Author: Elyse Mady
Pages: Kindle
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Publisher: Carina Press
Learning Curves was kindly provided to me by Netgalley
AMAZON: Learning Curves
From the blurb (Goodreads)
Leanne Galloway has no time for dating; her focus is on launching her academic career. Dragged along to her childhood frenemy Gillian's bachelorette party at a male strip club, she just wants to get through the evening—but she can't help interfering when Gillian sends a note to a sexy dancer proposing a hot hookup.
Brandon Myles is working backstage at the Foxe's Den to fund his post-graduate studies in dance, but he's forced onstage when the headliner fails to show up. He feels a surprisingly strong connection with a quiet woman watching from a table full of tipsy bridesmaids, and he's delighted when she appears backstage after his set.
After a scorching spontaneous encounter, Leanne and Brandon agree to go their separate ways. But they're both grad students on a small campus, and avoiding each other and denying their attraction won't work for long, especially when a jealous rival appears, determined to ruin both their academic careers.
60,000 words
REVIEW: 3 out of 5 Stars
Leanne Galloway is a quiet, introspective writer and academic who is forced to attend her frenemy Gillian’s, bachelorette party at a strip club - a place so out of her comfort zone until she sets her eyes on the gorgeous stripper on stage, she is captured by him and feels things she hasn’t felt in a long time.
Brandon Myles is working backstage at the Foxe’s Den, an all male review club to fund his post-graduate studies in dance, when the headliner fails to show up he reluctantly agrees to go onstage in his place. He feels a strong connection to a quiet woman watching from a table of bridesmaids, and is shocked when she appears in his dressing room after the show.
A one-night stand is not something Leanne has ever succumbed to but the feelings Brandon ignites in her is strong and she takes the plunge thinking he is someone she’ll never see again.
When she runs into him on campus her shackles rise and she starts to fear what will happen if their secret fling is revealed, she is in the running for the 'Walters Prize' which would give her true professional freedom and any scandal could put this in jeopardy.
I loved Leanne and Brandon together, their sexual chemistry, attraction and relationship was wonderful, he stood up for her and protected her against those who set out to hurt her; they were confused about their feelings for one another but their attraction was undeniable.
This is a profound story of emotional and physical connection between a couple and ultimately the courage to trust it. The story was not rushed and had no deluded admissions of love from the start.
I enjoyed reading this book. It kept me turning the pages, wanting to know what will happen next. The only downside of this book is that I felt it was too short, I wanted to know more about both characters especially Brandon’s past.
I wasn’t a fan of the secondary characters, although their appearances were brief and Leanne’s father was the only one who appeared to have a shred of decency they were just plain mean, I really felt for Leanne and what she had to go through growing up and not feeling she fit in or complied with the person her mother wanted her to be.
There are a few editing errors; words duplicated and sentences scrambled but nothing that was too distracting.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
Leanne Galloway has no time for dating; her focus is on launching her academic career. Dragged along to her childhood frenemy Gillian's bachelorette party at a male strip club, she just wants to get through the evening—but she can't help interfering when Gillian sends a note to a sexy dancer proposing a hot hookup.
Brandon Myles is working backstage at the Foxe's Den to fund his post-graduate studies in dance, but he's forced onstage when the headliner fails to show up. He feels a surprisingly strong connection with a quiet woman watching from a table full of tipsy bridesmaids, and he's delighted when she appears backstage after his set.
After a scorching spontaneous encounter, Leanne and Brandon agree to go their separate ways. But they're both grad students on a small campus, and avoiding each other and denying their attraction won't work for long, especially when a jealous rival appears, determined to ruin both their academic careers.
60,000 words
REVIEW: 3 out of 5 Stars
Leanne Galloway is a quiet, introspective writer and academic who is forced to attend her frenemy Gillian’s, bachelorette party at a strip club - a place so out of her comfort zone until she sets her eyes on the gorgeous stripper on stage, she is captured by him and feels things she hasn’t felt in a long time.
Brandon Myles is working backstage at the Foxe’s Den, an all male review club to fund his post-graduate studies in dance, when the headliner fails to show up he reluctantly agrees to go onstage in his place. He feels a strong connection to a quiet woman watching from a table of bridesmaids, and is shocked when she appears in his dressing room after the show.
A one-night stand is not something Leanne has ever succumbed to but the feelings Brandon ignites in her is strong and she takes the plunge thinking he is someone she’ll never see again.
When she runs into him on campus her shackles rise and she starts to fear what will happen if their secret fling is revealed, she is in the running for the 'Walters Prize' which would give her true professional freedom and any scandal could put this in jeopardy.
I loved Leanne and Brandon together, their sexual chemistry, attraction and relationship was wonderful, he stood up for her and protected her against those who set out to hurt her; they were confused about their feelings for one another but their attraction was undeniable.
This is a profound story of emotional and physical connection between a couple and ultimately the courage to trust it. The story was not rushed and had no deluded admissions of love from the start.
I enjoyed reading this book. It kept me turning the pages, wanting to know what will happen next. The only downside of this book is that I felt it was too short, I wanted to know more about both characters especially Brandon’s past.
I wasn’t a fan of the secondary characters, although their appearances were brief and Leanne’s father was the only one who appeared to have a shred of decency they were just plain mean, I really felt for Leanne and what she had to go through growing up and not feeling she fit in or complied with the person her mother wanted her to be.
There are a few editing errors; words duplicated and sentences scrambled but nothing that was too distracting.
I look forward to reading more from this author.
Thanks for the review - new title to me.
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