The box cover to Raunch 9 proves the old adage that "appearances can be deceiving," as the promised Celeste, Chelsea Lynx, Woody Long and Tom Byron are nowhere to be found. In their stead, however, are Alex Sanders, Ian Daniels, Laurie Cameron, Diva and Shelby Stevens, who more than make up for any "typographical errors". This is a hot, nasty, raunchy sexvid.

The box-cover is accurate, though, in that covergirl Julia Ann is the featured performer, playing a jaded reporter searching for an interesting story for sweeps week. Friend Vixxxen comes to Julia's rescue by setting her up workout expert Aaron Colt, who turns out to be nothing more than a gigolo in the guise of a personal trainer. From there, Vixxxen leads Julia on a carnal tour of various sex-for-money schemes. Julia watches a three-way between Laurie Cameron, her husband and Diva, who is a hired hand. Then Vixxxen, dressed in a chain mail halter, dominates old "client" Alex Sanders by commanding him to lick her knee-high, black leather boots. Julia is also on hand in the tape's hottest scene, where sex-surrogate Stevens teaches a husband-to-be the proper way to give head on his wedding night. Vixxxen and Ann finally get together in the last scene, when Ann gives Vixxxen a very personal thank you in the shower.

On the whole, the story is pretty thin and the acting leaves a bit to be desired, but on the other hand, the production values and sex are both excellent. Julia Ann in a sheer black teddy on the box cover will certainly generate interest, and Vixxxen, who is definitely a rising star, is also worth pointing out to your customers.