Crash Course
by Alyssa Wilde
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Pub Date 9 Apr 2021 | Archive Date 2 Apr 2026
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Description
Crash Course is a slow burn, student/teacher romance about trauma, healing, and falling for the one person you shouldn’t—perfect for readers who enjoy forbidden love, simmering tension, and high-stakes emotional angst.
"I never thought I would see him again. Not in the real world. Not here."
After Arden Hart gets into a horrible collision with a drunk driver, her life comes to a standstill. Now, she’s a year behind her peers in graduating high school, college plans are on hold indefinitely, and nightmares of that horrifying night plague her every time she shuts her eyes. The only way she can cope with her past is by detaching from the present, so Arden makes it her mission to isolate herself.
Everything changes when Henry Ames, the young, mysterious guy who saved her from the car wreck, unexpectedly becomes the new Creative Writing teacher at her high school. Much to Arden’s frustration, his presence is a constant reminder of the night she’s tried so hard to forget. When Henry is forced to help her with an assignment that confronts her buried emotions, she has no choice but to face her trauma head-on. What she doesn’t expect is the immediate connection she feels to Henry. As the two begin to develop an undeniable bond, Arden comes to a startling realization—the one person she cannot have is the only person she doesn’t want to push away.
Though Henry is adamant that their relationship remains professional, neither can deny their growing feelings. When boundaries blur, emotions run high, and secrets from that terrible night emerge, Arden must decide if the fight for Henry’s heart is worth risking her own.
A Note From the Publisher
Please note: this story explores themes of trauma and healing within a forbidden romance dynamic. Readers are encouraged to review the content notes before beginning.
Advance Praise
Reader Praise
Over 4,400 combined ratings across retailers and more than 4.7 million pages read on Kindle Unlimited.
“I crashed into this book, was broken into a million pieces, and went on a heart-gripping ride.” — Amazon Review ★★★★★
“This was one of the most beautiful and heartbreaking stories I have ever read.” — Amazon Review ★★★★★
“A slow burn that truly lets you feel the connection.” — Goodreads Review ★★★★★
“The interplay between trauma, grief, and forbidden love plot line makes for a beautifully well-rounded story.” — Goodreads Review ★★★★★
“The characters were painted so well that I felt a sense of loss when the story ended.” — Amazon Review ★★★★★
Marketing Plan
Crash Course is an established backlist title with strong reader engagement across major retail platforms and Kindle Unlimited.
This NetGalley placement is part of a strategic effort to expand visibility and introduce new readers to Alyssa Wilde’s emotionally driven, slow burn romance style ahead of her upcoming release, Before the Exhale (March 10, 2026).
The goal is to strengthen review presence, increase discoverability, and connect to new readers ahead of her 2026 release.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9798713562649 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 392 |