Denise Williams
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    • The Fastest Way to Fall
    • Do You Take This Man
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    • Technically Yours
    • Even If the Sky Is Falling
    • Just Our Luck
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How To Fail At Flirting

One daring to-do list + an unexpected crash course in flirtation = this Type A overachiever's world turning upside down.
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When her flailing department lands on the university's chopping block, Professor Naya Turner’s friends convince her to shed her frumpy cardigan for an evening on the town. For one night her focus will stray from her demanding job and she’ll tackle a new kind of to-do list.  When she meets a charming stranger in town on business, Jake presents the perfect opportunity to check off the rest of the items on her list. Let a guy buy her a drink. Check. Try something new. Check. A no-strings-attached hook-up. Check…almost.

Jake makes her laugh and challenges Naya to rebuild her confidence, which was left toppled by her abusive ex-boyfriend. Soon she's flirting with the chance at a more serious romantic relationship—except nothing can be that easy. The complicated strings around her dating Jake might destroy her career.

Naya has two options. She can protect her professional reputation and return to her old life or she can flirt with the unknown and stay with the person who makes her feel like she's finally living again.

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Praise for How To Fail At Flirting

Jam-packed with laugh-out-loud banter and heart-fluttering romance, this is a knockout. - Publishers Weekly Starred Review

Denise Williams’ HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING is absolutely SPECTACULAR!! Ripe with serious, real-life drama, teeming with playful banter, rich with toe-curling passion, full of heart-melting romance… Her debut grabbed me on page 1 and held me enthralled until the end, when I promptly started re-reading to enjoy the deliciousness again. - Priscilla Oliveras, USA Today bestselling author

The warmth in Denise Williams's writing is unmistakable, as is her wit. She tackles difficult subjects, difficult emotions, with such empathy and thoughtfulness. Best of all: Jake is just the type of hero I love—sexy, smart, sweet, and smitten. - Olivia Dade, author of Spoiler Alert

HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING is a powerhouse romance. Not only is it funny and charming and steamy, but it possesses an emotional depth that touched my heart. Naya is a beautiful and relatable main character who is hardworking, loyal, spirited, and determined to move on from an abusive relationship. It was thrilling to see her find her power in her personal life, her career, and through her romance with Jake. And I cheered when she claimed the happily ever after she so deserved. - Sarah Smith, author of Faker

HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING is a charming and compelling debut from Denise Williams that's as moving as it romantic. Williams brings the banter, heat, and swoons, while also giving us a character who learns that standing up for herself is as important--and terrifying--as allowing herself to fall in love. Put "Read HOW TO FAIL AT FLIRTING" at the top of your to-do list! — Jen DeLuca, author of Well Met
 
How to Fail at Flirting delivers on every level. It’s funny, sexy, heartwarming and emotional. With its engaging, lovable characters, fresh plot, and compelling narrative, I did not want to put it down! It’s in my top reads of the year for sure! – Samantha Young, New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author


  • About
  • Books
    • How to Fail at Flirting
    • The Fastest Way to Fall
    • Do You Take This Man
    • Love and Other Flight Delays
    • Technically Yours
    • Even If the Sky Is Falling
    • Just Our Luck
    • Heat and Content Notes
    • International Editions
  • Contact
  • Events
  • Bonus Content