Hughes — The Perfect First By Maya

According to reviewers from Jo Reads Romance and HEA Novel Thoughts, the book is praised for:

Persephone "Seph" Alexander is a math genius who has lived a highly sheltered life under the strict, almost abusive control of her father. With only one semester of freedom left at Fulton University before her father forces her into a PhD program, Seph creates a list of "firsts" she wants to experience—the most pressing being to lose her virginity. The Perfect First by Maya Hughes

She begins conducting interviews for a candidate to help her with this goal. Reece Michaels, the university’s star football receiver with NFL aspirations, accidentally walks in on one of these interviews. Intrigued and protective, Reece offers to be her guide through her list of firsts—with one strict rule: no sex. As they spend time together ticking off activities like skinny dipping and partying, their platonic agreement is tested by an undeniable connection. According to reviewers from Jo Reads Romance and

Dealing with "hard-hitting issues" like dysfunctional families and emotional abuse in a way that feels real. Originally published on April 25

Readers enjoyed the interactions with Reece's teammates, setting the stage for future books in the series.

Book Report: The Perfect First by Maya Hughes The Perfect First is a and the first installment in the Fulton U series . Originally published on April 25, 2019 , it follows the "opposites attract" and "sports romance" tropes, focusing on the relationship between a sheltered math prodigy and a popular college football star. Core Information Author: Maya Hughes Series: Fulton U, Book 1 Genre: Contemporary Romance / New Adult Page Count: Approximately 318–342 pages