Cleis Press, May 2011; ISBN-10: 1573446548

Review by Ashley Listers:  Steampunk is that delightful blend of contemporary science-fiction with the discipline of Victorian values.  As a genre it lends itself to being erotic. The heroines are corseted and delightfully proper (or delightfully improper). The heroes are overtly formal and the technology is pure imagination.

Which is why I would say Carnal Machines: Steampunk Erotica, is a title that should have any sane reader champing at the bit in eager anticipation of good, saucy erotic fun. And, when you consider the glamorous cover, possibly one of the most striking to come from Cleis (and Cleis have produced some remarkable covers) that’s another good reason to consider making this purchase.

However, if you’re only interested in the quality of the writing, you still won’t be disappointed. D L King has selected some of the finest erotic fiction authors on the current market to produce steampunk that is worthy of this collection. The quality of the writing is superb.

Seriously, if you enjoy the imagination of steampunk this title will not disappoint.

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