Heart Smart

Dr. Maximillian Ramsey, a misanthropic soil microbiologist known for his abrasive nature and physical scars, faces an unexpected challenge: he must deliver speeches to win a prestigious academic fellowship. Reluctantly, he receives help from Holly, a skilled communications lecturer and the ex-wife of his boss, who is determined to transform him into a presentable candidate. As they navigate their opposing personalities and the pressures of his upcoming public appearances, sparks fly in this engaging battle of wills, blending humor and romance against a backdrop of academic aspirations. "Heart Smart" is a standalone contemporary romance, part of the Work for It series within the Penny Reid Book Universe.