Jo is hesitant to trust a "player" athlete due to past experiences, leading her to play hard to get, while Knox is used to getting what he wants, yet finds himself obsessed with her.
College setting, forced proximity, opposties attract, and a "boy obsessed" dynamic.
As they get closer, particularly in the library, their "strictly business" relationship turns into a serious romance, with Knox trying to prove he is more than just a jock. Book Details Playing Hard to Get by Monica Murphy
Joanne is a quiet, reserved student who works in a bookstore, while Knox Maguire is the charismatic, "king of the campus" star tight end.
Features themes that appeal to "Swifties," with the main character having tattoos referencing Taylor Swift lyrics. Jo is hesitant to trust a "player" athlete
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When Knox struggles with his college work, he seeks tutoring and is paired with Joanne, forcing them to spend time together. Book Details Joanne is a quiet, reserved student
Described as a "super cute, fun and light read" with "a lot of spice".