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BOOKS ON TOUR: Great Sexpectations by Kristen Bailey


Genre: Romance | Romantic Comedy | Contemporary Fiction

Release Date: 28th July 2022

Publisher: Bookouture 

Josie Jewell is the heir of the family sex toy business, but the closest she's come to getting any recently is accidentally crashing a hook-up at a Halloween party. 

Everyone assumes she's some kind of sex guru, especially considering her parents literally met on a porn set. And yes, she knows all the moves, all the toys, all the tricks - in theory, anyway. So when she meets Cameron at a party, accidentally in matching outfits, everyone tells her it's fate - it's a love story just waiting to happen. But her life is complicated, and so is his - so can she ever live up to her expectations of her reputation if he ever finds out who she really is? 

"'True love hath a sense of timing that is both a farce and a shitter.', Sonny adds. 'Is that Shakespeare?'"

Right from the first mention of strawberry-scented dildos a mere 35 words in, this book was sweet, sassy, silly and a little sexy. 

You might think this story is going to be all sex and no substance, but you'd be wrong. This is a story about sex, but about sex-positivity and safety, about the importance of sex education, consent, boundaries and of course - sexual empowerment in a world that doesn't want women to be empowered. 

I adored Josie - I felt her undeserved shame and the judgement she felt from society, and the rage she felt towards the world for making her feel like that. But she was also painfully real along with the rest of the cast of her family and friends who were undeniably lovable and most definitely bonkers in the best ways. 

Witty and pant-wettingly hilarious, there is definitely only-happens-in-books chaos that unfolds through the pages, but mixed in with some genuinely beautiful stories of friendship, family and of course, a love story.

The romance is just a part of Josie's tale, but Bailey brings a few of your favourite romcom tropes and adds some sparkle to create a slow-burning romance that simmers and sizzles through the pages. The entire story is so easy to read, with quick-chapters and a character-driven plot that seamlessly progresses, each word bringing us closer to the characters as they get closer to their final chapter. 

Enjoy an indulgently sweet romcom with a bold dose of fierce feminist commentary and that trademark Kristen Bailey feel-good glow - because this book will meet your greatest sexpectations. 

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐



About The Author: 

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.

Sign up to be the first to hear about new releases from Kristen Bailey here: https://www.bookouture.com/kristen-bailey




Thank you to Kristen Bailey and Bookouture for inviting me to take part in this tour. 

I was gifted an advanced reviewers copy in return for an honest review. 

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