I may be a middle school English teacher, walking into a wall of hard pecs and abs by the name Dr. Alexander Pierce, but I'm not a pushover. This nationally acclaimed psychologist specializes in childhood trauma and thinks he knows it all-but he is wrong-and rude. Listen, I have my fair share of childhood traumas that have plagued me for years, but I'll have you know I've made progress- like dumping my boyfriend just last week! Of course, there is still more to tackle. That's why I'm here. These lectures aren't just for me; they are for my students who need a teacher who can guide and support them in a safe way. When I scored three lectures to learn from the good doctor, I learned he isn't half as humble as he is smart. His superiority complex put me on the defensive more times than I could count, and that's when the sparks started to fly. Trudie might sound like a sweet name, but this spicey Latina never backs down from a challenge, especially when it comes to defending myself. If the arrogant Dr. Pierce didn't want to push my limits in front of a crowd, he shouldn't have embarrassed me in front of one. The universe had played me wrong once, and I got over it, but why does it keep happening again and again? I had a laundry list of things to overcome, and when I returned home and my principal tagged me as a consultant liaison, I knew I had more than childhood issues to get over. "The Perfect Lessons" follows Trudie, a woman in need of healing, and Alex, a man in need of humbling, as they navigate their intense and complicated relationship, leaving their readers breathless and yearning for more.