Playing Hard To Get By Monica Murphy May 2026

Joanne is a quiet, reserved student who works in a bookstore, while Knox Maguire is the charismatic, "king of the campus" star tight end.

College setting, forced proximity, opposties attract, and a "boy obsessed" dynamic. Playing Hard to Get by Monica Murphy

As they get closer, particularly in the library, their "strictly business" relationship turns into a serious romance, with Knox trying to prove he is more than just a jock. Book Details Joanne is a quiet, reserved student who works

When Knox struggles with his college work, he seeks tutoring and is paired with Joanne, forcing them to spend time together. Joanne is a quiet

Described as a "super cute, fun and light read" with "a lot of spice".