Frosting on the Cake

by Karin Kallmaker

Book Overview

Good books are like good desserts--satisfying and tasty. But who doesn't want more whipped cream or another dollop of chocolate? "More" is exactly what Karin Kallmaker whips up in Frosting on the... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1562802666
• ISBN13: 9781562802660
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: Naiad Press
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Kallmaker's continuations

These stories are not really sequels, but continuations of and additions to all of Kallmaker's novels published to this point.Most of them give more information about what happened to the lead characters in the novels. The first exception is Come Herewhich expands on the characters of Judy and Dedric who are adjunct characters in Touchwood and Watermark. An excellent piece of erotica. The other is Unforgettable, That's What You Are which fills in and continues the stories of Cinny and Natalie from Unforgettable.All of the stories give us information about events that follow the end of the novels.A second piece of erotica (different from the well written sex scenes in most of the pieces) is Smudges which helps us explore the continuing physicality of the relationship between Lee and Jackie.If you've ever wanted to know "What's next?" after you've finished a novel, this is a book for you.

What a Treat!

For those of you out there who are fans of Kallmaker's, you MUST read this book. It's so much fun to see where your favorite characters end up. If you haven't read any of Kallmaker's books yet, read the other ones first and then get this one.

One of the best butch-femme romance stories I've read

One of the longest stories in this book -- 45 pages! -- is the butch-femme romance between Natalie and Cinny. They're secondary characaters from Unforgettable, a great romance novel in its own right. Natalie is ex-army, newly retired. Cinny was a cheerleader and has only recently been able to come out. Natalie sets out a plan of "attack" to make Cinny fall in love with her and we get to watch her careful plans (step 2: show her how romantic I am) win the day. But Cinny surprises us -- and Natalie -- with her own plans and a sense of honor she has newly found. When they finally get together it's extremely HOT HOT HOT. I think my favorite line is Natalie thinking she had fantasized about Cinny's surrender but never considered what her own would be like. Unlike a lot of butch-femme 'erotica' out there, this story is aboutthe EMOTIONS behind the labels. It'[s full of sensation and feelings, not just cold, rather empty sexual encounters. This story is worth the price alone, but the rest of the book is a delight as well, especially "Smudges."

Be thou rewarded, oh good and faithful reader.

Have you ever been disapointed that a book ended? Do you want to know more about these characters? Has the little cynic that lives in your head ever thought that "happily ever after" has an expiration date? Well then, this is for you. Kallmaker writes a good rainy day book. She tells stories that can be read over and over again with characters that linger in your thoughts. In this book, she goes back to each of ten previous novels and gives you just a little bit more. Returning to the story months or years after the last page, she drops in on old friends to see what is happening in their lives. I was not disapointed, but I still want more.

Dessert with a Cherry on Top

This is a yummy collection of short stories based on all of Karin Kallmaker's books. Each story is like dropping by to see what your friends have been up to. On two occassions, Kallmaker takes the opportunity to develop the story around relatively minor characters from "Unforgetable," and "Touchwood." However, that's not why you should buy the book. As we all have over the years, these characters have grown and they reflect the changing concerns, joys, attitudes and fears we have as lesbians and as people. I literally rolled with laughter at the attempts at pregnancy in "Mechanics." For many women, gay and straight, this is a heartfelt issue. Kallmaker treats it with tenderness, respect and a good dose of humor that might relieve the pressure for many couples attempting pregnancy.Her characters range from youthful to perimenapausal, butch/femme, caucasian, Afro-American, Japanese, confident, insecure, parents, non-parents, in long-term relationships to just getting started. In other words, Kallmaker explores the diversity that is the lesbian nation. Throughout it all, she never fails to portray that which makes us all human first.Down to the nitty gritty. Is there sex? Plenty, and as always, beautifully written. Just like dessert, it'll make your mouth water.For those of you who have never read Kallmaker, will you be able to follow the action? You bet. Therefore, if you're one of those people who likes to eat your dessert first, this one's a must. For those of you who are fans, this truly is "The Frosting on the Cake." As for the cherry on top, Kallmaker takes the time to write to her fans about how she conceived each story, what she wanted to accomplish, and how romance really works. This one's a mouth-watering delight. You'll even like the cover.