Teach Me

It’s been a while since we’ve had something new from our resident novella writer, Penelope Marshall. Remember our reviews for Rosaline? Wrath? Betrayed? Absolution? Unleashed? Indecency? Well, here’s a new one that’s unlike the past; Teach Me.

Heat Level: ♥♥♥♥

Overall Rating: 5/6 Glass Slippers

Genre: Professor Romance

Cher is a college student, halfway through a business degree. She’s working hard to get top marks in order to make her mom proud, even though she had died some time before. But besides her classes, Cher spends most of her time reading…and pushing away every member of the opposite sex. Her father abandoned her family when Cher was a baby, leaving Cher and her mom destitute and bitter. Ever since, Cher has had a deep seeded hatred and distrust of men, letting none even come close…until Regan.

When a student named Cher stumbles into his life, almost literally, Regan is forced to think about his entire career as a literature professor. Being involved with a student is against all the rules, and he could even lose his job, but he finds that he can hardly stay away from the bristly beauty that makes him question everything he’s ever known. Can Cher and Regan survive a semester trapped in the same classroom? Or will the tension force them both to ignore the rules…then break them entirely?

Overall, I was pleased with this read. Some people aren’t fans of shorter novels, but sometimes I just really enjoy getting the whole story in one go, something I’m always thrilled about when Marshall sends me something! Also, this book features one of her famous twists. Seriously, they get me every time and are totally out of nowhere! Then you look back and often feel stupid for missing it. The only true fault I had with the book was one small bit…I won’t say what it was, but personal preference makes me dislike this certain romantic “grand hurrah”. But it’s generally something a lot of readers actually enjoy. So if you like steamy scenes, torn love, and the promise of more books in a series, download a copy of Teach Me, now!

But if you want a little taste of some Regan and Cher action, Marshall was kind enough to offer the first three chapters for free here!

And did I mention the sweet swag I got? Hello, look at this hottie. I’d let him teach me.

His Confession

Good morning! What better way to start a Tuesday than with a little bit of erotica? Recently I read His Confession by S.Valentine and found myself surprisingly enthralled with this story. It’s the first book in The Black Door Trilogy, which is awesome, since it ends on such a cliffhanger! Let’s begin;

Heat Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥♥

Overall Rating: 5/6 Glass Slippers

Genre: Erotica

This book is written in dual POV starring Gabi and Darion. Gabi is in a passionless relationship with an older man while Darion is the chain smoking strip club owner that is still licking his wounds from a failed marriage. While, at the beginning, you would think that the two had nothing in common, their sexual chemistry is undeniable.

At some points you find yourself wondering why any girl would want to be with a guy like Darion. He bangs his employees and might have a bit of a drinking problem. Call me an old-fashioned gal, but I like a bit of restraint and romance in my life. Still, he’s the guy who will push you up against a wall with no problem and show you his bag of tricks in en elevator. Did I mention he’s a hot hard-body with some sweet rides? That always helps. Gabi needs a guy like him to shake up her boring life. She’s like a bird in a gilded cage and Darion’s wild personality is just the thing to bring her back to life.

As far as erotica goes, Valentine does a good job of still giving the reader a satisfying storyline. Sometimes the pacing is too fast, but overall there weren’t any issues of understanding the plot, or the characters. While it’s not all roses and candle light, it’s gritty and real. Relationships aren’t always clean cut and charming and you can see this through Darion and Gabi’s twisting relationship. It’s messy as hell and full of real-life drama that people can relate with, even if they don’t want to admit it.

I would recommend this book to first time erotica readers. It’s not too dirty and has a plot that really gets you involved. While you can understand the motivations of the characters, you never really know how their lives will play out. His Confession was full of curve balls and steamy moments that makes it worth a read.

Xoxo, Kelsey