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Forbidden Fruit
"Risky. Reckless. Forbidden.
He's my ideal rebound, the epitome of what I want from my college experience. With each passing day, I'm ready to take what I want."
He's Bennington University's hottest professor.She's the only daughter of Bennington University's beloved dean.It's game on when she decides he's the one who can help her move on from her ex.
Nineteen year-old Olivia Hamilton has it a loving family, wealth, friends, and a rigorous academic career. At least, she thought she did until she met Dr. Tomas DeLuca-her insanely attractive, brooding- and absolutely off limits professor.
After a recent breakup, Olivia sets her eyes on Tomas and vows to make it as difficult as possible for him to say no. With the promise of tenure on the horizon for Tomas, there's a lot of watchful eyes and a lot of funding on the line. Logic tells him he needs to keep his distance, but the lust she's stirring up makes that hard to do.
Will Tomas avoid biting the apple that's been tempting him every chance she gets? Will Olivia's perfect life crumble when he does? Will a steamy, all-consuming relationship make them reconsider everything they've been working towards?
He's my ideal rebound, the epitome of what I want from my college experience. With each passing day, I'm ready to take what I want."
He's Bennington University's hottest professor.She's the only daughter of Bennington University's beloved dean.It's game on when she decides he's the one who can help her move on from her ex.
Nineteen year-old Olivia Hamilton has it a loving family, wealth, friends, and a rigorous academic career. At least, she thought she did until she met Dr. Tomas DeLuca-her insanely attractive, brooding- and absolutely off limits professor.
After a recent breakup, Olivia sets her eyes on Tomas and vows to make it as difficult as possible for him to say no. With the promise of tenure on the horizon for Tomas, there's a lot of watchful eyes and a lot of funding on the line. Logic tells him he needs to keep his distance, but the lust she's stirring up makes that hard to do.
Will Tomas avoid biting the apple that's been tempting him every chance she gets? Will Olivia's perfect life crumble when he does? Will a steamy, all-consuming relationship make them reconsider everything they've been working towards?
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264 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 15, 2024
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December 19, 2025Self note:
The H was with another student before the h (2 years ago).
“My second year of teaching full time, a student propositioned me for sex, and I stupidly gave into a blowjob. She recorded it without my knowledge and sent the footage in when I wouldn't change her grade,"
This ow was around and caused some drama in book 2, and there’s also a detailed scene (also in book 2) of that video the ow recorded when she was giving the H a blowjob. The h watched it, liked what she saw and it turned her on (she even had an orgasm). I want to add that she and the H were in a relationship at this point.
I also read somewhere that he didn’t enjoy it with ow, but the video showed otherwise! He was definitely enjoying himself.
The H was with another student before the h (2 years ago).
“My second year of teaching full time, a student propositioned me for sex, and I stupidly gave into a blowjob. She recorded it without my knowledge and sent the footage in when I wouldn't change her grade,"
This ow was around and caused some drama in book 2, and there’s also a detailed scene (also in book 2) of that video the ow recorded when she was giving the H a blowjob. The h watched it, liked what she saw and it turned her on (she even had an orgasm). I want to add that she and the H were in a relationship at this point.
I also read somewhere that he didn’t enjoy it with ow, but the video showed otherwise! He was definitely enjoying himself.
March 27, 2024
WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK WAS THAT CLIFFHANGER!!!!!
That was hella rude😂
Im not the biggest fan of big age gaps, but this really good!
Loved Olivia and Mia’s banter throughout the book!
But ma’am. Book two better give me answers!
That was hella rude😂
Im not the biggest fan of big age gaps, but this really good!
Loved Olivia and Mia’s banter throughout the book!
But ma’am. Book two better give me answers!
April 13, 2024
"Forbidden Fruit " by S. Trout delves into the gripping world of academia, where secrets and desires collide, so hold onto your seats.
At the heart of the story is Professor Tomas Deluca, a man haunted by a scandal he's desperate to leave behind as he strives for tenure at the prestigious Bennington University. He has given up on love and a future, focused only on his classes and the possibility of becoming a tenured professor. Enter Olivia Hamilton, only daughter of the Dean of the University. She is a captivating freshman whose arrival sparks a whirlwind of forbidden attraction. She sets her sights on Professor Deluca with a determination that's as intoxicating as it is dangerous. He tries to resist her outrageous flirting, but is equally attracted to her and falls hard.
Their chemistry sizzles on the page, igniting a fiery romance fraught with tension and longing. However, amidst the passion, there are obstacles to overcome. The age gap, the student-professor dynamic, her father, the university tenure position, and the looming presence of Bella's dangerous stalker, a former student, all threaten to tear them apart.
Trout masterfully weaves suspense and romance, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn. The dynamic between Professor Deluca and Olivia crackles with electricity, their banter and passion driving the narrative forward with intensity. Just when you think you know where the story is headed, Trout throws a curveball, leaving you breathless and hungry for more. With a conclusion that satisfies while setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive sequel, "Forbidden Fruit” is a captivating read that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next installment.
At the heart of the story is Professor Tomas Deluca, a man haunted by a scandal he's desperate to leave behind as he strives for tenure at the prestigious Bennington University. He has given up on love and a future, focused only on his classes and the possibility of becoming a tenured professor. Enter Olivia Hamilton, only daughter of the Dean of the University. She is a captivating freshman whose arrival sparks a whirlwind of forbidden attraction. She sets her sights on Professor Deluca with a determination that's as intoxicating as it is dangerous. He tries to resist her outrageous flirting, but is equally attracted to her and falls hard.
Their chemistry sizzles on the page, igniting a fiery romance fraught with tension and longing. However, amidst the passion, there are obstacles to overcome. The age gap, the student-professor dynamic, her father, the university tenure position, and the looming presence of Bella's dangerous stalker, a former student, all threaten to tear them apart.
Trout masterfully weaves suspense and romance, keeping you on the edge of your seat with every twist and turn. The dynamic between Professor Deluca and Olivia crackles with electricity, their banter and passion driving the narrative forward with intensity. Just when you think you know where the story is headed, Trout throws a curveball, leaving you breathless and hungry for more. With a conclusion that satisfies while setting the stage for what promises to be an explosive sequel, "Forbidden Fruit” is a captivating read that will leave you eagerly awaiting the next installment.
April 14, 2024
This was a great, spicy teacher x student book. I don’t read a ton of college romance, but this was a nice little foray into the genre. It was heavy on the spice and light on the plot. The plot that was there was a little thin at times, but that’s not really the point of the book. Overall, I really enjoyed it and would read more by this author.
March 15, 2024
Risky. Reckless. Forbidden. He’s Bennington University’s hottest professor. She’s the only daughter of Bennington University’s beloved dean. It’s game on when she decides he’s the one who can help her move on from her ex.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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This debut SPICYYYY novel is everything you want from your smut. Be sure to check the tropes and warnings, including age gap romance, teacher/student, stalking, harassment, and insta-lust. But if you’re down, then Deluca’s down!
This is a fairly quick read introducing the reader to Olivia Hamilton’s world as she goes off to her first year at Bennington University. I beta read for Forbidden Fruit, and I was instantly hooked. Tomas Deluca, the brooding, Alpha, professor with a mouth straight from hell will catch your attention immediately. Olivia is instantly drawn to him in class, and we see a major transformation in Olivia throughout the story as she goes from an anxious people pleasure struggling to accept love when it’s offered after her terrible ex to owning her sexuality and showing appreciation for her friends and family while being comfortable asking for help when she needs it.
When the plot picks up, it moves quickly!! So hold on to your seats. Forbidden Fruit DOES end on a cliffhanger that will have you counting the minutes until you can read Forbidden Obsession.
It was truly my pleasure to beta read for @s.trout_writes and to be her real-life Mia hyping up this book. Thanks for the author for that opportunity and to @sunnybabepr for the ARC and joining the S. Trout Mia Hype team!!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
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This debut SPICYYYY novel is everything you want from your smut. Be sure to check the tropes and warnings, including age gap romance, teacher/student, stalking, harassment, and insta-lust. But if you’re down, then Deluca’s down!
This is a fairly quick read introducing the reader to Olivia Hamilton’s world as she goes off to her first year at Bennington University. I beta read for Forbidden Fruit, and I was instantly hooked. Tomas Deluca, the brooding, Alpha, professor with a mouth straight from hell will catch your attention immediately. Olivia is instantly drawn to him in class, and we see a major transformation in Olivia throughout the story as she goes from an anxious people pleasure struggling to accept love when it’s offered after her terrible ex to owning her sexuality and showing appreciation for her friends and family while being comfortable asking for help when she needs it.
When the plot picks up, it moves quickly!! So hold on to your seats. Forbidden Fruit DOES end on a cliffhanger that will have you counting the minutes until you can read Forbidden Obsession.
It was truly my pleasure to beta read for @s.trout_writes and to be her real-life Mia hyping up this book. Thanks for the author for that opportunity and to @sunnybabepr for the ARC and joining the S. Trout Mia Hype team!!!
April 6, 2024
Book Title: Forbidden Fruit
Author: S. Trout
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝑫𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵:
To all the good girls sitting in class hoping to get f*cked within an inch of their life by a DeLuca, this is for you. Solidarity.
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈:
🩷Age Gap
🩶Insta Lust
🩷He Falls First
🩶Found Family
🩷Forbidden Love
🩶Touch Her & Die
🩷Professor x Student
I was sold when I saw this was a professor x student read. I was all for it. There were moments that I got second hand embarrassment because of the FMC’s behavior and I get it she’s the student she’s bound to be more immature than the professor but like sometimes she was just too much for me. I did feel like this was a little fast for me but it was still a good read. That ending though, I need the second book because who the heck is Vanessa and what is she doing there?
𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑰𝑴𝑬𝑹: As always, although this is an E-ARC, my thoughts are my own and this is my honest review. Thank you to S. Trout and Sunny Babe PR for the ARC opportunity.
Author: S. Trout
Star Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
𝑫𝑬𝑫𝑰𝑪𝑨𝑻𝑰𝑶𝑵:
To all the good girls sitting in class hoping to get f*cked within an inch of their life by a DeLuca, this is for you. Solidarity.
𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒚𝒐𝒖 𝒆𝒏𝒋𝒐𝒚 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈:
🩷Age Gap
🩶Insta Lust
🩷He Falls First
🩶Found Family
🩷Forbidden Love
🩶Touch Her & Die
🩷Professor x Student
I was sold when I saw this was a professor x student read. I was all for it. There were moments that I got second hand embarrassment because of the FMC’s behavior and I get it she’s the student she’s bound to be more immature than the professor but like sometimes she was just too much for me. I did feel like this was a little fast for me but it was still a good read. That ending though, I need the second book because who the heck is Vanessa and what is she doing there?
𝑫𝑰𝑺𝑪𝑳𝑨𝑰𝑴𝑬𝑹: As always, although this is an E-ARC, my thoughts are my own and this is my honest review. Thank you to S. Trout and Sunny Babe PR for the ARC opportunity.
April 10, 2024
Forbidden Fruit (Kindle Edition) by S. Trout
*I received this book as an ARC, my review is honest.*
Rating: ⭐⭐
So... Where do I begin? Unfortunately I did not enjoy this novel as others may have. This book is about Olivia Hamilton, a freshman in college, and Tomas DeLuca, a 100-level professor aiming for tenure. They are student x teacher and... I didn't feel anything. He has a "touch her and you'll die" vibe, but I didn't feel the spark. I was honestly cringing.
This book is also described as "age gap", and when I read that I was expecting a silver fox, educated, sophisticated, and well-rounded. I ended up with an alumni frat boy that shows up to the tailgates of his students and is very emotionally immature.
Olivia is also an entitled brat. She has been handed everything in life and it clearly shows. I also hate her outfits because who in their right mind wears leather pants to a science lab? "I have to dress like the dean's daughter", you're a freshman in college, put on some sweatpants or scrubs! She also goes to the non-student gym, because why? Because she can. 🤪
Their sexual interactions: childish. Let's start off with their first fun time: the gym bathroom?!!!! EWWWW. They don't sanitize them??? >.< You've been fantasizing about this 'sexy professor' for weeks/months and the first time you get it on is in the gym locker room shower? Be so for real right now.
Then, we do everything in one day- dinner date, long walks, take her back to the crib and then call her "little slut" eeuuugghhh. Brother EUGH. WHATS THAT? Okay, cool, she is one, but she's also like 20? With the sex drive of a jack rabbit apparently.
And the Dad, whom is the dean of the uni, is just totally cool with all of this. Where was the drama of threatening to put him in jail? Get rid of his position?
Mia & Matthew had way more chemistry than anyone- but also Mia is a raging alcoholic! I know they're freshmen in college, however her only solution to anything is "let's go get a drink babe". Girl it is 7 in the morning. The threesome was also hilarious and cringe.
All in all, not my tea or even my crumpet. This story needed more work. I wasn't sucked in, some parts felt very repetitive. My advice? Work with Mia & Matthew, there's something there.
Thank you for reading my review!
xoxo,
Emily | @e.clairepages on IG
*I received this book as an ARC, my review is honest.*
Rating: ⭐⭐
So... Where do I begin? Unfortunately I did not enjoy this novel as others may have. This book is about Olivia Hamilton, a freshman in college, and Tomas DeLuca, a 100-level professor aiming for tenure. They are student x teacher and... I didn't feel anything. He has a "touch her and you'll die" vibe, but I didn't feel the spark. I was honestly cringing.
This book is also described as "age gap", and when I read that I was expecting a silver fox, educated, sophisticated, and well-rounded. I ended up with an alumni frat boy that shows up to the tailgates of his students and is very emotionally immature.
Olivia is also an entitled brat. She has been handed everything in life and it clearly shows. I also hate her outfits because who in their right mind wears leather pants to a science lab? "I have to dress like the dean's daughter", you're a freshman in college, put on some sweatpants or scrubs! She also goes to the non-student gym, because why? Because she can. 🤪
Their sexual interactions: childish. Let's start off with their first fun time: the gym bathroom?!!!! EWWWW. They don't sanitize them??? >.< You've been fantasizing about this 'sexy professor' for weeks/months and the first time you get it on is in the gym locker room shower? Be so for real right now.
Then, we do everything in one day- dinner date, long walks, take her back to the crib and then call her "little slut" eeuuugghhh. Brother EUGH. WHATS THAT? Okay, cool, she is one, but she's also like 20? With the sex drive of a jack rabbit apparently.
And the Dad, whom is the dean of the uni, is just totally cool with all of this. Where was the drama of threatening to put him in jail? Get rid of his position?
Mia & Matthew had way more chemistry than anyone- but also Mia is a raging alcoholic! I know they're freshmen in college, however her only solution to anything is "let's go get a drink babe". Girl it is 7 in the morning. The threesome was also hilarious and cringe.
All in all, not my tea or even my crumpet. This story needed more work. I wasn't sucked in, some parts felt very repetitive. My advice? Work with Mia & Matthew, there's something there.
Thank you for reading my review!
xoxo,
Emily | @e.clairepages on IG
March 25, 2024
You had me at Age Gap but then I found out it's a Professor/Student and I was ignoring all responsibilities to sit down and devour this book.
Tomas is dreamy but even more so he is incredibly intelligent and has a dream to make the world a better place. He is not just your typical Professor trying to get into a Students’ pants. Liv is from a prestigious family and a notorious people pleaser. The chemistry between Tomas and Liv is fire from the second they meet as he helps her discover herself and she helps him accept love.
There are moments that will leave you audibly saying WTF. The spice is 👌🏼 and realistically perfect. There is mild suspense that realistically adds to the story and is going to leave wanting more.
Part One of a duet.
Read this.
Tomas is dreamy but even more so he is incredibly intelligent and has a dream to make the world a better place. He is not just your typical Professor trying to get into a Students’ pants. Liv is from a prestigious family and a notorious people pleaser. The chemistry between Tomas and Liv is fire from the second they meet as he helps her discover herself and she helps him accept love.
There are moments that will leave you audibly saying WTF. The spice is 👌🏼 and realistically perfect. There is mild suspense that realistically adds to the story and is going to leave wanting more.
Part One of a duet.
Read this.
April 14, 2024
₊˚⊹♡ arc review
I enjoyed this book, but unfortunately a it did kind of fall flat for me. there were some parts of the book where I did skim through it but needless to say I really did enjoy Olivia and Thomas. I felt like their character were written really well and the development they had throughout the book was written great as well but I just didn’t feel connected to them. Overall, I I liked the plot twist and cliffhanger they kept me interested and intrigued to find out what is next.
thank you so much Sunny, babe PR for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC
I enjoyed this book, but unfortunately a it did kind of fall flat for me. there were some parts of the book where I did skim through it but needless to say I really did enjoy Olivia and Thomas. I felt like their character were written really well and the development they had throughout the book was written great as well but I just didn’t feel connected to them. Overall, I I liked the plot twist and cliffhanger they kept me interested and intrigued to find out what is next.
thank you so much Sunny, babe PR for the opportunity to read this book as an ARC
August 20, 2024
Oh what a cliffhanger. I did not see that coming at all. And now I need book 2 I really need to see what's going to happen. Professor/student relationships are one of my favourite tropes to read. I love the whole forbidden aspect of it 🔥🔥🔥 and Professor DeLuca is one fine specimen of a man not to mention the Olivia is not only off Limits for been a student but as she's the Dean's daughter she's so far off Limits he should be completely blind to her. But Olivia is one determined woman when it comes to Tomas and I can't wait to see what happens next. I hope they are going to get through what shit storm is coming (I have a feeling) because they are fantastic together.
Fingers crossed for Tomas and Olivia
Received ARC for honest review
Fingers crossed for Tomas and Olivia
Received ARC for honest review
March 16, 2024
Forbidden Fruit Arc Review
4⭐
When I first heard about this book I was very excited, as I had not read anything like it before. After completing it, I can confidently say that my excitement was warranted and my expectations were exceedingly met.
Professor Tomas DeLuca is the epitome of a dark romance boyfriend. He has the whole "touch her and you die" trope going for him. Now this trope can be a hit or miss for me, but in this book it definitely hit! I enjoyed his personality (and his French accent) thoroughly. He's so soft and willing to do anything for Olivia, which just brings him to another tier for me.
Olivia Hamilton is such an icon. She has so much confidence and knows what she wants while making sure she gets it. I absolutely love when authors make their fmc self-assured, as it makes them so much more likeable. She is also such a girl's girl with her friends and always supports everyone she loves. I really adored her.
Tomas and Olivia make the perfect couple. Olivia is so sweet, which collides with Tomas' personality to make an explosive, yet perfect relationship. They are insanely cute (& 🔥) together that I am so excited to read more about them!
The plot in this story is also very strong and does not solely rely on the relationship as most romance books do (which there is nothing wrong with). I enjoyed the change of pace and the unexpected plot twists (especially at the end).
I also think that is important to mention that this is a professor x student book that has the forbidden romance and grumpxsunshine tropes. That being said, this book is very mature and not for the faint of heart. If you are into dark romance and extreme spice this book is definitely for you! However, if you are not I suggest that you do not read this book. With that being said, if you feel like this book is for you, go read it!
4⭐
When I first heard about this book I was very excited, as I had not read anything like it before. After completing it, I can confidently say that my excitement was warranted and my expectations were exceedingly met.
Professor Tomas DeLuca is the epitome of a dark romance boyfriend. He has the whole "touch her and you die" trope going for him. Now this trope can be a hit or miss for me, but in this book it definitely hit! I enjoyed his personality (and his French accent) thoroughly. He's so soft and willing to do anything for Olivia, which just brings him to another tier for me.
Olivia Hamilton is such an icon. She has so much confidence and knows what she wants while making sure she gets it. I absolutely love when authors make their fmc self-assured, as it makes them so much more likeable. She is also such a girl's girl with her friends and always supports everyone she loves. I really adored her.
Tomas and Olivia make the perfect couple. Olivia is so sweet, which collides with Tomas' personality to make an explosive, yet perfect relationship. They are insanely cute (& 🔥) together that I am so excited to read more about them!
The plot in this story is also very strong and does not solely rely on the relationship as most romance books do (which there is nothing wrong with). I enjoyed the change of pace and the unexpected plot twists (especially at the end).
I also think that is important to mention that this is a professor x student book that has the forbidden romance and grumpxsunshine tropes. That being said, this book is very mature and not for the faint of heart. If you are into dark romance and extreme spice this book is definitely for you! However, if you are not I suggest that you do not read this book. With that being said, if you feel like this book is for you, go read it!
March 5, 2024
Forbidden Fruit ─ ARC review
★ ★ 2/5
Okay so i don’t know where to begin? This book is about Olivia Hamilton and Tomas DeLuca, Tomas is a professor in Olivia’s university and she’s a student…
DeLuca!! He speaks in French accent! He has a touch her and d!e but I didn’t feel anything for him like I usually feel for fictional men :(
I love the way he’s willing to accept her as she is. I like it when FMC is confidence and badass in books and I guess Olivia was little like that or little close to it *Idk*… There were some things that didn’t make any sense to me at all… “You taste like honey” HUH WHAT!?? … Idk but it made me cringe sometimes… I wanted to dnf this book some times… He just kept calling her *s!ut* little s!ut* why bro????? I mean she is but- whatever I haven’t felt romantic interaction between them in half or more than half of the book they are just lusting over each other it so I think was a lust at first sight kinda thing LOL… At some points I felt like I’m reading a Wattpad story or something like that??? however this book wasn’t FOR ME!!
however some chapters were good I liked some quotes and dialogues from this book.
Well to be honest I liked Mia and Mathew more than main characters Mathew was cute and hot😮💨😮💨
“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙄’𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣."
“𝙄𝙛 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙗𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩.”
★ ★ 2/5
Okay so i don’t know where to begin? This book is about Olivia Hamilton and Tomas DeLuca, Tomas is a professor in Olivia’s university and she’s a student…
DeLuca!! He speaks in French accent! He has a touch her and d!e but I didn’t feel anything for him like I usually feel for fictional men :(
I love the way he’s willing to accept her as she is. I like it when FMC is confidence and badass in books and I guess Olivia was little like that or little close to it *Idk*… There were some things that didn’t make any sense to me at all… “You taste like honey” HUH WHAT!?? … Idk but it made me cringe sometimes… I wanted to dnf this book some times… He just kept calling her *s!ut* little s!ut* why bro????? I mean she is but- whatever I haven’t felt romantic interaction between them in half or more than half of the book they are just lusting over each other it so I think was a lust at first sight kinda thing LOL… At some points I felt like I’m reading a Wattpad story or something like that??? however this book wasn’t FOR ME!!
however some chapters were good I liked some quotes and dialogues from this book.
Well to be honest I liked Mia and Mathew more than main characters Mathew was cute and hot😮💨😮💨
“𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙤𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙙𝙤 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚. 𝙏𝙧𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙥𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚. 𝙄’𝙢 𝙖𝙡𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙮 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙 𝙗𝙮 𝙮𝙤𝙪. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙙𝙞𝙙𝙣’𝙩 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙫𝙞𝙚𝙧 𝙩𝙤 𝙚𝙣𝙧𝙖𝙥𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙢𝙚. 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝙝𝙖𝙫𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙛𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣."
“𝙄𝙛 𝙄 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 𝙮𝙤𝙪’𝙧𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣 𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙖𝙢𝙚 𝙜𝙤𝙙𝙙𝙖𝙢𝙣 𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙧, 𝙄’𝙡𝙡 𝙧𝙞𝙥 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙛𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙗𝙤𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙧𝙤𝙖𝙩 𝙤𝙪𝙩.”
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 11, 2024
Forbidden Fruit by S.Trout is the first book in a Professor x Student romance series. The book has everything you would want. It has forbidden love, he falls first, Insta love, Found family and Toucher her and you D!e.
Oliva is the perfect student and daughter as her father is the Dean of the University.
Dr Tomas DeLuca is the most attractive, brooding and of limits professor at the University and he is on track to get his tenure.
The book is written from both Oliva’s and Toma’s perspectives. We get to see how Oliva tried everything to seduce Tomas and how Tomas tries everything to resist.
I loved how the intensely grows between the characters. I would have like the forbidden part be more intense but the story had a different focus especially in the second part. I still really enjoyed the storyline and will definitely continue reading the series
The story concluded at the end of the book but the last page definitely makes you want to read the next book.
Thank you Sunny Babe PR and S. Trout for sending me this ARC for an honest review.
Oliva is the perfect student and daughter as her father is the Dean of the University.
Dr Tomas DeLuca is the most attractive, brooding and of limits professor at the University and he is on track to get his tenure.
The book is written from both Oliva’s and Toma’s perspectives. We get to see how Oliva tried everything to seduce Tomas and how Tomas tries everything to resist.
I loved how the intensely grows between the characters. I would have like the forbidden part be more intense but the story had a different focus especially in the second part. I still really enjoyed the storyline and will definitely continue reading the series
The story concluded at the end of the book but the last page definitely makes you want to read the next book.
Thank you Sunny Babe PR and S. Trout for sending me this ARC for an honest review.
March 21, 2024
⭐⭐⭐⭐
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
If you've read or seen teacher the series or movie, it's the same premise, but it's a gorgeous hot French speaking processor seeing his physics and anatomy 101 student.
It starts off the bat with insta lust on both ends, with some pretty fun banter and flirting. She definitely wants him, and he knows it and wants her too, but he holds back giving off that slow burn feeling, because he's her professor.
But once she entices him with that gyn shower scene 👀🥵🫠 all bets are off!
There's a few twists and turns that you don't see coming. There's a third Male character involved, it's not a live triangle, but there's some jealousy, stalking and anger that leads to violence.
You don't quite get your HEA, as the book ends in a cliffhanger, squabbling for more and desperate for the next installment, but having to wait to see what happens.
A big thank you to @sunnybabepr and S Trout for allowing me to read this book early as an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Tropes:
•forbidden love
•professor/student romance
•age gap
•insta lust
•touch-her-and-die
•no HEA
•found family
🌶️🌶️🌶️.5
If you've read or seen teacher the series or movie, it's the same premise, but it's a gorgeous hot French speaking processor seeing his physics and anatomy 101 student.
It starts off the bat with insta lust on both ends, with some pretty fun banter and flirting. She definitely wants him, and he knows it and wants her too, but he holds back giving off that slow burn feeling, because he's her professor.
But once she entices him with that gyn shower scene 👀🥵🫠 all bets are off!
There's a few twists and turns that you don't see coming. There's a third Male character involved, it's not a live triangle, but there's some jealousy, stalking and anger that leads to violence.
You don't quite get your HEA, as the book ends in a cliffhanger, squabbling for more and desperate for the next installment, but having to wait to see what happens.
A big thank you to @sunnybabepr and S Trout for allowing me to read this book early as an ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Tropes:
•forbidden love
•professor/student romance
•age gap
•insta lust
•touch-her-and-die
•no HEA
•found family
April 17, 2024
INCREDIBLE. Everything about this was PERFECT ˚ʚ♡ɞ˚ !!
Professor x student, k!nk, age-gap, he falls first, consent KING 𓆩♡𓆪, “CRAWL TO ME” !!!!! ◡̈ ♡
I genuinely loved everything about this book, I loved the POV switching that was done *really* well, the humour which was actually so fun and non-cheesy I genuinely laughed aloud sometimes, the dynamic between Olivia and her friends, and between her and Professor DeLuca who is absolutely *chefs kiss* ₊ ⊹ ༘⋆ ₊˚⊹♡ :*
He makes her CRAWL TO HIM !! CRAWL ! Buys a copy of the spicy book she’s reading just so he can read it for himself and learn what she *likes* ♡*.¸, makes her make herself c*m for him in the school gym showers just so he can watch !! ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚
OH and it ended on a cliffhanger, and the next book is out in MAY?!??
Professor x student, k!nk, age-gap, he falls first, consent KING 𓆩♡𓆪, “CRAWL TO ME” !!!!! ◡̈ ♡
I genuinely loved everything about this book, I loved the POV switching that was done *really* well, the humour which was actually so fun and non-cheesy I genuinely laughed aloud sometimes, the dynamic between Olivia and her friends, and between her and Professor DeLuca who is absolutely *chefs kiss* ₊ ⊹ ༘⋆ ₊˚⊹♡ :*
He makes her CRAWL TO HIM !! CRAWL ! Buys a copy of the spicy book she’s reading just so he can read it for himself and learn what she *likes* ♡*.¸, makes her make herself c*m for him in the school gym showers just so he can watch !! ˚ ༘♡ ⋆｡˚
OH and it ended on a cliffhanger, and the next book is out in MAY?!??
April 18, 2024
Get ready for a hot and sweaty, age gap forbidden love that is saddled with lust, desire and possessiveness.
I was really surprised at how much I loved the main characters, especially Olivia who I thought was going to be a stuck-up prissy but I was thankfully proven wrong by Trout & I was immersed in Livs past, present and so hopeful for her future.
If I had a professor like Tomas I would have paid a lot more attention in school, or perhaps I wouldn’t have 🤫 Tomas gave a authentic mixture of sweet and charming, yet ferocious and punishing - and I absolutely ate him up. Liv is his apple & he would go to all lengths to protect her - literally.
My smut loving girls, you must read this book! Perfect fantasist novel with drama, action and spice!
I was really surprised at how much I loved the main characters, especially Olivia who I thought was going to be a stuck-up prissy but I was thankfully proven wrong by Trout & I was immersed in Livs past, present and so hopeful for her future.
If I had a professor like Tomas I would have paid a lot more attention in school, or perhaps I wouldn’t have 🤫 Tomas gave a authentic mixture of sweet and charming, yet ferocious and punishing - and I absolutely ate him up. Liv is his apple & he would go to all lengths to protect her - literally.
My smut loving girls, you must read this book! Perfect fantasist novel with drama, action and spice!
March 13, 2024
This was a nice, shorter, spicy read. If you like student/professor romance, then this one is for you! I also enjoyed the added storyline with the suspense. Olivia is a premed student at an Ivy League college and her dad is the Dean. Professor Dr. Tomas DeLuca is her delicious instructor. He teaches her more than anatomy & physiology 👀. A good book but that cliffhanger had me nervous. Can’t wait to read the next one!
April 21, 2024
I’m a sucker for a forbidden romance and this one was no different!!! Olivia and Tomas’ chemistry was on point from the time she walked in the classroom and didn’t slow down AT ALL! I definitely wasn’t expecting the thriller type storyline but it fit well in the story though I felt it was a little drawn out. That ending though 🤯🤯🤯 can’t wait for book 2!
April 16, 2024
This was a quick and spicy read for me! It’s an age gap professor/student romance, and it definitely gives you that. I was a little stressed by some of the choices the MCs made (please get better at being secretive, I beg you), BUT I really enjoyed the story overall! I was nottt expecting the cliffhanger at the end, and I’m so curious to see how everything plays out 👀
Read this if you like:
💕Age Gap
💕Professor/Student
💕Insta Lust
💕He Falls First
Thank you so much Sunny Babe PR and S. Trout for sending me a copy for an honest review. 💙
Read this if you like:
💕Age Gap
💕Professor/Student
💕Insta Lust
💕He Falls First
Thank you so much Sunny Babe PR and S. Trout for sending me a copy for an honest review. 💙
March 13, 2024
I enjoyed this one! It’s my first S. Trout book, I enjoy her writing style a lot. The characters are well developed, I will say the plot line has a LOT going on but the overall story line is great! The side characters are funny and add a good amount of support and humor to the story. The smut/spicy is great!! I enjoyed Tomas and Olivia’s banter the most! I would absolutely recommend giving this a read if you’re into professor/student forbidden romance reads! This was my first ARC review, thank you to @sunnybabepr for sending me this book to review!
April 10, 2024
ARC Review – Sunnybabe PR
Unfortunately, this book did not meet my expectations as I thought it would. But thanks to it I discovered that too many spicy scenes are not for me, as it gets repetitive and boring quickly.
The writing was messy and difficult to understand at times, and there were a few characters (like Nathan, Brayden, Brent, Lex & Vanessa) that were thrown into the mix without a proper introduction.
As for the main characters, I didn’t feel any chemistry between them other than primitive physical attraction & lust. They could barely hold any conversations without getting all over each other which was cringey and immature for a 35 year old man, and it felt like having rambunctious sex was all they did. Seriously, I lost count of how many scenes the book had, and after 50% I was yawning and eager for it to be over.
Having a sociopath stalker thrown in there was an interesting twist, albeit unsatisfactory with the resolution it had. This book didn’t captivate me enough to want to read the second one, but thanks to Sunny Babe for my ARC copy in exhange for my honesty.
Unfortunately, this book did not meet my expectations as I thought it would. But thanks to it I discovered that too many spicy scenes are not for me, as it gets repetitive and boring quickly.
The writing was messy and difficult to understand at times, and there were a few characters (like Nathan, Brayden, Brent, Lex & Vanessa) that were thrown into the mix without a proper introduction.
As for the main characters, I didn’t feel any chemistry between them other than primitive physical attraction & lust. They could barely hold any conversations without getting all over each other which was cringey and immature for a 35 year old man, and it felt like having rambunctious sex was all they did. Seriously, I lost count of how many scenes the book had, and after 50% I was yawning and eager for it to be over.
Having a sociopath stalker thrown in there was an interesting twist, albeit unsatisfactory with the resolution it had. This book didn’t captivate me enough to want to read the second one, but thanks to Sunny Babe for my ARC copy in exhange for my honesty.
April 13, 2024
I expected so much from this book, and unfortunately, it did not deliver.
I was so excited to read a professor x student romance, because there aren’t many books with that trope. But, i hate how much this book disappointed me.
The plot moved way too fast, like unnaturally fast. There was a huge power imbalance between the professor and his students that didn’t make sense to me. Some of the reactions were either too nice or too much, and it didn’t fit with the story.
The characters weren’t the best written either, because there was barely any build up for them individually and together. It all happened in a blink of the eye, and the book lost its charm. it is difficult to do a good professor x student trope based book, but unfortunately, this book wasn’t it.
I was so excited to read a professor x student romance, because there aren’t many books with that trope. But, i hate how much this book disappointed me.
The plot moved way too fast, like unnaturally fast. There was a huge power imbalance between the professor and his students that didn’t make sense to me. Some of the reactions were either too nice or too much, and it didn’t fit with the story.
The characters weren’t the best written either, because there was barely any build up for them individually and together. It all happened in a blink of the eye, and the book lost its charm. it is difficult to do a good professor x student trope based book, but unfortunately, this book wasn’t it.
March 14, 2024
What a steamy ride
There are so many wonderful aspects about this novel that I want to rave about but I’ll do my best not to write a whole novel myself… no promises though. Haha
This story follows a young woman, Olivia, and DeLuca, our professor.
Let me just say. DeLuca will hands down be a book boyfriend favorite.
Get yourself a partner who looks at you like he does Liv.
And that mouth of his… you better have your BOB available.
We get to witness their relationship blossom, insta-lust that transforms into more. We also get to witness personal growth with Olivia. She always puts everyone before herself. DeLuca brings out a side to her that she herself could never bring out, becoming a confident woman who isn’t afraid to ask for what she wants and to stand up for herself.
DeLuca… hot damn. This man has a dirty mouth and is a dominant man in the bedroom. Although that is the case, he’s a gentleman as well as fiercely protective. He only has eyes for one woman and would do anything for her.
This novel has some amazing sexual tension/angst and great banter. You’ll be like Olivia, squirming in your seat. 😉
The side characters are hilarious which gives us some comedic relief to the angst. We also get a glimpse into the next set of characters and their story.
I will admit, I don’t typically read many age-gaps or the student/professor dynamic but I saw the opportunity to read this one and gave it a shot. I am SO happy I did. This book was written well and kept me hooked. We are given some intrigue regarding DeLuca’s past as well to keep us wanting to know more.
I love both the characters and getting to witness their love come to fruition. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say.
Does end on a very light cliff, HFN
If you like the following, read it! You won’t regret it.
- Steam/erotica 🥵
- Kinks (very light D/s, BDSM themes, and more) 🪢💦
- Age-gap (MMC 35, FMC 19 almost 20)
- Student/Professor
- Dirty talking MMC
- Forbidden love
- Possessive/Protective MMC
- Found family vibes
- Degradation
- Praise
- He falls first
- Insta-lust
- and more!!
Disclaimer, I was actually one of the original Alpha readers (but hadn’t gotten to read more than half or the later changes/editions before the last copy). Having really liked what I had read from even half the first draft, I immediately signed up as an ARC reader and was lucky enough to receive an advanced readers copy.
I genuinely love this story and cannot wait to read the next one! I wanna see what happens with DeLuca!!!
There are so many wonderful aspects about this novel that I want to rave about but I’ll do my best not to write a whole novel myself… no promises though. Haha
This story follows a young woman, Olivia, and DeLuca, our professor.
Let me just say. DeLuca will hands down be a book boyfriend favorite.
Get yourself a partner who looks at you like he does Liv.
And that mouth of his… you better have your BOB available.
We get to witness their relationship blossom, insta-lust that transforms into more. We also get to witness personal growth with Olivia. She always puts everyone before herself. DeLuca brings out a side to her that she herself could never bring out, becoming a confident woman who isn’t afraid to ask for what she wants and to stand up for herself.
DeLuca… hot damn. This man has a dirty mouth and is a dominant man in the bedroom. Although that is the case, he’s a gentleman as well as fiercely protective. He only has eyes for one woman and would do anything for her.
This novel has some amazing sexual tension/angst and great banter. You’ll be like Olivia, squirming in your seat. 😉
The side characters are hilarious which gives us some comedic relief to the angst. We also get a glimpse into the next set of characters and their story.
I will admit, I don’t typically read many age-gaps or the student/professor dynamic but I saw the opportunity to read this one and gave it a shot. I am SO happy I did. This book was written well and kept me hooked. We are given some intrigue regarding DeLuca’s past as well to keep us wanting to know more.
I love both the characters and getting to witness their love come to fruition. Honestly, I have nothing negative to say.
Does end on a very light cliff, HFN
If you like the following, read it! You won’t regret it.
- Steam/erotica 🥵
- Kinks (very light D/s, BDSM themes, and more) 🪢💦
- Age-gap (MMC 35, FMC 19 almost 20)
- Student/Professor
- Dirty talking MMC
- Forbidden love
- Possessive/Protective MMC
- Found family vibes
- Degradation
- Praise
- He falls first
- Insta-lust
- and more!!
Disclaimer, I was actually one of the original Alpha readers (but hadn’t gotten to read more than half or the later changes/editions before the last copy). Having really liked what I had read from even half the first draft, I immediately signed up as an ARC reader and was lucky enough to receive an advanced readers copy.
I genuinely love this story and cannot wait to read the next one! I wanna see what happens with DeLuca!!!
April 21, 2024
Forbidden Fruit by S. Trout was everything and more!! The title definitely fits this read!
I will be the first to admit I love me an age gap romance; add a forbidden note to it, and you have me hook, line, and sinker. S. Trout did a fantastic job of packing such an emotional and spicy storyline in under 300 pages!
Forbidden Fruit follows Olivia, who is Bennington’s proverbial princess, as her father is the school's dean. What happens when the princess gets into a game of wits with one of her professors? Secrets, “help sessions,” hands-on exercises, and a spicy push and pull! They know this is wrong, but how can something so wrong feel so right?
I really enjoyed the writing style of this novel; I believe the author did a fantastic job of hooking readers and keeping them, intrigued. I also enjoyed that the author shows their age gap through the MCs having a moral compass that reflects their age and maturity. Deluca is shown as having a fight with his conscience; he knows that Olivia is off limits and it could ruin both their careers, so he tries to put distance between them. While Olivia is a wrecking ball of emotions, she lacks experience and finds the forbidden and wrongness to be appealing. Olvia sees her professor as a forbidden fruit that can take her mind of off her past. Deluca becomes a forbidden prize; she just wants a chance to taste, but boy, is she in for an adventure once she does.
I overall feel this book deserves five stars because the storyline expresses the complexity of emotions not only in the MCs but the side characters as well. We get to feel how her friends feel regarding her relationship and the conflict her father feels. I believe this is something that is extremely hard to portray well, and S. Trout does it flawlessly! We see the internal battle Olivia faces as a people pleasure and how her father's take on the situation eases her. I absolutely adored how understanding Tomas Deluca was in regard to her emotions. He understands how her experience and age affect her ability to handle things. Instead of lecturing her or shaming her for this, he helps her understand her feelings and teaches her that she is allowed to be selfish.
Last note: that twist and cliffhanger! The foreshadowing that led to that moment is just perfection!
I will be the first to admit I love me an age gap romance; add a forbidden note to it, and you have me hook, line, and sinker. S. Trout did a fantastic job of packing such an emotional and spicy storyline in under 300 pages!
Forbidden Fruit follows Olivia, who is Bennington’s proverbial princess, as her father is the school's dean. What happens when the princess gets into a game of wits with one of her professors? Secrets, “help sessions,” hands-on exercises, and a spicy push and pull! They know this is wrong, but how can something so wrong feel so right?
I really enjoyed the writing style of this novel; I believe the author did a fantastic job of hooking readers and keeping them, intrigued. I also enjoyed that the author shows their age gap through the MCs having a moral compass that reflects their age and maturity. Deluca is shown as having a fight with his conscience; he knows that Olivia is off limits and it could ruin both their careers, so he tries to put distance between them. While Olivia is a wrecking ball of emotions, she lacks experience and finds the forbidden and wrongness to be appealing. Olvia sees her professor as a forbidden fruit that can take her mind of off her past. Deluca becomes a forbidden prize; she just wants a chance to taste, but boy, is she in for an adventure once she does.
I overall feel this book deserves five stars because the storyline expresses the complexity of emotions not only in the MCs but the side characters as well. We get to feel how her friends feel regarding her relationship and the conflict her father feels. I believe this is something that is extremely hard to portray well, and S. Trout does it flawlessly! We see the internal battle Olivia faces as a people pleasure and how her father's take on the situation eases her. I absolutely adored how understanding Tomas Deluca was in regard to her emotions. He understands how her experience and age affect her ability to handle things. Instead of lecturing her or shaming her for this, he helps her understand her feelings and teaches her that she is allowed to be selfish.
Last note: that twist and cliffhanger! The foreshadowing that led to that moment is just perfection!
April 11, 2024
“This is not your battle. This is our battle.” *Squeals internally as I read*
Tropes:
🩵Touch Her and Die
🩵Age Gap
🩵He Falls First
🩵Forbidden Romance
🩵Spicy
Overall Thoughts: (including why it received it’s rating)
4/5 stars
4/5 spice
This read brought me SO many emotions, and I felt like I was right there in the story. I will say this book had me hooked from the start. Our main character, Olivia, finds herself enchanted with none other but her Professor DeLuca. With her father being the dean, Olivia finds herself in a sticky situation: follow the rules or follow the lust. This book was such a light read with lots of smut, that it went by incredibly quickly. I was happy with the overall level of spice as well as the “touch her and die” trope that I’m always thrilled to get into.
I read it on my Kindle, so the book seemed to go by pretty quickly, but I do believe it was shorter than most books I’ve read. Overall, I would recommend this book as an easy read to get you out of a slump, or just something for when you’re in the mood for a good old-fashioned, smutty read.
*Spoilers Below*
Main Review Points:
The Plot. The plot line got me hooked as it was a simple girl meets a professor, the professor thinks the student is hot, and BAM the lust comes in. However, I wish the age gap was a little bit closer just because 16 years felt a little bit far-fetched for me. It felt that the father, also the dean, was on board way too quickly to be supportive of a 19-year-old and 35-year-old relationship which made me question the authenticity of the characters. However, the characters were relatable and the writing style was simple yet effective for the purpose of the novel. I did find that I was searching for more romance. We went from extreme lust to the main characters falling in love with each other, and I just didn’t find it super convincing. It felt like they didn’t spend time together before they were suddenly in love.
All this being said, I loved and thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to any friend that was looking for an easy, smutty read. Thank you to @s.trout and @sunnybabepr for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Tropes:
🩵Touch Her and Die
🩵Age Gap
🩵He Falls First
🩵Forbidden Romance
🩵Spicy
Overall Thoughts: (including why it received it’s rating)
4/5 stars
4/5 spice
This read brought me SO many emotions, and I felt like I was right there in the story. I will say this book had me hooked from the start. Our main character, Olivia, finds herself enchanted with none other but her Professor DeLuca. With her father being the dean, Olivia finds herself in a sticky situation: follow the rules or follow the lust. This book was such a light read with lots of smut, that it went by incredibly quickly. I was happy with the overall level of spice as well as the “touch her and die” trope that I’m always thrilled to get into.
I read it on my Kindle, so the book seemed to go by pretty quickly, but I do believe it was shorter than most books I’ve read. Overall, I would recommend this book as an easy read to get you out of a slump, or just something for when you’re in the mood for a good old-fashioned, smutty read.
*Spoilers Below*
Main Review Points:
The Plot. The plot line got me hooked as it was a simple girl meets a professor, the professor thinks the student is hot, and BAM the lust comes in. However, I wish the age gap was a little bit closer just because 16 years felt a little bit far-fetched for me. It felt that the father, also the dean, was on board way too quickly to be supportive of a 19-year-old and 35-year-old relationship which made me question the authenticity of the characters. However, the characters were relatable and the writing style was simple yet effective for the purpose of the novel. I did find that I was searching for more romance. We went from extreme lust to the main characters falling in love with each other, and I just didn’t find it super convincing. It felt like they didn’t spend time together before they were suddenly in love.
All this being said, I loved and thoroughly enjoyed this book, and I would recommend it to any friend that was looking for an easy, smutty read. Thank you to @s.trout and @sunnybabepr for providing me an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
March 16, 2024
ARC Review: Forbidden Fruit
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️1/2
Forbidden fruit delivers exactly what the blurb promises: a scorching romance between a college student, Olivia, and her irresistibly attractive professor, Dr. Tomas DeLuca. This one is a slow burn that explodes into steamy encounters from the start.
What I Loved:
❤️🔥 Well Balanced Plot and Spice: The author masterfully weaves a captivating plot alongside the sizzling chemistry between Olivia and Tomas. You won't get lost in just spice, and the forbidden nature of the relationship adds a layer of delicious tension.
❤️🔥Age-Gap Done Right: Often, age-gap romances fall into predictable tropes. Thankfully, Forbidden Fruit avoids this. Tomas isn't portrayed as overbearing or fatherly, despite the age difference. Their dynamic feels genuine and complex.
❤️🔥A Cliffhanger that Leaves You Wanting More:Just when you think things are heating up, the novel ends with a cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for the next installment.
A Minor Quibble:
❤️🔥Predictable Parental Reaction?: The blurb hints at the potential for some unrealistic elements, particularly regarding Olivia's father's reaction to the relationship. While it might raise an eyebrow, the writing is strong enough to make it feel believable within the story's world.
Overall, Forbidden Fruit is a fast-paced, addictive read that will leave you wanting more. For it being her debut novel, it is well executed. With its well-developed characters, a plot that keeps you guessing, and a romance that sizzles, this novel is a perfect pick for fans of steamy age-gap/forbidden romance stories. Thank you @sunnybabepr and S. Trout for providing me with an ARC to review!
Stars: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️1/2
Forbidden fruit delivers exactly what the blurb promises: a scorching romance between a college student, Olivia, and her irresistibly attractive professor, Dr. Tomas DeLuca. This one is a slow burn that explodes into steamy encounters from the start.
What I Loved:
❤️🔥 Well Balanced Plot and Spice: The author masterfully weaves a captivating plot alongside the sizzling chemistry between Olivia and Tomas. You won't get lost in just spice, and the forbidden nature of the relationship adds a layer of delicious tension.
❤️🔥Age-Gap Done Right: Often, age-gap romances fall into predictable tropes. Thankfully, Forbidden Fruit avoids this. Tomas isn't portrayed as overbearing or fatherly, despite the age difference. Their dynamic feels genuine and complex.
❤️🔥A Cliffhanger that Leaves You Wanting More:Just when you think things are heating up, the novel ends with a cliffhanger that will leave you desperate for the next installment.
A Minor Quibble:
❤️🔥Predictable Parental Reaction?: The blurb hints at the potential for some unrealistic elements, particularly regarding Olivia's father's reaction to the relationship. While it might raise an eyebrow, the writing is strong enough to make it feel believable within the story's world.
Overall, Forbidden Fruit is a fast-paced, addictive read that will leave you wanting more. For it being her debut novel, it is well executed. With its well-developed characters, a plot that keeps you guessing, and a romance that sizzles, this novel is a perfect pick for fans of steamy age-gap/forbidden romance stories. Thank you @sunnybabepr and S. Trout for providing me with an ARC to review!
March 19, 2024
✨𝗔𝗥𝗖 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄✨
𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁 | 𝗦. 𝗧𝗿𝗼𝘂𝘁
𝟱⭐️ 𝟱🌶️
𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘆. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗸𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻. 🔥
“𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗯𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁, 𝗢𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗮. 𝗬𝗼𝘂’𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗶𝘁𝗲, 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗻’𝘁 𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂.”
Ladies, meet your new book boyfriend, Tomas DeLuca.
Okay soooo, I devoured this book in a day so it’s getting all the stars!!! ♾️⭐️ I started it Sunday night and literally could not put it down... my kindle died on me and everything. 😂😂 Safe to say I have a new kink, professor/student? YES PLEASEEEEEE! 🥵🔥
I’ve always had a thing for forbidden romances, but this book was an absolute BANGER! Not only is Tomas her professor, but Olivia is also the Deans daughter. 😲Talk about off limits. 🙅🏾♀️
The spice was SPICING, the chemistry between Tomas and Olivia was ELECTRIC from the jump, and the story/ character development was A1. 👏🏾👏🏾
I fell in love with every single character from chapter one! Olivia and Mia’s friendship reminded me of my college days and friends that I still have to this day; real hype ladies!
“I can hear your fucking vibrator. Make a plan. Corrupt that man.” ⬅️ HYPE WOMAN ENERGY
And Matt, I love his energy and I hope to see more of him and Mia!! Any man that knows when women are in need of brunch and booze gets all the points in my book! “You ladies need brunch. Hustle! Get your asses up. I said brunch, dammit.” I mean, come on!!
I am soooo looking forward to the next book in the series especially with the little twist at the end! Definitely get this book, available for free on KU for a limited time!
Read if you like:
- age gap
- forbidden romance
- found family
- touch her and d**
- he falls first
- voyeurism/exhibitionism
Thank you to @sunnybabepr and @s.trout_writes for this ARC! ❤️
March 13, 2024
YOU NEED TO READ THIS ‼️‼️‼️💖When I read the blurb for this book I was extremely excited to read it. Come on a spicy student x teacher, and it's forbidden love . I immediately loved that they met quickly and you felt the chemistry instantly. They flirted in FRENCH in and out of the classroom. Every time they interacted the tension was building and I was waiting on the edge of my seat for someone to make a move Tomas DeLuca is the sexy, intelligent, brooding, and cocky professor & Olivia Hamilton is shy, funny, elegant, beautiful, and ambitious
She was so nervous about being in
college but her roommate Mia helped her along the way. They become quick friends and their friendship was sweet and fun. Mia was such a great side character she was hilarious, wild, and I loved her supportive and loving personality!
There is a bit of slow burn but let me tell youuuu it burns so good There's tons of teasing, looks, and sexy banter that makes the little bit of waiting worth it!! The spice in this book is figuratively and literally breathtaking I loved it I loved that she read spicy books. The nickname Tomas gave Olivia was perfect and the context behind it was sweet and hot Tomas was more expressive with both his actions and words about his love for Olivia and he had me swooning. He was dominant in bed yet a gentlemen outside of it and I loved it!! He protected, defended, and put her above all else.
Olivia stayed by his side when he needed her and gave him her all. I loved this couple and their story so much! The side characters were very lovable as well! This left off on a cliffhanger and let me tell you when the second book comes out I'm reading it immediately!
She was so nervous about being in
college but her roommate Mia helped her along the way. They become quick friends and their friendship was sweet and fun. Mia was such a great side character she was hilarious, wild, and I loved her supportive and loving personality!
There is a bit of slow burn but let me tell youuuu it burns so good There's tons of teasing, looks, and sexy banter that makes the little bit of waiting worth it!! The spice in this book is figuratively and literally breathtaking I loved it I loved that she read spicy books. The nickname Tomas gave Olivia was perfect and the context behind it was sweet and hot Tomas was more expressive with both his actions and words about his love for Olivia and he had me swooning. He was dominant in bed yet a gentlemen outside of it and I loved it!! He protected, defended, and put her above all else.
Olivia stayed by his side when he needed her and gave him her all. I loved this couple and their story so much! The side characters were very lovable as well! This left off on a cliffhanger and let me tell you when the second book comes out I'm reading it immediately!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 23, 2024
Wow. Wow. WOW! This book was an absolute gem of a quick read! It had me hooked from the very first page and kept me entertained throughout. I couldn't help but burst into laughter several times, and it really had me on the edge of my seat.
The characters in this book are so captivating. Olivia, a confident freshman who pretends to have it all figured out, and Deluca, a brooding professor with a mouth as dirty as can be. Their chemistry is off the charts! Olivia is a teasing, flirtatious little brat who can't help but push Deluca's buttons, and Deluca, well, he's the epitome of "touch her and die."
Their forbidden relationship adds a thrilling element to the story. Olivia is Deluca's student, the dean's daughter,yet he can’t seem to resist playing her game. The instant lust and French banter between them is absolutely incredible and makes for a juicy and steamy read.
While the plot may not be super heavy, the book makes up for it with its quick pace and incredibly sexy and reckless vibe. The balance between thrill and passion is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. And let's not forget about the side characters! They provide the perfect comedic relief, adding depth to the story and easing the tension created by Olivia and Deluca and the many obstacles faced.
Overall, Forbidden Fruit is a spicy and tantalizing escape from reality. If you're looking for a book that will make your heart race and your pulse quicken, this is definitely the one for you. Just make sure to read the trigger warnings and be prepared for a wild ride! Enjoy every sizzling page! 🌶️🔥📖
The characters in this book are so captivating. Olivia, a confident freshman who pretends to have it all figured out, and Deluca, a brooding professor with a mouth as dirty as can be. Their chemistry is off the charts! Olivia is a teasing, flirtatious little brat who can't help but push Deluca's buttons, and Deluca, well, he's the epitome of "touch her and die."
Their forbidden relationship adds a thrilling element to the story. Olivia is Deluca's student, the dean's daughter,yet he can’t seem to resist playing her game. The instant lust and French banter between them is absolutely incredible and makes for a juicy and steamy read.
While the plot may not be super heavy, the book makes up for it with its quick pace and incredibly sexy and reckless vibe. The balance between thrill and passion is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. And let's not forget about the side characters! They provide the perfect comedic relief, adding depth to the story and easing the tension created by Olivia and Deluca and the many obstacles faced.
Overall, Forbidden Fruit is a spicy and tantalizing escape from reality. If you're looking for a book that will make your heart race and your pulse quicken, this is definitely the one for you. Just make sure to read the trigger warnings and be prepared for a wild ride! Enjoy every sizzling page! 🌶️🔥📖
May 1, 2024
OMG this book!!!!! I'm also a little bit overwhelmed by the drama and the cliffhanger so be patient with my ramblings.
"I wish I could see inside of you. You're a mystery that I can't help but want to unrevel."
I started this book expecting the classic forbidden story between a super sexy and expect guy and a little teeny tiny angel girl that was never naked in front of anyone before. I was so wrong. Like, yes, she is not very experienced BUT she fights back, she knows what she wants and asks for it. Sex is not a taboo for her (or anyone else in the book actually). I was both surprised and happy about that. DeLuca was exaclty the way I pictured it by reading the plot so that was chefs' kiss.
This book is very sexy so I wouldn't recommend it if you are not in the mood (I myself skipped a few smut scenes) but they are all writen super well and the dirty talk is perfect. The way Olivia and Tomas talk to eachother is hot, like, a lot... sometimes too much.
It has a double POV so it's easy to learn about both characters.
I liked how the story was handled and the presence of friends for both main characters. I found the resolve for their relationship a little to easy, like they worried a lot for nothing because almost everyone accepted it right away so that weird for me. Still, the Nathan storyline was entertaining and the end left me agape. I didn't expect a cliffhanger or a whole book series but looks like this is happening anyway.
I learn that the next book should be out in a few weeks so I'm determined to read it.
"I wish I could see inside of you. You're a mystery that I can't help but want to unrevel."
I started this book expecting the classic forbidden story between a super sexy and expect guy and a little teeny tiny angel girl that was never naked in front of anyone before. I was so wrong. Like, yes, she is not very experienced BUT she fights back, she knows what she wants and asks for it. Sex is not a taboo for her (or anyone else in the book actually). I was both surprised and happy about that. DeLuca was exaclty the way I pictured it by reading the plot so that was chefs' kiss.
This book is very sexy so I wouldn't recommend it if you are not in the mood (I myself skipped a few smut scenes) but they are all writen super well and the dirty talk is perfect. The way Olivia and Tomas talk to eachother is hot, like, a lot... sometimes too much.
It has a double POV so it's easy to learn about both characters.
I liked how the story was handled and the presence of friends for both main characters. I found the resolve for their relationship a little to easy, like they worried a lot for nothing because almost everyone accepted it right away so that weird for me. Still, the Nathan storyline was entertaining and the end left me agape. I didn't expect a cliffhanger or a whole book series but looks like this is happening anyway.
I learn that the next book should be out in a few weeks so I'm determined to read it.
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