Lessons in Heartbreak (The Kings, #1)
BOOK BY Karla Sorensen
ABOUT BOOK A playboy football player. A shy librarian. When old friends reunite, opposites attract in a witty and lighthearted romance about taking chances and falling in love against the odds.It’s an unwritten rule small-town librarians shall not commit spontaneous acts, for fear of mortal embarrassment. I’d certainly just proved it true, though hiring an escort was perfectly logical. How else should I overcome my fear of intimacy without risking heartbreak?Unfortunately, what came next wasn’t so logical.Instead of a dating coach, Griffin King showed up. Yes, that Griffin my childhood neighbor and now, to my dismay, an obscenely handsome pro football player. He’s not actually an escort, but how was I supposed to know that?Avoiding him after the mix-up is impossible. The man is everywhere—put in time-out by his agent after a PR snafu. Griffin might be an outrageous flirt determined to torment me until I snap, but he’s also the perfect man to help me.The lessons aren’t what I thought they’d be. Neither is Griffin. Every time we touch, every time he shows me a different side to myself—and to him—I can’t help but wonder if we’re about to break another the playboy and the good girl aren’t supposed to fall in love. The narrative benefits from its balanced use of detail, offering enough description to establish context without overwhelming the reader. This measured approach allows the story to maintain momentum while still providing a vivid sense of place and atmosphere throughout the book. The book demonstrates how effective storytelling can be achieved without relying on dramatic extremes. Subtle developments and realistic scenarios provide a compelling and credible narrative.