The Coincidence of Callie and Kayden - Jessica Sorensen

I've never really been a huge fan of romance or the "new adult" genre that is becoming increasingly popular.  It's not my cup of tea, but I saw this book at the library while I was waiting on book club to start.  I like Jessica Sorensen's Fallen Star series, so I decided to give it a try.

It really was not as bad as I thought for this genre.  There was an actual plot and interesting storyline that did not revolve around sexual relations.  Callie started college early (in the summer for a summer program as opposed to in the fall like everyone else) and actually made a friend.  In high school, she was sort of an outcast that people made fun of or ignored.  Throughout Callie's story, we learn that she has a terrible secret from her past that she has tried to deal with, but it is destroying her inside.  It's why she acts so "weird" and is an outcast.  She and her new friend make a list of new things they are going to do in their lives to try and bring them out of their shells and to forget the damage from their pasts.

Kayden went to high school with Callie, but he doesn't remember her.  He is the football star and he just so happens to be going to the same college as Callie.  Unfortunately for Kayden, his life is far from perfect.  He has had to deal with abuse his entire life and it makes him unable to get close to people.

Callie and Kayden find each other and it seems like a good thing, but they are both so damaged from their secrets that it makes it difficult for them to get close to each other.  Fortunately, they both try to work through their issues and grow close as friends and maybe more. Sadly, one of them has another secret that threatens their relationship and their sanity.

I was surprised that I found myself enjoying this book.  I read it in one sitting.  It is likely that I will try to read the sequel sometime in the future.  It's out on e-book but not in paperback yet, I don't think.