The First Time

by Mae Thomas

A college party. One dark room. Six strangers. And one unforgettable night.

Six college students give in to their wildest passions for one night only. At least that’s what they tell themselves.

This novella has a lot of steam and a little heart. Full of 90s nostalgia, self-discovery, first times, group sex, unknown partners and so much more.

101 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 19, 2022

About the author

Mae Thomas lives in the suburbs of Ohio with dreams of moving to country life on a farm. She is a wife, mother, and book enthusiast. She has always wanted to be an author and is happy to share her writings with the world.

In her free time, when she is not reading or writing, she enjoys spending time with her family, being outdoors, gardening, hiking, and doing yoga. 

Reviews

[Mia S. · Rating 4 out of 5]

*blushing*. Ok throw back to 90’s not so much but first year in college for sure-no judgements. Like a dirty Can’t Hardly Wait, steamy and not Inta love but more exploration and just giving in. Check your judgement, it turns into group very quickly but with stories that you see why exactly it happened. I look forward to see how it all turns out 😚

[Marilou Williams · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not the typical genre I read, but I read this as an ARC and enjoyed it! It was a fast read that kept my attention and was hard to put down. I would definitely read a sequel!

[Plus Size Bibliophile · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is classified as bisexual erotica. It's about a group of six college students who find themselves in a closet orgy! I'm not ashamed to say I've read my share of group activities and know that when you are dealing with so many people it can become difficult to follow along.

So, imagine my surprise and happiness in seeing how the author formatted the book to include a chapter for each participant, a bit of personal background/beliefs, a peek at insecurities, and what lead them into the closet. I really liked that. It allowed a connection to each character.

This takes place in 1995 so the acceptance of homosexuality and bisexuality is still very fragile and taboo. The ending leaves this open for another book if not an entire series to begin, as now that I know these six, I want to know more such as how their life or general attitudes in life will change now that they've had this experience and if we are going to see a time jump??

I feel like this is a solid quick and spicy read with some plot and totally recommend.

[Dorothy Y Nunamacher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was HAF. You have six college kids, 3girls and 3 boys going into a laundry room closet. Well you heard of 7 minutes in heaven. It becomes so much more than that. During their sexual freedom, they learn something about themselves. All 6 of them come from different backgrounds. You got the jock, southern gentleman,the s**t, unsatisfied, the longer and invisible, but together they find what their looking for in each other for one night or is it........
I just you'll have to read it to find out. Believe me if you love college strangers to lovers with erotica then this book is for you

[Carissa Riggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick Fun and definitely sexy

If you need something to fill your need for steam with some character development that leaves you saying “amen!”, you’re gonna want to pick this book up. It won’t take you long to read (unless you are stopping for a little side fun yourself), but it’ll give you some 90s nostalgia with a little bit of God shame thrown in. Join the ride as these group of acquaintances become so much more!

[J.L. Bosco · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved everything about this book! I loved how each character truly had their own personality and kept it all the way through. I loved how you felt like you were there with everyone.

And one of my most favorite things is the first few pages and the description of the one encounter I think we've all had!

The book captured my interest instantly and kept it, which is fairly hard to do for me. It was a shorter read, taking me about an hour and half.

Can't wait for the next one!

[Veronica Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't explain how much I loved this.
I had no idea what to expect from this novela but it kicked me right back to college and the freedom of figuring how what you like and how every person is looking for something different from the same things. The joy and respect found in each other was refreshing and left me feeling absolutely delighted.

[Soft Covers, Hard Feelings · Rating 4 out of 5]

When an author that you like gets on TikTok to tell you about a short read she just finished with a sketchy ass book cover, (but all she tells you is speechless laughter) you get straight on kindle and read it too 😂

Don't know what I was expecting from this. But I will tell you this. It was nice that they all seemed to have been going through some battle and discovered themselves after an in the dark fuck fest in a closet. & How big was this closet again?

For that little plot itself is why I'm rating this book alright. Not for anything else 😂 it seemed like it was gonna be straight up smut but it actually had a plot and that was wild (as if the random orgy wasn't) but I was surprised. It was nicely tied in. Self discovery and self love.

[Cherilyn Formanek · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well then...

My my...not sure what I was expecting when I followed up on a recommendation and bought this book. I can't say I have ever entertained the idea of group sex before, much less anonymous group sex. After reading this book, I'm still not sure I'd entertain the idea of participating in group sex myself, but it was at least fun to live vicariously through this book. Kudos to the author for making the characters responsible and using condoms in that experiment. Oh wait, maybe I shouldn't mention that part, the Right Wing will show up with their lighters and pitchforks.... ;)

[Bex · Rating 4 out of 5]

“You think a six-person relationship could work?”

6 college kids venture in a closet for the sexual awaking of their lives. This is 7mins of Heaven on steroids. I was immediately pulled by Mae’s saucy cover and thought what the heck and devoured this novella.

I love all the different characters and their backgrounds, I hope book two builds on that and we get to know more about the sextuple.

Spice-🌶🌶🌶🌶

[Theresa Lambe · Rating 5 out of 5]

A night at its finest

I loved it. It was such a great read! For one, it took me back to a time when things like this were questionable. But it also reminded me that anything was possible.

I loved their connection without even knowing they had. How people who didnt know each other, came together to feel amazing, to learn something new, to find themselves.

And I can't wait to see how something like this moves on!

[Joshua Pope · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun 90's nostalgia novella spice

I really enjoyed reading this book because it reminded me of the American pie movie as I was reading I heard the teenage dirtbag song playing in my head. I like the multiple pov angle telling the different characters stories I feel like I connected with the story I definitely recommend this book to my friends. I would have loved it if it was longer but it was a fun read

[Jennifer Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t know much about this book going in.. But, I actually really enjoyed it. Six college students, come to a party, each with their own story.. But, they all come (literally, lol) together for a night of fun in a dark closet. They can’t see who is doing what, all they know is the pleasure. This was a super quick read, and I’ll definitely be looking to read other books by this author.

[Jesslynxreay · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a really enjoyable, fast read. So first, it’s essentially an orgy at a party. But it’s so much more than that. It happens naturally, things don’t feel forced. The characters have their own motivations for joining in, it’s well thought out. Each chapter is explorative and fascinating. It’s well written. I’m looking forward to reading the sequel!

[Meagan Bates · Rating 4 out of 5]

need book 2!!

Found this via a TikTok and read it in one go. I need book two! The short glimpse of characters we got made me want to learn more about them and see where they go!
Super short steamy fun read

[Magen Lindsey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick and dirty ;)

This was a nice quick read and the spice was spicing. If you squint there's a plot ... Maybe... Come on, you saw the cover. You knew what you were picking up.

Now excuse me while I go find a closet 🙃😘

[Hannah The Awkward · Rating 5 out of 5]

Representation and 🌶️

So this was a quick read and I found that I really enjoyed the representation of just being yourself and not being afraid to express and go after what you like. Definitely Poly rep at the end and amazing communication for a very short novella.

[Lila Grey · Rating 5 out of 5]

AMAZING

Mae Thomas is a sorceress with words. She created not only a hot book, but a beautifully crafted org*. Ten out of ten!

[Bridget · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a short Novella but it is full of spice! I can't wait to see what comes next.

[Tanya Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

Spicy book. Was a very good read finished within 2 hours. Cant wait for the next one.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Short and to the point and leaving me wanting more. Can't wait until the next book.
This is my kind of book.

[Raeshel Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was interesting something different then what I had been reading. And I wonder if they can actually make it work.. Something is always worth the try. If you like it.

[.mynewbookshelf. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun little palette cleanser if you will.... all smut.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short but hot and steamy. Descriptions were top notch, definitely recommend when you need a quick spicy read

[Lynda · Rating 2 out of 5]

10/10 do not recommend. Was truly awful

[Cheyenne (moumantai.bookish) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy hotness. For a quick read this story was nothing less than HECKIN' SPICY. I thought it flowed together great, had very solid characters but was able to make me connect with them enough that I would love to keep reading their stories.