Published: Jan. 15, 2011
Words: 31,326 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781452483993

Short description

Welcome to The Educators, Kathryn Shay’s series of never before published novellas in a school setting. In book #2, Someone Like You, teacher Brie Gorman and Coach Nick Corelli come together to help the star of the football team. A fiery passion erupts between them, even when they clash over the best way to save the boy’s life. (novella)“Shay knows how to pack an emotional wallop!” Booklist

Extended description

Welcome to The Educators, Kathryn Shay’s bold new series of never before published novellas. Veteran teacher Shay returns to one of her favorite settings and vividly portrays the teachers, administrators and students of Crystal Corners High School. As is her trademark, sizzling romances are back-dropped by controversial, complicated and sometimes dangerous situations.

Someone Like You is a 30,000 word novella.

“There are hot issues of the day to address in this book...The story is heartbreaking, one I'm sure is not unique at all... Another solid read from Shay. Really looking forward to the next book.” Lori Sherden, Goodreads (Read more) Welcome to The Educators, Kathryn Shay’s bold new series of never before published novellas. Veteran teacher Shay returns to one of her favorite settings and vividly portrays the teachers, administrators and students of Crystal Corners High School. As is her trademark, sizzling romances are back-dropped by controversial, complicated and sometimes dangerous situations.

Someone Like You is a 30,000 word novella.

“There are hot issues of the day to address in this book...The story is heartbreaking, one I'm sure is not unique at all... Another solid read from Shay. Really looking forward to the next book.” Lori Sherden, Goodreads

In this second installment of The Educators, teacher Brie Gorman and Coach Nick Corelli have been at odds for years. She never liked the sexy jock himself, and hates how the school tends to coddle athletes. But when one of Brie’s students, the star quarterback of the football team, goes into a downward spiral, she and Nick must work together to help him. Unexpectedly, a fiery passion they can’t ignore erupts between them, even when they clash over the best way to save the boy’s life.

Praise for Shay’s High School Stories
“Kathryn Shay has carefully and precisely brought the reality of high school life into focus.” An Amazon Reader

“Shay uses her own extensive background as a high-school teacher to create believable teenagers." The Romance Reader
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contemporary romance, high school romance teacher romance novella teacher student relationship troubled teenagers opposites

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Review by: Lori Sherden on Feb. 08, 2011 :
I liked this book, but not quite as much as the first, Still The One. As always, there are hot issues of the day to address; in this book it is the son of the mayor who is the star football player and also a cutter.

Nick was the best friend of Brie's husband. He passed away, leaving her heartbroken. Nick and Brie never really got along, even while Jared was still alive.

They disagree on a lot of things, one of which how to deal with Matt. Nick is trying to do his best for Matt on the down low, while Brie thinks that it should be reported so that Matt can get more help and have everything documented.

Through their interactions with Matt, Brie and Nick come to realize there is a huge attraction between them. Brie learns to like Nick. A lot. And what's not to like? He is handsome, smart, thoughtful, and really, truly wants to do the best he can for his students.

I thought Brie came across as a bit abrasive, but not unlikable. She jumped to conclusions and acted sometimes without thinking of the consequences. Having said that, she learns through the course of the book that her way may not always be the best way, and really comes to appreciate Nick for who he is.

I thought the love story happened a little quickly, but there was a long history between Brie and Nick, so although there was the 'getting to know the real you' issue, they already were well acquainted and both in a position to have a new start to their relationship.

The story surrounding Matt is heartbreaking; one I'm sure is not unique at all. His father ignores him, speaking to him only to criticize. He's stuck playing a sport he doesn't even want to play, and he's tied in knots trying to come to terms with his mother's death.

Matt's father almost made the transition into sympathetic, but fell short. He comes across as a hard, unforgiving man, unable and unwilling to connect with his son because he represents a loss he doesn't want to think about.

As with the last book, there was only one plausible way that the resolution to Matt's situation could happen, and it was because he turned 18, and was able to make some decisions for himself.

Another solid read from Shay. Really looking forward to the next book.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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