Where the Ivy Grows (Ivy Lessons Series Book 2) by SK Quinn

This is the second book in the Ivy Lessons series.

An older man / younger woman taboo romance simmers between a strict teacher and his young pupil … and it’s time to disobey…
 When Sophia first meets Hollywood actor and Ivy College teacher, Marc Blackwell, she never dreams they’ll share a forbidden, May to December romance.  Now, dawn is breaking and they’ve decided to tell the world of their affair.

  But as paparazzi hound Sophia’s every move, Marc steps up his control – dominating Sophia in every way possible, and drawing her into his dark world of intensity and passion.  

 Soon, Sophia is led into Marc’s troubled past, and shown the shadowy secrets that torment him. 

 However, Marc’s desire to discipline Sophia awakens her deepest fears, and she realises it’s time to disobey. 

I enjoyed reading this book. The characters are great and the story was good.

I absolutely love Marc Blackwell. I love how much he cares for Sofia and how he does everything he can to protect her. He didn’t listen to her views though and made decisions for her which was what pushed Sofia to disobey him. It’s what they needed for their relationship to get on the right track.

I love Sofia and how she stuck up for herself. It was hard when they separated, but she was right that she needed to make her own choices, mistakes or otherwise. I like how Marc still gave her guidance and lessons, even when they weren’t together. He still protected her. He still protected her from the paparazzi the best that he could. Sofia ultimately proved him wrong and he knew it.

It was so good seeing them get back together. They never stopped loving one another and they needed the break for it to ultimately work out for the best.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

The Ivy Lessons (Ivy Lessons Series Book 1) by SK Quinn

This is the first book in the Ivy Lessons series.

When I won a student place at Ivy College, I couldn’t believe my luck. One of the most famous drama schools in London, Ivy College is a beautiful castle-like building set in roaming green grounds. I’ve been given a full-scholarship – enough for my college fees, full-board, plus a whole new wardrobe. But there’s a problem. Ivy College is owned by famous, British actor, Marc Blackwell. Impossibly handsome and indie-star sexy, Marc teaches us once a week. Known for his strict classes and belief in discipline, Marc has a reputation for being arrogant and aloof. Yet despite his cool reputation, sparks fly when our eyes meet. Marc is cold. But he is also fascinating. His eyes go deep into my soul and I can’t look away. Sometimes, our hands touch. and I don’t pull back. And Marc’s strict discipline sends shivers down my spine. I want more, but this May to December romance is totally forbidden. A student cannot fall in love with her teacher …

I loved reading this book. The characters were fantastic and the storyline was great. I’m a fan of forbidden teacher/student relationship books and this one definitely didn’t let me down.

Oh my God, Marc Blackwell was the best. He’s such a dark, broody character and I loved him. I enjoyed watching him grow close to Sofia and I loved how he always had her best intentions at heart. Sofia is a great character as well.

I loved watching them grow closer. Marc knows that it’s wrong and he tries to fight it. Sofia is adamant though. Neither of them want to fight the spark between them. I loved the scenes between them as well. Marc’s such an alpha male and I loved it.

The storyline was good. I’d like to learn more about Marc and what’s made him so dark and craving control. We’ve only seen rough glimpses really regarding his father and upbringing. I like how Marc wants to protect Sofia from everything, especially the press. Ultimately, she needs to decide at the end regarding taking things further with him.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and I’m looking forward to the next book in the series. Marc and Sofia were great characters and the storyline was good. I would definitely recommend this book.

My rating: 5/5*

Praise (Salacious Players’ Club) by Sara Cate

This is the first book in the series which can also be read as a standalone.

He calls me perfect.

His flawless pet.

His good girl.

Broken down and wounded by my emotionally neglectful ex, I wanted someone to tell me I was good enough.

Then, I stumbled into a new job with a boss who brings me to my knees—literally. He has me do things a real secretary would never do.

Emerson Grant tells me I’m more than just good enough.

I’m worthy of his praise.

There are a million reasons why I should stay away. The owner of the Salacious Players’ Club is not just my new boss, he’s twice my age.

And my ex-boyfriend’s father.

With him, I am treasured. I am adored. I am his.

I’m a good girl, but I’m falling for the wrong man.

Emerson Grant knows what he wants—

And he wants me.

So how far will I go to hear his approval?

This book was far better than I expected. It was brilliant with fantastic characters and a good storyline.

Emerson Grant. Holy shit, where do I find one? He was a fantastic character. He’s so alpha male and yet incredibly caring. He ticks every box. Charlotte was a great character as well. They meet under unusual circumstances, Emerson mistaking her for someone else. They just click though, the spark there from the beginning. I loved watching her grow and becoming stronger during the book.

The sexual tension was almost painful to read. I understand their reservations because of Beau, but it just kept building and building. It was a relief when they finally gave in. I loved the dynamic between them and how it developed. Emerson became a little frustrating over not telling his son, but you could also understand it a little. Only a little. Honestly, Beau didn’t deserve an explanation. It wasn’t his place after how he treated her. You can’t help who you fall in love with, right?

It’s safe to say that if you didn’t have a praise kink before this book, you probably will after. Good that man, I really don’t blame Charlotte for falling for him.

The plot was good and developed well. The scenes were smoking hot when they eventually gave in to the tension, but there was more on top of the sex. Family was at the core of it with gaining understanding and acceptance from everyone.

Overall, I really enjoyed the book and would definitely recommend it. The characters were brilliant, the scenes were hot and the storyline was good.

My rating: 5/5*

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Teacher’s Toy (Loftry University Playthings Book 1) by Vivian Murdoch

This is the first book in the Loftry University Playthings series.

She’s my student and my obsession.

Melody is a good girl, a model student, and the center of my filthy fantasies.

Loftry University’s discipline is highly unusual, especially when it comes to cheaters, and I want nothing more than to punish Melody to the full extent of my ability.

Unfortunately, she’s too honest to ever earn the kind of discipline I crave giving her… which means it’s time to stack the odds in my favor.

I enjoyed reading this book. The characters were good and I liked the storyline.

Melody was a good character although I felt she lacked a little backbone at times. It was interesting seeing her fall into his trap and battle with her decision to accept to become a submissive.

I liked Professor Jeremy Richards. He knew what he wanted and he went for Melody, capturing her in his trap. I enjoyed seeing him come to realise how he felt towards her. His internal battle over his feelings was good to read.

They were good together, although I would have liked to see a little more depth and development to their characters. It was just lust filled sex between them.

I liked the storyline and the secret society within the University, and the scenes were hot.

I just would have liked a little more. He realised how much he needed her at the end, but it was purely sex between them up until that point. I would have liked seeing them actually get to know each other and seeing a little more emotion develop between them rather than just in their heads.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and the storyline and characters were good. It was a quick easy read and I would recommend it.

My rating: 4/5*

Priest: A Love Story by Sierra Simone

This is the first book in the Priest series which is a standalone.

There are many rules a priest can’t break. A priest cannot marry. A priest cannot abandon his flock. A priest cannot forsake his God.

I’ve always been good at following rules.

Until she came. Then I learned new rules.

My name is Tyler Anselm Bell. I’m twenty-nine years old. Six months ago, I broke my vow of celibacy on the altar of my own church, and God help me, I would do it again.

I am a priest and this is my confession.

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were good and I enjoyed the storyline.

Tyler was brilliant. I loved the internal battle he was having with himself over his growing feelings for Poppy. He knew that breaking his vow was wront but his feelings and desire got the better of him.

Poppy was a good character too, but I did feel that she was a bit selfish. She knew he was a priest who had made a vow, and yet she kept pursuing and teasing him.

The scenes between them were pretty damn hot. It was obvious that they had an obvious spark and they were both clearly falling in love.

Near the end, I think Poppy was wrong to make that choice without talking to him, because he had made his mind up. It just caused them both pain in the end. Ultimately, I loved the happy ending. They both deserved happiness.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and I would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*

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Teach Me Dirty by Jade West

This is a standalone book.

They tell me it’s unhealthy, just a stupid crush. They tell me it’s infatuation, and will never come to anything. Never mean anything.
Because what would I know, right?
I haven’t even finished school. I’m just a silly little girl.

And no little girl should want the things I want from him.
No little girl should have the thoughts I have…

But they’re wrong.
I really do love Mr Roberts.
I love Mr Roberts because he’s the most amazing man, the most amazing artist, the most amazing teacher that could ever have existed.

And what if… just what if Mr Roberts wants me, too?
What if Mr Roberts really does want to Teach Me Dirty?

I really enjoyed reading this book. The characters were great and the storyline was good.

I am a fan of teacher-student romance books, but usually not with large age gaps, however this book was brilliant.

I loved Helen and Mark Roberts. Both of them were brilliant and I loved having both of their points of view. Helen was mature for her age, and she knew exactly what she wanted and how she felt. She had moments, but she was only eighteen. She definitely knew her own mind though. Mark knew it was wrong with his position, but he came to accept his feelings. I absolutely loved him. He just wanted what’s best for her, regardless of his feelings towards her. Ultimately, what’s best for both of them was being together.

I absolutely loved watching them grow together, and it was brilliant reading him teach her in more ways than one. They connected on every level, heart and soul. He taught her in the bedroom as well as in the classroom, and they also found friendship with each other. He helped her grow as a person, and she helped him grow. They changed each others lives. I loved the art aspect and how they spoke about it and expressed it. There was true emotion in this book.

I found Lizzie annoying until the end with her confession. After that I could understand her actions and I did feel sorry for her.

Her dad’s reaction was hard, but it was also realistic. He saw what anyone would have. Reading the book, you know different because their feelings were real and you’ve seen inside their thoughts. I loved how it spiraled out from there, and ultimately, I loved her mums love for her daughter and how they fixed everything. Helen needed Mark and her mum knew it after seeing her heart broken.

This book was brilliant because it had emotion. It shows that you really can’t help who you fall in love with. Sometimes two people just click, and belong together.

I would definitely recommend this book.

My rating: 5/5*

Professed by Nicola Rendell

This is a standalone.

At a secret masked ball at Yale, Naomi Costa is literally swept off her stiletto-blistered feet by a man with a killer jawline, a perfect body, and an even-better kiss. They bust out of an emergency exit and have axis-shaking sex. He pours whiskey in her belly button and after they run out of condoms, they have to get creative. That kind of sex.

The next day, she learns that he is none other than Dr. Benjamin Beck, a brand new member of the Yale faculty and the hottest thing to happen to academia since… well, ever. She has to take his damned junior seminar to graduate, but it gets worse. He’s also her College Master: her boss, her advisor, her everything. And he’s just moved in, right downstairs.

They can’t stay away from each other. They’re either fusion or fission or both. They’re making out in libraries, hiding notes between stones, and sneaking off to nautically themed AirBnbs. Hear that sound? It’s the academic code of ethics going up in flames.

If they’re found out, he’ll lose his job and his reputation. She’ll lose her scholarship and be forced to return to the life of lobster fishing that she thought she’d escaped.

And they will be found out, yes they will.

So what the hell are they going to do?

I enjoyed reading this book. It was a nice, quick and easy read with good characters.

Naomi was a good character. She was very down to earth and I liked how her background was a little different to everyone else at that University.

I absolutely loved Ben. He was also very down to earth, and like Naomi, he was different to the other staff. He learnt from Naomi, and learnt about himself. He discovered things he didn’t believe existed. I liked seeing him learn about his feelings.

Together, they had an instant spark. I loved seeing there relationship develop, and they were pretty hot together.

The storyline was good with the forbidden aspect. They truly fell in love, and found ways to be together. I’m not normally a fan of age gaps that big, but it worked between these two. The spark was undeniable between them.

Overall, I enjoyed reading this book and would recommend it.

My rating: 4/5*

Voyeur (Voyeur series Book 1) by Fiona Cole

This is a standalone novel, but the first in the Voyeur series.

I didn’t know she was my student the first time I paid to watch her at Voyeur.

Once she walked into my classroom, another smiling college freshman, I knew I should stop going. Stop watching.

But I couldn’t do it. Everything about her makes me want more, and once I realize she wants me too, the temptation becomes irresistible.

The worst part is that she has no idea her professor is the one watching behind the glass.

I just have to hope that once she finds out the truth, she wants the same thing I do. Because now that I’ve seen all of her, I can’t look away.

I really enjoyed this book. The characters were great and I enjoyed the storyline.

Oaklyn was a great character. I think she was far too forgiving towards her parents for using her college money, because having to work at Voyeur because of it was right. She was determined to do whatever she could to make it through the school year, and you have to admire that. Not everyone would have the guys to do what she did.

Callum was such a brilliant, complex character. At first impression, what he was doing was a little creepy. He knew she was his student, yet he still watched her there. It was a little wrong, but I loved watching them get to know each other though. Even after she knew what he was doing, she still took the time to get to know him. When we found out about his history and backstory, my heart went out to him and I started to love him. You understand why her goes there because of it. What Oaklyn did to help him was brilliant, and when he thanked her for it after, it was brilliant to read. I loved that emotional side of him. I loved watching their relationship grow and develop, especially with him overcoming his past. They were brilliant together. The epilogue was a brilliant ending.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this book. The storyline was good and the characters were great.

My rating: 5/5*

The Professor (Forbidden Encounters book 1) by Kelli Callahan

This is a standalone novel in the Forbidden Encounters series.

One night with a stranger. Then I find out who he is…

Christmas in Cancun?
Nothing can get better than that.
Until I see him.
Bryce.
He looks like a Christmas gift wrapped in a bow.

We talk, drink, and kiss.
That’s just the beginning.
But one lie leads to another.
It’s a lot better than telling him the truth.
What happens in Mexico, stays in Mexico.
Right?

Unless it follows you home…

I was ready for him to be a memory.
Ready to move on with my life.
Until I saw him standing in the front of my class.
Bryce? The hottest guy I’ve ever met?

He’s my professor.

I enjoyed this book. The characters were great and the storyline was ok.

Bryce was a brilliant character. He was pretty perfect. He was so nice, understanding and caring. His dad was a dick though. Abby was great as well. I loved the spark between them both, and I loved seeing their relationship develop. It was great. The ending was brilliant as well, and very romantic of Bryce.

The storyline was good, although it was heavily focused on their relationship more than an outside storyline. It only scratched on the situation with Bruce’s dad and Abbys dad, and it was only near the end that they played a part in the plot. Bryce did jump to a conclusion too rash and believed the wrong person. But he made it up in the most perfect way. I loved how it ended.

Overall, this was a nice book to read. Bryce and Abby were great and their relationship developed really well. I just think there could have been a slightly stronger storyline outside of their relationship. I would definitely recommend this book though.

My rating: 4/5*

The Professor by Serena Akeroyd

This is a standalone novel.

Forbidden fruit always tastes that much sweeter…

He was mean.

Cold.

Beautiful.

But somehow charming to everyone else.

With Phoebe, his student? He was bitter and hard.

Until…

He was harder. Colder. Meaner.

And she had no choice but to take everything he had to give.

A desperate act, Phoebe’s tumble from grace, and a man waiting in the wings to watch her downfall.

The Professor is no hero. No charming knight. He’s a predator stalking his prey, and Phoebe, a college student struggling to get by, just walked into his crosshairs because even monsters have needs…

I really enjoyed this book. The storyline was great and the characters were great.

Phoebe was a brilliant character. Her background and circumstances automatically make you sympathetic towards her. I loved how determined she was to do right for Scottie, and her relationship with Mrs Linden was really sweet.

Nicholas was a complicated character, but I really liked him. What he did was wrong, and he was unnecessarily mean, but once you dig deeper into his reasonings, you can forgive him. He went through some really tough things which made him the way he was. He was aware of his problems and he tried changing for Phoebe. His love and commitment to her was admirable.

I loved their relationship in the end. He did save her in a way, but she also saved him. It was twisted, and it wasn’t exactly perfect given what he done, but they worked. They were a lovely couple and I loved the development. I loved the last few chapters, seeing the stages of their relationship develop, and I was really happy with how everything ended.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and would definitely recommend it.

My rating: 5/5*