Ugh, this book gave me ALLL THE FEELS!!! I picked this up from my library's new releases shelf because I thought I had seen some people talking about it, but the blurb didn't really seem like something I'd be that interested in. Boy, was I wrong! I can't believe this is the first book that Denise Williams has published, it was so well done (not that debuts can't be, it just seemed like expert-level writing to me.)
So, big content warning: Naya, the main character (first person POV) has been abused (physically, emotionally, sexually) by her ex. This is explored a lot, just a head's up, and it really shapes her new relationship and her life in general (as it would, let's be real).
Naya is a professor who is almost to tenure. She loves her job, and after her abusive ex it is basically her whole life. One night her friends convince her to go out, then have to bail unexpectedly. A handsome stranger starts flirting, and what was supposed to be a one-night-stand turns into something more. However, when it comes to light that being in a relationship with Jake means she is putting her career in jeopardy Naya has to decide what she truly wants for her life.
This book is pretty steamy and also pretty angsty. The romance is pretty central, but I think you could also make the case for it being women's fiction, since the true heart of the story is Naya finding herself again and rebuilding after her ex's influence. Eh, I'd say it rides the line, probably a little of both. Jake is such a great love interest *sigh*.
I definitely recommend How to Fail at Flirting (I couldn't put it down) and I can't wait to read Denise William's next book!
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