Great Sexpectations – review (AD)
I was kindly given an electronic copy of Great Sexpectations by Kristen Bailey in exchange for an honest review*.
Great Sexpectations book blurb
What’s wrong with a little bit of faking it?
After Josie got dumped by her ex through a note on the fridge, she hasn’t let herself get close to anyone.
But when she meets Cameron at a Halloween party, who turns up in the same Ghostbusters costume as her, it’s virtually impossible to stay away.
Cameron, a curly haired video-games designer with dazzling blue eyes, the sexiest dimples and the same encyclopedic knowledge of movies as Josie, seems too good to be true.
And maybe he is… Because there’s one teeny tiny problem as Josie falls madly in love.
Cameron has no idea that Josie lives at home with her ex-porn star parents and their dog Dave, or about the minor detail that she works for their sex toy empire.
After her ex broke up with her because of the family business, Josie decides to tell a little white lie.
But it’s just a matter of time until the truth comes out.
When it does, will Cameron end things, leaving Josie with only Dave the dog for company? And what if she’s not the only one who’s keeping secrets?
So funny it should come with a warning!
Don’t read while eating/drinking/in public – embarrassment will ensue.
The perfect romantic comedy for anyone whose love life is more extinct than dinosaurs, and for fans of Sophie Kinsella, Lindsey Kelk and Emily Henry.
My overall thoughts on Great Sexpectations
I absolutely loved Great Sexpectations it’s an empowering and hilarious read that I simply could not put down.
From the first few lines alone, I knew this would be funny and Bailey had me laughing out loud throughout.
Josie Jewell is a hard-working, really kind, and considerate boss who has an absolutely heart of gold – despite having it broken two years ago when her fiancé upped sticks and ran off with her savings.
Since the horrific break-up, she’s moved back in with her hilarious parents, who are former adult film stars and founders of a multi-million successful sex toy store, The Love Shack (which Josie currently runs).
When she (literally) bumps into video-game designer Cameron Cox at a Halloween party dressed in the same costume, they quickly bond over their shared love of movie trivia, and soon, sparks fly.
So far so good, so what’s the catch?
Josie’s keeping her family business and her job a secret and soon her lies begin to spiral out of control.
But she soon learns that Cam is keeping a big secret of his own.
This story is about much more than Josie and Cam and their fledgling romance, it’s about sex positivity and education, strong familial bonds, toxic relationships, friendships, and stamping out archaic views!
The sexual innuendos are left right and centre and absolutely hilarious.
I loved Josie and her entire family actually.
This is a light, fun read that is definitely NSFW.
About the author Kristen Bailey
Mother-of-four, gin-drinker, binge-watcher, receipt hoarder, enthusiastic but terrible cook. Kristen also writes.
She has had short fiction published in several publications including Mslexia & Riptide.
Her first two novels, Souper Mum and Second Helpings were published in 2016.
In 2019, she was long listed in the Comedy Women in Print Prize and has since joined the Bookouture family.
She writes women’s fiction and she hopes her novels have fresh and funny things to say about modern life, love and family.
You can find out more about her at her website: www.kristenbaileywrites.com.
You can also find her on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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