{"product_id":"9781405917056","title":"9781405917056","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLauren and Alexander's journey continues in the second novel in Pippa Croft's Oxford Blue romance series.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003eIt's the beginning of a new term at Wyckham College, Oxford, and a fresh start for Lauren Cusack. Her fingers were badly burnt when a whirlwind romance with gorgeous English aristocrat, Alexander Hunt, became too hot to handle - and now she's determined to keep her distance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Her resolve is shaken when Alexander appears on her doorstep - he's been completely torn apart by some devastating news. Lauren knows that she should stay away, but their chemistry is undeniable and she soon finds herself back in Alexander's arms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Can Lauren handle the drama that comes with Alexander Hunt? Or will she have to sacrifice the most exhilarating passion she's ever known . . .\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eFans of E L James, Tammara Webber and Beth Kery won't be able to get enough of Pippa Croft's Oxford Blue romance series. \u003ci\u003eThe First Time We Met\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Second Time I Saw You\u003c\/i\u003e are the first two novels in the series, followed by \u003ci\u003eThird Time Lucky\u003c\/i\u003e, which is also available to pre-order from Penguin.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\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":47138003910896,"sku":"9781405917056","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781405917056_p0.jpg?v=1763717391","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781405917056","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}