I Knew You Were Trouble
Taylor & Nick’s Love Story
Oxford Series
Book Four
About
Reeling from a breakup, Taylor reluctantly teams up with her workplace nemesis in order to win back the love of her life, but soon as to choose between winning back Mr. Right or giving into Mr. Wrong.
This book is only available in ebook and audiobook because Penguin Random House controls all rights and has declined to make a print version available or revert my rights back to me.
Oxford
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Taylor & Nick
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Oxford · Taylor & Nick ·
Some Details
Vibe
Think men in suits, women in high-heels, with an upscale New York City lifestyle with a splash of 90s rom-com energy.
Heat Level
This is a steamy romance novel with explicit sex scenes and spicy language.
POV
This book is written in alternating third person POV.
Tone
One of my sexier stories, one of prickly heroines who’s not the least bit soft. If you’re a reviewer who likes to gripe about “unlikable” heroines, you may want to skip this one. If you love women who have a hard time showing vulnerability, maybe give it a shot.
Author Note
This book was very loosely inspired by the underrated Hugh Jackman and Ashley Judd rom-com Someone Like You (not to be confused with my own book of the same title!)
As a writer, some of my favorite female characters to write are the “unlikable ones.” The ones who sometimes say the wrong thing, who don’t secretly want to open a cupcake shop, who have a sharp tongue when they’re hurting or vulnerable … I love putting them in the path of the right guy, who knows that they’re worthy of love, just as they are.
USA TODAY Bestseller
“I Knew You Were Trouble is everything we love about the Oxford and Stiletto books. It has the office drama, the incredibly real and vibrant characters, and enough snark and fun to keep you up late into the night finishing the story. Nick and Taylor are one hell of a pair and I can’t wait to re-read their story as soon as possible.”
—Hypable
Taylor Swift Song Pairing
I Knew You Were Trouble
(and yes, the book title was inspired by the song!)
Tropes & Vibes
Enemies-to-Lovers · Slow-Burn · Roommates · Flashbacks · Workplace Romance
A Little Excerpt
“Answer something for me.”
She tried to jerk away, but he held her fast. “What?” she snapped, trying to tell herself that her increasing agitation stemmed from annoyance and not something more dangerous.
“If you weren’t dating him, would you have dinner with me?”
“I don’t like you,” she whispered.
He eased closer until his mouth was inches from her ear. “Liar.”
It was a whisper, and it sent shivers down her spine and then back up again. The good kind of shivers, the kind that made her want to lean into him and beg him to put his mouth all over her.
on Book Covers
I’ve made the unusual decision not to show the official book covers on my official author website for a variety of reasons:
Most of my books have multiple cover versions depending on language/country; the US English version is only one of many.
Several of my cover designs were spot-on when they released, but are now quite dated even though the love stories within are timeless.
I have an unwavering love for neutral colors, and elegantly minimalist design. The current rom-com cover trend towards candy colored cartoons is not my jam.
My website is my chance to present my work my way.
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I Knew You Were Trouble
This book is only available in ebook and audiobook because Penguin Random House controls all rights and has declined to make a print version available or revert my rights back to me.