A shocking and sizzling look at life as a sex addict. Shelley Matthews is married to her job as a journalist at a glossy women's magazine. Which is just as well as she hasn't had sex for over a year. But when her editor decides a re-vamp of the magazine is needed, Shelley is forced to go undercover - as a sex addict... Attending therapy sessions, Shelley meets a whole host of extraordinary characters. There's: Cian, lead singer of a hot new band, enjoying ALL the trappings of fame. Dominatrix Abigail, who finds that inflicting pain has become a necessary part of sex. Will, family man and serial adulterer. He knows his marriage is in jeopardy but he just can't help himself. Former porn star Rose who is only aroused when the cameras are rolling. Cliff and Cheryl, a swinger couple who prefer sleeping with strangers rather than with each other. Can Shelley keep her secret from the others as well as writing the story of the year? And most importantly can she keep her cool - and chastity - intact? And does she really want to?

"My name is Shelley ... and I'm a sex addict." Follow Shelley as her passions awaken in this erotic journey perfect for anyone who loved 'Fifty Shades of Grey'. (First published as 'The Secret Diary of a Sex Addict') Shelley Matthews is married to her job as a journalist at a glossy women's magazine. Which is just as well as she hasn't had sex for over a year. But when her editor decides a re-vamp of the magazine is needed, Shelley is forced to go undercover - as a sex addict... Attending therapy sessions, Shelley meets a whole host of extraordinary characters. There's: Cian, lead singer of a hot new band, enjoying ALL the trappings of fame. Dominatrix Abigail, who finds that inflicting pain has become a necessary part of sex. Will, family man and serial adulterer. He knows his marriage is in jeopardy but he just can't help himself. Former porn star Rose who is only aroused when the cameras are rolling. Cliff and Cheryl, a swinger couple who prefer sleeping with strangers rather than with each other. Can Shelley keep her secret from the others as well as writing the story of the year? And most importantly can she keep her cool - and chastity - intact? And does she really want to?