Release: December 1st 2020
Format: Ebook
Publisher: Berkley
Source: Amazon
Find it at: GoodReads , Amazon, Kindle , Audible, B&N, Indigo , Kobo
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One daring to-do list and a crash course in flirtation turn a Type A overachiever’s world upside down.
When her flailing department lands on the university’s chopping block, Professor Naya Turner’s friends convince her to shed her frumpy cardigan for an evening on the town. For one night her focus will stray from her demanding job and she’ll tackle a new kind of to-do list. When she meets a charming stranger in town on business, he presents the perfect opportunity to check off the items on her list. Let the guy buy her a drink. Check. Try something new. Check. A no-strings-attached hookup. Check…almost.
Jake makes her laugh and challenges Naya to rebuild her confidence, which was left toppled by her abusive ex-boyfriend. Soon she’s flirting with the chance at a more serious romantic relationship—except nothing can be that easy. The complicated strings around her dating Jake might destroy her career.
Naya has two options. She can protect her professional reputation and return to her old life or she can flirt with the unknown and stay with the person who makes her feel like she’s finally living again.
About the Author:
Denise Williams wrote her first book in the 2nd grade. I Hate You and its sequel, I Still Hate You, featured a tough, funny heroine, a quirky hero, witty banter, and a dragon. Minus the dragons, these are still the books she likes to write. After penning those early works, she finished second grade and eventually earned a PhD. A photographer, she loves to capture moments, whether through written word, research, or images.
A diversity trainer and co-creator of a women’s empowerment group, she is dedicated to developing flawed, multidimensional characters who struggle with those issues impacting real women. After growing up a military brat around the world and across the country, Denise now lives in Iowa with her husband, son, and two ornery shih-tzus who think they own the house. Like her characters, she enjoys bad puns, frosting-laden corner pieces, and the company of good friends.
How To Fail at Flirting Review:
“How to Fail at Flirting” was a delightful contemporary romance, and I felt it was the perfect example of the genre.
To begin with, I adored how the author mixed all the correct elements to make this an entertaining contemporary romance. It is hard to believe that this is the author’s debut novel because she wrote it so well. The author blends the story with romance, drama, and humor. I found myself laughing and cheering for Naya in the story. From the moment Naya throws up on Jake to when she finds out who he is, the author just lightened up the pages.
The author adds the romance nicely where there are moments that you adore and moments that heat the pages. From their time at the Ferris Wheel to deep conversations about their relationship, many scenes together stood out. There is also a lot of drama that happens midway in the story that made it more exciting.
Moreover, the two main characters stand out on their own. Naya is a likable character, and you can relate to her feelings. She is putting herself out there after a long time and feels that she involves herself with complicated people. I liked the scenes where she compares Davis and Jake and tries to figure out what to do. Similarly, I adored Jake because of the way he is open about his feelings for Naya. Also, I enjoyed the supporting characters like Aaron and Felicia. Furthermore, I loved Felicia and reading about her family troubles as she advises Naya on what to do.
Overall, I enjoyed reading “How to Fail at Flirting,” and I hope the author continues to write many more novels in the genre.
