Learning Curves

By Joanne Rock

Learning Curves by Joanne Rock released on Dec 25, 2001 is available now for purchase.

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0373259638
• ISBN13: 9780373259632
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Harlequin Books
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 4.2" x 6.7"

Customer Reviews

Higher learning will never be the same!

Graduate student Madeline Watson feels outraged to learn that her desertion topic has been rejected. She had elected to study the mating practices of humans from a sociological point of view. The committee's denial of the topic implies that she lives a pristine life that lacks practical experience with dating rituals; therefore, her innocence disqualifies her from making an adequate study of such a racy topic. Consequently, Madeline approaches long time friend Cal Turner, the bad boy of the teacher's lounge. Her goal: to practice dating rituals publicly enough to convince her professors to reconsider her topic.Cal has tried to flirt with Madeline for years, but she just never seems to "get it." He resolved long ago to maintain their platonic friendship. Now he is shocked at Maddy's invitation to come to her place to burn up the sheets. Shocked that she offers and flattered that she wants him, Cal still has to decline. He has been cleaning up his reputation for the sake of a custody hearing for his little sister. A flagrant and public affair could cost him the case. Still, he finds himself irresistibly drawn to Madeline, especially when his Lady Scholar becomes a siren in a red dress.Author Joanne Rock brings a marvelous sense of adventure and a touch of the unexpected to LEARNING CURVES. In the Ivory Towers of higher academia, this marvelous heroine discovers that higher learning and falling in love can be both challenging and rewarding. Rock carefully sidesteps current policy of prohibiting a graduate student and an instructor from dating. Her ingenious resolution: they were friends before he started teaching, she has more teaching experience, and they are in different departments. And in a world where a graduate student's reputation makes all the difference, in this case because she is a little too pristine, Rock exploits the possibilities to the fullest. A delightful romp scertain to entertain, LEARNING CURVES comes very highly recommended.

Great sizzle from a juicy steak!

I figured a Harlequin Temptation novel would have plenty of sizzle, especially one whose cover featured a scarlet sheath-clad siren in the back seat of a classic convertible getting very friendly with a gorgeous guy. LEARNING CURVES, the Harlequin Temptation debut of Golden Heart winner Joanne Rock, does have sizzle to spare. But it isn't a case of all sizzle, no steak. Ms. Rock delivers a juicy, full-flavored steak with the love story of Madeline Watson, a socially inexperienced academic and Cal Turner, the campus bad boy she chooses to tutor her in the subject of passion. Cal and Maddy set off sparks that can't be quenched by either the complications in their lives or the pink soap bubble car wash that's the scene of one memorable tryst. Like a roller coaster that ends with a lingering ride through the tunnel of love, LEARNING CURVES, provides the perfect mixture of sensual thrills and sweet satisfaction.

Subtle Humor

Ms. Rock has written a very lively tale featuring my favorite style, subtle humor. I loved the Mechanic-Made-Good hero. My kind of guy.

Wow! A Definite Keeper-Shelf Read!

Wow! What a fabulous read from start to finish! LEARNING CURVES offers a to-die-for hunky hero in Cal and a fun, spunky heroine we can all identify with in Maddy. The whole book is packed with memorable scenes like the mall shopping trip and the pink bubbles encounter. (But I won't spoil the fun by giving anything more away. ) Funny, steamy, and fast paced - LEARNING CURVES is a stellar debut book!! I'm already looking forward to Joanne Rock's next release!

A Must read!!

From Chapter One, I was engrossed in this book. The story of Maddy and Cal is told with humor and romance. Many people may identify with the humorous antics of Maddy as she involves a "friend" in a sociology experiment. This realistic, contemporary romance makes me anxious to read more works by Joanne Rock.