Vaginal Fantasy Book Club discussion

I want to introduce some sort of vaginal fantasy book to my IRL book club, but most of the books I love in the genre are part of a series and not as good as a stand alone. Any suggestions for good stand alone vaginal fantasy books that would be a good introduction to the genre for people who don't normally read it?

Hmm you know, going through my goodreads booklist I am realizing how few stand-alones I have at all. The smallest series are around three books, but I can't think of a single vaginal fantasy book that is only one right now.

I would however recommend
Graceling by Kristin Cashore
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/32...

I'm reading the third one now, but every book is about a different person and a different realm in the world, although there is some overlap, so I wouldn't suggest reading #2 or #3 before youve read #1 - it's the most stand-alone I think I have on my list.

there is also the Crown Duel by Sherwood Smith
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/21...
I think that one is a stand-alone. possibly.

One of my favourites is the warprize trilogy - the first book could be read as a stand-alone possibly - in any case the first book is great :
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/78...

And also poison study by maria v snyder
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60...
But that might be because I was underimpressed by the second book, lol

lol sorry I can't be of more help.
all of these ones are of the classical fantasy style - not urban. Finding an urban vaginal fantasy book is seemingly not very easy.

Maybe Firethorn? It's not squarely in the middle of VF, more on the border with VF and standard fantasy. It only has one follow up, but it works moderately well as a standalone. Lots of discussion potential too, as the main focus is the lead's personal growth/emotional journey.

Sanasai wrote: "Maybe Firethorn? It's not squarely in the middle of VF, more on the border with VF and standard fantasy. It only has one follow up, but it works moderately well as a standalone. Lots of discussion ..."

I recommend Firethorn too. It's intense. It's brutal. Sometimes tender. I really liked the protagonist and how cutting she could be. I have a feeling her love interest could have people divided though.

I would say for Contemporary or Historical Romance check out Lisa Kleypas.
Smooth Talking Stranger is probably the best contemporary romance I've ever read.
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/40...
It's technically the 3rd in a series but, it works great as a stand alone.

Historical Romance
Then Came You, Lisa Kleypas
http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11...

This was tough as I tend to gravitate towards series. My favorite romance stand-alone author is Jennifer Crusie. Her books are romantic comedies are just fun.

Specifically if you are looking for a supernatural slant one of her newest ones: Maybe This Time features ghosts.

Bitten by Kelley Armstrong! This is book one in a series BUT it totally stands on its on and isn't riddled with sequel bait. I love the complexity of the relationships in this book, the grit, the asskicking. The romance is great but isnt the primary focus. Highly recommended as an intro to the genre.

Renee wrote: "Bitten by Kelley Armstrong! This is book one in a series BUT it totally stands on its on and isn't riddled with sequel bait. I love the complexity of the relationships in this book, the grit, the ..."

Kelley Armstrong is a fantastic author. I agree with your suggestion!

I second Vanessa's suggestion of Jennifer Crusie; she is brilliant and has wide appeal. Maybe This Time is a retelling of Henry James' The Turn of the Screw, which I think would make it fun for a book club discussion. Plus, as Vanessa said - ghosts!

There's a cute episode of Enthusiasticast where one of the guys decides to try the romance genre, reads two Crusie books (Tell Me Lies + Agnes and the Hitman), and raves about how funny and sexy they are.

http://enthusiasticast.com/2011/03/je...

I third the Jennifer Crusie suggestion. I can name at least seven women I know who do not care for the romance genre but have read every single book Jennifer Crusie has ever written. She's marvelous and hilarious.

I like recommending Loretta Chase's Mr. Impossible. It's part of a series, but totally works as a standalone