Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle

What if you knew exactly how long every romantic relationship in your life was going to last? That is what Daphne experiences in Expiration Dates by Rebecca Serle. Right before or not long after she meets someone, she finds a small slip of paper with the man's name and a length of time. It might be three weeks, or five months, or one night. She always knows exactly how long it will last. But does knowing change her behavior and possibly the outcome? How would she even know?

This was a sweet book that was just the light read that I needed. It had plenty of heart and a wonderful depth, but it also provided the escape I needed. Daphne is darling, working hard and enjoying the work. She has a sweet old dog who doesn't seem to know he's a dog. And she has parents who are always there for her, even though she's relieved to be living on the other side of Los Angeles from them; close, but not too close. Loveable characters, all. I liked this one.

 It's life, all of it. The only way to get it wrong is to refuse to play.

 

They Never Learn by Layne Fargo

 

Scarlett is an English Literature professor at a small college where some of the male students (and male professors) have trouble with their behavior toward the female students. It's really no different than any other college or university in the country, except at this one, Scarlett makes sure they pay for their crimes. A student at the same college, Carly is thrilled to get out of her abusive father's home and begin her new life. She is thrilled to be taken in by her outgoing roommate Allison, but when Allison is assaulted at a party, Carly is determined to do everything she can to help her friend. No one should be allowed to get away with what he did.

This book was quick, and it grabbed me from the very beginning. I think we have all entertained a revenge fantasy or twenty, and watching Scarlett hold these terrible men accountable and get away with it is absolutely delicious.

He wasn't afraid of me... That was his first mistake.

True justice would have been bolting the fraternity house doors and setting the whole place on fire, burning every one of those boys in their beds.

No wonder he pretends to care so much about his students. We're the only ones still young and foolish enough to fall for his bullshit.

...killing a man is so much more satisfying than fucking a man could ever be.

Tell me those quotes don't make you want to run out and get this book right now! And honestly, you just should. Place the online order (from an independent bookstore if possible) or run out and get your hands on your own copy. I borrowed mine from the library. I really liked this book, and I think you will, too.