Notes of Attraction

by Lola Lockhart

471 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication October 16, 2026

About the author

When she’s not getting lost in vivid daydreams about her next book boyfriend, you can find romance author Lola Lockhart devouring or writing yet another swoon-worthy novel, going for a hike to fuel her imagination, or planning her next cozy café writing session (caffeine is a must).

This passionate Brit loves the UK, but her heart will always remain wherever the sun shines brightest – AKA, she tries to escape the cold weather as much as possible.

Lola has been hooked on sweeping love stories since childhood, when she could often be found secretly reading under the covers long after bedtime, flashlight in hand. Now she gets to share that obsession, serving up steamy new couples destined to melt hearts.

Reviews

[Alva Schwung]

✨✨ARC review✨✨
I’m not really a romance reader, but sometimes it’s just fucking NICE to chill with a wholesome little book. and this was EXACTLY that🥹🫶🏼

I loved their relationship, the banter, the glances, the slow realisation. the TENSION??? hello??? 😭🫦 and Cal? yeah, okay. I get it. HOT AS FUCK. 🫠🫠🫠 there’s just something about that man that had me fully invested.

a really lovely story about daring to take chances and learning along the way. there was something about the perspective and the way everything came together that I really enjoyed.

and Bea’s whole story with her parents, and how beautifully that tied into Cal?? I really loved that. it gave the story so much more heart and made the whole thing feel that much more meaningful.

just really fucking cute.

the PERFECT Sunday book ☕️📖🫶🏼

and now PLEASE turn this into a movie because I need to see Cal on a screen and I need to watch all that tension between Luca and Sydney play out. THANK YOU🎬😭🫦

[Sanne]

Review of copy received by author

This was such a fun book to read. It had been some time since I've read a college romance, and this one did not disappoint.

I loved how they build their friendship and eventually their relationship. They really got to know each other and even though they don't seem like the most likely match, they are perfect for each other. Of course you have the regular blimp in their relationship.

I would really love to read more about all the other characters as well. I loved both friend groups, they all had such great banter and you really read that they all had lots of love for each other.

Would definitely read more of this series!

[Aashi Tripathi]

it feels good to be back in mountain springs again 🥹🫶💕

Cal and Bea - l love them 💕

They were cute and I enjoyed their chemistry together 🙈

The tension between them was good🫠😮‍💨

I laughed, cried (lola please stop making me cry 😭) and blushed while reading 🙈💕

the writing was easy and i liked it💕



I also loved the other characters and enjoyed the main characters bond with their friends 🫶

Also Callum is so hot Please!!!😮‍💨🤌... And jealousy suits him🤭

And please tell me luca and sydney are going to have their own book... And I need to know what happened between them 👀

Overall this was a good book and i enjoyed it🫶💕

[Kirstie Davey]

🌼 ARC Review 🌼

This was the first ARC that I’ve read and I’m so glad I did.
I love the cover of this book.
I really enjoyed reading Cal and Bea’s story, I loved both of the characters individually as well as together. Their stories and backgrounds were believable, they both had their own battles and reasons for doing what they are and even though their lives and personalities are so different, they complement each other.
I really enjoyed all the side characters and their senses of humour.
The writing was easy to read and follow, the spice was just the right amount without taking over the plot.
Will definitely read some more of this authors works 🌸

[Brianda R.]

Recieved ARC copy from author.

I really enjoyed this book! I loved the storyline and watching Bea and Cal’s relationship develop from friendship into something more.

The story starts with Cal, the band’s lead singer, walking off stage after receiving some unexpected news. When the label and his bandmates want answers, he stays vague, which eventually leads to the label dropping the band. He promises his bandmates he’ll fix everything and asks them to give him a year before joining another band.

Cal has to complete his first year of college to receive a trust fund left to him by his grandfather to pay back his bandmates what they lost. That’s where he meets Bea, a girl who isn’t impressed by his charm like everyone else. When they’re forced to spend time together as tutor and student, Bea starts seeing a different side of him, and their friendship slowly turns into something more. They eventually begin seeing each other in secret.

After struggling with writer’s block, Cal finally starts writing songs again. He sends one to his manager, not realizing the manager will leak it. Soon, fans become obsessed with finding out who the song is about, and they eventually discover Bea’s identity. Her tutoring job and letter of recommendation are put at risk, so she asks Cal for some time apart while everything settles down.

When the band discovers that the manager leaked the song, they fire him and get a new manager. Things finally start looking up, including signing with a new label. Cal gives Bea the space she needs, even though he doesn’t want to lose the only good thing in his life. He continues showing her through little things that he still cares.

Eventually, Bea and Cal find their way back to each other and promise to never keep secrets from one another again.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and loved watching Bea and Cal go from friends to something more. I want to know what happened with Luca and Sydney at the bar, hoping the next book is their story. 🤞

[Kate Laycoax]

I loved this book and loved returning to UMS for other books and stories. First of all, I LOVE the cover. It kind of gives me The Love Hypothesis vibes, but make it rockstar adjacent and the FMC totally looks like Olive, which I love.

I really loved the student tutoring the rockstar so he can get back to his band after blowing it all up. Callum and Beatrix had such great chemistry and they were so cute together. I really loved Cal’s backstory and how his story unfolded, and Beatrix was just so smart and ambitious. They were definitely opposites, but they also had so much in common and genuinely cared about each other.

I also really loved the side characters and NEED their books now! Such a fun and sweet romance and oh yes, it sure was spicy at times but it was really well done. I do think it was a tad bit longer than it needed to be which affected the plot a bit but I still loved it so much and am looking forward to more!

Thank you to Lola Lockhart for the eARC of this book.

[Aukje Rondorf]

Nachdem der 23jährige Musiker Cal Fox vertragsbrüchig wurde, wird der Vertrag seiner Band aufgelöst. Um wieder an Geld zu kommen und einen neuen Vertrag zu bekommen versucht er Geld von seinem Treuhandvermögen zu bekommen. Das Problem ist allerdings das ihm das Geld erst ausgezahlt wird, wenn er einen Uniabschluss hat und so kommt es das er an der 'University Of Mountain Springs' zu studieren beginnt. Allerdings benötigt er Nachhilfe in Anatomie und so lernt er die 21jährige Medizinstudentin Bea kennen die sein Tutor wird. Erst überrascht das sie ihn nicht wie einen Rockstar behandelt beginnen die beiden sich immer besser zu verstehen.

Wenn man das Buch liest erhält man genau das was man von ihm erwartet. Dennoch hat es Spaß gemacht da die Charaktere einem ziemlich schnell ans Herz wachsen da sie sehr sympathisch und witzig beschrieben sind und ihre Dynamik untereinander stimmt. Also wer etwas leichtes und witziges für nebenbei lesen möchte, wird dieses Buch mögen.

[Chloe Edwards]

ARC Review!!

I was SO excited to read this book when I was selected for ARC and it did not disappoint. Really likeable main characters with a great story. I loved Cal and Bea so much <33 Really good side characters too!! I can’t wait to see if there’s more in the series.
To be honest, the only reason it’s not 5 stars is because sometimes the side characters overshadowed the main characters for me. I did LOVE both Cal and Bea but in some scenes with either Drew, Sydney or Luca I felt myself being much more drawn to them!
Overall, such a fun read!! A good twist on a university romance <33

[Hannah Matthews]

ARC REVIEW!!
This book HOOKED me from chapter one, which I rarely ever find. The storyline is incredible and I love how the MMC wasn’t this far-fetched idiot, he was just an extremely likeable character with a lot of stuff going on. It’s a slow-burn without making you wait too long for any action to happen which is a massive bonus, I also like that the inevitable period of separation wasn’t caused by another girl coming between them. A great easy read, especially on a cosy night!

[Beatriz]

How addictive and refreshing is this book? I loved it!

The characters, Bea and Cal, are beyond adorable, and the plot was absolutely on point.

I can’t wait to read the next book because I know it’s going to be great as well. I need to know what happened between Sydney and Luca!

Thanks so much for the ARC opportunity, Lola! I truly loved this book.

[Raine]

*3⭐️3.5🌶️ (look on my profile to see what my ratings mean to me)

**ARC REVIEW**
First of all I would like to thank Lola Lockhart for allowing me to read this ARC.

Main Tropes:
Dual POV
Rockstar Romance 🎸
College Romance
Slow Burn
Opposite Attract
Forbidden Romance

Points I enjoyed in this book:
Friendships/ Family
Easter Eggs
Nicknames
Banter
Yearning
The Tropes
TATTOOED ROCKSTAR MMC

[Siena Spanos]

I started this immediately after I received this in my inbox and could not put it down and finished it within the night.

I really enjoyed this book. The couple were sweet together and loved how Bea was intelligent and Cal was willing to put her first.

On the edge of my seat waiting for more.

[Brooke]

ARC REVIEW

I could not put this book down i finished it in 2 days. Bea and Cal were everything and i loved this book so much. If you love tutor x tutoree, banter, rockstar x pre med, yearning your gonna want to pick this book up ASAP.

[Mzlegz]

I just couldn't do it

This book dropped f* bombs like parade floats throw out candy...both are reckless. I didn't finish the first chapter because the cringe was on red alert.

I received a free review copy of this book and I am voluntarily leaving my honest review.

[Carolijn]

I loved this story!
The beginning, of Cal running of stage and leaving everyone behind...
You just want to know what happend for hem to be so abrubt.

The atraction and the love between Cal and Bea feels so real.
Then the doubt and lies comes in..
It just keeps you reading and wanting to know more

[Sam Larry]

Absolutely LOVED the dynamic between Cal and Bea.
It’s been a while since I’ve read a Lola Lockhart book but it’s been so nice delving back into the world of University of Mountain springs.
The slow burn was brilliant, the rockstar dynamic was really fun, and Bea as a powerful FMC was great.
Can’t wait for the next in series!!