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THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL

Denise Williams

Britta didn't plan on falling for her personal trainer, and Wes didn't plan on Britta. Plans change and it's unclear if love, career, or both will meet them at the finish line.
Britta Colby works for a lifestyle website, and when tasked to write about her experience with a hot new body-positive fitness app that includes personal coaching, she knows it's a major opportunity to prove she should write for the site full-time. As CEO of the FitMe app, Wes Lawson finally has the financial security he grew up without, but despite his success, his floundering love life and complicated family situation leaves him feeling isolated and unfulfilled. He decides to get back to what he loves - coaching. Britta's his first new client and they click immediately. As weeks pass, she's surprised at how much she enjoys experimenting with her exercise routine. He's surprised at how much he looks forward to talking to her every day. They convince themselves their attraction is harmless, but when they start working out in person, Wes and Britta find it increasingly challenging to deny their chemistry and maintain a professional distance. Wes isn't supposed to be training clients, much less meeting with them, and Britta's credibility will be sunk if the lifestyle site finds out she's practically dating the fitness coach she's reviewing. Walking away from each other is the smartest thing to do, but running side by side feels like the start of something big. Denise Williams is the administrator in multicultural student affairs at Iowa State University and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses periodically. She also regularly does diversity/inclusion/social justice training, with a focus on people examining their own thought processes to make them better professionals and communicators. She is on the National Advisory Council for the National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education and on the editorial board for the Journal Committed to Social change in Race and Ethnicity. In addition to helping college students navigate higher education in and out of the classroom, but she's has a passion for telling stories. She is dedicated to developing flawed, multidimensional characters who struggle with those issues impacting real women. After growing up a military brat around the world and across the country, Denise now lives in Iowa with her husband, son, and two ornery shih-tzus who think they own the house.
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Published 2021-11-02 by Berkley

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Williams's sophomore effort is a body-positive, feel-good romance with highly relatable protagonists.

Funny, flirtatious, and full of heart, THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL is an absolute winner! I loved tagging along with upbeat and utterly relatable Britta as she tries new things, gets strong, and meets her perfect match in Wes. I fell head-over-heels and never wanted it to end.

THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL was named one of the Sexiest Books of Fall 2021 by Pop Sugar a LibraryReads pick for November 2021 #1 of Buzzfeed's Best Romance Novels of 2021 One of Good Morning America's 15 Books to Curl Up With This November One of BookRiot's Romance Audiobooks for Valentine's Day One of Bustle's Most Anticipated Books of November A Today Show pick for one of the "10 books to read this holiday season, from adventure to romance" One of Marie Claire's #ReadWithMC picks A We Are Bookish "November's Most-Anticipated Books" pick

Williams has mastered writing cinnamon-roll heroes, and expertly balances Wes's sweetness with Britta's admirable strength. The plot is emotionally weighty, but the romance is just as cute as in her debut. This is sure to please.

An addictive romance filled with hilarious banter, sharp and engaging dialogue, heartfelt moments, and a real and empowering heroine worth cheering for. The love between Britta and Wes blooms gradually and realistically and is sure to utterly capture your heart.

There's a lot to like in this romance with its supportive leading man, delightful heroine, and dynamic secondary cast. There's more than just romance going on, and Williams excels at juggling all the parts. An emotionally resonant and thoughtful novel.

Warm, fuzzy, and ridiculously cute, THE FASTEST WAY TO FALL is the perfect feel-good read. Britta is an absolute breath of fresh air, and Wes is everything I love in a romantic lead. It's been weeks since I read this book, and I still smile every time I think about it. If you're looking for a novel that feels like a hug, this is it!