The Studying Hours

Color me surprised!

I'm usually not a big fan of jerk-y heroes, so my expectations for a book with this very honest series title were admittedly low.
That I found Sebastian - although absolutely eye-roll-worthy - a likeable hero despite his obvious occasional douchebaggery was unexpected.
I liked that James always gave as good as she got, and that she proved time and again that you really shouldn't judge a girl by her... cardigan.

Yes, it seems like about 90% of the book is about sex - someone thinking about it, talking about it, “making” it (SCNR) - but the story in between, of James and Sebastian's growing friendship (and the dreaded l-word) was truly enjoyable.