Jo is hesitant to trust a "player" athlete due to past experiences, leading her to play hard to get, while Knox is used to getting what he wants, yet finds himself obsessed with her.
College setting, forced proximity, opposties attract, and a "boy obsessed" dynamic. Playing Hard to Get by Monica Murphy
" Playing Hard to Get " by Monica Murphy is a contemporary college sports romance that serves as the first book in The Players series. It focuses on the opposites-attract romance between a quiet, studious bookworm and a popular,, charming football star. Jo is hesitant to trust a "player" athlete
When Knox struggles with his college work, he seeks tutoring and is paired with Joanne, forcing them to spend time together. studious bookworm and a popular