Romance author and academic Dr Jodi McAlister shares her insights on her latest release, an Academic Affair. Meet academic rivals Sadie and Jonah; when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. We dive into the world of early career academia, rivals to lovers, and sibling and family dynamics.
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job loss, academic power structures
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About An Academic Affair
Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have known each other for fifteen years – and they’ve disliked each other for every one of them. It started with a minor altercation in an undergrad literature class, but as their academic careers developed, so did the intensity of their arguments. By the time they graduate with their doctorates, they’re embroiled in a full-on rivalry.
So when a position comes up that Sadie and Jonah are both perfect for, their ongoing enmity explodes into a red-hot competition. As Sadie fights for a job that can secure her future, she begins to realise that Jonah may not just be her nemesis – he may be the key to landing her dream job.
But when things get personal, she’ll have to keep her eye on the prize. After all, if she’s not careful, the friction between them might just spark into something wholly unexpected.
About the Author
Jodi is an author of romantic fiction for adults and young adults, as well as being an academic. In her author life, she’s the author of several novels, including the Valentine series, Libby Lawrence Is Good At Pretending, and the Marry Me, Juliet series. In her academic life, she focuses on representations of love in popular culture and fiction.
Find Jodi on her website. If you want to find out more about Jodi’s research, you can check her out on ResearchGate and The Conversation.
Jodi’s book recommendations include:
- My Big Fat Fake Marriage by Charlotte Stein
- Make Room for Love by Darcy Liao
- Battle Royal by Lucy Parker
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