A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray: Review

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I must say that I enjoy spicing up my contemporary romance novels. Sometimes it’s really hard to find a sex positive story that doesn’t become erotica, or that is 98% build up to one scene and the happily ever after.

That’s why I’m excited to share this review with you. This author crafts a compelling story with likable characters in a captivating atmosphere. Check out my thoughts below.

A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray
Publisher: ‎ Berkley
Publication date: ‎ February 17, 2026
ISBN-13: ‎ 978-0593819715

OVERVIEW:
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.

A Little Buzzed by Alys Murray Review

I’ve never read this author before, but I was intrigued by the cover, even if it took me a few seconds to figure out what the cover was actually depicting. But once I did, then I knew I had to read this book.

I enjoy the spice of life when I’m reading a romance. The authors have a clear choice to write their stories in a way that makes them comfortable.

This book is not just about the act, but it’s also about the characters learning how to grow and embrace the enjoyment of life.

The author created complex characters with deep levels of maturity and detail, allowing them to grow together. Exploration is a perfect way to learn about yourself and your pleasure. This author nails it.

Murray includes humor, fun, and wit. The characters are intelligent and a bit innocent in many ways. But learning to grow together brings that spice and heat that adds so much to this fun story.

A Little Buzzed is hot and sexy with a fresh take on finding yourself and that perfect one for you. Loved this story!

4 STARS!!

Disclaimer: Affiliate Links have been included – Chris has personally reviewed the product listed above. She has not received any monetary compensation for her review but did receive a free ebook so she could evaluate and use it for this post. Her thoughts & opinions in this review are unbiased & honest and your opinions may differ.