Throwing Smoke

by Kit Sergeant

One oblivious science major + one lovestruck fraternity brother = one sweet story!

It is the early 2000s. The baseball players at Western U are listening to Aerosmith, making bets, and just generally being their obnoxious selves. Addy Enders is a devoted marine biology student too preoccupied with breeding fruit flies and avoiding said baseball players to have time for a boyfriend. Until she meets Jed, a handsome economics major. But there is something that Jed doesn’t want Addy to know…

Ryan spends his time studying with his indifferent girlfriend and cleaning up after his fraternity brothers. The moment he sees The Girl, he knows she is unlike every other person in his life. Waiting outside the lecture hall for her to arrive adds a bright spot to his day, but is it worth risking his anonymity to introduce himself?

Throwing Smoke is an insightful and honest coming-of-age short story that explores the differences between male and female college angst and experiences. This short story prequel to the novel Thrown for a Curve will appeal to anyone who has ever admired someone from afar or had their heart broken.

This is an alternate-cover edition for B013H8YE8K.

Genres: Romance

43 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 4, 2015

About the author

Like her character Addy in Thrown for a Curve, Kit has a practically useless degree in marine biology. A teacher by profession and at heart, she loves to impart little-known facts and dares you to walk away from one of her "light-hearted" chick-lit books without learning at least one new thing. Kit's female leads are all intelligent, strong, and stand fine on their own... but then again, a Prince Charming waiting in the background is always appreciated. As long as he puts the toilet seat down.

Reviews

[Ute Carbone]

Do you remember your college days? Kit Sergeant brings back those times of mid-terms, sexual tension, and not quite having it figured out in her sparkling new novella, Throwing Smoke. There's Ryan, who can't quite get himself to actually talk to the object of his obsession. And Addy, who really wants to become a marine biologist and has the smarts to be one of the chosen few in the most competitive major on campus, if only she wouldn't keep get distracted by those boys down the hall. Together, they make Throwing Smoke funny and true to life. Quick enough to read in a single serving, I recommend this story to anyone who needs a little sweetness to brighten their day.

[Kayla]

I didn’t realize this book was just a precursor to a novel, being I read it on my kindle! It just ended suddenly!

[Suzie Quint]

A prequel to a YA novel. Well written. If you're into YA college age MCs.

[Tam]

This was such a cute little story about the "classic, romantic mismatch"... the nerd girl and the frat boy. But, it was TOO SHORT and left me hanging! Argh! Just when it was getting really good, too. Now, I can't wait to read what comes next for Addy and Ryan!

[Angie]

Very enjoyable short story .

[Nicole Anderson]

3.5 stars
Cute short story,like the ties to Chicago