Everyone knows there are two types of people in this world: those who participate in sex studies, and those who don’t. At first, second, and third glance it would appear that I, Tessa Stewart, professional wallflower, adventure non-seeker, risk avoider, party animal (if that animal is a respectable sloth who doesn’t make much noise and goes to sleep promptly at nine pm), the girl who is … is remembered by all her collegiate peers of four years as ‘Who?’, would fall squarely onto the side of ‘No’ in the sex study dichotomy.
So when my best friend accidentally sent me the link to apply for participation in a high paying sex study requiring one girl and three guys, he apologized. I wasn’t that ‘type’ of girl, after all.
But what he didn’t know was that I was done being any ‘type’ of girl.
I was done being the ‘quiet one’ who was in love with her best friend, fantasized about her hot yoga instructor, and despite loathing her Neanderthal drumming neighbor, couldn’t stop thinking about him.
I was done fitting into this box or that so easily. I was tired of being the Tessa Stewart who would never, ever participate in a sex study.
I wanted to see, for just once in my life, what it would be like to be the Tessa Stewart who did.
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Steamy!!!!! Love how many LOL moments there are k. The book. The inner monologues of everyone was hysterical they each had crushes on Tessa and she was attracted to each of them. Including being in love with her long time best friend Ellis. Who was half assing in his assistance in her study search. Each guy brings something unique to the equation. Love the plot. It’s different and intriguing. And how hot the scenes are between the four of them. Jaimie is the rough hot Irishman. Cade is the sensitive built intellect who wants to save the world and Ellis is the best friend who is the sexual deviant actor.
This was my first time reading Virna DePaul and I enjoyed it immensely.
I love discovering new authors and the premise for the plot is definitely different from anything I’ve read before.
I really appreciated the differences between the male characters and how each of their relationships with the Tessa has a particular feel to them. It makes for an even sweeter, more romantic story. And obviously a very steamy one as well.
Ellis, Jamie and Cade are equally swoon-worthy, funny and caring.
Tessa is one lucky lady.
This was the first reverse harem book that I’ve read in a bit and was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked it! DePaul does a fantastic job of easing Tessa into multiple partners with a bit of a slow burn (as slow as it could conceivably be for a short book). I laughed out loud, cringed (Tessa can be a bit much), and even had some heart twinges so DePaul certainly crafted characters that I cared about. It is an incredibly steamy book though once things get moving.
I am a bit confused by the title because I can only think of one instance of smutty texting so “addict” seems like a strong word. But I absolutely enjoyed the dirty talk that was there. With the exception of Tessa’s (you will absolutely know what I mean when you read it. Woman is a hot mess and I love it)
Overall, I definitely recommend if you enjoy reading poly – reverse harem romances! I wish it was longer because I adored this cast of characters! I will definitely read more of DePaul’s work in the future.
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This was fun read for me. I could related to the MC, especially when things were going wrong and being oblivious to the obvious, but not in a bad way. I really enjoyed it and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys RH’s and having a few laughs at strange antics.
Tessa isn’t someone goes out and takes risks but when finds out about a sex survey she knows she has to take that risk. The one downfall about the survey is that she has to find three guys to do the survey with. Tessa knows who she wants the first guy to be but she is doesn’t know how to approach him. The second guy isn’t someone she particularly cares for while the third one is she cares for deeply.
I thought this book was a good read. I can honestly say this book wasn’t one that I would normally read. I liked the take on this book and how it usually is the other way around. I loved how strong and confident Tessa became over the course of this story.
This is a fun sexy read with a well developed female character you will find yourself rooting for. Tessa is insecure and this story delves into her insecurities and realizing her own worth and strength while giving you hilarious adventures in dating and finding love. You will not want to put it down.
So as you can guess from the cover this is a reverse harem romance. However, this one is slightly different in that Tessa who hardly dates at all, she considers herself to be a wallflower, decides to break out of her usual behavior. And boy does she make a change! She decides to apply to become part of a sex study. First because she needs the cash and secondly she wants to change her life. Only problem, she needs to find three guys to join her and she doesn’t have the courage to even ask one guy, let alone three!
This was a fun romance with four wildly different characters. There is the yoga instructor with the man-bun, the hot best friend with a secret crush, and a crazy Irish neighbor who likes to play the drums all night and then there is Tessa. Expect plenty of steamy scenes and some humorous moments as these four characters come together to form an unlikely relationship.