Naya Turner is a high-achieving math professor facing the potential closure of her university department. To push past her social anxieties and a history of an abusive relationship, she creates a list of risky activities involving bars, dating, and physical intimacy. She meets Jake, a charming consultant, and they begin a brief fling that complicates her professional life. As their connection deepens, Naya discovers that Jake’s firm is directly involved in the decision to shut down her program, forcing her to navigate a conflict of interest while processing past trauma.
Academic professionals and romance readers interested in realistic depictions of career stress and emotional recovery will find value in this story. The book appeals to those who want to see a protagonist rebuild her confidence through both personal boundaries and romantic vulnerability. Readers finish the story with a clear picture of how professional integrity and private healing intersect. It provides a grounded look at moving forward after domestic toxicity while pursuing success in a high-pressure workplace.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
