How to Fail at Flirting
Book Feature - How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams
HBL Note: I first featured How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams back in June in my feature of Books Written by Black Authors Publishing in 2020. Since then, this book was named one of “38 Romance Novels That Are Set to be the Best of 2020” by OprahMag.com, one of the “Big Books of Fall” on Goodreads.com, and received a starred review from PublishersWeekly who said it was, “Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud banter and heart-fluttering romance, this is a knockout.” So if you’re looking for a contemporary romance with diverse characters that tackle real issues, scroll down to read more about How to Fail at Flirting by Denise Williams.
From the publisher:
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.