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The Syndicate Academy #3
Sinful Lessons
chased after a monster, and now I’m not sure I’ll survive his wrath.
Gavril Nitkin is renowned for his dark and depraved ways.
After years of crushing on the hot, sadistic, and intimidating professor, I finally try to reel him in.
Big mistake.
The man isn’t human, he’s a beast.
And now I’ve got his attention, he won’t leave me alone.
He’s mean, tortured, wicked, and possibly insane.
There’s a change in the way he looks at me.
He looks at me with a simmering inferno burning in those unique hazel eyes.
Misbehaving is the best way to get close to Professor Nitkin
My countless appearances at his door open my eyes to some rather twisted facts about myself.
I know I should quit it before I end up broken beyond repair.
The problem is, once I’m hooked on him, I can’t quit.
I fear he’s already too deep under my skin.
As graduation approaches, the more important question isn’t whether I’ll survive his wrath, but whether I’ll survive the heartache of having to walk away.
As a monster can't have a heart to give, but I can’t help but hope that this monster isn’t beyond repair.
Gavril Nitkin is renowned for his dark and depraved ways.
After years of crushing on the hot, sadistic, and intimidating professor, I finally try to reel him in.
Big mistake.
The man isn’t human, he’s a beast.
And now I’ve got his attention, he won’t leave me alone.
He’s mean, tortured, wicked, and possibly insane.
There’s a change in the way he looks at me.
He looks at me with a simmering inferno burning in those unique hazel eyes.
Misbehaving is the best way to get close to Professor Nitkin
My countless appearances at his door open my eyes to some rather twisted facts about myself.
I know I should quit it before I end up broken beyond repair.
The problem is, once I’m hooked on him, I can’t quit.
I fear he’s already too deep under my skin.
As graduation approaches, the more important question isn’t whether I’ll survive his wrath, but whether I’ll survive the heartache of having to walk away.
As a monster can't have a heart to give, but I can’t help but hope that this monster isn’t beyond repair.
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Published August 1, 2024
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October 27, 2022
Wow!! I'm not sure what to say honestly....Definitely stick with it even if you want to DNF and you won't be disappointed. Gavril is super twisted, dark, and kind of insane but I kind of love him. Camilla is a little to forward for me but nothing to off putting. HEA and I can't wait for the next book!!
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2022
4,5
Reading the other books in this series i was really curious about Niktin..and well, he didn't disappoint he truly is insane but i don't judge him. I knew already he will be this way.
Camilla completes him really well.
I didn't give the last star only because i wished we had more about his past, he is still a mistery for me even after i read this long book, also i wish there was more romance in it, there is just to much sex which i didn't mind but at the same time i needed other stuffs too.
I still liked the book .
It would be really funny to have more about them in the future, maybe we will get someday their extended epilogue.
I'm sure the next one will be interesting too, i'm curious about them
Reading the other books in this series i was really curious about Niktin..and well, he didn't disappoint he truly is insane but i don't judge him. I knew already he will be this way.
Camilla completes him really well.
I didn't give the last star only because i wished we had more about his past, he is still a mistery for me even after i read this long book, also i wish there was more romance in it, there is just to much sex which i didn't mind but at the same time i needed other stuffs too.
I still liked the book .
It would be really funny to have more about them in the future, maybe we will get someday their extended epilogue.
I'm sure the next one will be interesting too, i'm curious about them
October 30, 2022
This was my least favorite so far
November 4, 2022
3.5⭐️⭐️⭐️
Style: Dark Mafia Romance (Age Gap/Taboo)
Story: 3.5/5
Enjoyment: 3.5/5
Dark level: 1.5/5
Sexual Level: GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: Yes (Mild)
Male: Sexy, Stoic & Stern
Series: Book 3
Pages: Loc. 4525
Audio: No
Price: KU
STORY:
What I Like:
This story is not the norm so be prepared for the age gap/taboo relationship not with just one couple but multiple couples. Camilla was the good girl. She followed all the rules and is a good student. I’ve seen Camilla throughout multiple series and I’m glad to finally see her story. Her relationship with Gav had a build up that was appealing. Her curiosity to pain, degrading and her innocence, gave her character a little tiny edge. Gav was dark and possessive. His punishments are infamous throughout the school. Being Camilla’s professor, older and a sadist intrigued Camilla, which made these two a little sick-ish.
What Was So So:
I wanted a little more detail into what makes Gav tick. We know most are afraid of him and he has a dark past. Hearing about it didn’t give me a strong belief of it. I found myself liking the pairing of the professors and students that were coupled up but the guys were starting to give me college men vibes and not grown vibes at times, but I guess it could feel that way with a teacher student relationship. This had my feelings a little all over the place. I thought Gav and Camilla’s story could have been a bit more intense. It was intense, but selfish me wanted a bit more.
SEXUAL CHEMISTRY:
Sexually Gav and Camilla’s sex-capade teeter on the pain and a tiny bit of degrading. It got sexy at times but it won’t be for everyone depending on how you prefer your sex scenes.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
Coach Daniels, I have no words. I like him but he was more acting like a love craze fool/college teenager feen. He was intense in this book with his relenting pursuit. We see couples past from books one and two. It was good seeing Massimo. As I noted in pervious reviews, this series is linked to the authors last few series so in some way a lot of people are connected to The Syndicate Academy.
OVERALL:
Was I entertained? Majority of the time
Did I like the story? Yes
If a series, would I read/continue with the other books in the series,? Yes
TRIGGERS: Taboo nature of professor/Student along with some of their sec scenes.
NOTES: No ow/om cheating and virgin heroine.
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
Style: Dark Mafia Romance (Age Gap/Taboo)
Story: 3.5/5
Enjoyment: 3.5/5
Dark level: 1.5/5
Sexual Level: GOOD
Triggers: Yes
Violence: Yes (Mild)
Male: Sexy, Stoic & Stern
Series: Book 3
Pages: Loc. 4525
Audio: No
Price: KU
STORY:
What I Like:
This story is not the norm so be prepared for the age gap/taboo relationship not with just one couple but multiple couples. Camilla was the good girl. She followed all the rules and is a good student. I’ve seen Camilla throughout multiple series and I’m glad to finally see her story. Her relationship with Gav had a build up that was appealing. Her curiosity to pain, degrading and her innocence, gave her character a little tiny edge. Gav was dark and possessive. His punishments are infamous throughout the school. Being Camilla’s professor, older and a sadist intrigued Camilla, which made these two a little sick-ish.
What Was So So:
I wanted a little more detail into what makes Gav tick. We know most are afraid of him and he has a dark past. Hearing about it didn’t give me a strong belief of it. I found myself liking the pairing of the professors and students that were coupled up but the guys were starting to give me college men vibes and not grown vibes at times, but I guess it could feel that way with a teacher student relationship. This had my feelings a little all over the place. I thought Gav and Camilla’s story could have been a bit more intense. It was intense, but selfish me wanted a bit more.
SEXUAL CHEMISTRY:
Sexually Gav and Camilla’s sex-capade teeter on the pain and a tiny bit of degrading. It got sexy at times but it won’t be for everyone depending on how you prefer your sex scenes.
SECONDARY CHARACTERS:
Coach Daniels, I have no words. I like him but he was more acting like a love craze fool/college teenager feen. He was intense in this book with his relenting pursuit. We see couples past from books one and two. It was good seeing Massimo. As I noted in pervious reviews, this series is linked to the authors last few series so in some way a lot of people are connected to The Syndicate Academy.
OVERALL:
Was I entertained? Majority of the time
Did I like the story? Yes
If a series, would I read/continue with the other books in the series,? Yes
TRIGGERS: Taboo nature of professor/Student along with some of their sec scenes.
NOTES: No ow/om cheating and virgin heroine.
****I don’t equate these stories to real life. It’s about personal taste and what you would or want to tolerate with the books you read. I know we all have different opinions and preferences with what we read. I based my book reviews on my preferences and what I like, and while these preferences may not be the same for others, I hope this review was still helpful.
December 20, 2024
I've read some fucked up things in my life..... but I draw the line at literal pedophiles and sexual abusers. MMC had his first sexual moment with FMC when she was FIFTEEN. He also tells us later that the killed 3 innocent strippers (one DURING sex) and doesn't even feel bad about it. How can I possibly root for this person? And that's without mentioning all the other shit going around at this school. It's apparently common practice for teachers to harass and sleep with a bunch of minors. Even for a dark mafia romance, it's TOO far.
Oh, and to top it all off, the characters have no depth and no meaningful relationships with each other. The writing is bad and awkward and doesn't really explain anything to the reader. First chapter gave me whiplash since it just throws you in the middle of the story and expects you to know where they are, who they are and what the fuck they are even saying (even though the blurb claims it's a standalone).
I don't like shaming other people for liking certain books, but I have to say I spent a few minutes looking for all the negative comments I thought there would be and found almost nothing. Now I feel like maybe I AM crazy and this is actually a great book.
Oh, and to top it all off, the characters have no depth and no meaningful relationships with each other. The writing is bad and awkward and doesn't really explain anything to the reader. First chapter gave me whiplash since it just throws you in the middle of the story and expects you to know where they are, who they are and what the fuck they are even saying (even though the blurb claims it's a standalone).
I don't like shaming other people for liking certain books, but I have to say I spent a few minutes looking for all the negative comments I thought there would be and found almost nothing. Now I feel like maybe I AM crazy and this is actually a great book.
November 2, 2022
Sinful Lessons is a very dark and, for me, difficult to read. Probably not my cup of tea. This is the 3rd book in this author’s The Syndicate Academy. The story revolves around Gavril and Camilla. He is the punisher at the Academy and causing pain to those that deserve it give him joy. Gavril is your typical sadist. Camilla was sent to him for punishment he was shocked how much she enjoyed it. She’s a true submissive and would be the perfect compliment to his dark desires. Unfortunately, he’s the professor and she’s the student. He fears if he let’s go, he could seriously harm her p well, thank goodness for that. Camilla knows she is different but she doesn’t get the monster inside Gravil.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
March 4, 2023
BDSM and Blood Play, Teacher and Student tropes
Not too taboo since the Hero (teacher) could do practically anything with this particular student (heroine). Overall it's very shallow when it comes to the characters and the plot, as well.
If you're into plot repetition with different set-ups within the series it could work for you. Since I remember the previous book vividly, it wasn't the case for me.
October 26, 2022
Gavril is Bianca's most twisted hero yet... Yes! More twisted than Malachy and more twisted than Spartak. I love Bianca Cole's mafia world and I love a dark twisted hero, so I did enjoy this book. However, it really did push me to my limit so I would strongly recommend you read the Trigger/Content warnings and go into this one with your eyes wide open. I can see a lot of people DNF'ing this book, but stick with it and eventually Gavril does come around. But he's in denial for a long time and there are very few softer moments so he's hard to like and he sure does keep us (and the heroine) waiting...
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 30, 2022
The twisted dark in this book is not for the pearl clutchers.
If your guy is a sadist older guy/professor,match in heaven with a masochism much younger student V card holder, then this is your book.
the smegsi scenes are rough with :
Knife play√
Blood play√
Breath play√
Degradation, pet, spankin, master/pet, anal √
The chemistry between Camilla and Gavril is slow burn. The usual Mr. No commitment at first and the Virgin who fall first. He definitly make grand gesture at the end to say the L word.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
If your guy is a sadist older guy/professor,match in heaven with a masochism much younger student V card holder, then this is your book.
the smegsi scenes are rough with :
Knife play√
Blood play√
Breath play√
Degradation, pet, spankin, master/pet, anal √
The chemistry between Camilla and Gavril is slow burn. The usual Mr. No commitment at first and the Virgin who fall first. He definitly make grand gesture at the end to say the L word.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 26, 2022
This is the 3rd book in this series but it can be read as a standalone. Camilla has had a crush on Gavril for years and she knows exactly how to get his attention. He isn’t afraid to tell her who and what he really is and that there can never be any type of relationship between them. She can’t stop wanting him though will she be able to walk away after graduation? Fast-paced read with loads of drama, suspense and emotion. Great characters with plenty of depth and sizzling scenes. I loved it!
December 10, 2022
Such a good book in the series, it was sexy and the smut was so good. However it wasn’t as good as the other two before this.
June 13, 2024
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April 16, 2023
1.5⭐️ rounded down to 1
This had the potential to be so good, but it fell flat after the first 50%.
First off… there was a lot of smut… like… a fucking lot of smut. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but because Gavril and Camilla was mainly physical, their emotional relationship/connection felt really forced.
The author also used the f word as an insult… and by f word I mean… f*g, not fuck. And that to me was unexpected and unnecessary. It was a MAJOR ICK!
The friendship between the 4 girls didn’t feel genuine. At first, their friendship gave me the vibes of Ana Huang’s Twisted series, but then their dialogue turned forced and it felt like their scenes were just there for the sake of it.
Gavril’s thoughts were VERY repetitive and I love me a tortured hero… but like… when I say his thoughts were repetitive… I mean I could basically predict what he was going to say/think next. It was very frustrating. Their sex was also very repetitive after the first few times. For someone who we are constantly reminded of being a sadist… there were only two smut scenes really that showed that.
Overall, I really enjoyed the start of this. The tension was amazing and the ACTUAL sadistic smut was enjoyable. But it fell flat when it got too repetitive and there wasn’t really any character growth/development.
This had the potential to be so good, but it fell flat after the first 50%.
First off… there was a lot of smut… like… a fucking lot of smut. Which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but because Gavril and Camilla was mainly physical, their emotional relationship/connection felt really forced.
The author also used the f word as an insult… and by f word I mean… f*g, not fuck. And that to me was unexpected and unnecessary. It was a MAJOR ICK!
The friendship between the 4 girls didn’t feel genuine. At first, their friendship gave me the vibes of Ana Huang’s Twisted series, but then their dialogue turned forced and it felt like their scenes were just there for the sake of it.
Gavril’s thoughts were VERY repetitive and I love me a tortured hero… but like… when I say his thoughts were repetitive… I mean I could basically predict what he was going to say/think next. It was very frustrating. Their sex was also very repetitive after the first few times. For someone who we are constantly reminded of being a sadist… there were only two smut scenes really that showed that.
Overall, I really enjoyed the start of this. The tension was amazing and the ACTUAL sadistic smut was enjoyable. But it fell flat when it got too repetitive and there wasn’t really any character growth/development.
November 2, 2022
I thoroughly enjoyed and loved all the darkness in this book! The twisted darkness in this book is not for the faint of heart, so if you have certain triggers then this book might not be for you. If you're like me, and you love a good sadist professor falling in love with his younger student who is a masochist, the perfect match to his sadistic ways, then yes, indeed this book is for you!
Gavril's job at the academy is to punish the students who get sent to him and he really takes great enjoyment out of this, or well he did before Camilla, and now he only really gets enjoyment if its HER he's punishing. He is 100% a total sadist as I mentioned before, and the darkness clouding around in his mind has him wanting to push his usual limits (with punishing students) with Camilla and go all the way out with her. The first time she got sent to him, she was so completely in shock with her reaction to how she reacted that she made sure not to get sent back ever again. Only it only lasted a few years, because she does indeed get sent back to him and Gavril has not forgotten about her. He still remembers how submissive she was and how she got off on his punishment. She is literally the perfect match to Gavril and would satisfy his deeper urges and darker desires, but there's the whole issue of him being her professor and how she is his student. Obviously this school is not your normal school as the students are all children to dangerous people and being trained in things for their world rather than a typical school, but still, it holds an issue for them.
Camilla is still confused with her reactions to Gavril, and she of course notices that there is something different with her, as she is the only one that enjoys Gavril's punishments. Everyone else try to avoid him like the plague and are very much scared of him. Her friends have no clue about the dark desires floating around in Camilla's mind! The desire and chemistry between these two is palpable and the day these two met years ago, the spark was there, never going out, just continuing to grow stronger and stronger.
Camilla needs Gavril's punishments and gets sent to him more and more on purpose in a way, but she has no clue what she signed up for as the true monster was hidden very well, it appears she only got a taste of the actual monster hiding within him.
This story was so captivating and intriguing! I definitely want more of this couple. I know each book is technically a stand alone, but I do hope after this series ends that we get another series or something on each couple maybe a few years later or right after, or something, where we can get a few more books on them, or heck even a duet. Gavril owns my heart, soul, mind, body, EVERYTHING forever and always for all of eternity! I just love these characters so so much and hate that there story ends in one book, but ahhh so grateful for Bianca because she nails it every time with her books. Definitely pick this up if you haven't already! I recommend starting with Corrupt Educator, the first book in the series. You don't have to, but it definitely helps in understanding things a lot better if you start from the beginning. :) Deserves all the stars and more!
Gavril's job at the academy is to punish the students who get sent to him and he really takes great enjoyment out of this, or well he did before Camilla, and now he only really gets enjoyment if its HER he's punishing. He is 100% a total sadist as I mentioned before, and the darkness clouding around in his mind has him wanting to push his usual limits (with punishing students) with Camilla and go all the way out with her. The first time she got sent to him, she was so completely in shock with her reaction to how she reacted that she made sure not to get sent back ever again. Only it only lasted a few years, because she does indeed get sent back to him and Gavril has not forgotten about her. He still remembers how submissive she was and how she got off on his punishment. She is literally the perfect match to Gavril and would satisfy his deeper urges and darker desires, but there's the whole issue of him being her professor and how she is his student. Obviously this school is not your normal school as the students are all children to dangerous people and being trained in things for their world rather than a typical school, but still, it holds an issue for them.
Camilla is still confused with her reactions to Gavril, and she of course notices that there is something different with her, as she is the only one that enjoys Gavril's punishments. Everyone else try to avoid him like the plague and are very much scared of him. Her friends have no clue about the dark desires floating around in Camilla's mind! The desire and chemistry between these two is palpable and the day these two met years ago, the spark was there, never going out, just continuing to grow stronger and stronger.
Camilla needs Gavril's punishments and gets sent to him more and more on purpose in a way, but she has no clue what she signed up for as the true monster was hidden very well, it appears she only got a taste of the actual monster hiding within him.
This story was so captivating and intriguing! I definitely want more of this couple. I know each book is technically a stand alone, but I do hope after this series ends that we get another series or something on each couple maybe a few years later or right after, or something, where we can get a few more books on them, or heck even a duet. Gavril owns my heart, soul, mind, body, EVERYTHING forever and always for all of eternity! I just love these characters so so much and hate that there story ends in one book, but ahhh so grateful for Bianca because she nails it every time with her books. Definitely pick this up if you haven't already! I recommend starting with Corrupt Educator, the first book in the series. You don't have to, but it definitely helps in understanding things a lot better if you start from the beginning. :) Deserves all the stars and more!
November 21, 2022
Sinful Lessons is the third installment in The Syndicate Academy Series. A standalone full-length novel with no cheating or cliffhanger and guarantee happily-ever-after. Each book are interconnected. This is a dark forbidden student/teacher romance and has dark themes, hot sexual scenes and violent content that may be triggering for some readers as well as bad language that some may find offensive. It's brilliantly written with complex characters and a storyline that hooks you from start and never let you go until the end. It's unputdownable, riveting and unputdownable. It's a taboo story, an age gap trope story, opposite attracts, mystery, angst, lust, steam, action packed, drama, emotions, danger, violence, enemies, secrets, madness, deception, forced proximity, darkness, fear, kinks, pain, suspense, anger, dominance, submission, punishment, violence, insta-love, control, intense rough sexual scenes, power, passion, pleasure and pain, and love. This is Camilla and Gavril story.
Gavril is the headmaster of the academy, he's twisted, savage, and cruel. He doesn't get involved with his students. One of his favorite job is to dish out punishment on the students who is in need of it. Camilla has always had a crush on him and when she's sent to his office for misconduct to punish he can't believe how submission she is when she respond to his punishment. She's his yin to yen. Camilla loves pain she takes pleasure in it, this calls to darkness lurks beneath the surface of Gavril. Camilla tempt Gavril with each punishment until succumb to passion. Gavril can't get Camilla out of mind. The two started a relationship and it was going great until her brother became a professor at school things goes from bad to worse when he reports it to the Don and he gets involved it. Camilla is taken from the school and move back home. But Gavril proves is love when he goes after her.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gavril is the headmaster of the academy, he's twisted, savage, and cruel. He doesn't get involved with his students. One of his favorite job is to dish out punishment on the students who is in need of it. Camilla has always had a crush on him and when she's sent to his office for misconduct to punish he can't believe how submission she is when she respond to his punishment. She's his yin to yen. Camilla loves pain she takes pleasure in it, this calls to darkness lurks beneath the surface of Gavril. Camilla tempt Gavril with each punishment until succumb to passion. Gavril can't get Camilla out of mind. The two started a relationship and it was going great until her brother became a professor at school things goes from bad to worse when he reports it to the Don and he gets involved it. Camilla is taken from the school and move back home. But Gavril proves is love when he goes after her.
I received an advanced copy of this book via Booksprout and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2022
Gavril Nitkin is renowned for his dark and depraved ways, he’s a professor at the private academy for mafia, cartel and other crime family’s kids. When a professor feels his form of disciple in needed the students are sent to him for punishments and discipline. He’s gotten quite the reputation for his sadist’s punishments. I believe he’s Bianca’s most deviant teacher (ex-mafia guy) character I’ve read so far, and I love him! The story line has freshman Camilla Morrone having been sent to see him for punishment and she’s quite distress by her reaction to her whipping, does she have a hidden dark side? She’s always had a crush on the handsome professor, but she’s avoided being sent to his dungeon for discipline for a couple of years now, until today.
Gavril remember the sexy young college student, how she reacted to his brand of punishment. These two know they should not take the next step, and have a teacher-student relationship, but every time Camilla finds herself in trouble, she begins to have deeper feeling for the teacher. Gavril knows he has no feeling, no heart to give and he’s pretty upfront about that with Camilla, there’s no future for them beyond the academy. They’ll keep everything private, secret and it’s over when schools out. A captivating story with an age-gape romance, a BDSM sadist who fall for a beautiful college student who has some masochistic tendencies. Gavril knows he’s a beast, a monster can he be himself with her? After years of Camilla having a crush on the hot, sadist professor can she finally show him she the perfect match for him? What happens after graduation can either of them walk away unscathed? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Gavril remember the sexy young college student, how she reacted to his brand of punishment. These two know they should not take the next step, and have a teacher-student relationship, but every time Camilla finds herself in trouble, she begins to have deeper feeling for the teacher. Gavril knows he has no feeling, no heart to give and he’s pretty upfront about that with Camilla, there’s no future for them beyond the academy. They’ll keep everything private, secret and it’s over when schools out. A captivating story with an age-gape romance, a BDSM sadist who fall for a beautiful college student who has some masochistic tendencies. Gavril knows he’s a beast, a monster can he be himself with her? After years of Camilla having a crush on the hot, sadist professor can she finally show him she the perfect match for him? What happens after graduation can either of them walk away unscathed? I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2022
This is the 3rd story in The Syndicate Academy Series. In this story we get to discover how twisted and off the normal path Gavril really is with punishments he gives out and what being sexually involved with him is all about. He has never had sex with a student until Camilla tempts him to the point he can no longer resist. Gavril warns Camilla with each punishment she receives for being a brat in class or some other action deemed punishable by her professors. Camilla has had a crush on Gavril for years and knows that something is different about him and how she reacted to the 1st punishment she received a couple years ago. When their relationship becomes more then teacher - student does Camilla come alive in a way she never thought possible but she’s also very confused and thinks something is wrong with her. Gavril does what he wants when he wants with Camilla and they develop feelings and a relationship even though he denies it. When Camilla’s brother becomes a professor things go from good to horrible when he reports back to the Don of the family, her older brother of what’s going on and her life at school suddenly ends. I love how Gavril takes a stand and goes after Camilla to prove that she’s his and he will do whatever is necessary to have her. These two discover what their love means and how to live a life together even if they are different than most. Please read all warnings for this story and take them seriously if you have any sensitivity to very dark themes. I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2022
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Syndicate Academy book three does not disappoint, Bianca Cole has put everything in this story and more. There's action, suspense, dominants, submissive, respect, spankings, rough, raw, intense, lust, passion, confusion, courage, strength, trust, secrets, pain, pleasure, sizzling heat, protection, torture, knife play, determination, rivalry, Mafia, Bratva, criminals, arranged marriage, obstacles, adventure, and many more emotions to enjoy throughout this story. The characters in this story were sensational, Gavril is a teacher at the school with free time dishes out the punishment which curbs his hunger for the sadism. Camilla is generally a good girl at the age of thirteen she was punished by Gavril and she enjoyed it, she was embarrassed she never went back for a few years yet the crush she has on him always remained the same. Will they explore with each other or would they adhere to the forbidden teacher and student boundaries. This was a page turner and another one of Bianca Cole I would highly recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
The Syndicate Academy book three does not disappoint, Bianca Cole has put everything in this story and more. There's action, suspense, dominants, submissive, respect, spankings, rough, raw, intense, lust, passion, confusion, courage, strength, trust, secrets, pain, pleasure, sizzling heat, protection, torture, knife play, determination, rivalry, Mafia, Bratva, criminals, arranged marriage, obstacles, adventure, and many more emotions to enjoy throughout this story. The characters in this story were sensational, Gavril is a teacher at the school with free time dishes out the punishment which curbs his hunger for the sadism. Camilla is generally a good girl at the age of thirteen she was punished by Gavril and she enjoyed it, she was embarrassed she never went back for a few years yet the crush she has on him always remained the same. Will they explore with each other or would they adhere to the forbidden teacher and student boundaries. This was a page turner and another one of Bianca Cole I would highly recommend reading.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 29, 2022
Darkness redefined through this book
Gavril’s job at the Academy is to punish those who need and it is one of his favorite things to do. He is a sadist through and through but his needs to much darker when he can’t seem to get Camilla out of his head. When she was sent to him to be punished he couldn’t believe how submissive she was and how she got off in the pain. She would be the perfect compliment to his dark desires but the biggest problem is she is a student and he is her professor. Of course this Academy is nothing like normal life but if he goes to far and really releases his darkness he could kill her!
Camilla knows she has different desires and needs from her friends but she has no idea the darkness that lurked right below the surface. Gravil’s punishments are just what she needs but she has no idea what monster she has released when she agreed to be his!
This story is very dark and very exciting. You will not be disappointed but there is a darkness that some may be uncomfortable with but the desire and need between these is intense but very sexy. They compliment each other and their lessons together are quite dirty and very sinful! Happy Reading!!!
Gavril’s job at the Academy is to punish those who need and it is one of his favorite things to do. He is a sadist through and through but his needs to much darker when he can’t seem to get Camilla out of his head. When she was sent to him to be punished he couldn’t believe how submissive she was and how she got off in the pain. She would be the perfect compliment to his dark desires but the biggest problem is she is a student and he is her professor. Of course this Academy is nothing like normal life but if he goes to far and really releases his darkness he could kill her!
Camilla knows she has different desires and needs from her friends but she has no idea the darkness that lurked right below the surface. Gravil’s punishments are just what she needs but she has no idea what monster she has released when she agreed to be his!
This story is very dark and very exciting. You will not be disappointed but there is a darkness that some may be uncomfortable with but the desire and need between these is intense but very sexy. They compliment each other and their lessons together are quite dirty and very sinful! Happy Reading!!!
November 5, 2022
So many unexpected, dark, and spicy twists and turns in this story! Sinful Lessons is the third installment in the Syndicate Academy series and the darkest of the already dark romances so far. While it is a standalone, I personally recommend reading them in order for full effect and appreciation.
Professor Gavril Nitkin is the resident anatomy teacher and academy student punisher. Most everyone is terrified of him, and rightfully so; he’s a hardcore sadist and borderline crazy. Camilla Morrone is a senior with her sights set on Nitkin. It just so happens that she is his perfect masochistic match, but nothing’s ever that simple. Though physically perfect, everything else about them seems to clash.
The author provides trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, and they should be taken seriously. As someone without triggers, there were moments that made me squirm. Heavy on the BDSM, breath play, blood/knife play, & elements of non/dubious consent plus degradation. Definitely an HEA, but not as traditional as the previous in the series.
Professor Gavril Nitkin is the resident anatomy teacher and academy student punisher. Most everyone is terrified of him, and rightfully so; he’s a hardcore sadist and borderline crazy. Camilla Morrone is a senior with her sights set on Nitkin. It just so happens that she is his perfect masochistic match, but nothing’s ever that simple. Though physically perfect, everything else about them seems to clash.
The author provides trigger warnings at the beginning of the book, and they should be taken seriously. As someone without triggers, there were moments that made me squirm. Heavy on the BDSM, breath play, blood/knife play, & elements of non/dubious consent plus degradation. Definitely an HEA, but not as traditional as the previous in the series.
November 5, 2022
Sinful Lessons, the 3rd book in The Syndicate Academy series was yet another fantastic read but certainly a lot darker than the previous two titles. Professor Garvil Nitkin truly is a very dark and menacing character and I will admit I found his sexual preferences quite challenging and certainly a scene or two quite confronting. As they say, "no vanilla" sex scenes that is for sure. As this story is part of a series it is definitely better to read in order but I think there is an ability to read this on its own, simply because the way in which scenarios occur not linking heavily to the previous instalment.
Never has a students final year at school been as testing as this one, especially for Camilla Morrone.
I love all the characters especially as they aren't quite the sweethearts of society but the future heirs and Mafia Princesses of the world, then throw in some truly dark and wicked educators and believe me you are going to be in for a truly entertaining voyage.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Never has a students final year at school been as testing as this one, especially for Camilla Morrone.
I love all the characters especially as they aren't quite the sweethearts of society but the future heirs and Mafia Princesses of the world, then throw in some truly dark and wicked educators and believe me you are going to be in for a truly entertaining voyage.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 4, 2024
This wasn't for me and it had nothing to do with BDSM, forbidden, or age gap tropes. This story was inconsistent. After the whipping Nitkin inflicts, there's no aftercare. Not even for Camilla. He broke the skin and she just puts on her shorts bra, blouse and walks out?? She's still healing and he uses her back as a foot rest?!? She isn't in any pain?? He whipped her back till she bled, and the next day she just has bruises and no problem being on all fours while he uses her as a foot rest. Nope. Just nope. Sure there's an HEA, but how it comes about makes no sense. Mafioso don't work that way. Now, although I have yet to read the next installment, Playing Dirty, the fact that throughout this entire series, we've watched and listened as Coach Archer Daniels tries to harass his student, Adrianna Vasquez into a sexual relationship. WHAT. THE. F[]@K!!!! Again, I've read A LOT of teacher/student, taboo, forbidden, age gap, but this is sick. Almost scary. Let's see what happens when I read it and get his POV
October 29, 2022
Two halves of a whole. That is how I would describe Gavril and Camilla the main characters in Sinful Lessons, the third book in the Syndicate Academy series by Bianca Cole.
This book was a really intense read. Gavril believes that he is irrevocably broken and does not have a heart. Gavril is the epitome of darkness. Camilla is a star student who follows all the rule and is the light to Gravril's darkness. Camilla gets it in her head that the only way she can be close to Gravil, whom she has had a crush on since she first encountered him when she was 15 years old, is to start acting out because Gavril is the school disciplinarian.
I love this story because I believe even the darkest soul deserves love and a form of redemption.
I cannot wait for the next book who features Archer and Adrianna. Another professor student relationship in the Syndicate Academy series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This book was a really intense read. Gavril believes that he is irrevocably broken and does not have a heart. Gavril is the epitome of darkness. Camilla is a star student who follows all the rule and is the light to Gravril's darkness. Camilla gets it in her head that the only way she can be close to Gravil, whom she has had a crush on since she first encountered him when she was 15 years old, is to start acting out because Gavril is the school disciplinarian.
I love this story because I believe even the darkest soul deserves love and a form of redemption.
I cannot wait for the next book who features Archer and Adrianna. Another professor student relationship in the Syndicate Academy series.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 1, 2022
Sinful Lessons
This book was gosh darn so dang good. It is a taboo romance with an age gap and student/teacher relationship. Gavril is a teacher at syndicate academy and is known as the guy who displicines the students in the worst ways. Camilla is the daughter in the mafia and she is an excellent student. When she was younger she had to Gavril to be disciplined and she discovered she liked the pain. She was ashamed of this because she didn’t understand her desires. At 18 and her last year at school she is sent to Gavril for discipline again and now she knows that her desires are acceptable but dark in most people eyes. They try to fight their desire for each other but eventually succumb to the heat between them. The spice was amazing in this book and worth the read. I would highly recommend this book.
This book was gosh darn so dang good. It is a taboo romance with an age gap and student/teacher relationship. Gavril is a teacher at syndicate academy and is known as the guy who displicines the students in the worst ways. Camilla is the daughter in the mafia and she is an excellent student. When she was younger she had to Gavril to be disciplined and she discovered she liked the pain. She was ashamed of this because she didn’t understand her desires. At 18 and her last year at school she is sent to Gavril for discipline again and now she knows that her desires are acceptable but dark in most people eyes. They try to fight their desire for each other but eventually succumb to the heat between them. The spice was amazing in this book and worth the read. I would highly recommend this book.
October 25, 2022
Sinful Lessons was literally panty melting! It was like Fourth of July firework explosive!
Camilla has had her eyes on Gavril since 9th grade, ever since he punished her and whipped her. But she didn’t realized than what she was feeling. Now 3 years later and she’s totally intuned to what her body wants and what she wants- or who she wants.
Gavril is dark and twisted, and has had a bad life. The last he wants is love, and he doesn’t do relationships, it’s just sex for him. He tries telling Camilla that when they first start hooking up, but she’s soon head over heels for him and he’s still resisting what he feels. But when they’re secret is exposed and shes forced home by her family, Gavril will stop at nothing to get his girl back.
I can’t wait for Adrianna and Archer’s story next!!
Camilla has had her eyes on Gavril since 9th grade, ever since he punished her and whipped her. But she didn’t realized than what she was feeling. Now 3 years later and she’s totally intuned to what her body wants and what she wants- or who she wants.
Gavril is dark and twisted, and has had a bad life. The last he wants is love, and he doesn’t do relationships, it’s just sex for him. He tries telling Camilla that when they first start hooking up, but she’s soon head over heels for him and he’s still resisting what he feels. But when they’re secret is exposed and shes forced home by her family, Gavril will stop at nothing to get his girl back.
I can’t wait for Adrianna and Archer’s story next!!
October 31, 2022
Bianca Cole has done it again. Besides being a professor and a sadist, Gavril Nitkin punishes those who have earned it and enjoys it. Camilla knows she has different needs but she has no idea what they are until she is "punished" by Professor Nitkin. Although they have been attracted to one another for some time, he has never acted on it, and Camilla is done waiting for him. I have loved all the books in this series so far each couple is well written, the books are full of sizzle, steam, action, drama, and so much more. And since they are all available on Kindle Unlimited, you can binge read them all. I am so ready for Adrianna and Archer's story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 2, 2022
I loved this story in the Syndicate Academy series. Gavril is a teach at the academy and has a twisted sense of humor when giving out punishments. Camilla is a student at the Academy and is crazy attracted to Gavril and does everything to gain his attention. And she does! If you have triggers then please skip this book. It's dark, dirty, twisted, raw, spankings, degradation, pet play, master play, and totally sadistic. Gavril becomes obsessed with Camilla and would give up his career to keep her protected and safe. Loved the storyline and the characters were amazing. Loved catching up with the other characters from previous books. A must read.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 4, 2022
This has got the be the best book out of this series for me the build up for these two has been coming through a few books and boy it didn't disappoint.
Gavril makes no bones about his past being a crappy one and doesn't wish to rehash old wounds even when he can't remember some of it but his proclivities into dominance and blood play is just one of the reasons he is the feared professor yet Camilla isn't atleast not for those reasons and more to do with the heat that Gavs proclivities make her feel.
Loved how much of a loose Canon he becomes when it comes to Camilla even when he isn't quite sure of his feelings.
Amazing ending alittle dissapointed in the family though that's got to be rough for her.
Gavril makes no bones about his past being a crappy one and doesn't wish to rehash old wounds even when he can't remember some of it but his proclivities into dominance and blood play is just one of the reasons he is the feared professor yet Camilla isn't atleast not for those reasons and more to do with the heat that Gavs proclivities make her feel.
Loved how much of a loose Canon he becomes when it comes to Camilla even when he isn't quite sure of his feelings.
Amazing ending alittle dissapointed in the family though that's got to be rough for her.
December 25, 2024
What a waste and regret …
Look, I didn't expect greatness, I expected a crazy over the top time.
Unfortunately, this was a mess.
- The couple first meet when she is 15 and he a grown adult. And they had a sexual encounter. PEDOPHILIA!!
- The punishment, yes the girl is a masochist but some scenes were just to be shocking, and sorry some scenes were RAPE!!!
-The characters didn't have personality or there wasn't any plot. The only thing the characters were thinking and talking about punishment or how horrible human he is.
-And him just killing three innocent strippers ...is that supposed to be cute and acceptable.
I am afraid to read the next book because of the sexual harassment!!!
Look, I didn't expect greatness, I expected a crazy over the top time.
Unfortunately, this was a mess.
- The couple first meet when she is 15 and he a grown adult. And they had a sexual encounter. PEDOPHILIA!!
- The punishment, yes the girl is a masochist but some scenes were just to be shocking, and sorry some scenes were RAPE!!!
-The characters didn't have personality or there wasn't any plot. The only thing the characters were thinking and talking about punishment or how horrible human he is.
-And him just killing three innocent strippers ...is that supposed to be cute and acceptable.
I am afraid to read the next book because of the sexual harassment!!!
October 31, 2022
Gavril is so hot you will need a fan for this story! He is a man possessed and he won’t let anyone come between him and Camilla.
Their teacher/student relationship doesn’t matter to him. It’s about keeping her safe and protected at all times. So if he has to give up his career he doesn’t care.
Gavril had no idea his ex-best friend was going to be a threat to his relationship with Camilla in the way he has never experienced before. This is one enemy that he didn’t anticipate. This part of the story will leave you confused because by the end you don’t know if you feel bad for the ex-best friend or not.
This is a twisted story and worth the read!
Their teacher/student relationship doesn’t matter to him. It’s about keeping her safe and protected at all times. So if he has to give up his career he doesn’t care.
Gavril had no idea his ex-best friend was going to be a threat to his relationship with Camilla in the way he has never experienced before. This is one enemy that he didn’t anticipate. This part of the story will leave you confused because by the end you don’t know if you feel bad for the ex-best friend or not.
This is a twisted story and worth the read!
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