Sexy Bits: A New Adult Romance by Remi Wild

Sexy Bits: A New Adult Romance by Remi WildYou might expect from the title and the premise that this would be an erotic novel, and it does give a nod in that direction, but this turned out to be an innocent love story wrapped in erotic clothing.

Make no mistake. This is a sensual and explicit novel with mentions of more risqué activities, but the main story focuses on a woman’s sexual and emotional awakening as she meets the love of her life in the guise of a paid companion. Even the sensual moments are an odd mix of erotic and euphemistic language, but it works. Claire is a virgin when she begins the story and a woman in love when she leaves. Even her sexually adventurous best friend Jess makes a permanent connection despite being in it for the fun.

Claire even mentions it as a reverse Pretty Woman story at one point, except there’s more going on than she thinks, and without spoiling anything, the “more” firmly settles this story on the romance side. Because of the backdrop, this book is for mature audiences, but it’s more on the lines of an edgy contemporary romance as far as most of the content is concerned.

There were some writing issues, especially with commas and adverbs, that were frequent enough to distract me, but overall it was a good read with moments of humor and passion that made for a fun time. The tone of the book fits with the other New Adults I’ve read, a close, self-examining first person with moments of doubt.

The book also touches on the dangers of drinking and hanging with guys you just met, an odd note in the middle of a sex resort, but one I appreciated for its recognition of the need for both partners to be fully consenting. No, this wasn’t with Mason, the male lead, nor did it go all the way to rape, but it was definitely intense.

On the topic of consent, though, I do have a quibble with the premise. No one should be put in a position where they are committed to a vacation that makes them uncomfortable, especially one sexual in nature that requires signing a release, which Claire didn’t have a chance to read. Though Jess offers to cancel, it comes too late, and after they’ve spent all their money, to be a real option. The resort does turn out to be less over the top than originally described (even the nudity is optional), but it makes the above reminder even more important.

When it comes down to it, the premise made me curious because of its contradictions, and the story, while not perfect, offered a fun read with just the right amount of naivety and seriousness to make Sexy Bits into a moving tale.

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