{"product_id":"9781405917032","title":"9781405917032","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Time We Met\u003c\/i\u003e is the first novel in the sizzling new Oxford Blue romance series from Pippa Croft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eLauren and Alexander's journey continues in \u003ci\u003eThe Second Time I Saw You \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThird Time Lucky\u003c\/i\u003e, which are both available to pre-order in ebook now.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e When US Senator's daughter Lauren Cusack arrives at the enchanting Wyckham College of Oxford University, she hopes to mend her broken heart by throwing herself into her studies. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e But then English aristocrat Alexander Hunt walks into her life and everything changes. Handsome, brooding, and with his own dark past to escape, Alexander is exactly what Lauren doesn't need - but she finds herself helplessly drawn towards him. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Both Alexander and Lauren know that they should stay away from each other . . . but sometimes desire is so powerful that it conquers all else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe First Time We Met\u003c\/i\u003e is the first novel in Pippa Croft's Oxford Blue Series. Fans of E L James, Tammara Webber and Samantha Young will love this compelling romance series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003ePraise for the Oxford Blue series:\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'Croft (mainstream romance author Phillipa Ashley) kicks off her Oxford Blues \u003cb\u003enew adult contemporary trilogy with an angsty yet appealing romance\u003c\/b\u003e. Lauren Cusack, the daughter of a U.S. senator, leaves Washington, D.C., for a year abroad at Oxford, studying for a master's degree in the history of art and visual culture. Alexander Hunt is a compellingly broken English aristocrat.  The author is an Oxford alum herself, and \u003cb\u003eshe writes with authority about what happens when an upper-crust Brit meets a fearless American\u003c\/b\u003e.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A very well deserved five stars\u003c\/b\u003e, a fabulous emotion filled, dramatic read!'\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eJeannie Zelos Book Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'A \u003cb\u003every steamy\u003c\/b\u003e NA with a sprinkling of \u003cb\u003eDownton-Abbey-esqueold\u003c\/b\u003e money traditions and snobbery. And I freaking loved it.'\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eTea Party Princess\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'With a \u003cb\u003egreat setting, fantastic characters and a passionate love story\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe First Time We Met\u003c\/i\u003e is a great read in the New Adult genre.'\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e Chloe's Chick Lit Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I absolutely cannot wait for book 3!'\u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003eErin's Choice\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 'Pippa Croft captures the overwhelming physical attraction between Lauren and Alexander.  \u003cb\u003eIt was hot.  REALLY hot\u003c\/b\u003e.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKate, Books with Bunny Blogspot\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Penguin Books, Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47133293281520,"sku":"9781405917032","price":11.27,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781405917032_p0.jpg?v=1763717726","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781405917032","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}