by Cora Carmack
First published 2014
Bliss Edward has made up her mind. Tonight, before theater classes begin at the university, she will lose her virginity. At a bar, she meets Garrick, a charming man who seems perfect for the job. He treats her with care and attention. Everything goes smoothly until the crucial moment arrives. Panic overwhelms Bliss and she flees, leaving behind her mortification and her plan in ruins. She assumes she can forget the embarrassing encounter and move on with her life. The next day brings a cruel surprise. Bliss walks into her acting class and finds Garrick standing at the front of the room. He is her new drama professor. Her carefully planned first time has turned into an ongoing nightmare of awkward encounters and sexual tension. Bliss must navigate her studies while dealing with the man who witnessed her most vulnerable moment.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, new-adult, academic
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, forced-proximity
Setting: University
278 pages · Paperback · La Martinière
Content warnings: sexual-content