Having been with men for most of her life, and having suspected something was wrong, Tessa James realises she is gay at the age of 28. Years later, she is still waiting to fall in love. She opts out of the dating game after a shocking encounter with her doctor. It was unexpected, and it is the final straw. She decides to forget about love and focus on her artwork and her new career at the art college, where she meets Kit.
As she realises she has finally met the right woman, Tess reflects back over her sexual exploits and what she has learned about herself along the way.
The Awakening Life of Tessa James is a series of playful, heartfelt, funny and erotic short stories highlighting Tess’s journey toward love.