How To Fail At Flirting

I was really excited to get this book because I heard it was a great read. And I was really disappointed when I got it and found the front of the book damaged.

Such a heart-warming story! I love the way the author describes how the main character (Naya) is feeling. As I was reading it, I could feel it too. This book made me feel so many things actually... It talks about some serious issues (abusive relationships) but it does so in a lighthearted way and the message is one of positivity, strength and bravery. The juxtaposition of an abusive relationship with a healthy one was done masterfully. Furthermore, Jake (main character as well) is simply the perfect man... the man of every woman's dream! I loved escaping to Naya's and Jake's world and I can't wait for the next novel!

I was pleasantly surprised by how good this book turned out to be. It wasn't your usual funny, easy to read, quick rom-com (although I did finish it in record time by staying up all night to read it).I loved Naya and Jake's relationship. I loved their dynamic, their chemistry, their attraction. I loved the fact that they were always (for the most part) straight with each other. When Naya meets Jake randomly at a bar and decides to throw caution to the wind and flirt with him, she has no idea that Jake is the consultant responsible for deciding whether her department at the university she teaches at will be cut or not. He doesn't know either, of course.But that one single flirtation throws them both off-guard as they get along so well, have a great time, and want to see more of each other.When they eventually do realize the conflict their relationship creates, they immediately confront it and discuss the repercussions. Of course there's drama, but there's so much more than that.Naya has come out of a seriously abusive relationship with a colleague, who is back in her life and threatening her with her reputation and career. Something he's already destroyed during the course of their relationship and she's had to rebuild. Naya has a lot of emotional baggage. She is suffering from PTSD, from low self-esteem, from lack of confidence. She has gotten used to not taking risks, hiding, being invisible, wearing baggy clothes and swearing off relationships.Jake brings out the best in her. He coaxes her out of her shell. He gives her the safety and security she needs to find herself again. Be confident, be loud, be heard. He gives her her voice back.I really loved reading her journey. The ending had me sitting at the edge of my seat, Jake infuriating me with his blindness! But I loved seeing Naya finally taking a stand and being brave.Very good book.

I could not put this book down and read it in 1 day. Loved loved loved it. The main characters were very good at flirting and the banter between them was sexy, clever and witty. A very well written book - the romance starts early on and builds from there. Loved the main characters and their chemistry. If any book deserves a part 2 - a few years on or a series of books about the other characters it is this one. If you like romance novels you will love this book. Quite a believable plot too. Overall one of my favorite books and I can say that I would have no trouble re-reading it. I really hope there is a part 2.

I suppose I’ll start by saying that I purchased this book, and did not receive it as a part of any promotion. :)I’m not typically a fan of romantic genre of any sort, but I made an exception for this book after learning about it from a friend. And I’m so glad I did! The writing flows easily, and I found myself immersed in the story, invested in the characters, and thoroughly enjoying the banter and more than occasional cheesy joke. Though there are serious parts of the book (particularly dealing with relationship abuse), it was an overall fun read and a welcome respite from my usual heavy reading material. I look forward to Denise Williams’s future novels!