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Freshers
Everyone knows the number one rule at University is to never sleep with your flatmates...
But when Daphne moves into her university housing for her first year, she doesn’t expect her flatmates to be three insanely hot guys.
Before she knows it, she is crossing lines that will only ever end in disaster.
*A why-choose novella*
But when Daphne moves into her university housing for her first year, she doesn’t expect her flatmates to be three insanely hot guys.
Before she knows it, she is crossing lines that will only ever end in disaster.
*A why-choose novella*
165 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 15, 2024
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Em Solstice
7 books22 followersEm Solstice is a romance author from the UK. As well as procrastinating writing fast-paced novellas with a spicy twist, she enjoys snuggling her cat and drinking Starbucks... and waiting for her own love story to begin.
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July 14, 2025
It was refreshing to see a reverse harem trope in something other than a fantasy or dark romance novel. The spice was on point & I loved how the relationship between our 4 MCs developed. Definitely another one for my smut loving girlies!
After my first fix of Ems work I just couldn’t resist diving into another & I’m very glad I did. I can’t wait for the second instalment of this story next month!
After my first fix of Ems work I just couldn’t resist diving into another & I’m very glad I did. I can’t wait for the second instalment of this story next month!
October 15, 2024
This was very short, but I enjoyed it, I will say it could do with some editing & at the beginning the timeline jumped a lot which was somewhat confusing but as I said I enjoyed it for what it was, and I will read the next book when it’s out
July 13, 2025
What do you do when you get dropped off at your new uni accommodation by your Dad, for the next chapter in your life, to realise you're living with three of the hottest men you've ever seen in your life?
You have a why-choose situation. That's what you do.
When Daphne first meets Eli, Nate & Aiden, they fall into the routine of being the best of friends pretty easily. Determined to not complicated things, she focuses on their nights out, flat parties, and rescuing her best friend Madison from her drunken escapades. We all have one, right?
Before she knows it, she's agreed to a one-off night with one of the guys, and then another and then another, and then she hides away, pretending it never happened. But Aiden isn't willing to let it go that easily...
As feelings begin to progress, and life as she knows it spirals, will Daphne talk herself out of her self-imposed misery? Or will she refuse to swallow her pride and the price be losing all 3?
Short & spicy and everything you want in a Novella.
You have a why-choose situation. That's what you do.
When Daphne first meets Eli, Nate & Aiden, they fall into the routine of being the best of friends pretty easily. Determined to not complicated things, she focuses on their nights out, flat parties, and rescuing her best friend Madison from her drunken escapades. We all have one, right?
Before she knows it, she's agreed to a one-off night with one of the guys, and then another and then another, and then she hides away, pretending it never happened. But Aiden isn't willing to let it go that easily...
As feelings begin to progress, and life as she knows it spirals, will Daphne talk herself out of her self-imposed misery? Or will she refuse to swallow her pride and the price be losing all 3?
Short & spicy and everything you want in a Novella.
February 25, 2025
⭐ 4
Who doesn't love a book with all the uni vibes, from big tesco trips to meeting your flatmates for the first time? This is such a wholesome (and spicy!) book, following first year student Daphne as she battles university, balancing it with her three super hot friends.
As with any other spicy books, obviously please read any trigger warnings as some things have the potential to make you uncomfortable. But if you do like these tropes, it's amazing! It's so well-written and thought out, Daphne being the perfect mix of fault and goodness.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series and it will be a definite read for me!
Edit from second read: Now that I've read Em's next book, What Happens in Venice, I have seen how much she has been working on her writing. I genuinely believe that Em has so much talent and I am so proud of her for all the work she has put in over this past year. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series; I know I'll love it! <33
Who doesn't love a book with all the uni vibes, from big tesco trips to meeting your flatmates for the first time? This is such a wholesome (and spicy!) book, following first year student Daphne as she battles university, balancing it with her three super hot friends.
As with any other spicy books, obviously please read any trigger warnings as some things have the potential to make you uncomfortable. But if you do like these tropes, it's amazing! It's so well-written and thought out, Daphne being the perfect mix of fault and goodness.
I cannot wait for the next book in this series and it will be a definite read for me!
Edit from second read: Now that I've read Em's next book, What Happens in Venice, I have seen how much she has been working on her writing. I genuinely believe that Em has so much talent and I am so proud of her for all the work she has put in over this past year. I cannot wait to read the next book in this series; I know I'll love it! <33
September 18, 2024
Well.. sign me up to uni to live with Eli, Nate and Aiden 😏
This is such a wholesome, easy, spicy (🥵) read, I devoured it in a few hours. This is my second read by Em Solstice. I just adore her writing style.
The FMC was just adorable, I loved her relationship with the boys as well as her relationship with Madison. She was strong and independent as well as needy for her boys.
I loved how this book captures what I imagine to be university life so perfectly, minus the three hot men though 😏 we can all dream can’t we? This is a 150 page novella and it’s the perfect book to get you in the mood for freshers or return to uni.
I love a reverse harem romance (because why choose? 😉) and this author certainly knows how to write them. The spice in this is delightful 🤤 I love how each 🍆 scene was so different.
If you haven’t checked out her books already then you should! An easy 4-stars from me!
★★★★☆
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
This is such a wholesome, easy, spicy (🥵) read, I devoured it in a few hours. This is my second read by Em Solstice. I just adore her writing style.
The FMC was just adorable, I loved her relationship with the boys as well as her relationship with Madison. She was strong and independent as well as needy for her boys.
I loved how this book captures what I imagine to be university life so perfectly, minus the three hot men though 😏 we can all dream can’t we? This is a 150 page novella and it’s the perfect book to get you in the mood for freshers or return to uni.
I love a reverse harem romance (because why choose? 😉) and this author certainly knows how to write them. The spice in this is delightful 🤤 I love how each 🍆 scene was so different.
If you haven’t checked out her books already then you should! An easy 4-stars from me!
★★★★☆
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October 16, 2024
This is such a great quick read, really enjoyable! I devoured it. The writing is excellent, the pace was perfect and I just loved the story and dialogue between the characters! Will be reading more by Em Solstice 😊
September 15, 2024
Amazing book! I couldn’t put it down so much that I finished it in a few hours! Em writes so well that I was so intrigued in what was going to happen next! I throughly enjoyed this book!
October 1, 2024
What a cute read! I couldn’t put it down! Credits to the author
October 15, 2024
Party for 4. 🎉🍻
I came across this book on my FY on TT.
& ugh it was such a good read. The guys personality and the spice was just right. I love it! 🌶️😍🤗
I came across this book on my FY on TT.
& ugh it was such a good read. The guys personality and the spice was just right. I love it! 🌶️😍🤗
May 23, 2025
I finished this very quickly and it was very spicy 🥵
It wasn’t anything special but I think I’d be interested in reading more novellas by Em Solstice!
It wasn’t anything special but I think I’d be interested in reading more novellas by Em Solstice!
February 1, 2025
This gave me all the nostalgia vibes. There were so many parts of this book that made me sit and think about my own fresher experience! I will say my experience didn’t include three men - although I did end up dating a guy with the same name as one of our 3 MMCs and he turned out to be a walking red flag 🤷♀️ so our FMC had better luck than I did 😂
Overall, i really, really enjoyed this! I read it in one sitting and felt like it was exactly what I needed to kick start my reading month! I loved that this felt so balanced between being cosy and fun and unserious but then equally emotional and serious!
I loved the writing style, I loved the pace and I actually became so attached to these characters despite this being a novella. I also loved that each character had their own vibe going on but collectively filled the voids other characters potentially had.
My main complaint was that I felt like we didn’t see as much of Aiden as we did the other two, so I would love to see him more in the sequel! I also would love to see how others react to this relationship, because I imagine it’d be a pretty tricky thing to navigate in a uni setting. Id also love to see how our FMC father reacts as well - he clearly was protective over his daughter so i wonder if we’ll see that unfold!
Em, you absolutely smashed this and I can’t wait to read more!🌸
Overall, i really, really enjoyed this! I read it in one sitting and felt like it was exactly what I needed to kick start my reading month! I loved that this felt so balanced between being cosy and fun and unserious but then equally emotional and serious!
I loved the writing style, I loved the pace and I actually became so attached to these characters despite this being a novella. I also loved that each character had their own vibe going on but collectively filled the voids other characters potentially had.
My main complaint was that I felt like we didn’t see as much of Aiden as we did the other two, so I would love to see him more in the sequel! I also would love to see how others react to this relationship, because I imagine it’d be a pretty tricky thing to navigate in a uni setting. Id also love to see how our FMC father reacts as well - he clearly was protective over his daughter so i wonder if we’ll see that unfold!
Em, you absolutely smashed this and I can’t wait to read more!🌸
January 7, 2026
Spice: 🌶🌶🌶🌶
This is a spice-heavy novella about a girl who goes off to college and is assigned to a dorm with 3 guys for reasons that remain mysterious, and eventually they all become her boyfriends but unfortunately none of them are gay for each other (sad face).
For what it is, I wasn't expecting great literature or anything, but I was hoping for better writing and character development. It's just easier to enjoy the spice when you feel like you actually know the characters. They're all likeable enough, but who are they? What differentiates the three MMCs from each other besides basic descriptors like one of them has blue hair or one of them is the leader of the group? The way Olivia and her crew were characterized rubbed me the wrong way. I'm not a fan of "rival" female characters being added to the story for the sole purpose of competing for the attention of the MMC(s) and therefore being considered bitches on principle.
The spice itself was alright, which is really the main point, I suppose. I liked that each scene had a different vibe rather than feeling like the same sequence of events over and over. I just wish there was a bit more plot and relationship development between all the main characters to flesh them out and make me care more about them as people. My favorite aspect was Daphne and Madison's friendship.
This is a spice-heavy novella about a girl who goes off to college and is assigned to a dorm with 3 guys for reasons that remain mysterious, and eventually they all become her boyfriends but unfortunately none of them are gay for each other (sad face).
For what it is, I wasn't expecting great literature or anything, but I was hoping for better writing and character development. It's just easier to enjoy the spice when you feel like you actually know the characters. They're all likeable enough, but who are they? What differentiates the three MMCs from each other besides basic descriptors like one of them has blue hair or one of them is the leader of the group? The way Olivia and her crew were characterized rubbed me the wrong way. I'm not a fan of "rival" female characters being added to the story for the sole purpose of competing for the attention of the MMC(s) and therefore being considered bitches on principle.
The spice itself was alright, which is really the main point, I suppose. I liked that each scene had a different vibe rather than feeling like the same sequence of events over and over. I just wish there was a bit more plot and relationship development between all the main characters to flesh them out and make me care more about them as people. My favorite aspect was Daphne and Madison's friendship.
March 27, 2025
This is a nice spicy book at only 142 pages long.
The story follows Daphne who is just moving into her Student Accommodation to start her first year at University.
Her housemates are three guys, Eli, Nate and Aiden and she has decided that even though they are all hot, she will keep her hands off them, as she doesn't want to ruin the dynamic between the four of them.
But her resolve begins to faulter and she finds herself giving into temptation and over time she finds herself falling into bed with all three of them. This then sends her into a conundrum, as she likes all three and she doesn't want to choose, so when they come to her with a proposition, she realises she doesn't have to. But could it end in disaster?
Really enjoyed this book as it takes you away for awhile and it is such an easy read, with no real tension or angsty moments.
The story follows Daphne who is just moving into her Student Accommodation to start her first year at University.
Her housemates are three guys, Eli, Nate and Aiden and she has decided that even though they are all hot, she will keep her hands off them, as she doesn't want to ruin the dynamic between the four of them.
But her resolve begins to faulter and she finds herself giving into temptation and over time she finds herself falling into bed with all three of them. This then sends her into a conundrum, as she likes all three and she doesn't want to choose, so when they come to her with a proposition, she realises she doesn't have to. But could it end in disaster?
Really enjoyed this book as it takes you away for awhile and it is such an easy read, with no real tension or angsty moments.
November 20, 2024
For a novella, this was quite a cute and spicy read.
I will say that it could have done with another round of edits as there were a couple of typos throughout and the odd missed word.
I did like the fact that this wasn't set in a specific town or university, it makes it easy for readers to envision their own town/university and maybe remember their own experiences... although I can definitely say that, unfortunately, I still haven't experienced a why choose situation.
I will be keeping an eye out for the sequel as I am quite intrigued as to how the relationship will progress... especially with a certain neighbour making herself known.
I will say that it could have done with another round of edits as there were a couple of typos throughout and the odd missed word.
I did like the fact that this wasn't set in a specific town or university, it makes it easy for readers to envision their own town/university and maybe remember their own experiences... although I can definitely say that, unfortunately, I still haven't experienced a why choose situation.
I will be keeping an eye out for the sequel as I am quite intrigued as to how the relationship will progress... especially with a certain neighbour making herself known.
July 17, 2025
Well what is there to say about freshers! It’s definitely a why choose book! Oh boy ……. Each boy has their own shining moment 👌 first time away from home and gets the best experience of her life! Bring university experiences to your very hand! Each boys personality shins through with their perfectly timed spotlight moments. Nate, Eli and aiden are the perfect mixture of everything a girl could need and more. Dip your toes in a moderately spiced book with a quick read. Take your time a savour these moments as her next book isn’t released until the 23rd of August! You won’t want to miss a moment what this drops!! Be there first for the big drop! Oh boy …… Olivia just you wait girl 😏
August 2, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ why can we only give 5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stumbled across Em on the old tik tok today with this little gem and what a cute lovely read this novella was.
We are introduced to the beautiful Daphne just starting out by herself after being raised by her dad.
Quite quickly we meet her 3 roommates Eli, Nate and Aiden who are all pretty dashing in their own ways. Together they form a great friendship which leads to more 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and we see the inner struggles from Daphne as she works out the balance between friendship and love with her 3 guys.
Well written and a pleasure to read. Can’t wait to see more from this Author 💕🫶🏻
Stumbled across Em on the old tik tok today with this little gem and what a cute lovely read this novella was.
We are introduced to the beautiful Daphne just starting out by herself after being raised by her dad.
Quite quickly we meet her 3 roommates Eli, Nate and Aiden who are all pretty dashing in their own ways. Together they form a great friendship which leads to more 🌶️🌶️🌶️ and we see the inner struggles from Daphne as she works out the balance between friendship and love with her 3 guys.
Well written and a pleasure to read. Can’t wait to see more from this Author 💕🫶🏻
September 1, 2025
I was looking for a quick spicy read and Freshers did not disappoint! For anyone who has been to uni in the UK, Em Solstice weaves a story about figuring out who you are, who you love and how - with three hot guys. Daphne epitomises the ingenue and the social expectations we so often internalise warring with a sexuality we are taught to suppress. Social commentary aside; it was really fun seeing the push and pull between the characters and seriously all the guys are so sweet, there's a reason it's why choose *winks* Devoured the book in less that two hours and am ready to dive in to second year with them in Students.
March 14, 2026
BEWARE THE BOOK THAT HAS AN INNOCENT COVER!!
This novel was anything but innocent *yay*
I won this book in a giveaway by Indecent Bookclub, I was expecting a sweet but spicy story, which in all honesty, at the heart of it, it is. But, my god, it was spice, spicy, and spicier!! A reverse haram set in a freshers dorm, the main FMC wanting the best of all 3 of her roommates. Well written, and so typically British with mentions of a certain Extra shop, battered sausage (no pun intended) and chips, and the ever popular Sourz cherry alcohol!
A nice short erotic story, with super hot men and a short-lived innocent FC.
This novel was anything but innocent *yay*
I won this book in a giveaway by Indecent Bookclub, I was expecting a sweet but spicy story, which in all honesty, at the heart of it, it is. But, my god, it was spice, spicy, and spicier!! A reverse haram set in a freshers dorm, the main FMC wanting the best of all 3 of her roommates. Well written, and so typically British with mentions of a certain Extra shop, battered sausage (no pun intended) and chips, and the ever popular Sourz cherry alcohol!
A nice short erotic story, with super hot men and a short-lived innocent FC.
December 17, 2024
What’s not to like? This was my first spicy read and boy did it send my imagination in overdrive! It took a few hours at most to start and finish reading Freshers. Em Solstice’s writing style kept me captivated throughout the entirety of the book, the ending… woah! Had my toes curling. A super underrated author and certainly deserves more recognition for all the hard work she has poured into her writing. Well done, look forward to reading more from you. Now onto Overboard!
October 15, 2024
Loved this sweet RH Romance.
Daphne is just starting Uni and is wanting to have the Uni life experience. What happens when she's roomed with 3 hotties 🔥 🥵
The attraction is undeniable but, Daphne doesn't want to cause any issues in there bubble so what will happen when she finally gives into her urges?
Now I understand the DND post it lol.
Daphne is just starting Uni and is wanting to have the Uni life experience. What happens when she's roomed with 3 hotties 🔥 🥵
The attraction is undeniable but, Daphne doesn't want to cause any issues in there bubble so what will happen when she finally gives into her urges?
Now I understand the DND post it lol.
February 24, 2025
Short but spicy!
This was my first time reading a ‘Why choose’ and it definitely won’t be my last.
(Because I read Em’s next book ‘Overboard’ straight after this one!)
I loved the dynamic between the housemates as soon as they were introduced. They all have their specific ‘roles’ and they come into play in different ways ;)
I really enjoyed reading and I can’t wait for the next one!
This was my first time reading a ‘Why choose’ and it definitely won’t be my last.
(Because I read Em’s next book ‘Overboard’ straight after this one!)
I loved the dynamic between the housemates as soon as they were introduced. They all have their specific ‘roles’ and they come into play in different ways ;)
I really enjoyed reading and I can’t wait for the next one!
August 15, 2025
Wow. What a book
At first it took a little while to get into the story, I knew it was going to be a reverse harem style book but as I was reading I was wondering how it was all going to fit in (no pun intended)
The story was really well written and I finished it in 1 sitting. It’s a short story but very much well worth the read
At first it took a little while to get into the story, I knew it was going to be a reverse harem style book but as I was reading I was wondering how it was all going to fit in (no pun intended)
The story was really well written and I finished it in 1 sitting. It’s a short story but very much well worth the read
September 18, 2024
Maybe I'm bias, but writing Freshers was such an experience. Especially when weaving in some of my uni memories which don't include 3 hot guys, but classics such as trips to big tesco and losing that one friend on a night out.
I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it
I hope you all enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it
December 1, 2024
Pretty much all spice no plot, the only plot points were minor and there was 0 character development. Pretty short book, 150 pages and took me about an hour to read. Written well but as i said it was basically all spice
March 3, 2025
Boy(s) was this book hot! Daphne gets housed with three guys for her first year at uni. It's only gonna go one way...or would that be three?
Crazy parties, delightful besties, and we can't forget the b*tch*s from down the hall.
A fun steamy read.
Crazy parties, delightful besties, and we can't forget the b*tch*s from down the hall.
A fun steamy read.
April 14, 2025
After reading overboard I had high hopes for this book, and it wasn’t disappointing! I loved the characters in it and was not at all expecting what was to come 😱.
This author is fabulous and I can’t wait to read her next book
This author is fabulous and I can’t wait to read her next book
January 11, 2025
No third act breakup, Just a cute story not much to it tho obv bc its a standalone novella
January 16, 2025
DNF at 32%
January 23, 2025
I love this cover, a spicy smutty book but you would never know. So genius. Nice short read, FMMM why choose. The guys in this bool sound HOT 😭
June 25, 2025
This short novella read I found on tiktok!
Did I enjoy the read... yes
Do I think why choose is for me... I don't know 😂
I've read a few why choose and I'm okay, like it doesn't bother me 😂
This book follows a Daphne, moving into her year one accommodation for university, when her 3 flatmates turn out to be 3 insanely hot guys, she swears not to go near them to avoid drama.
The 4 become great friends and the guys are quiet protective of Daphne... especially when she is hammered 😂🤦♀️
It was a good read, timeline does skip a bit, bit not enough to confuse you. The book is more about the flat dynamic and friendships which I suppose if you went to uni you get it.
Good short, sweet, and spicy read!
Did I enjoy the read... yes
Do I think why choose is for me... I don't know 😂
I've read a few why choose and I'm okay, like it doesn't bother me 😂
This book follows a Daphne, moving into her year one accommodation for university, when her 3 flatmates turn out to be 3 insanely hot guys, she swears not to go near them to avoid drama.
The 4 become great friends and the guys are quiet protective of Daphne... especially when she is hammered 😂🤦♀️
It was a good read, timeline does skip a bit, bit not enough to confuse you. The book is more about the flat dynamic and friendships which I suppose if you went to uni you get it.
Good short, sweet, and spicy read!
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