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Sex and the Social Network
Liz Jackson is an advertising executive living the dream in California. Happily married and the mother of three children, life for Liz is happy and serene. It's great, that is, until three of Liz's closest friends connect with men on Facebook, and a soap opera of epic proportions begins. Maria, who has an arrogant pilot for a husband, reunites with her high school sweetheart. Can she resist falling into the arms of-and back in love with-Enrique, the only man she ever truly loved? Julia married for the wrong reasons and is unfulfilled, unsatisfied, and bored to tears. Will she give in to Tyrone, the young, black Adonis who promises to rock her world? Gabby, the tormented soul, has been hiding a shameful secret for years. Will she ever be free, or will her troubled past take her to unthinkably dark places? And then there's Liz, friend and confidant to her philandering friends. Can she distance herself enough from all the drama before she gets caught up in their tangled web and ends up sleeping with her long lost love? Happiness is redefined for four beautiful women on their own journeys to find it, but each soon learns that what they thought would fulfill them isn't what they expected at all. Four women, separate, but connected by the longing to find what's missing in their lives. For some, it's passion and fire; for others, it's appreciation and true love. Though what they seek is different, each of these women wake up one day and know they must have it at all costs. Will they risk everything to get it? Would you?
398 pages, Paperback
First published September 21, 2013
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November 23, 2013
Horrible. I rarely do not finish a book. I really tried, finished 25% and couldn't take it anymore. I am surprised at all the good reviews.
October 22, 2013
Sex and the Social Network. Victoria Lexington.
There's always scare stories about the dangers of social networks, and Victoria has used that to produce this novel about four ladies who've connected with either old friends, or friends of friends. At the start they seem happily married, but the novel shows just how easy it is to get sucked in, first via informal public online posts, then private one to one online chat, phone texts and then...meeting in Real Time. And what can result...
The story is told from POV of each of the ladies, skipping from one to another and revealing their thoughts on their marriage, their friends and the potential lovers. Its shows just how devastating affairs can be, how easy it is to jump into one instead of sorting out one's problems, and how our pasts and problems from then can affect how we react now. There's not a woman meets man happy ending, but differing results for all four ladies.
Its an interesting novel. To be honest I'm very strongly against affairs – I've never subscribed to the “we just fell in love” excuse. Some-one has to take that first step, and that's when they should be thinking of outcomes and problems, not just barging ahead. We see here the consequences of doing that.
I enjoyed the novel from the perspective of what happened, but I didn't really empathise with the characters, apart from one who'd had a bad case of childhood abuse. The others seemed to be quite shallow, looking at their own happiness rather than their family, and what they could lose. The men too were a mix of types, and there were some very hot and steamy sex scenes in the novel. I just didn't really feel fully connected with the story, more of an onlooker.
ARC supplied by author.
Stars: four, its an interesting read but not one I'd re read.
There's always scare stories about the dangers of social networks, and Victoria has used that to produce this novel about four ladies who've connected with either old friends, or friends of friends. At the start they seem happily married, but the novel shows just how easy it is to get sucked in, first via informal public online posts, then private one to one online chat, phone texts and then...meeting in Real Time. And what can result...
The story is told from POV of each of the ladies, skipping from one to another and revealing their thoughts on their marriage, their friends and the potential lovers. Its shows just how devastating affairs can be, how easy it is to jump into one instead of sorting out one's problems, and how our pasts and problems from then can affect how we react now. There's not a woman meets man happy ending, but differing results for all four ladies.
Its an interesting novel. To be honest I'm very strongly against affairs – I've never subscribed to the “we just fell in love” excuse. Some-one has to take that first step, and that's when they should be thinking of outcomes and problems, not just barging ahead. We see here the consequences of doing that.
I enjoyed the novel from the perspective of what happened, but I didn't really empathise with the characters, apart from one who'd had a bad case of childhood abuse. The others seemed to be quite shallow, looking at their own happiness rather than their family, and what they could lose. The men too were a mix of types, and there were some very hot and steamy sex scenes in the novel. I just didn't really feel fully connected with the story, more of an onlooker.
ARC supplied by author.
Stars: four, its an interesting read but not one I'd re read.
October 14, 2013
What an interesting book that had me captivated from the first chapter, until the very end. The material, as well as the plot, was VERY easy to relate to, is probably more common than people thing, and is a reminder of things like innocent lust, temptation, cheating, need, feeling appreciation, molestation, friendship, first loves, and loss. It's a story of 4 women, friends in their adulthood, several dating back to college, and the story of their lives...particularly their marriages. What is missing, what is safe, what isn't working, what is pushed to the back burner, what is lacking sexually...and how social media, with Facebook being the point of reference for this book, can't change your life, tempt you, re-connect you with past friends, rekindle old flames and friendships, get you in trouble with a spouse, and so many other things as you'll read in this book. It was just an awesome read, and I thank the author for contacting me and asking me to read her book.
My only criticism would be some dialogue issues. In particular, the words spoken by some of the characters. I think that could use a bit of work...the way these characters are described to the readers, and the words/phrasing they use in intimate conversation, don't seem to match up. (At least to me they don't). For lack of better wording, it could have flowed a bit better, and sounded less robotic at times. Other than that, I was engaged in the book the whole way through, and would recommend it to people that like angsty type books. This book DOES contain cheating, details child molestation for one of the main characters, depicts rape/orgy, and suicide. If any of those topics bother you, read with caution.
My only criticism would be some dialogue issues. In particular, the words spoken by some of the characters. I think that could use a bit of work...the way these characters are described to the readers, and the words/phrasing they use in intimate conversation, don't seem to match up. (At least to me they don't). For lack of better wording, it could have flowed a bit better, and sounded less robotic at times. Other than that, I was engaged in the book the whole way through, and would recommend it to people that like angsty type books. This book DOES contain cheating, details child molestation for one of the main characters, depicts rape/orgy, and suicide. If any of those topics bother you, read with caution.
November 6, 2013
There are SO many lessons to be learned from this book. As much as I love social networking, the crazy things that happen in this book, both good and bad, are 100% possibilities. In fact, I can pretty much guarantee that every one of these 4 outcomes has happened to somebody out there. I will warn you now...this book is NOT for the tender hearted. There is lying, cheating, and abuse. The abuse is hard to 'watch', but it is written from a very realistic and honest place.
Victoria Lexington's approach to the 4 situations that Liz, Maria, Julia and Gabby find themselves in is so honest. I can totally understand why each one of these women would at least consider pursuing old flames, or new possibilities. And social networking makes all these interactions so easy to start, and even makes some of them seem extremely innocent at first.
I truly came to love each one of these women (and some of the men in their lives) by the end of the book. Gabby...when you find out what happened to her in the past, your heart will break into a million pieces. I just wanted to wrap her in a hug, and tell her what happened to her in the past was wrong, and none of it was her fault. She really needed to hear it from somebody.
I want to say SO MUCH MORE, but I don't want to give their stories away...I will tell you this: each one of these women has a different outcome at the end of this tale. Some outcomes are awesome, and some suck. But it's so relatable! I can honestly say that one of these situations has totally happened to someone I know, and I know every reader will be able to relate to at least one of the women in this book. Plus, it's SMOKIN' HOT! :)
Victoria Lexington's approach to the 4 situations that Liz, Maria, Julia and Gabby find themselves in is so honest. I can totally understand why each one of these women would at least consider pursuing old flames, or new possibilities. And social networking makes all these interactions so easy to start, and even makes some of them seem extremely innocent at first.
I truly came to love each one of these women (and some of the men in their lives) by the end of the book. Gabby...when you find out what happened to her in the past, your heart will break into a million pieces. I just wanted to wrap her in a hug, and tell her what happened to her in the past was wrong, and none of it was her fault. She really needed to hear it from somebody.
I want to say SO MUCH MORE, but I don't want to give their stories away...I will tell you this: each one of these women has a different outcome at the end of this tale. Some outcomes are awesome, and some suck. But it's so relatable! I can honestly say that one of these situations has totally happened to someone I know, and I know every reader will be able to relate to at least one of the women in this book. Plus, it's SMOKIN' HOT! :)
December 23, 2015
Sex and the Social Network was interesting in parts although the female characters were selfish shallow women more interested in self fulfillment than in family and the value of the life they already had. (Not being a big fan of social networks and being part of what to me seems a waste of time. Some of the stuff on the social network sites are so trivial and really rather boring. Who cares what you had for supper?) Connecting with old flames is something that I have done, had a chat & a phone call or two & moved on. I found nothing in common with these guys now that I am married with a family and grandchildren. It was hard for me to relate to women that used old connections to gain mostly sex with someone new and what seemed like an adventure. The book was an easy read, the characters well developed and the presentation from the various women's points of view was easy to follow and added interest to the story. If you are a fan of social networks, and like a hot sexy story, this is the book for you.
October 5, 2013
I was captivated by "Sex & The Social Network" from the first page. It hits a cord on so many levels: marriage, love, kids, and social networking. The author really grabbed my attention through the stories of four different women, all tied together by the universal truth of what women are looking for....the need to be loved and appreciated.
I found myself laughing out loud (literally) and then crying at different parts of the book as I learned more about what each of them was going through.
I enjoyed the book so much that when I reached the final chapter, I found myself wanting more. I'm wanting to know so much more about how their lives unravel. I hope book #2 will be published soon!
I found myself laughing out loud (literally) and then crying at different parts of the book as I learned more about what each of them was going through.
I enjoyed the book so much that when I reached the final chapter, I found myself wanting more. I'm wanting to know so much more about how their lives unravel. I hope book #2 will be published soon!
February 15, 2014
I honestly can't write a true review because I couldn't finish this book. The tone was one of accusatory toward Facebook. That Facebook was the cause of a few women reconnecting with old boyfriends or male friends of girlfriends and using those men to cheat on their husbands. The writing was, from what I read, very childish, and despite Amazon taking this book off of it's sale list because of incest, I never got that far to see if Amazon was justified in their decision.
October 2, 2013
Loved this book! It's Facebook meets Fifty Shades of Grey, but with a more compelling and believable plot.
I got sucked into the story very quickly and finished it in two days!
I totally connected with the main character Liz and fell in love with Gabby.
Highly highly recommend!
I got sucked into the story very quickly and finished it in two days!
I totally connected with the main character Liz and fell in love with Gabby.
Highly highly recommend!
October 5, 2013
Sex and the Social Network is amazing! Best book I have read in ages. The perfect combination of steamy and emotional. A must read!
October 22, 2013
I was surprised by this book. I thought it was going to be women and their affairs, but it was more than that. I actually enjoyed it.
November 10, 2013
Don't bother reading this. You won't ever get that time back!
March 24, 2014
Review will come.
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