A Little Buzzed - by Alys Murray (Paperback)

About the Book

"Scout Porter is screwed. Not literally, of course. Literally, she's a twenty-six year old virgin, thanks to a relationship so disastrous she swore off love and sex for good. Metaphorically, she's screwed because the entire office of BuzzCorp, the sex toy start-up where she's head engineer, just found out. The vibrators she designs for her customers may be perfect, but this little revelation calls her reputation into question - and ruins the vibes in the office - so Scout decides she needs to lose her V-card, and fast. Enter Hudson Bailey, the nerdy and charming software developer hired to build the app for Scout's latest creation. The only problem is, he's as virginal with sex toys as she is with sex. So, Scout proposes a bargain: she'll teach him everything he needs to know about toys, if he'll take her virginity. For research, obviously. Scout doesn't do feelings. But their little experiment yields unexpected results - chemistry so off the charts Scout starts to think she might actually want more than just a one-time fling. When their budding relationship is threatened by the return of Scout's notorious ex, both Scout and Hudson will have to decide if they've reached their climax as a couple, or if they're willing to risk everything for a chance at true love"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

If she builds it, they will come.

A sex toy engineer with one big secret finally meets her match, and together they'll put their own products to the test in this steamy romantic comedy.

Scout Porter is screwed. Not literally, of course. Literally, she's a twenty-six-year-old virgin, thanks to a relationship so disastrous she swore off love and sex for good. Metaphorically, she's screwed because the entire office of BuzzCorp, the sex toy start-up where she's head engineer, just found out. Scout needs her team to stay focused on their upcoming launch, not her lack of a sex life, so she finds the simplest solution: lose her V-card--and fast--then get back to business as usual.

Enter Hudson Bailey, the nerdy and charming software developer hired to build the app for Scout's latest creation. The only problem is, he's as inexperienced with sex toys as she is with sex. Fortunately, he's all too eager to learn, and they agree that one very educational, totally professional hook-up will solve both of their problems. All for research, obviously.

But their little experiment yields unexpected results--chemistry so off the charts Scout starts to think she might actually want more than just a one-time fling. When their budding relationship is threatened by the return of Scout's notorious ex, both Scout and Hudson will have to decide if they've reached their climax as a couple, or if they're willing to risk everything for a chance at true love.

Review Quotes

"Immaculate!"--Navessa Allen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Lights Out and Caught Up

"A Little Buzzed is everything I've ever wanted in a romcom. Smart, snarky, and vibrating with sexual tension--this book is a must read!"--Lana Ferguson, USA Today bestselling author of The Nanny

"Delightfully fresh and thoroughly hot, A Little Buzzed is the new standard for clever, tender debauchery. Recharge yourself with Murray's teasingly fond storytelling, endearing characters, and unabashed sauciness that will keep you buzzing for days!"--Sierra Simone, USA Today bestselling author of Priest and A Merry Little Meet Cute

"Fun, flirty, and deliciously dirty, A Little Buzzed is a reminder that there's no greater pleasure than opening ourselves up to the world and finding the right people to share it with. Watching Scout experiment, build her self-worth, and fall in love with Hudson is a treat. Spice aficionados will be obsessed, but all readers will be able to catch a buzz from this big-hearted romcom." --Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines

"Funny, delightful, incredibly smart, and oh so sexy... Scout and Hudson will absolutely steal your heart."--Kath Richards, author of A Love Most Fatal

"A hot, hot, hot and oh-so-fun workplace romance. In a story perfect for fans of Ali Hazelwood, Murray brings the heat while formulating a sincere, vulnerable relationship between two people with insecurities. Scout and Hudson buzz with tension on every page, and Murray's tongue-in-cheek chapter headings keep the vibes delightfully campy and steamy."--Kirkus Reviews

"With plenty of steam and even more heart, this workplace romance brims with charm, wit, and reminders that love doesn't have to be earned." --Shelf Awareness

About the Author

Alys Murray is a novelist and screenwriter based in New Orleans. She received a BFA from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts and a Master's in film studies from King's College London. Alys is the author of the sweetly romantic Full Bloom Farm series, and she's the screenwriter behind five films on Hallmark and Lifetime. A Netflix x Inevitable Foundation Visionary Fellow, Alys is a proud advocate for disabled voices and stories in entertainment.