âI cannot wait to see you next week,â Leah declared.
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âI am excited to see you too! But Iâm more anxious about this big surprise youâve referred to,â Angela matched her friendâs enthusiasm.
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âIâm still not giving you any details or hints. Itâs called a surprise for a reason; youâll see soon enough.â
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Each of my girlfriends had tried to press me for information, individually and collectively. It was my turn to plan this yearâs festivities and it was going to be unlike any other we had experienced in the past. The planning was quite a feat. However, this was not just a standard girlfriendsâ getaway for me, it was going to be the soft launch for my new and exciting business venture. Maybe not one that would make me super-rich, but it would make me and lots of other women very happy if everything went according to plan.
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One week later, my three girlfriends and I landed at Los Angeles International Airport for our annual sister girlfriendsâ weekend getaway. When we exited the jetway, there was a gentleman dressed like a typical chauffeur in all black, holding a sign that read, âLeah Davis & Friends.â He escorted us to the car, where another young man was loading our bags into a Cadillac SUV at the arrival terminal. Our first stop was Providence on Melrose Avenue for lunch. Friday was the only day they served lunch and the four-course, the market-tasting menu was a seafood loverâs delight.
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Following lunch, we were driven through the Hills to a beautiful, 6-bedroom Hollywood mansion. The estate was amazing! A long, winding driveway led to the sprawling home. The house included a chef's kitchen, heated pool, hot tub, and sauna. And for a little extra excitement, I designed a playroom executed by a few very well-paid personal assistants. After we entered the estate, I made an announcement to my friends.
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âLadies please find your rooms, your names are posted on your respective bedroom doors. After you have dropped your luggage and changed into something a little more comfortable, meet me in the courtyard and I will divulge our plans for the weekend.â
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I was waiting, when they all arrived in the courtyard about ten minutes later. They were greeted by a champagne glass next to each lady's name on the table along with a few other delectable delights. I popped the first of what would be many bottles of champagne that weekend.
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âThis is Niiiiice,â Claire exclaimed, imitating Tiffany Haddish.
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âThis is a far cry from the usual all-inclusive, beachfront resort we normally do. It is absolutely beautiful, Leah. You have outdone yourself! The rest of us are going to have to step up our game from now on when we plan these trips,â Angela added.
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After everyoneâs glass was full, I dived right in. âAs you all know, I have been toying with the idea of a new business. I conjured up this idea one day while masturbating. Donât judge me, okay?! I have been listening to a good number of female friends and acquaintances and have developed the perfect business model. Simply, ladies I'm going to be a Madame. There are so many single women in their sexual prime, either fearing getting out there or they do not have the time or desire to date. They just want to be pleased. Or maybe even for married women whose husbands are living it up with their trophy mistresses and they want to do the same. This weekend, you ladies will be my first clients. I want you to enjoy yourselves, but please keep notes on ways I can possibly improve these services. This weekend, the house will be filled with men to fulfill your every desire; of course, there will be girlfriend time also. Shortly, a team of fashionistas, hairstylists, and a makeup artist will be here to prepare you for tonight. While you are getting ready for the evening, there will be chefs and servers preparing for our dinner party. Do you have any questions ladies?â Not quite how I rehearsed, but good enough, I thought.
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âAre you serious Leah?â Angela asked in disbelief.
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âVery serious, the demand is there and I am determined to be the supplier.â
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Stephanie fired off the next question, âWhere and how did you find these men who are going to be here tonight?âÂ
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âTrade secrets my friend, I cannot divulge that information. Just know, you are safe and they are drug and disease-free. Next.âÂ
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âWell hell then, what are we waiting for?! Letâs get this party started!â Claire threw her arm in the air and backed up doing the âNae Naeâ dance.
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âI knew you would be down with whatever Claire. Now raise your glasses and toast to another wonderful sister girlfriendsâ weekend. I love you, ladies!â Just as we toasted and enjoyed our first sip of champagne, the crew that would make the evening possible started filing into the mansion with their magical transformation kits.
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In each room, a different service provider was awaiting the girlsâ returns. In my room, there was a duo complete with all the necessary tools waiting to give a manicure and pedicure. Claire arrived in her room to find a hairstylist, again with all the necessary equipment to accomplish any number of style options. In Angela's room, a wonderfully fabulous boi was waiting to dress and adorn her for the evening. Stephanie was greeted by a woman with a flawless face, waiting to beat her face for the evening. Each service provider had been given a strict one-hour time limit. There was a chilled half bottle of champagne in each of the ladies' rooms as well. The four women emerged from their respective rooms exactly four hours later, just in time for hor dâoeuvres and cocktails.
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As they entered the courtyard, there was a distinguished gentleman in a tuxedo standing at a table covered with elaborate masquerade masks. I pointed at the table, âLadies, I have chosen an assortment of masquerade masks for you to choose from. It has been proven in studies that wearing a mask, even if essentially symbolic, has a measurable psychological effect on people; it reduces their inhibitions. Please take your time and pick the mask that speaks to you most.â
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The conspicuous gentlemen reached under the table and handed me my preselected mask; it was quite ornate, yet very elegant. My mask was off white with lace and pearls; the most striking component was the extended portion on the left side. It looked almost like a feather; however, it was solid with lace, pearls, and crystals climbing up its length, ending with a beautiful pearl on top. The mask was the perfect complement to the stunning purple cocktail dress I was wearing. My girlfriends chose their own masks, then were led into the courtyard where nine men with picturesque bodies were standing with their hands resting behind them. Each of them wore fitted, silky black pants with a black bow tie and arm cuffs, just like the Chippendales. They all looked edible.
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âLadies, the men on display before you were personally selected by me as your erotic entertainment for this evening.â On cue, each of the men flashed their sexiest look. âPlease take your time evaluating and making your selection. Enjoy.â
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âWhat if two of us want the same man,â Angela asked?
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âHighly unlikely. Each of these men was chosen with your tastes and desires in mind. In the event one of you swerves from your normal type, we can talk it out.â
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Our Time is set in Atlanta and tells many different stories. Leah, a successful family lawyer, has decided she wants to leave Law behind and start her own business - as a Madam, running a high end Escort Agency. Her business venture is far from the norm and she decides she will test it out whilst on a mini break with her girlfriends. Leah's friends love her idea and cannot wait until they reach their destination.
Cue the first of many erotic scenarios.
This genre is not exactly new to me, but it is one I don't read that often. I am always sceptical about books that come under the erotic fiction genre, not because of the amount of sex that you read about, but because the action can often overtake the plot.
Our Time is a little heavy on the sex scenes, but I do feel they are necessary. They tell of each of Leah's clients, their needs - and often these needs are highly complex - the exact nature of what they want. These parts read really well, in the format of emails they outlined everything that each client wanted, and then Leah's response. I found that while the action in the sex department was quite intense, it did not swallow the plot up.
I feel that each character was believable - many of them had been too afraid to reach out and grab their fantasies before Leah had opened her business up, this came across really well and certainly did not read like an ex rated movie script. I could see why they wanted to engage Leah's services and some of them were quite bashful about what it is that wanted.
My favourite client of Leah's was a lawyer named Lisa. She needed a stand in boyfriend for a trip back home to her folks. I loved how the energy flowed between Lisa and Tony, and her whole family were very relatable.
I wanted to like Leah a whole lot more than I did. She clearly had issues and how she dealt with them were very in keeping with what had happened to her. For me, she lacked depth.
On the whole this book will appeal to lovers of Erotica and BDSM genres. It does have a lot of sex scenes in, but it is an erotic novel so it is to be expected. This book will definitely appeal to the readers of the Erotic fiction genre.
I will give it three stars as it was a fun book to read.