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Diary of a Contemporary Woman Kindle Edition

by Lucy Pussett (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 39 ratings
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Having reached 34, Angelique Santoro finds herself feeling trapped and deeply unhappy within the constraints of traditional relationships.
Uneasy to perform the role of life partner or girlfriend in the way society has designed for all women.

Finally, she takes the courage to break free and becomes single for the first time in 15 years. Breaking away from the ties that bind us. Breaking away from the fear of being alone and lonely to become what she was always meant to be.

Diary of a contemporary woman follows Angelique in her new life, her adventures. Utterly compelling, beautiful, honest and bold.
Angelique will have you laughing and crying at the same time, willing her on to find happiness and that rare calm within.
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    May 15, 2021
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09529XMKY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FreeLynx Books; 1st edition (May 15, 2021)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 15, 2021
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4639 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 223 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 39 ratings

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Hi I’m Lucy. I am a first time Novelist from Brighton, England.

I started writing during lockdown inspired to do so as I felt there were a desperate need for a girl power character living her life without reservation, without barriers.

I live in Brighton with my life partner and our very needy rescue cat and dog!

Diary of a Contemporary Woman is the first in the Trilogy of Angelique Santoro’s adventures!

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Love, Lucy x

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4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
39 global ratings
Page turner full of steam but also has a plot! Win for me!!
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Page turner full of steam but also has a plot! Win for me!!
This book was a real pager turner for me. It’s very steamy but also has a plot, which for me is a must if I’m going to enjoy a book. It’s part steam, part family drama and the balance is perfect.One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was Angelique’s personality. She’s the outgoing, fun and crazy friend you love to hang out with. She’s strong, hardworking and accomplished. The story is told in first person and is extremely conversational, as if you are sitting right next to Angelique as she cranks the stereo while your cruising along beside her, in her sports car. This is also a good time to mention that the author has created a Spotify playlist ! Another thing I absolutely loved about reading this. I’ve added it to my regular music rotation.The story is extremely relatable, in that it’s about living for and being your true self. It’s tossing everyone else’s expectations for how you should think, feel and live, right out the window. As someone who has always been a people pleaser, I really envy Angelique’s strength and courage to be her own self.If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I highly recommend you get a copy! Book two is out and I am really looking forward to reading it!!
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Bianca
5.0 out of 5 stars "Diary of a Contemporary Woman" is one of those you can't stop talking about
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2021
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The sensuousness of the cover image first captured my attention and hen I was intrigued by the tile! With every page I became even excited, shocked, amused and just plain out done. "Diary of a Contemporary Woman" is one of those you can't stop talking about. One that you recommend to everyone especially those who can keep an open mind.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner full of steam but also has a plot! Win for me!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
This book was a real pager turner for me. It’s very steamy but also has a plot, which for me is a must if I’m going to enjoy a book. It’s part steam, part family drama and the balance is perfect.

One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was Angelique’s personality. She’s the outgoing, fun and crazy friend you love to hang out with. She’s strong, hardworking and accomplished. The story is told in first person and is extremely conversational, as if you are sitting right next to Angelique as she cranks the stereo while your cruising along beside her, in her sports car. This is also a good time to mention that the author has created a Spotify playlist ! Another thing I absolutely loved about reading this. I’ve added it to my regular music rotation.

The story is extremely relatable, in that it’s about living for and being your true self. It’s tossing everyone else’s expectations for how you should think, feel and live, right out the window. As someone who has always been a people pleaser, I really envy Angelique’s strength and courage to be her own self.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I highly recommend you get a copy! Book two is out and I am really looking forward to reading it!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Page turner full of steam but also has a plot! Win for me!!
Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2023
This book was a real pager turner for me. It’s very steamy but also has a plot, which for me is a must if I’m going to enjoy a book. It’s part steam, part family drama and the balance is perfect.

One of the things I really enjoyed about this book was Angelique’s personality. She’s the outgoing, fun and crazy friend you love to hang out with. She’s strong, hardworking and accomplished. The story is told in first person and is extremely conversational, as if you are sitting right next to Angelique as she cranks the stereo while your cruising along beside her, in her sports car. This is also a good time to mention that the author has created a Spotify playlist ! Another thing I absolutely loved about reading this. I’ve added it to my regular music rotation.

The story is extremely relatable, in that it’s about living for and being your true self. It’s tossing everyone else’s expectations for how you should think, feel and live, right out the window. As someone who has always been a people pleaser, I really envy Angelique’s strength and courage to be her own self.

If this sounds like something you’d enjoy, I highly recommend you get a copy! Book two is out and I am really looking forward to reading it!!
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Lucia
5.0 out of 5 stars Bold, captivating, unapologetic, empowering.
Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2023
Lucy Pussett's "Diary of a Contemporary Woman" is a bold, captivating, and unapologetic exploration of female desires, empowering readers with its vivid storytelling and fearless narrative. I can't wait to read Angelique's new adventures!
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Nikki M
5.0 out of 5 stars Confident, sexy, MC who seems to know what she wants and not afraid to go for it!
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2021
This book is written as if it were the MC’s thoughts. We follow Angelique, a newly single sexually confident woman who’s intelligent, sassy, strong & independent and living with her gay best friend, Gareth whom I love. They make me laugh throughout the whole book!! Right from the start, you should know the book is explicit. If that’s not for you, neither is this book. That being said, Angelique has a lot going on in her life and this book addresses so many issues in today’s society with a confidence and finesse you can’t ignore. I love her spirit and energy. Her relationships with her friends, colleagues and those she mentors is inspiring. She encounters new experiences she’s dreamed of and doesn’t fear taking her chance. Her family life is opposite that of her friends and we delve into that side of things and see a different side of her. The book does leave you hanging, but there will be more to come. I congratulate the author for taking on so much and doing it well. Great read!!
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Kealyn
4.0 out of 5 stars Great debut novel!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2021
I just finished this book a minute or so ago. I really enjoyed this book. It's about Angelique who just ended her relationship. Her relationship was boring, and she didn't get sexually satisfied in it. You follow Angelique on her journey, where she explores her sexuality.
And that was one of the highlights of this book for me. I loved how she wasn't ashamed to explore her body, her needs and her fantasies. I loved the intimate scenes. They were very well written. I loved the connection she had with her partners. Those scenes deserved 5 big stars!

But the book isn't solely about her sexuality. It's also about the personal relationships she has with her parents, sister, friends and people at work. I liked that that was explored in this book too.
Though it was a bit difficult to connect with all the side characters. There were quite a lot.
A part of me wished the author had chosen a few less, and deepened those relationships she focused on. So that I as a reader was more invested in what happened with everyone. (For instance, I would have loved to feel her sister's emotions a bit more. Or felt the coldness of her mother more.)
Or that the book was a bit longer, so that all the characters were worked out a bit more.

Also there are a lot of details. The one thing that pops in my mind is that the author repeats a few times she had a Dyson hairblower. I get that it is mentioned once. But after that she could have just mentioned her doing her hair. Instead of repeating the detail several times.

So overal I liked the book. I like how it's normalized that whatever your sexual preferences are. Everything is okay. You shouldn't be ashamed of yourself. And you shouldn't be shamed because of what you like in the bedroom. I loved the openness. The freedom and acceptance that was shown in this book.

I also loved how the author showed that things can change during sex quickly. SPOILER ALERT: near the end of the book, a man suddenly starts to choke her. And she defends herself. I appreciated that that was in the book too. Because things can change quickly. Even if it starts consensual, things can cross a line fast.
I truly hate his guts! Especially for threatening her.

The last thing I had a bit of trouble with is that during the book, the character speaks directly to us readers. It was a bit of mix in which Angelique tells us her story. And in which is was purely a novel. But maybe that is personal preference. I would have liked if it was completely diary like, or completely novel like. It that makes any sense.

Overal I really liked this book. For a debut novel it's fantastic! Lucy nailed the sex scenes. She writes in an easy and inviting way. I absolutely loved the vibe she created.

The book has quite an open end. So I am looking forward to reading the next book! If that one comes along. To see how the story continues. And to see if the author developes her craft even more! Because she really has a lot of talent. If the characters were deepened out a bit more. It would have been a solid 4 star book for me!

Lucy has a gift. And I hope she will write many more books!

So I'll give the book 3.5 stars overall.
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MystySinclair
5.0 out of 5 stars Found a new friend in Angelique
Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2021
I believe this book to be one of the first books I've read that wasn't reverse harem book or had something to do with the supernatural....I am so happy that it was this book. I was requested by Lucy Pussett herself to give the book a try and read it. It was such fun read. This book was written in such a manner that makes it sounds like a long time friend was explaining things to you as if you were in their head. This is really like reading the diary of a woman going through her everyday life and dealign with life in general. Just like in real life, there are ups and downs and the brutal moments in between. I personally really liked this book because it was very believable and relatable to any person that wants to read it. I can't wait to see if Pussett writes another book!

I received a free copy of this book via the author and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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James Sweeney
5.0 out of 5 stars The much needed escape!
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2021
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While scrolling through the vast selection of books to download, Diary of a contemporary woman really caught my eye. New to erotica I thought to myself why not, I downloaded it and began reading. I was so glad I did. So refreshing to see a book that empowers women to go out and live their life unapologetically! It's also extremely well written, the writer builds tension, and a real connection to the characters. Both myself and my wife loves this book! If your fed up with lockdowns and frustrated by restrictions in your life then I highly recommend take some time out of your day and escape it all with Angelique! You won't be disappointed!
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karl
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprises!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 19, 2023
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punchy, written in a great style. Very naughty, yet with a great insight into the back story that makes us all human.
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Ronald Downie
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
Reviewed in Canada on May 23, 2021
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A wonderful book and a very hot read. Made me feel like I am moving through life with the amazing Angelique, following her adventures and exploring her boundaries. Love the interactions, her strength of character and it's a lot of fun as well. Wife and I both are big fans and will read and reread this novel, maybe too much lol It'll get us by until the next offering from Miss Pussett ❤️
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Chris Spreadbury
5.0 out of 5 stars I had a gut feeling about this one.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2021
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I came across this author by chance on Instagram, and I’m so glad I did. Seeing the book cover, the title and the author’s IG feed, I just had a gut feeling about it. It was quite low key, and clearly there was an erotic element to it … but it is so, so much more than that.
It’s true, there is an erotic part, and indeed the mind-blowing, pulse-racing scenes were really hot (and too graphic for people looking for a clean read), but it was also such a wonderful portrayal of relationships and life issues, that it stirred up emotions from several of my own experiences, insecurities and inadequacies.
The style is heartfelt and humorous, and the characterisation so beautifully real. The storyline touches so many aspects of life: bullying, self-control, heartbreak, friendship, family relationships, drugs, abusive behaviour, different sexual relationships and orientation ... a whole lot of stuff. It set me thinking more about my life … “what I did/should’ve done/wish I’d done/glad I didn’t etc.” This book hit me in the mind, heart, gut and loins all at the same time. Thank you, Lucy Pussett … I really hope there’s a sequel.
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Nicki martins
5.0 out of 5 stars Darling Nicki
Reviewed in Canada on May 29, 2021
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Angelique is such a sexy inspiration! She dares to take what most only fantasize about. Angelique draws you effortlessly into her world. A world so sexy and enticing one I'm so thrilled to be a part of. Only Lucy could write about me in such a way that celebrates female sexuality and desire, rather than judging it. Lucy understands me like no one else.
XO
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