Confessions: A Secret Diary

by Amber Stephens

A shocking and sizzling look at life as a sex addict.

Shelley Matthews is married to her job as a journalist at a glossy women's magazine. Which is just as well as she hasn't had sex for over a year. But when her editor decides a re-vamp of the magazine is needed, Shelley is forced to go undercover - as a sex addict…

Attending therapy sessions, Shelley meets a whole host of extraordinary characters. There's:

Cian, lead singer of a hot new band, enjoying ALL the trappings of fame.

Dominatrix Abigail, who finds that inflicting pain has become a necessary part of sex.

Will, family man and serial adulterer. He knows his marriage is in jeopardy but he just can't help himself.

Former porn star Rose who is only aroused when the cameras are rolling.

Cliff and Cheryl, a swinger couple who prefer sleeping with strangers rather than with each other.

Can Shelley keep her secret from the others as well as writing the story of the year? And most importantly can she keep her cool - and chastity - intact? And does she really want to?

Genres: Adult, Erotica, Nonfiction, Memoir

354 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 1, 2008

Reviews

[Baba · Rating 2 out of 5]

Although the numerous 'erotic' tales are puerile, the main story arc of an undercover sexually repressed journalise in a sex clinic is actually quite good! Trigger - adult read. 4 out of 12 for the book overall though.

[Kerry Thorpe · Rating 3 out of 5]

I downloaded this while it was free on iBooks, thinking it was another book 'secret diary of a call girl.' although the book is basically just a bunch of mini sex stories, there was an actual plot that was interesting, sure gives 50 shades a run for its money in the 'porn-like' department! Lol. Surprisingly enjoyed it, totally not my style of book at all but was pleasantly surprised. Would have given 4 stars had the ending not been so quick.

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

Quite enjoyed this, though I felt the ending was a bit "meh".

Some very explicit sex scenes, but that's what you'd expect from a book like this!

A good antidote if like me you didn't feel that certain Shades trilogy lived up to the hype - definitely more erotic and realistic than those!

A fun book but not one to read again.

[Shona Moyce · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad read - reasonably well written, kinda witty in places, and of course, very steamy...

Each erotic scene was given from a different person's point of view. The fact that each person was in the addict recovery group lent itself to the overall story which had a bit of an actual plot (that's more than I can say for some erotica.)

The number of typos in the kindle version irritated me endlessly though, and the way the ending just kind of comes out of nowhere doesn't do the book any favours; it just felt a bit like the author ran out of people and addictions, and couldn't think of where to take us next.

Other than that, I enjoyed it.

[Sally · Rating 3 out of 5]

Secret Diary of a Sex Addict is based around a journalist, Shelley Matthews, who has been tasked to attend a clinic as a client who is addicted to sex. At this clinic she meets several people are all there for their sex addiction and during group session Shelley discovers that each one has a great story to tell and uses their tales to blog to the new look magazine that she works for.

This is an easy read with some very amusing stories of an erotic nature. Each character was likeable and with a happy feel good ending, you can never go wrong.

[Patricia · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book is the kind of book you want to read when you really don't want to think about anything. It's a fast read and it's funny.... but the ending kind of killed it for me. The whole book had a lot of interesting things going on, and I felt sympathy for Shelley the protagonist, but during the end of the book I started to dislike her a bit and I think the ending is downright horrible and a story killer.

[Jim Bowen · Rating 1 out of 5]

In this book Shelley Matthews is a journalist Her editor sends her undercover to an addict's clinic as a sex addict. While there, she meets clients who are there to address their addiction to sex. While there she learns their stories.

This is a dumb read. The revalations are beyond stupid. I'm so embarassed to have read it, If you like the sort of story I've outlined, you'll probably like it, but I didn't.

[Jo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the longest it's taken me to read a book in months! It was very well written making you believe in the story but I felt that something was lacking. I wasn't a fan of the ending either, I feel it ended too abruptly for my liking. Some very descriptive scenes set and lovable characters but I would have liked to have known more about the afterwards for them all in more detail...

[Stacey · Rating 3 out of 5]

The 3 starts are for the confessions - they certainly made for entertaining reading!

The books itself feels as though they've tried to conjure up a story to fit around the confessions - its a shame they didn't take it a little further, it would have been good to take the Aidan part further.

[Karly Newitt · Rating 4 out of 5]

this book was a good little read especially if you are into reading about sex as there is lots of it.each chapter contains sex without being repetitive or boring. good for a quick read would probably read again

[Tara · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's porn, in a sophisticated cover.
The tales of the sex addiction clinic 'patients' are tantalising and made me not want to put this book down!
Probably not a public read, save this one for the comfort of your own home ;)
For a 'pornography' style book it was written well.

[~ Cariad ~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

You wouldn't believe the amount and quality of sex written about in this book - there's hardly anything else!

I really enjoyed it over a few days! A definite 4.5 from me for sex if not for gripping story line (you'll learn a few things though!)

[Steph Luck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Funny and light hearted, a quick read.

A little repetitive in places, but enjoyable too.
The tale of an almost celibate reporter who has to go undercover as a sex addict for a story, she learns a lot about her fellow "addicts" whilst inadvertently learning more about herself.

[Helgi Marroquin]

mmm horrible traduccion

[Naomi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Funny and saucy book that does exactly what it promises on the front cover

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thouroughly enjoyed this book. Quite steamy in parts, but very witty and I laughed out loud several times. Would definitely recommend :)

[Sara · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book was great had a good story line :)

[Kirsty · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book really made me giggle as I was reading it. I didn't think much of the ending though.

[Lily Harlem · Rating 5 out of 5]

LOVED this book - read it in one go. Great combination of wit, sex and a unique idea all beautifully written.

[Louise · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pointless! Not very well written, although the only redeeming quality is there was some funny bits to it!

[Laura · Rating 2 out of 5]

not very well written but funny in some parts.

[Amy]

this book wasnt what i was expecting. Its more of a noval than a diary but now that ive read the book i understand why its called that. It was a good easy book to read

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this book! It made me burst with laughter on the train at times and the characters were really lovable at times.

[Colleen · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book started silly, dallied too much on random sexual exploits then ended all in a rush with no real in between.
At first, it was good. But I expected more from the ending.

[Emma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy read

[Emily · Rating 2 out of 5]

It's really just short stories about porn. Although it started out with a bit of story line, it just sort of finished abruptly, as though the author got bored writing it.

[Ashleigh · Rating 2 out of 5]

I read this book so many years ago, I had to refresh my memory and re-read it. Still a very informing book. Not as good as i once remembered though.

[ℓιzzвσσкѕ • єℓιzαвєтн · Rating 5 out of 5]

Estoy tan encantada con este libro! Es la primera vez que leo el género erotico y no pude elegir mejor libro que este.
Es un libro que se lee rápido, no solo porque la edición que tengo tenga letra grande sino porque la forma se escribir se la autora me gustó muchísimo, es un libro ligero y muy divertido!
Los personajes tenían su manera de contar sus experiencias sexuales que era realmente entretenido leerlos.
Si quieren leer erotica por primera vez les recomendaría este libro para empezar ya que como comentaba es muy ligero de leer.
El final me gustó mucho ya que nuestra protagonista se merecía terminar bien!

[Maritza Elias · Rating 2 out of 5]

Este libro es una relectura. Hace 6 años lo leí por primera vez y en aquella epoca me parecía un buen libro, no magnífico, pero si bueno. Es entretenido, no lo voy a negar; sin embargo el lenguage que maneja en ocasiones no me permitía disfrutar de los relatos.
Para ser sincera no se si toda la literatura erótica sea como este libro, o si es éste en particular porque no he leído mucho del genero. Supongo que debe haber un libro erótico que me encante por ahí aunque no ha sido el caso con éste.
¿Lo recomiendo? Si. Como dije, es entretenido y hay partes que son mejores que otras pero aun asi merece la pena tener tu propia opinión al respecto.

[Cody Bowkett · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book, it’s definitely a great story line and being able to hear Shelley’s thoughts help connect with the character. The ending was a little ‘meh’ but all in all it’s definitely a good easy read. Very erotic sex scenes so if you’re into 50 shades then this is 100% a book for you!
Would definitely recommend.