ARC REVIEW - The Freshman

by Abstract Book - April 15, 2021

Title: The Freshman

Author: Monica Murphy

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Type: College Years #1

POV: Dual

Release date: 22th April 2021

My rating: 💋💋💋💋

I started flirting with a guy while waiting for my car to be serviced. Now granted, he wasn’t just any guy. Tall. Dark. Hot. Mysterious. Can you blame me for wanting to talk to him? He’s in town visiting his parents. So am I. He goes to the same college as I do. Such a coincidence. Almost as if our meeting is destined...

But I shouldn't believe in that sort of thing. I am single as a Pringle and always ready to mingle. Until I keep running into Mr. Tall, Dark and Mysterious everywhere I go. Tony Sorrento. Turns out he’s on the football team. I mean, I’m not one to chase after a sexy jock but, okay. I’m down. And did I mention he’s only a freshman?

Our fathers are business rivals, and they forbid us from dating. We need to keep this on the low. Can we remain friendly? Sure. Maybe turn our friendship into friends with benefits? Most definitely. Here’s the thing though. I didn’t plan on catching feelings for him so quickly. Seems like he’s falling pretty hard for me too.

Defying our fathers’ wishes is only asking for trouble, but is being with Tony worth the risk?

AMAZON

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Star Rating : 4/5 Stars

POV : Dual

Cliffhanger : None

Hero : Tony

Heroine : Hayden

Pace of the story : Moderate

Angst Rating : 4/10

Heat Rating : 4/10

Triggers Involved : None

Plot Summary :
Tony is just trying to get through his freshman year. Recently having had a breakup, he doesn't have any interest in new relationships. He never saw an example of a good relationship so his faith in love is a bit dwindled. That is until he meets his perfect match.

Hayden is everything he wants and everything he should stay away from. She is the one thing he can have as a best friend because she is that perfect. If only his body heard the same. He wants her so much but if he gives in then that might just be the end of their easy going relationship.

Hayden didn't expect the cocky freshman to make her feel things. He is perfect for her but he scares her as much. No one has ever made her feel so much and Tony might just be the one thing which ends up breaking her in the end.

Overall Opinion :
I love Monica's quirky romances. I remember Tony from her other series. He was that shy guy but damn he did show some cockiness in this book. I loved his easy going character. This book was a fun loving contemporary read for me with a sweet storyline .

Tony and Hayden had an amazing tale that made me laugh and swoon at the same time. They were just so perfect for each other but were resistant to give in. The book became even more interesting once they did give in.

I would definitely recommend this book to all the college contemporary romance lovers out there!