'The couple’s chemistry is well worth the wait.'

– Publishers Weekly

'Nerdy romance fans have a new academic pairing to obsess over in McAlister’s An Academic Affair, a literary love fest packed with rivals-to-lovers tension and just the right amount of slow-burn spice ...The burn is slow, the consent is deliberate and caring and the chemistry is undeniable. Fans of Ali Hazelwood will find plenty to love in McAlister’s brainy, big-hearted romance.'

– The Observer

'This is the gold standard for academic rivals to lovers! Utterly immersive and filled with sharp, nerdy banter and long-time yearning, An Academic Affair is a delicious, steamy portrait of two people who make each other better in every way. I’m jealous of everyone who gets to read this for the first time – I wanted to stay in Sadie and Jonah’s world forever.'

– Katie Naymon, author of You Between the Lines 

'An Academic Affair is an absolutely delightful modern marriage of convenience that works on every level. The tension and pining between Jonah and Sadie had me internally screaming for them to just kiss already! The insight into the world of academia felt incredibly real and relatable and I loved watching both characters sort out their careers and family lives while they also sorted out their feelings for each other. This is the kind of book you will gobble up in one sitting!'

– Falon Ballard, author of Change of Heart

'Witty and nuanced, this slow-burn rom-com earns every emotional beat.'

– Lauren Layne, New York Times bestselling author