SHAKEN AND STIRRED: A BARTENDER’S WILD EROTIC ODYSSEY by Judy Messy

After a devastating breakup, 28-year-old bartender Ava Sinclair decides it’s time to stop hiding her desires. Behind the polished oak of The Crimson Lantern, she begins a bold, sensual journey of self-discovery—exploring pleasure, power, and intimacy on her own terms.

From heated encounters with commanding lovers to tender explorations with women, from passionate rivalries to luxurious group nights wrapped in velvet and masks, Ava embraces every thrill while slowly learning what she truly craves. As she mixes signature cocktails that mirror her own transformation, she also claims ownership of her body, her heart, and eventually, part of the bar itself.

Steamy, empowering, and emotionally rich, Shaken and Stirred is a celebration of female sexual freedom, consent, and the courage to live unapologetically.

Content Warning: This book contains explicit sexual content, including multiple partners, BDSM elements, and group scenes. Intended for mature readers only.