This is a good book for a young adult to read. It digs into the insecurities college and young adults can feel as they try to fit what they think the crowd wants. Casey is living the dream life of a young college male. Hannah has been living the nightmare of a young college female. As the two becomes close friends they find that nothing is really perfect and that they can both be good for each other. It touches on friendship and the love of parents. It is a touching story which will be good for a young person struggling with self esteem and making life decisions.

A sweet romantic novel. Overall it was a really great story, sweet first love. I liked the idea of “lessons” and think the author did a great job with this storyline without making to cheesy. The author did an excellent job helping you know all the characters in the book, which is nice so you care about more than just the main characters.

The story of Hannah and Casey. She is finally someone people are noticing, but she is used to hiding away. She enlists Casey to help her out, with lessons in kissing and much more. She warns herself not to fall for him, given that he is such a player, but can't help herself as they spend more time together. Will she actually be the girl to make him change his ways?

A great read.

Hannah Bloom was a late bloomer, pun intended. She spent her life hiding behind her hair due to her shyness and chronic acne. When she enters her senior year in college, acne free for the first time, she vows to put herself out there and live a little, namely by dating for the first time. Enter Casey, gorgeous, excessively charming and a buzzing bee that likes to flower hop. Through a sequence of events, Hannah asks Player Casey to be her tutor in sexual ‘lessons’ to help her confidence so she can date other people.
Okay, so this whole book is first person narrated by Hannah, which was fine, as Hannah’s inner dialogue was coherent and at times intelligent. I thought Isabel Morin portrayed Hannah as a believable inexperienced college senior realistically. What I did not like was that Hannah was the one to pursue Casey throughout the story, and that there were many days and weeks that went by where both characters never texted, talked, or saw each other. I thought that while Hannah was believable as an inexperienced senior in college, Casey wasn’t a believable player foil who falls for Hannah so thoroughly. The lack of communication between the two characters caused the cliched panicked ending to occur. *Think similar-ness to a rom-com movie ending where the character has to rush to the airport to stop the other love interest from getting on the plane, except in this case it’s the girl who flies across the country to chase the boy. This scenario is very unromantic to me, especially considering all the females who perpetually throw themselves at Casey throughout the book.
I did like reading inside of Hannah’s head and the friendship building she and Casey founded, but the sneaking behind the friends’ back and the lack of communication and player chasing and uber fast-paced, rushed ending dimmed the story somewhat.


I received an ARC from the author and publisher in exchange for an honest review.

Tender and sweet college romance

Hannah's new-found confidence leads her into her senior year determined to check the remaining college experiences of her list. After inadvertently sharing her secret with the hottest guy on campus, she recruits him to tutor her on everything she's been missing out on.

I admired Hannah's restraint, vowing to herself to keep her feelings for Casey simple and transactional, not willing to be just another girl who pines for what she can never have. I loved the way Casey wrestled with his own feelings for Hannah, and it was sweet to watch his confusion about how to keep a girl who was pulling away from him, after always having been the one to walk away before.

Written entirely from Hannah's first-person POV, this story layers all the emotions with surprising insight and depth. The brilliant use of dialogue and observation gives the reader a clear view of Casey's heart even as Hannah struggled to figure it all out.

There is plenty of steam in this book as Casey tutors Hannah on all aspects of intimacy, but they are also developing a surprising friendship that proves to be the foundation they didn't know they needed. It's a beautiful coming-of-age story, one I highly recommend for every romance reader. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.

A First Time for Everything is a new adult book that is so relatable. Hannah Is the inexperienced girl in college that feels the pressure of losing her virginity before she graduates. She is super smart but when it comes to boys she is clueless. She enlists the help of the resident playboy, Casey Grant. Casey is supposed to teach her all the lessons to make her feel comfortable about herself and sex. There are lots of unexpected feelings between the two that makes it such an enthralling read.

I loved that Isabel Morin wrote about a heroine who is so relatable. Hannah wasn't always the popular girl. She lacked confidence in herself because of her struggle with acne. When her skin clears up, she starts to notice that more people, in particular, boys are starting to take notice. She is finally being recognized but what's next?

That is where Casey comes in. They have known each other but she never had the courage to talk to the most attractive guy on campus. When they start up a friendship, their chemistry shines through. Casey is known as the playboy on campus but Hannah seems to bring out the vulnerable side of him.

I liked Casey and Hannah together because it is so unexpected. Isabel Morin did a great job of making the story authentic and feel like a real love blossoming over time.

I give A First Time for Everything 5 stars. I could not put it down and had to see how things turned out. I love that so many people can relate to the story. It is sweet, spicy, and a feel-good romance.

4.5 out of 5 stars

'A first time for everything', a story about Hannah and her struggle with dating. The new school year will be different. Besides preparing for medical school, Hannah wants to discover college a bit more. From parties to boys, she wants to try it all. However, Casey was an unexpected chapter. She didn't expect her tutoring to lead to this.

I'm going to say this out loud: Hannah is me, I'm Hannah. I've never related this much to the main character before. Her skin problems are so relatable. I struggled with it too, had extreme medication which was so harsh. Hannah felt so real to me as if she was my younger self. The whole situation with Casey is very similar, only I was younger. It gave this special band with Hannah and the story itself.
And of course, it's probably not the same for every reader. However, the characters, in general, are well developed and are all very realistic. Audrey, for example, was such a bubbly character. The friendship between both girls was lovely. Casey was more than the player. He had a very outspoken character with a shade of shyness.
Overall, the story is well written and the word choice is ideal for this type of book. It's a bit delicate but not too awkward or cringy. Both characters have their own way of speaking and they balance it out. I fell for the writing style, it felt so personal. As if the author tells the story herself as if Hannah is her too.

Why not 5 stars? At the end of the day, this new adult contains lots of clichés. It's predictable what will happen, and it goes as any virgin X man slut-story goes. There were a few plot twists, but not enough to really stand out.
However, it didn't bother me due to the great writing style and honest characters.

This was a super cute, sweet new age story about a girl leaving behind who she has been for the person she will become. I loved Hannah and Casey's characters as I could relate the their organic love story. Hannah reminded me so much of who I was in college. The first couple of chapters of the book felt a little childish to me but the rest of the book was clever, witty and had great pacing; which I think is key to this type of romance book. Four chilli peppers of hotness!

I received a free ARC from the publisher in exchange for my honest opinion. All thoughts are my own.

I enjoyed this book, which I think would be great for fans of Elle Kennedy and Sarina Bowen (particularly their various series set in colleges in America). It was sweet and sensual, with lots of of emphasis on consent, and an unexpectedly tender hero. I do think the issue with the heroine's friend who was also crushing on the hero was a bit distressing and reflected poorly on the heroine, and I would have liked to see more exploration of how people (particularly the hero) saw the heroine before her great transformation over the break. Perhaps I'm cynical, but in the heroine's shoes I'd have been wildly uncomfortable and a bit resentful that suddenly all the boys who had ignored me before wanted to know me...
Overall, a fun, sexy read, but not one that rewards deep reflection on the themes.

A First Time For Everything by Isabel Morin a five-star read that needs to come out of hiding. Hannah Bloom is the perfect name for the main character in this story as she blooms from the first page to the last, she uncurls like a beautiful flower on a sunny morning to absorb the beautiful sunny rays. I liked Hannah and found her to be real, you could see how she would keep herself tucked away having such a physical attribute that you cant hide as acne means you do hide yourself, it was nice watching her realise just how good looking she is and come to terms with it, know it and still have doubts its made her such a deep character. Casey Grant the eternal player, and why not he’s good looking, has life on a plate, who wouldn’t eat it all. He surprised me in more ways that I could imagine from his first appearance to his last. This is a great coming of age and coming into yourself read, if you want an easy read that’s heartfelt, with a little funny and lots of sweet and a little naughty then pick this up as you won’t be disappointed.

This New Adult romance should have one of those colorful covers with whimsical hand drawn characters that are so popular now. This book was adorable!

Hannah is a college senior who has never been kissed due to her insecurity about her recently healed severe cystic acne. She turns to hot player Casey to give her some experience as she enters the dating world.

Casey is pretty swoony. He's unapologetic about his sexual history but impeccable about consent and making sure a girl has a good time. Of course there's also more to him than Hannah expects.

The sex scenes are both steamy and sweet and felt very authentic to college relationships..

I loved Hannah and Casey!

Pre-med student Hannah Bloom tried to be invisible her first three years of college because she was self-conscious of her severe acne but now that it’s gone, she is ready to actually experience college life when she’s not studying for a test. Hannah has a slight problem with experiencing everything because she’s never even been kissed so she asks Casey Grant who is with a different girl every weekend to help teach her.

Hannah first considers Casey off limits because he dated a friend of hers and she’s still interested in Casey even though he doesn’t do repeats but when she finally got to know him as a friend her feelings slowly started to change.

I loved reading A First Time For Everything because it really reminded me of my college years when you feel awkward and out of place with other students and how Hannah finds herself.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

When a young woman decides to finally take a bite out of life, will her inexperience tarnish it ...

It was the blurb that caught my eyes, as I do not usually read contemporary romance, yet I am always drawn to the redeeming of a player by an innocent to the game.
Here there is no dual points of view, as the story is told in the first person through Hannah’s voice.
She is no super woman nor doormat, more a shy girl, very unsure of her power of seduction as it has never been tested because of a severe case of acne. Now she is cured, she has everything to learn as she never let herself be approachable by anyone except her few friends.
While she is perfectly aware of Casey’s reputation, it is even because of it she seeks his “help” after a first very deceiving experience.

This is a sweet tale of coming of age with scorching moments and some angst but Mrs Isabel Morin manages her main character the way it is not a story full of shouting and screaming.
Hannah makes mistakes, she knows she is falling for Casey but once she gets to know him, she sees he is more than the man-whore he presents to everyone. He has his own dreams and struggles, and while he is a one time thing with all the girls, he stands by Hannah and lends her a shoulder when she needs it.
It unsettles her as he is more than he appears to be, but she refuses too to be an other notch on his bedpost. So she fights her own sentiments and refuses to believe there is more to expect from their relationship.
This tale of maturing is for Hannah to decide if she is willing to take risk, and in the process to maybe get hurt or stay safe but on the edge of life, watching her chance pass by.

4.5 stars for a different vision of the famous trope Virgin-Player.
I would have loved an epilogue, but it is me.

I was granted an advance copy by the publisher Entangled and preordered my own.
Here is my true and unbiased opinion.

A college girls just coming out of her shell and the schools heart throb, living down the hall and apparently just taking notice. Yep her life is going to change. Emotions, feelings, physical awareness and a college education both scholastically and socially, a great New Adult romance. A great quick read that I read in one night. I really enjoyed the style of writing and the pace of the book.
Also wouldn't mind if they had a follow up book, what's next for these two. Thanks for the ARC.
4.5 star review

4.5 - "You’ve ruined me for anyone else…" Stars!

The blurb for this one totally sold me, I’ll be honest I’m a sucker for the virgin/man-whore trope, I do however sometimes struggle with the overabundance of drama and angst that generally comes along with characters of college age, but no problems here in that regard, Isabel Morin wrote a great coming of age story, which is as much about Hannah losing her virginity as it is Casey realising he doesn’t want to be known as the one-and-done king anymore.

Every girl on campus has at least a tiny crush on him…

As do I! And I am well past college age now :( but it was easy to see the lines blurring between these two and the story flowed on seamlessly around it, I liked them both, and there are some great secondary characters that I would like to see books for in the future.

I love how he focuses on me like there’s nothing else in the world… That’s how I feel when I’m with him. Everything else fades away-my fears, my shyness, my ideas about myself… I’m too busy taking in every breath and heartbeat…

My first read by this author, I read it in one sitting, so it’s safe to assume I’ll absolutely be looking to read more from her in the future! I am hoping the lack of epilogue means that Hannah and Casey will be secondary characters in future books, if not that’s the only thing this story is lacking.

I enjoyed this book! Hannah is a student at college who is still a virgin. She is self concious and never even kissed a boy. Casey is a player and he and Hannah unexpectedly become friends. This was a cute friends to lovers romance and I thought it was well written. Thank you to netgalley for the arc.