This is a book of 12 erotic short stories. There's a little bit of everything. I enjoyed some stories more than others but liked them all. I particularly liked One Night with a Duke where a wife agrees to one night with a duke to settle her husband's debt. I also really enjoyed An Evening of Cards where a french courtesan passes herself around a table during an erotic card game. All the stories had enough naughtiness to keep me interested and reading.
I gave it three stars because although I liked it I didn't love it but I would recommend it.

Aphrodite in Bloom is an historical erotic short story collection. Each of the twelve stories follows new people exploring their sensuality. These include female/female, male/male, and polyamorous relationships. There is also transgender and asexual representation.

I have been reading a story from this collection every day before bed, and it has been such an enjoyable time. I picked it up on a whim, not expecting much, but it impressed me. I am usually not a fan of historical romance, but I did not mind it here. I think the main reason is that it was not traditional. It went where most historical romances don't. I was ecstatic to see the representation within the story (though I cannot speak on its accuracy). Another thing I really loved to see in a erotic anthology is brief descriptions and trigger warnings before each story. If a story isn't for you, the description makes you aware beforehand, and you can move along to the next one.

Though I did love so much of this, I can only rate it four stars. Anthologies in general almost never get five stars ratings from me, simply because not every story will be perfect. Some were definite five stars for me, while others did not work as well. I was sometimes disappointed by the length of the sections as well. Some that I found really interesting were shorter, while others that I found too similar to other sections went of for longer than I would have liked. There were also times where the intimate scenes felt repetitive. Almost like I was reading the same act but with different people.

Overall, I thought this was a great anthology. I recommend it to people looking for a little something spicy to add to their reading.

Interesting and a little something for everyone; but a bit too wordy for me. Stories could be shorter to keep interest.

The description is accurate - different strokes for different folks (no pun intended). I enjoyed this little novellas all wrapped up into one delicious set. Anyone who has a taste for erotica will definitely find something to like in this one.

Quick heads up, do not read this book when you are around people.
I am not a fan of erotic and I haven't read many. But oh this was amazing!! what I loved the most was they were short and historical stories. Something for everyone. The character development in such short stories was unbelievably good.

Worth the read!! If you are an erotica lover do read this, and if not, you should give this a try.

4.5 stars. This is a wonderful selection of short historical erotic stories. There are stories for everyone’s desires. I read all the short stories but two (the stories that had girl on girl action is not my cup of tea). Every story had its theme and the author puts a brief warning at the beginning of each story. Overall a well written book and a good read. I received an ARC of this book for my honest opinion. My opinion and review are my own.

Well this was filthy, and delightful. Exactly as promised, it has something for everyone. I also appreciated the little summaries and content warnings at the beginning of each chapter.

Aphrodite in Bloom is an anthology of erotic short stories. There are 11 different stories aiming to please a variety of tastes and preferences. You won't love all of it but there is definitely something for everyone between the pages. The stories have a bit of romance as well as eroticism, and the descriptions with the titles allow you to select the ones that appeal to you.
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This is a good collection of stories to heighten the mood. They’re all from a female perspective so I think it’s more relatable in that sense. The stories all cater to different interests and relationship types.

I made the mistake to read that at my lunch break at work. not that it was bad, but it might have been too sexy for a lunch break!! Some of those stories were really hot!! I enjoy them way more than I thought I would and I have to admit they add some effects on me! Read it, just way to be home...

From the first paragraph, I knew this book would be a good one. I immersed myself into the book from the first chapter and I cannot say enough good things about this book! Honestly amazing! The writing is incredible and the plot is just one to die for. I am absolutely obsessed with this book. My favorite part would have to be the character development throughout the book. Character development is something I look forward to and this book did not disappoint.

Think of a shot of your favourite drink or an espresso. These stories are literally the perfect bit sized sexy picker uppers to get you through your day- or a reading slump. I truly enjoyed the different facets of this book- the inclusivity to passion and just the way these stories were told.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

I have to say I enjoyed this book a lot!
Everyone loves a good spicy romance book, and this one had it all with its 11 different stories! Each story was different, and this book contained lgbtq+ representation, which I loved. Like a majority of books, there are some good and bad parts, and in this, there were some stories that did not necessarily pique my interest like the others, but regardless they were still enjoyable. If you are looking for a book full of spicy one-shots, this is perfect for you though not all the stories were the spiciest, it was still as I said before enjoyable.

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This period piece provides stories for all types of interest. One thing I found off putting was the warning in the beginning of each story. If I'm reading this book there is an implied warning of subject matter. Otherwise the stories provided variety.

Thank you Netgalley for the chance to read and evaluate.

I was provided with an eARC by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book, and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I really liked this anthology! While some of the stories were definitely not my thing, there were some that I really enjoyed.

What I liked:
- The writing style
- The length of the stories
- The difference between each one

Some not-so-great aspects:
- The time period they were set in
- Bland characters
- Smut was underwhelming in some stories

If you are expecting more of a drawn-out book with a plot featuring smut, this is probably not for you. However, if you're just looking for some short erotica stories, I recommend it!

I am FANNING myself as I write this. Scorching hot. 10/5 flames.

I was intrigued by the title and description, but I wasn't sure how much I would get into short stories. I am SO glad I took a chance and picked this up.

A few things of note:
1. I appreciated the content warnings at the beginning of each story. This is really sensitive to readers who may be triggered by certain interests/ kinks. It doesn't yuck anyone's yum or presume which I like.

2. Another aspect of the short story previews is that you can finish a story in a sitting or search based on what you're interested in. The stories are all period pieces but aren't interconnected. It allows for a la carte reading.

3. I love the juxtaposition of period properness and just hot kinkiness because it makes it feel extra naughty!

I'd recommend this book to any erotica lover.

An interesting variety of stories. The time period made them seem like a very explicit romance novel. ARC provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair review.

Thank you publisher and NetGalley for this eArc in exchange for an honest review.

Not sure If the title does it for me, but let me tell you, everything else does.
This is a collection of spicy short historic stories. Written so well, it’s perfect combination of romantic and erotic, every story quite unique. I really enjoyed the fact that never at any point has it been forgotten in which time period this is set, so those social and society expectations are respected and perfectly fit into this story. You will enjoy it and all i can do is wholeheartedly recommend this!

This was very well put together. I liked how there was a synopsis at the beginning of the anthology and then a trigger warning before each book so you knew what you were going to be reading. There was definitely something for everyone. I didn't realize all would be historical but it ended up making sense to have them all in one time period for ease of reading.