<p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Hello dear friends,</span></p><h4><strong style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Another year... another anthology of the best erotic short stories!</strong></h4><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">If we haven't met, my name is Rayna Russell, and I'm a writer, editor, and (most importantly) a lover of fantastically written smut.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Each year, I collect short stories from my favorite writers and publish them in a volume for you to enjoy.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">I've listened to your feedback and made a few changes. For example, I got some really enthusiastic emails from readers who appreciated the stories written by men, so I sought out some new male writers. This volume also includes more writers of color, and I think their steamy contributions really make this year's anthology special.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">If you're listening to the audiobook, you'll notice that there are several voices suited to the individual stories. That really makes the experience richer for listeners.</span></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">As ever, I'm wildly appreciative that you're choosing to spend your time with me. I thank you, and I love you.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 1); color: rgba(15, 17, 17, 1)">Your friend, Rayna</span></p><p><br></p>