Contemporary
An Academic Affair
Jodi McAlister
An Academic Affair
English professors Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher have been rivals since their undergraduate days. A coveted job offers a partner hire, so Sadie proposes a marriage of convenience.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Heat
- Hot
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An Academic Affair
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When a coveted job offer requires a partner hire, long-time academic rivals Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher enter into a marriage of convenience.
- Fans of academia-based romances
- Readers who enjoy workplace rivals
- Witty
- Features Rivals to Lovers
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced - colleagues
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Sadie Shaw and Jonah Fisher, English professors with a history of academic rivalry dating back to their undergraduate years, find their professional paths colliding again. When a prestigious job opportunity presents itself that requires a partner hire, Sadie proposes an unconventional solution: a marriage of convenience. The pair must navigate their transition from rivals to partners while managing the professional stakes of their new arrangement.
Central Conflict
The characters must overcome their long-standing academic rivalry and reconcile their personal animosity to execute a fake marriage that secures a desired job opportunity.
Setting
Academic/University
Strengths
- Classic, highly effective tropes
- Clear, high-stakes premise
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 6
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
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About the Author
Jodi McAlister
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- Language
- English
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