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A First Time for Everything
Hannah Bloom arrives on campus for her senior year of college a new woman. No more mortifying acne—though she still bears the scars—and no more trying to be invisible. She has two get into med school and have sex before graduation. But getting into med school may prove easier than having sex, because Hannah has a secret—she’s never even been kissed.
What she needs is a tutor who’ll give her lessons in all the things she’s missed out on, and Casey Grant is the perfect candidate. Her dorm’s resident player, he’s not only the hottest guy she’s ever seen, he already knows her secret.
The only trouble is, nothing goes according to plan. Their lessons don’t feel like lessons, they feel like the real thing. She tries to date other guys, but nothing can compare with what she has with Casey. If she’s not careful she’ll fall for him just like every other girl on campus—and have her heart broken like them, too.
What she needs is a tutor who’ll give her lessons in all the things she’s missed out on, and Casey Grant is the perfect candidate. Her dorm’s resident player, he’s not only the hottest guy she’s ever seen, he already knows her secret.
The only trouble is, nothing goes according to plan. Their lessons don’t feel like lessons, they feel like the real thing. She tries to date other guys, but nothing can compare with what she has with Casey. If she’s not careful she’ll fall for him just like every other girl on campus—and have her heart broken like them, too.
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Published March 16, 2020
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Isabel Morin
12 books113 followersIsabel began reading romances at the age of fourteen. That's the year her grandmother came to visit, bringing with her a shopping bag filled with (very tame) Harlequin and Silhouette romance novels. Isabel was immediately and forever hooked. What could be better than experiencing all that lust and new love just by reading a book?
She earned her MFA in poetry, but meeting her soon-to-be-husband made her too happy to write her usual melancholy poems. It was time to try her hand at writing the kinds of books she’d been gobbling up for years. Now she writes steamy contemporary romances about men and women discovering their true selves while navigating their way to great sex and true love.
In her spare time, Isabel watches British mysteries, plays disc golf (it’s a thing), and religiously re-watches Dirty Dancing. She lives in Connecticut with her conveniently tall, dark, and handsome husband.
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She earned her MFA in poetry, but meeting her soon-to-be-husband made her too happy to write her usual melancholy poems. It was time to try her hand at writing the kinds of books she’d been gobbling up for years. Now she writes steamy contemporary romances about men and women discovering their true selves while navigating their way to great sex and true love.
In her spare time, Isabel watches British mysteries, plays disc golf (it’s a thing), and religiously re-watches Dirty Dancing. She lives in Connecticut with her conveniently tall, dark, and handsome husband.
Sign up for her mailing list for exclusive content and new release notifications: http://eepurl.com/ddvys5
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February 21, 2020
4.5 - "You’ve ruined me for anyone else…" Stars!
The blurb for this one totally sold me, I’ll be honest I’m a sucker for the virgin/man-whore trope, I do however sometimes struggle with the overabundance of drama and angst that generally comes along with characters of college age, but no problems here in that regard, Isabel Morin wrote a great coming of age story, which is as much about Hannah losing her virginity as it is Casey realising he doesn’t want to be known as the one-and-done king anymore.
Every girl on campus has at least a tiny crush on him…
As do I! And I am well past college age now :( but it was easy to see the lines blurring between these two and the story flowed on seamlessly around it, I liked them both, and there are some great secondary characters that I would like to see books for in the future.
I love how he focuses on me like there’s nothing else in the world… That’s how I feel when I’m with him. Everything else fades away-my fears, my shyness, my ideas about myself… I’m too busy taking in every breath and heartbeat…
My first read by this author, I read it in one sitting, so it’s safe to assume I’ll absolutely be looking to read more from her in the future! I am hoping the lack of epilogue means that Hannah and Casey will be secondary characters in future books, if not that’s the only thing this story is lacking.
ARC generously provided vie Netgalley, in exchange for the above honest review.
The blurb for this one totally sold me, I’ll be honest I’m a sucker for the virgin/man-whore trope, I do however sometimes struggle with the overabundance of drama and angst that generally comes along with characters of college age, but no problems here in that regard, Isabel Morin wrote a great coming of age story, which is as much about Hannah losing her virginity as it is Casey realising he doesn’t want to be known as the one-and-done king anymore.
Every girl on campus has at least a tiny crush on him…
As do I! And I am well past college age now :( but it was easy to see the lines blurring between these two and the story flowed on seamlessly around it, I liked them both, and there are some great secondary characters that I would like to see books for in the future.
I love how he focuses on me like there’s nothing else in the world… That’s how I feel when I’m with him. Everything else fades away-my fears, my shyness, my ideas about myself… I’m too busy taking in every breath and heartbeat…
My first read by this author, I read it in one sitting, so it’s safe to assume I’ll absolutely be looking to read more from her in the future! I am hoping the lack of epilogue means that Hannah and Casey will be secondary characters in future books, if not that’s the only thing this story is lacking.
ARC generously provided vie Netgalley, in exchange for the above honest review.
February 23, 2020
A First Time for Everything
Isabel Morin
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Release date 03/16/2020
Publisher Entangled Embrace
Blurb :
Hannah Bloom arrives on campus for her senior year of college a new woman. No more mortifying acne—though she still bears the scars—and no more trying to be invisible. She has two goals: get into med school and have sex before graduation. But getting into med school may prove easier than having sex, because Hannah has a secret—she’s never even been kissed.
What she needs is a tutor who’ll give her lessons in all the things she’s missed out on, and Casey Grant is the perfect candidate. Her dorm’s resident player, he’s not only the hottest guy she’s ever seen, he already knows her secret.
The only trouble is, nothing goes according to plan. Their lessons don’t feel like lessons, they feel like the real thing. She tries to date other guys, but nothing can compare with what she has with Casey. If she’s not careful she’ll fall for him just like every other girl on campus—and have her heart broken like them, too.
My review :
When a young woman decides to finally take a bite out of life, will her inexperience tarnish it ...
It was the blurb that caught my eyes, as I do not usually read contemporary romance, yet I am always drawn to the redeeming of a player by an innocent to the game.
Here there is no dual points of view, as the story is told in the first person through Hannah’s voice.
She is no super woman nor doormat, more a shy girl, very unsure of her power of seduction as it has never been tested because of a severe case of acne. Now she is cured, she has everything to learn as she never let herself be approachable by anyone except her few friends.
While she is perfectly aware of Casey’s reputation, it is even because of it she seeks his “help” after a first very deceiving experience.
This is a sweet tale of coming of age with scorching moments and some angst but Mrs Isabel Morin manages her main character the way it is not a story full of shouting and screaming.
Hannah makes mistakes, she knows she is falling for Casey but once she gets to know him, she sees he is more than the man-whore he presents to everyone. He has his own dreams and struggles, and while he is a one time thing with all the girls, he stands by Hannah and lends her a shoulder when she needs it.
It unsettles her as he is more than he appears to be, but she refuses too to be an other notch on his bedpost. So she fights her own sentiments and refuses to believe there is more to expect from their relationship.
This tale of maturing is for Hannah to decide if she is willing to take risk, and in the process to maybe get hurt or stay safe but on the edge of life, watching her chance pass by.
4.5 stars for a different vision of the famous trope Virgin-Player.
I would have loved an epilogue, but it is me.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Entangled and preordered my own.
Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
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Isabel Morin
https://m.facebook.com/AuthorIsabelMo...
Release date 03/16/2020
Publisher Entangled Embrace
Blurb :
Hannah Bloom arrives on campus for her senior year of college a new woman. No more mortifying acne—though she still bears the scars—and no more trying to be invisible. She has two goals: get into med school and have sex before graduation. But getting into med school may prove easier than having sex, because Hannah has a secret—she’s never even been kissed.
What she needs is a tutor who’ll give her lessons in all the things she’s missed out on, and Casey Grant is the perfect candidate. Her dorm’s resident player, he’s not only the hottest guy she’s ever seen, he already knows her secret.
The only trouble is, nothing goes according to plan. Their lessons don’t feel like lessons, they feel like the real thing. She tries to date other guys, but nothing can compare with what she has with Casey. If she’s not careful she’ll fall for him just like every other girl on campus—and have her heart broken like them, too.
My review :
When a young woman decides to finally take a bite out of life, will her inexperience tarnish it ...
It was the blurb that caught my eyes, as I do not usually read contemporary romance, yet I am always drawn to the redeeming of a player by an innocent to the game.
Here there is no dual points of view, as the story is told in the first person through Hannah’s voice.
She is no super woman nor doormat, more a shy girl, very unsure of her power of seduction as it has never been tested because of a severe case of acne. Now she is cured, she has everything to learn as she never let herself be approachable by anyone except her few friends.
While she is perfectly aware of Casey’s reputation, it is even because of it she seeks his “help” after a first very deceiving experience.
This is a sweet tale of coming of age with scorching moments and some angst but Mrs Isabel Morin manages her main character the way it is not a story full of shouting and screaming.
Hannah makes mistakes, she knows she is falling for Casey but once she gets to know him, she sees he is more than the man-whore he presents to everyone. He has his own dreams and struggles, and while he is a one time thing with all the girls, he stands by Hannah and lends her a shoulder when she needs it.
It unsettles her as he is more than he appears to be, but she refuses too to be an other notch on his bedpost. So she fights her own sentiments and refuses to believe there is more to expect from their relationship.
This tale of maturing is for Hannah to decide if she is willing to take risk, and in the process to maybe get hurt or stay safe but on the edge of life, watching her chance pass by.
4.5 stars for a different vision of the famous trope Virgin-Player.
I would have loved an epilogue, but it is me.
I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Entangled and preordered my own.
Here is my true and unbiased opinion.
https://www.facebook.com/429830134272...
March 17, 2020
I loved this story
and just in case you don’t follow me/know me, that is huge because this age group normally has drama running amok in their lives that make my eyes twitch which makes me want to do violent things LOL Casey and Hannah did not make me want to burn things down. In fact, quite the opposite happened. Isabel Morin wrote a well thought out growth story about two people who on paper seem to be complete opposites but deep down they’re two pieces of a puzzle that fit perfectly together! Two people who both grew in the story because of each other!!
If I’m being honest, I knew the story would entertain me because of the premise. I mean the whole virgin getting lessons from the hot guy is impossible not to be entertaining! What I didn’t expect, and I embraced with open arms, was how endearing not only the story was but also both Hannah and Casey! These two kids owned my heart and it was just glorious!
If I’m being honest, I knew the story would entertain me because of the premise. I mean the whole virgin getting lessons from the hot guy is impossible not to be entertaining! What I didn’t expect, and I embraced with open arms, was how endearing not only the story was but also both Hannah and Casey! These two kids owned my heart and it was just glorious!
March 18, 2020
From the moment I read this blurb I was hooked! From its charming and crackling premise to its immensely appealing characters, both main and secondary, this was a story that sucked me in and held me captive until the last turn of the page. In a story with a bit of humor, a bit of angst, and a lot of heart and soul, readers will find this a gem in the New Adult genre and will be clamoring for Ms. Morin to revisit this world and its easy to relate to characters.
Until her senior year of college Hannah Bloom had always tried to stay hidden, tried to hide her severe acne and battered self-esteem behind a reserved personality. Smart and studious she’s on course to go to med school where she truly wants to help people, but in her final year of college she wants something else too...a life. Having never yet been kissed, and with her v-card still intact, Hannah’s starting to feel angry and frustrated and desperate to feel like the strong-willed woman she’s becoming through taking more chances. After a disastrous first kiss though she turns to the dorm’s playboy, Casey, to tutor her in matters of sex and it’s not long before their hearts become involved. Hannah’s a wonderful heroine with a kind heart and insecurities that were easy to relate to, years of hurt feelings that had me aching for her while rooting for her to overcome her past. She pushed through the insecurities though to start experiencing life and started to realize that putting herself out there was worth a few bruises along the way, not only in her interactions with Casey but with her circle of friends too. She was down-to-earth and didn’t mince words either, a truthful woman that I respected and admired and who I could easily call my friend. The romance between her and Casey was a slow-burn that had them starting out as friends before becoming oh so much more and their journey was one that warmed my heart and put a smile on my face.
With this story being told from Hannah’s POV, much time is spent digging into her emotions but that doesn’t mean that Casey Grant’s put on the back burner. He’s far too sexy with a larger than life personality to ignore and with each turn of the page I fell for him even further. To many on campus he’s a playboy flitting from one conquest to the next, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind, with a smoldering smile and a life that seems carefree. Behind that facade though is someone far more complex, with doubts about his future, that are slowly revealed through his interactions with Hannah. Their early scenes were sweet with moments of flirtiness that put Hannah at ease and made her comfortable enough to ask him to be her tutor. From there their time together turned sizzling with moments that also allowed for heartfelt talks that helped readers become even more invested in them. Not only did Hannah grow during this story, but so too did Casey. Things had always come easily to him courtesy of a powerful family name and good looks, but with Hannah he found something that he had to work hard to claim. He had to earn her love after finally discovering that he did want love and commitment instead of the casual relationships he used to engage in. There’s a big heart hiding under Casey’s playboy act and it made him a delectable hero that I wish we could’ve spent a bit more time with as he’s a delicious morsel that I’m still dreaming about at night.
This was an entertaining read from start to finish with crackling banter and a scorching romance. The characters were appealing, both the main ones as well as the secondary ones, and were easy to relate to as they all reminded me of my own college years. The journey to HEA had a few tiny bumps along the way, as insecurities are hard to overcome, but it just had me rooting for them all the more while hoping that the secondary characters will soon take center stage. Among this couple’s circle of friends the one who left the biggest impression was Audrey, a strong-willed and straight talking heroine whose demeanor is very similar to Casey. She enjoys her casual flings, makes no excuses, and is very protective of those she calls friend. She too has family issues and I’m hoping that Ms. Morin knows was a treasure she has with this heroine and is already plotting out her story. Readers looking for a sweet and sexy tale where the teacher learns wwwwaaaayyyy more from the student will definitely want to grab this romance the moment you’re done reading this review!
Until her senior year of college Hannah Bloom had always tried to stay hidden, tried to hide her severe acne and battered self-esteem behind a reserved personality. Smart and studious she’s on course to go to med school where she truly wants to help people, but in her final year of college she wants something else too...a life. Having never yet been kissed, and with her v-card still intact, Hannah’s starting to feel angry and frustrated and desperate to feel like the strong-willed woman she’s becoming through taking more chances. After a disastrous first kiss though she turns to the dorm’s playboy, Casey, to tutor her in matters of sex and it’s not long before their hearts become involved. Hannah’s a wonderful heroine with a kind heart and insecurities that were easy to relate to, years of hurt feelings that had me aching for her while rooting for her to overcome her past. She pushed through the insecurities though to start experiencing life and started to realize that putting herself out there was worth a few bruises along the way, not only in her interactions with Casey but with her circle of friends too. She was down-to-earth and didn’t mince words either, a truthful woman that I respected and admired and who I could easily call my friend. The romance between her and Casey was a slow-burn that had them starting out as friends before becoming oh so much more and their journey was one that warmed my heart and put a smile on my face.
With this story being told from Hannah’s POV, much time is spent digging into her emotions but that doesn’t mean that Casey Grant’s put on the back burner. He’s far too sexy with a larger than life personality to ignore and with each turn of the page I fell for him even further. To many on campus he’s a playboy flitting from one conquest to the next, leaving a trail of broken hearts behind, with a smoldering smile and a life that seems carefree. Behind that facade though is someone far more complex, with doubts about his future, that are slowly revealed through his interactions with Hannah. Their early scenes were sweet with moments of flirtiness that put Hannah at ease and made her comfortable enough to ask him to be her tutor. From there their time together turned sizzling with moments that also allowed for heartfelt talks that helped readers become even more invested in them. Not only did Hannah grow during this story, but so too did Casey. Things had always come easily to him courtesy of a powerful family name and good looks, but with Hannah he found something that he had to work hard to claim. He had to earn her love after finally discovering that he did want love and commitment instead of the casual relationships he used to engage in. There’s a big heart hiding under Casey’s playboy act and it made him a delectable hero that I wish we could’ve spent a bit more time with as he’s a delicious morsel that I’m still dreaming about at night.
This was an entertaining read from start to finish with crackling banter and a scorching romance. The characters were appealing, both the main ones as well as the secondary ones, and were easy to relate to as they all reminded me of my own college years. The journey to HEA had a few tiny bumps along the way, as insecurities are hard to overcome, but it just had me rooting for them all the more while hoping that the secondary characters will soon take center stage. Among this couple’s circle of friends the one who left the biggest impression was Audrey, a strong-willed and straight talking heroine whose demeanor is very similar to Casey. She enjoys her casual flings, makes no excuses, and is very protective of those she calls friend. She too has family issues and I’m hoping that Ms. Morin knows was a treasure she has with this heroine and is already plotting out her story. Readers looking for a sweet and sexy tale where the teacher learns wwwwaaaayyyy more from the student will definitely want to grab this romance the moment you’re done reading this review!
August 26, 2020
I really tried I swear. But I got this book in March and ever since then I have been slowly trying to finish it. Finally, I did and I could only go to 3 stars. Usually, I would just do a DNF on a book, but I hate doing that.
Just because I gave this one a 3 star does not mean I wont try Isabel again. But this book did not connect for me. Sorry.
March 9, 2020
A First Time for Everything is a new adult book that is so relatable. Hannah Is the inexperienced girl in college that feels the pressure of losing her virginity before she graduates. She is super smart but when it comes to boys she is clueless. She enlists the help of the resident playboy, Casey Grant. Casey is supposed to teach her all the lessons to make her feel comfortable about herself and sex. There are lots of unexpected feelings between the two that makes it such an enthralling read.
I loved that Isabel Morin wrote about a heroine who is so relatable. Hannah wasn't always the popular girl. She lacked confidence in herself because of her struggle with acne. When her skin clears up, she starts to notice that more people, in particular, boys are starting to take notice. She is finally being recognized but what's next?
That is where Casey comes in. They have known each other but she never had the courage to talk to the most attractive guy on campus. When they start up a friendship, their chemistry shines through. Casey is known as the playboy on campus but Hannah seems to bring out the vulnerable side of him.
I liked Casey and Hannah together because it is so unexpected. Isabel Morin did a great job of making the story authentic and feel like a real love blossoming over time.
I give A First Time for Everything 5 stars. I could not put it down and had to see how things turned out. I love that so many people can relate to the story. It is sweet, spicy, and a feel-good romance.
I loved that Isabel Morin wrote about a heroine who is so relatable. Hannah wasn't always the popular girl. She lacked confidence in herself because of her struggle with acne. When her skin clears up, she starts to notice that more people, in particular, boys are starting to take notice. She is finally being recognized but what's next?
That is where Casey comes in. They have known each other but she never had the courage to talk to the most attractive guy on campus. When they start up a friendship, their chemistry shines through. Casey is known as the playboy on campus but Hannah seems to bring out the vulnerable side of him.
I liked Casey and Hannah together because it is so unexpected. Isabel Morin did a great job of making the story authentic and feel like a real love blossoming over time.
I give A First Time for Everything 5 stars. I could not put it down and had to see how things turned out. I love that so many people can relate to the story. It is sweet, spicy, and a feel-good romance.
March 17, 2020
Hannah has made some changes over the summer and is determined to make her final year of college a good one. She is going to embrace the entire college experience that she lacked the self-confidence to do in the past. When her attempt to kiss another student goes sideways she decides she needs lessons and who better than Casey to give them.
Casey is a star rugby player, is popular and has a reputation with the ladies. He is happy to help Hannah out, but he has some conditions of his own and they include that she will not develop feelings for him as he doesn’t want her hurt. When all is said and done who ends up hurting who?
It was fun watching the relationship between Casey and Hannah evolve as they both fought their feelings all the way but some things are too powerful to deny. Not only are Casey and Hannah great characters but there is a great group of secondary characters that enhance the story as well.
Casey is a star rugby player, is popular and has a reputation with the ladies. He is happy to help Hannah out, but he has some conditions of his own and they include that she will not develop feelings for him as he doesn’t want her hurt. When all is said and done who ends up hurting who?
It was fun watching the relationship between Casey and Hannah evolve as they both fought their feelings all the way but some things are too powerful to deny. Not only are Casey and Hannah great characters but there is a great group of secondary characters that enhance the story as well.
March 10, 2020
Tender and sweet college romance
Hannah's new-found confidence leads her into her senior year determined to check the remaining college experiences of her list. After inadvertently sharing her secret with the hottest guy on campus, she recruits him to tutor her on everything she's been missing out on.
I admired Hannah's restraint, vowing to herself to keep her feelings for Casey simple and transactional, not willing to be just another girl who pines for what she can never have. I loved the way Casey wrestled with his own feelings for Hannah, and it was sweet to watch his confusion about how to keep a girl who was pulling away from him, after always having been the one to walk away before.
Written entirely from Hannah's first-person POV, this story layers all the emotions with surprising insight and depth. The brilliant use of dialogue and observation gives the reader a clear view of Casey's heart even as Hannah struggled to figure it all out.
There is plenty of steam in this book as Casey tutors Hannah on all aspects of intimacy, but they are also developing a surprising friendship that proves to be the foundation they didn't know they needed. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story, one I highly recommend for every romance reader. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
Hannah's new-found confidence leads her into her senior year determined to check the remaining college experiences of her list. After inadvertently sharing her secret with the hottest guy on campus, she recruits him to tutor her on everything she's been missing out on.
I admired Hannah's restraint, vowing to herself to keep her feelings for Casey simple and transactional, not willing to be just another girl who pines for what she can never have. I loved the way Casey wrestled with his own feelings for Hannah, and it was sweet to watch his confusion about how to keep a girl who was pulling away from him, after always having been the one to walk away before.
Written entirely from Hannah's first-person POV, this story layers all the emotions with surprising insight and depth. The brilliant use of dialogue and observation gives the reader a clear view of Casey's heart even as Hannah struggled to figure it all out.
There is plenty of steam in this book as Casey tutors Hannah on all aspects of intimacy, but they are also developing a surprising friendship that proves to be the foundation they didn't know they needed. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story, one I highly recommend for every romance reader. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
March 23, 2020
This is my first read from this author and I found the story to be quite enjoyable. I would have liked it to be dual POV just so I could get his side. Hannah and Casey were so good together. She wanted to lose her virginity before she graduated college so she turned to Casey since he already knew her secret and he was a player in every sense. What she didn’t expect was that in losing her virginity she was going to be gaining a relationship. Loved this friends to lovers’ romance.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and I am voluntarily leaving an honest review.
March 30, 2020
Excellent love story! Great character development, and loveable protagonists!
April 20, 2020
It was okayyyy
March 1, 2020
A First Time For Everything by Isabel Morin a five-star read that needs to come out of hiding. Hannah Bloom is the perfect name for the main character in this story as she blooms from the first page to the last, she uncurls like a beautiful flower on a sunny morning to absorb the beautiful sunny rays. I liked Hannah and found her to be real, you could see how she would keep herself tucked away having such a physical attribute that you cant hide as acne means you do hide yourself, it was nice watching her realise just how good looking she is and come to terms with it, know it and still have doubts its made her such a deep character. Casey Grant the eternal player, and why not he’s good looking, has life on a plate, who wouldn’t eat it all. He surprised me in more ways that I could imagine from his first appearance to his last. This is a great coming of age and coming into yourself read, if you want an easy read that’s heartfelt, with a little funny and lots of sweet and a little naughty then pick this up as you won’t be disappointed.
March 20, 2020
I really, really loved this new adult romance about Hannah and Casey.
I really could relate to Hannah and all of her insecurities toward guys and how to be around them and her need to isolate herself from everyone around her.
It is really though to change The thinking of you not being good enough to be friends with the people around you and especially the beautiful jock who can get any girl or friend he wants.
Hannah has had acne since high school and has hidden herself away from everyone for years but now she has come back to her senior year of college with clean skin and a changed outlook on life.
She suddenly goes to parties, hang out with friends and become friends with the very popular jock Casey and she gets asked out by a gorgeous guy. But Hannah has never been on a date, has never been kissed and she is a virgin so how can she get over all her insecurities before her date and who can she ask to help her;)?
Casey is a rugby player on the college team and he is a player who has a new girl every day. He has also been with one of Hannah’s best friends which creates a problem for Hannah because her friend still has a crush on him. But he would be the perfect candidate to ask because he doesn’t fall in love and she just needs a friend to teach her! Will he help her out?
Hannah and Casey are so great together and their friendship is really special. I loved when he knocked on her door to ask if she wants to watch “I love Lucy” with him in the common room or when she takes care of him while he is sick. Their chemistry is also really hot and sensual.
Her friends kind of annoyed me and got a lot of her insecurities out in the open again and that didn’t have to happen.
I loved the HEA and that Hannah also helped Casey out with his problems figuring out what he wants to do with his life. She finally goes after what she wants and let’s go of all of her insecurities!
I can definitely recommend this book and if it becomes a series I will definitely continue.
I got this book from Entangled Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much.
I really could relate to Hannah and all of her insecurities toward guys and how to be around them and her need to isolate herself from everyone around her.
It is really though to change The thinking of you not being good enough to be friends with the people around you and especially the beautiful jock who can get any girl or friend he wants.
Hannah has had acne since high school and has hidden herself away from everyone for years but now she has come back to her senior year of college with clean skin and a changed outlook on life.
She suddenly goes to parties, hang out with friends and become friends with the very popular jock Casey and she gets asked out by a gorgeous guy. But Hannah has never been on a date, has never been kissed and she is a virgin so how can she get over all her insecurities before her date and who can she ask to help her;)?
Casey is a rugby player on the college team and he is a player who has a new girl every day. He has also been with one of Hannah’s best friends which creates a problem for Hannah because her friend still has a crush on him. But he would be the perfect candidate to ask because he doesn’t fall in love and she just needs a friend to teach her! Will he help her out?
Hannah and Casey are so great together and their friendship is really special. I loved when he knocked on her door to ask if she wants to watch “I love Lucy” with him in the common room or when she takes care of him while he is sick. Their chemistry is also really hot and sensual.
Her friends kind of annoyed me and got a lot of her insecurities out in the open again and that didn’t have to happen.
I loved the HEA and that Hannah also helped Casey out with his problems figuring out what he wants to do with his life. She finally goes after what she wants and let’s go of all of her insecurities!
I can definitely recommend this book and if it becomes a series I will definitely continue.
I got this book from Entangled Publishing and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much.
March 30, 2020
Hannah Bloom was a late bloomer, pun intended. She spent her life hiding behind her hair due to her shyness and chronic acne. When she enters her senior year in college, acne free for the first time, she vows to put herself out there and live a little, namely by dating for the first time. Enter Casey, gorgeous, excessively charming and a buzzing bee that likes to flower hop. Through a sequence of events, Hannah asks Player Casey to be her tutor in sexual ‘lessons’ to help her confidence so she can date other people.
Okay, so this whole book is first person narrated by Hannah, which was fine, as Hannah’s inner dialogue was coherent and at times intelligent. I thought Isabel Morin portrayed Hannah as a believable inexperienced college senior realistically. What I did not like was that Hannah was the one to pursue Casey throughout the story, and that there were many days and weeks that went by where both characters never texted, talked, or saw each other. I thought that while Hannah was believable as an inexperienced senior in college, Casey wasn’t a believable player foil who falls for Hannah so thoroughly. The lack of communication between the two characters caused the cliched panicked ending to occur. *Think similar-ness to a rom-com movie ending where the character has to rush to the airport to stop the other love interest from getting on the plane, except in this case it’s the girl who flies across the country to chase the boy. This scenario is very unromantic to me, especially considering all the females who perpetually throw themselves at Casey throughout the book.
I did like reading inside of Hannah’s head and the friendship building she and Casey founded, but the sneaking behind the friends’ back and the lack of communication and player chasing and uber fast-paced, rushed ending dimmed the story somewhat.
I received an ARC from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Okay, so this whole book is first person narrated by Hannah, which was fine, as Hannah’s inner dialogue was coherent and at times intelligent. I thought Isabel Morin portrayed Hannah as a believable inexperienced college senior realistically. What I did not like was that Hannah was the one to pursue Casey throughout the story, and that there were many days and weeks that went by where both characters never texted, talked, or saw each other. I thought that while Hannah was believable as an inexperienced senior in college, Casey wasn’t a believable player foil who falls for Hannah so thoroughly. The lack of communication between the two characters caused the cliched panicked ending to occur. *Think similar-ness to a rom-com movie ending where the character has to rush to the airport to stop the other love interest from getting on the plane, except in this case it’s the girl who flies across the country to chase the boy. This scenario is very unromantic to me, especially considering all the females who perpetually throw themselves at Casey throughout the book.
I did like reading inside of Hannah’s head and the friendship building she and Casey founded, but the sneaking behind the friends’ back and the lack of communication and player chasing and uber fast-paced, rushed ending dimmed the story somewhat.
I received an ARC from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.
March 5, 2020
4.5 out of 5 stars
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
'A first time for everything', a story about Hannah and her struggle with dating. The new school year will be different. Besides preparing for medical school, Hannah wants to discover college a bit more. From parties to boys, she wants to try it all. However, Casey was an unexpected chapter. She didn't expect her tutoring to lead to this.
I'm going to say this out loud: Hannah is me, I'm Hannah. I've never related this much to the main character before. Her skin problems are so relatable. I struggled with it too, had extreme medication which was so harsh. Hannah felt so real to me as if she was my younger self. The whole situation with Casey is very similar, only I was younger. It gave this special band with Hannah and the story itself.
And of course, it's probably not the same for every reader. However, the characters, in general, are well developed and are all very realistic. Audrey, for example, was such a bubbly character. The friendship between both girls was lovely. Casey was more than the player. He had a very outspoken character with a shade of shyness.
Overall, the story is well written and the word choice is ideal for this type of book. It's a bit delicate but not too awkward or cringy. Both characters have their own way of speaking and they balance it out. I fell for the writing style, it felt so personal. As if the author tells the story herself as if Hannah is her too.
Why not 5 stars? At the end of the day, this new adult contains lots of clichés. It's predictable what will happen, and it goes as any virgin X man slut-story goes. There were a few plot twists, but not enough to really stand out.
However, it didn't bother me due to the great writing style and honest characters.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!
'A first time for everything', a story about Hannah and her struggle with dating. The new school year will be different. Besides preparing for medical school, Hannah wants to discover college a bit more. From parties to boys, she wants to try it all. However, Casey was an unexpected chapter. She didn't expect her tutoring to lead to this.
I'm going to say this out loud: Hannah is me, I'm Hannah. I've never related this much to the main character before. Her skin problems are so relatable. I struggled with it too, had extreme medication which was so harsh. Hannah felt so real to me as if she was my younger self. The whole situation with Casey is very similar, only I was younger. It gave this special band with Hannah and the story itself.
And of course, it's probably not the same for every reader. However, the characters, in general, are well developed and are all very realistic. Audrey, for example, was such a bubbly character. The friendship between both girls was lovely. Casey was more than the player. He had a very outspoken character with a shade of shyness.
Overall, the story is well written and the word choice is ideal for this type of book. It's a bit delicate but not too awkward or cringy. Both characters have their own way of speaking and they balance it out. I fell for the writing style, it felt so personal. As if the author tells the story herself as if Hannah is her too.
Why not 5 stars? At the end of the day, this new adult contains lots of clichés. It's predictable what will happen, and it goes as any virgin X man slut-story goes. There were a few plot twists, but not enough to really stand out.
However, it didn't bother me due to the great writing style and honest characters.
November 2, 2020
I read this in two days. It was a nice quick read. The story is about Casey who is considered as the womanizer of the college campus that Hannah also attends. She is coming back to college with a fresh start as she has finally got her cystic acne under control and she felt that was the reason why every boy was avoiding her on campus. She hasn't been in a relationship and has never been kissed and is a virgin. She wants to get out there this year and she goes to Casey because she wants some tutoring before she gets together with someone. Casey is stuck as the womanizer on the college campus and is friends with Hannah and her friends group so they run in the same circles. Casey and Hannah bond over old that they are watching in the common and you can feel their chemistry during the tutoring parts that you just want them to be together but they have to get through some rough patches. I also started getting annoyed with the people that kept on thinking of Casey as someone they could just have sex with especially as you get to know him. Cause you know that he is a person and people were expecting to sleep with him and that he would change his whole mind about the whole relationships thing even though he explicitly tells them that it's just a hookup. He never gives them the impression that they will just suddenly be in a relationship the next day, I do wish that we at least got a couple chapters from Casey's point of view just to get to know his brain process and him a little better but other than that I enjoyed this one and I hope you do too.
* Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book for an honest review*
* Thank you Netgalley for the copy of this book for an honest review*
March 10, 2020
First thing, we all have had or known of a Casey Grant in our life. It's impossible not to. That guy who is so irresistible, incredibly handsome, makes all the ladies swoon and seems to be arrogant. He ends up being all of those things but has a sensitive, loyal side to him.
Casey is all of those plus more. Hannah is that girl whom resides in all of us ladies. At some point, we've all been Hannah. Inexperienced, insecure, an introvert, and always second guessing the opposite sex. Granted, we've all been Hannah in different stages of our life. I was Hannah from grade 8 to 10. Then it changed. I became more comfortable in my skin and that not only reflected in my appearance or personality but in my ability to trust the opposite sex. Especially the incredibly sexy men I know.
Hannah and Casey turn her inexperience into an experiment or as she cutely calls it 'lessons. He essentially preps her for the guy she is dating. Like going on dates with. But true to fashion, she begins to fall for Casey and surprisingly he falls for her. The rest, well you just have to read it. Now, the sex, it's not overly raunchy and the climaxes aren't in deep description which is a difference for me. I've become so used to very descriptive sex scenes so this was a nice change. It fit well with the fact that they are still in college and her being inexperienced.
Overall, I give this a 4/5. Audrey and Jen were a bit too much for me to deal with but everything else was great! Also, the views and opinions of the novel are solely mine. Thank you net galley for allowing me to read this novel
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Casey is all of those plus more. Hannah is that girl whom resides in all of us ladies. At some point, we've all been Hannah. Inexperienced, insecure, an introvert, and always second guessing the opposite sex. Granted, we've all been Hannah in different stages of our life. I was Hannah from grade 8 to 10. Then it changed. I became more comfortable in my skin and that not only reflected in my appearance or personality but in my ability to trust the opposite sex. Especially the incredibly sexy men I know.
Hannah and Casey turn her inexperience into an experiment or as she cutely calls it 'lessons. He essentially preps her for the guy she is dating. Like going on dates with. But true to fashion, she begins to fall for Casey and surprisingly he falls for her. The rest, well you just have to read it. Now, the sex, it's not overly raunchy and the climaxes aren't in deep description which is a difference for me. I've become so used to very descriptive sex scenes so this was a nice change. It fit well with the fact that they are still in college and her being inexperienced.
Overall, I give this a 4/5. Audrey and Jen were a bit too much for me to deal with but everything else was great! Also, the views and opinions of the novel are solely mine. Thank you net galley for allowing me to read this novel
#afirsttimeforeverything #netgalley
March 17, 2020
I really enjoyed this story, as it was a page turner. There's just one reason it wasn't perfect to me, the lack of dual POV. I need to hear any of my hero's POV, especially when they're player when the heroine has some insecurities. See, Hannah has very bad acne in High School, but finally got a doctor who put her on medicine which cleared it up, so it's made her a bit introverted from the scars (and a few on the outside) inside. However, she thinks college will finally get her a new start, but she needs some help to deal with the opposite sex, which is where Casey Grant, resident player comes in. And that's all that I'm going to say about that. Now, you already know that through this tutoring process, feelings may or may not be caught, so cue the push & pull. There is some real potential for drama as well, but I'm not going to say what it would be. Finally, I really would have liked a Epilogue, but of course, that's just me. You can decide for yourselves by hitting that one click button, because again, A First Time for Everything is definitely a page turner! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
February 26, 2020
I loved Hannah and Casey!
Pre-med student Hannah Bloom tried to be invisible her first three years of college because she was self-conscious of her severe acne but now that it’s gone, she is ready to actually experience college life when she’s not studying for a test. Hannah has a slight problem with experiencing everything because she’s never even been kissed so she asks Casey Grant who is with a different girl every weekend to help teach her.
Hannah first considers Casey off limits because he dated a friend of hers and she’s still interested in Casey even though he doesn’t do repeats but when she finally got to know him as a friend her feelings slowly started to change.
I loved reading A First Time For Everything because it really reminded me of my college years when you feel awkward and out of place with other students and how Hannah finds herself.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Pre-med student Hannah Bloom tried to be invisible her first three years of college because she was self-conscious of her severe acne but now that it’s gone, she is ready to actually experience college life when she’s not studying for a test. Hannah has a slight problem with experiencing everything because she’s never even been kissed so she asks Casey Grant who is with a different girl every weekend to help teach her.
Hannah first considers Casey off limits because he dated a friend of hers and she’s still interested in Casey even though he doesn’t do repeats but when she finally got to know him as a friend her feelings slowly started to change.
I loved reading A First Time For Everything because it really reminded me of my college years when you feel awkward and out of place with other students and how Hannah finds herself.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 14, 2020
I really enjoyed this college romance book. It brought back many fond college memories of friends, parties, and awkward dates. I fell in love with Hanna and all her insecurities. She came back her senior year of college a changed woman. In looks and attitude. She was determined to make college memories by going to parties and not missing anything this year. She was also determined to lose her V card. She has a partner in crime with her roommate and best fried Audrey. Her first day back, a handsome guy helps her with her bag. She attends a party that does not end well, but gives her an idea. The stud of the college, Casey, which every girl wants, is going to help Audrey with her new plan. I don’t want to spoil anything about this book. But Hanna and Casey are adorable together. And hot! I loved how this whole story played out. This is a great college romance with an extremely happy ending for all the characters involved.
March 2, 2020
I enjoyed this book, which I think would be great for fans of Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen (particularly their various series set in colleges in America). It was sweet and sensual, with lots of of emphasis on consent, and an unexpectedly tender hero. I do think the issue with the heroine's friend who was also crushing on the hero was a bit distressing and reflected poorly on the heroine, and I would have liked to see more exploration of how people (particularly the hero) saw the heroine before her great transformation over the break. Perhaps I'm cynical, but in the heroine's shoes I'd have been wildly uncomfortable and a bit resentful that suddenly all the boys who had ignored me before wanted to know me...
Overall, a fun, sexy read, but not one that rewards deep reflection on the themes.
Overall, a fun, sexy read, but not one that rewards deep reflection on the themes.
March 19, 2020
This is my first book by this author and I'm happy to report that I was thoroughly impressed and loved this book. It was very well written and the story overall was very interesting.
The story itself was my cup of tea, I looove the "man whore trope" - it gets me every time. I was extremely happy to see that though Hannah was the shy type she was definitely a great leading lady and made my college-age self proud.
The chemistry between Hannah and Casey kept me turning the pages and wanting to read more. I was completely entertained by their interactions as well as the way the relationship flowed so organically, I credit the great writing - bravo Isabel!
Definitely a book I'd recommend you pick up if you're looking for a new adult book that has a leading lady that is relatable and a story line that is interesting and entertaining.
The story itself was my cup of tea, I looove the "man whore trope" - it gets me every time. I was extremely happy to see that though Hannah was the shy type she was definitely a great leading lady and made my college-age self proud.
The chemistry between Hannah and Casey kept me turning the pages and wanting to read more. I was completely entertained by their interactions as well as the way the relationship flowed so organically, I credit the great writing - bravo Isabel!
Definitely a book I'd recommend you pick up if you're looking for a new adult book that has a leading lady that is relatable and a story line that is interesting and entertaining.
March 18, 2020
This is the first book I have read by Isabel Morin and I really enjoyed it.
Hannah is inexperienced and hasn't even kissed anyone. When she returns to college for her senior year she is determined to change that. Enter Casey, who is the perfect guy to help her with lessons. Things don't go as planned, though, and real feeling start to develop.
Casey and Hannah were so sweet together and I thought the development from friends to more between them was well done. They also both have a bit of personal growth which is nice to see in new adult books. It is a time of huge change in a person's life, so it wouldn't seem very true to life if they stayed stagnant.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.
Hannah is inexperienced and hasn't even kissed anyone. When she returns to college for her senior year she is determined to change that. Enter Casey, who is the perfect guy to help her with lessons. Things don't go as planned, though, and real feeling start to develop.
Casey and Hannah were so sweet together and I thought the development from friends to more between them was well done. They also both have a bit of personal growth which is nice to see in new adult books. It is a time of huge change in a person's life, so it wouldn't seem very true to life if they stayed stagnant.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing an ARC for an honest review.
March 5, 2020
This was a super cute, sweet new age story about a girl leaving behind who she has been for the person she will become. I loved Hannah and Casey's characters as I could relate the their organic love story. Hannah reminded me so much of who I was in college. The first couple of chapters of the book felt a little childish to me but the rest of the book was clever, witty and had great pacing; which I think is key to this type of romance book. Four chilli peppers of hotness!
I received a free ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own.
I received a free ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own.
February 25, 2020
A college girls just coming out of her shell and the schools heart throb, living down the hall and apparently just taking notice. Yep her life is going to change. Emotions, feelings, physical awareness and a college education both scholastically and socially, a great New Adult romance. A great quick read that I read in one night. I really enjoyed the style of writing and the pace of the book.
Also wouldn't mind if they had a follow up book, what's next for these two. Thanks for the ARC.
4.5 star review
Also wouldn't mind if they had a follow up book, what's next for these two. Thanks for the ARC.
4.5 star review
March 12, 2020
A sweet romantic novel. Overall it was a really great story, sweet first love. I liked the idea of “lessons” and think the author did a great job with this storyline without making to cheesy. The author did an excellent job helping you know all the characters in the book, which is nice so you care about more than just the main characters.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
March 26, 2020
Hannah is a senior at college ready to change everything this year. It’s a year for firsts! Her skin is clear, her confidence is up, and of course she’s have to run into the colleges playboy Casey. He is known for not having a girl long but he’s up front about it. That doesn’t stop every girl from trying to change him.
She needs help and he had the skills she needs. When their lessons turn hot, they are going to have to be careful because if they don’t they are going to get burned.
She needs help and he had the skills she needs. When their lessons turn hot, they are going to have to be careful because if they don’t they are going to get burned.
March 29, 2020
Really enjoyable college romance between Hannah and Casey. I liked how Hannah actually took school and her aspiration to become a doctor seriously and how she was torn between wanting to experiment and resisting falling for the one who seems like he's all wrong for her. Casey was sweet and I liked how they became friends first. Very believable college-virgin story told with a lot of humor and heart.
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June 1, 2020I enjoyed this book! A great quick read. I really enjoyed the style of writing and the pace of the book. This is a well written story which is a relatable and I was totally hooked throughout the book.
Casey and Hannah were so sweet together and the development from friends to more between them was well done. I always thought friends to lovers trope is harder to see it develop well. But this is an exception.
If you enjoy new adult sweet romance, then this is a must read.
Casey and Hannah were so sweet together and the development from friends to more between them was well done. I always thought friends to lovers trope is harder to see it develop well. But this is an exception.
If you enjoy new adult sweet romance, then this is a must read.
February 21, 2020
I enjoyed this book! Hannah is a student at college who is still a virgin. She is self concious and never even kissed a boy. Casey is a player and he and Hannah unexpectedly become friends. This was a cute friends to lovers romance and I thought it was well written. Thank you to netgalley for the arc.
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