Given Our History By Kristyn JJ Miller

In this sparkling romance, Clara Fernsby, a driven history professor on the brink of tenure, is thrust into an unexpected reunion with Theodore Harrison, a visiting scholar from her past. Clara, who has meticulously built her career with no room for distractions, finds her meticulously organized life shaken when Teddy reappears. Ten years ago, their close bond and budding romance ended abruptly with a phone call that left both their hearts tangled in unresolved feelings.

Now, as Teddy joins Clara at a private liberal arts college for the fall semester, their shared history surfaces with every encounter. From reminiscing about autumns at a sleepaway camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains to trading old history books and burned CDs, the connection they once had feels almost palpable. Teddy, once the quiet, dark-haired boy Clara adored, is now a complex man teaching HIST-322, and their interactions are charged with a mix of nostalgia and unspoken tension.

As Clara and Teddy collaborate on a project and meet up for brainstorming sessions at a college bar, Clara finds herself navigating the murky waters of her emotions. Torn between her fear of repeating past mistakes and the undeniable chemistry rekindling between them, she faces a dilemma: embrace a new chapter with Teddy or protect her carefully constructed future. With history as their backdrop, Clara must decide whether their second chance at love is worth the risk. 📚❤️