Anthology New

For as long as I can remember, I've had a boring, predictable life. I work at a low-paying job and have ho-hum missionary sex with my long-term boyfriend, who calls me "pear-shaped" (and not in a good way). I've never been with more than one man or explored myself sexually. That's for sexy, skinny girls. Girls with exciting lives. Girls I'm not. When a series of events sends my life into a tailspin, I find myself at a mansion in the Hollywood Hills, locking eyes with a gorgeous, sexy stranger who sends my heart racing. Our first night together is one I'll never forget. Or the next. ...

Married and pregnant at 17, Gemma tried for 20 years to make her marriage work. But when her ex set their house on fire, she was done. Over the past year she changed everything, especially partners. But the revolving door on her bedroom had gotten old, and she wanted something that would last. She was happy enough with her current boyfriend, but something was missing. Gemma never would have guessed that something was her son's best friend.