In Teacher, Jesse Martin and Danny Black find a love that neither of them ever thought possible under the most unusual circumstances. Many obstacles stood in the way of their budding romance, including their student-teacher relationship, an unstable ex-wife, and the question of whether Danny’s voice would ever be rock-ready again. But when Danny’s 12 year-old daughter Jane removes the most important obstacle by giving them her blessing, it's time to celebrate. The Second Act finds these two lovers navigating a fresh relationship with new roles and expectations. Together they share new experiences that bring them closer, and really bring on the heat. Danny works at chipping away the wall Jesse has built to protect herself and she tries to keep him grounded as Blackened heads to the studio to record their masterpiece. Then life places new obstacles in the way of our adoring couple. Jesse’s health takes a turn for the worse, Danny scrambles to finish school, and a meddling mom sticks her nose in where it doesn’t belong making Jesse question, once again, whether or not she’ll ever fit into Danny’s world. A whirlwind turn of events brings them closer, then threatens to tear them apart. Will their new love survive the insanity that is Danny’s life? Will Jesse fight to keep her new family together? Will Cosmo accept that Sunday Shower Day is detrimental to his love life? These questions and more will be explored in Teacher: The Second Act.
THIS NOVEL IS MEANT FOR READERS 18+ DUE TO EVEN STEAMIER SEX, CRAZIER HIJINKS, AND ENOUGH FOUL LANGUAGE TO MAKE A ROCK STAR BLUSH.
Whether she’s writing contemporary romance featuring quirky, queer, and relatable characters or diving deep into the supernatural to give readers a shiver, R.L. Merrill loves creating compelling stories that will stay with readers long after closing the book. Ro writes inclusive romance for the Happily Ever After collective, contributes paranormal hilarity to Robyn Peterman’s Magic and Mayhem Universe, and pens horror-inspired tales and music reviews for HorrorAddicts.net. A mom, wife, daughter, and former educator, you can find her rocking out in her Bronco with Great Dane pup Velma, being terrorized by feline twins Dracula and Frankenstein, or headbanging at a rock show near her home in the San Francisco Bay Area! Stay Tuned for more…
The story of Jesse an Danny continues in this book things are much more intense an steamier. Watching what they endure an how they deal with the things that pop up made me happy, sad an pissed off. There are some pretty intense sex scenes happening an wow are they hot. Getting over this book hangover will take me awhile. If you looking for a book that will make laugh, cry an wanna smack someone this is the book for you.
If I loved and connected with the characters in R.L. Merrills’ Teacher - A Hollywood Rockin’ Romance Trilogy Part One, the feeling quadrupled in Teacher: Act Two. The story picks up where Teacher left us hanging (yes, its trilogy so expect some cliff hangers. But they are well timed to the storyline. In TA2 Jesse and Danny are now in the midst of Danny's daughter Jane moving in with him full-time, Jesse navigating her feelings and trying to rectify what she thinks is “right” versus what makes sense, and Danny attempting to get back to music.
Again we get the story through Jesse’s POV only this time it's with her poor blood-shot eyes. Boy, did I feel for Jesse. She’s kinda a hot mess, but the kind where her sensibilities and logical nature are the cause. She’s unselfish and yet she’s not, which is the biggest conundrum I have with her. She’s putting up a fight, what she believes is for the greater good, but she’s got on a pair of scratched up rose colored glasses and is not in the best place for making decisions. I’ll give her this, I think she knows it but she doesn't plea her case very clearly.
Naturally the mere aspect of their jobs leaves a huge gap in their lifestyles. Combine that with the difference in their ages, and the canyon that divides them completely understandable. But relationships are all about bridging those gaps. The problem is, Jesse fights it and she fights it at the worst time creating a cycle of physical and emotional upheaval making herself more vulnerable all the way around. She just can’t seem to get in front of it, to find stable footing. This impacts their relationship and follows her even when she thinks she may be past it. Her actions and reactions are completely plausible even if a bit frustrating.
And Danny boy - well, he stays the course while his frustrations pile up. Lordy do I love this man’s tenacity. For all the trials and tribulations he’s been through, he knows what he feels, what he has and what he wants. He never wavers and I absolutely adore this quality. About some of Danny’s qualities...
Ms Merrill turned up the heat in this installment. Perhaps it's partly Danny’s incessant devotion and the increase in comfort levels with each other. Whatever it is, my commendations. There are a few notable scenes, errr, positions that are not often referred to in erotic romance and with Jesse’s training as a dancer, there’s some flexibility for the author to creatively write this into these scenes.
I think I may have to end EVERY review I write for R.L. Merrill’s books pointing out her descriptive writing style and the development of her characters. Even the less seen secondary characters are easy to place, easy to understand who and what they are to the story. So, once again my fandom is substantiated. The final book should be out over the summer - we can only hope its sooner rather than later!
5 #HeartAndSoul stars and my recommendation
*I was given this book I exchange for an honest review
OMG I loved this one almost as much as number 1 and that one is pretty hard to beat. The only thing that kept this one from beating number 1 was all the crying.....There were so many tears shed in this book, by Jesse, Jane and Danny , that it got to be a little too much and I would find myself skimming.
I love the continuation of the story line. There were a few parts that dragged and I could have done without and really didn't add to the progression of the story, but I like Jesse and Danny so much that I am willing to overlook it.
The dialogue between the characters was just as good as in number 1, the details great and the story line continued to entertain.
All in all, another great read and I can not wait to read number 3. I hope I don't have to wait too long. I'm anxious!
This is a multi pov read, part 2 of the series and CAN NOT be read as a stand alone. But as good as the series is, why would you want to only read this one anyway?
Absolutely loved Teacher: Act Two, kept the story going in a good direction with progression of all the characters. Can't wait to see how Act Three turns out, need more Danny and Jesse!
I was lucky enough to receive review copies of those books by the author! And in the end, I think she gave me book two only because I basically begged her to LOL So thank you lady!!!
This is the story of Jesse Martin, who works as a teacher but barely makes ends meet. When the school year comes to an end and she realizes that she might not have a job for the next one, she becomes desperate. Or let's say, she looks for way to support not only herself, but her parents as well. Her savior should come in the form of rock god Danny Black. Out with a voice that is currently healing from surgery, he wants to make his daughter proud and earn his high school diploma. And Jesse is just the one that is supposed to help him with that. While going on this learning journey, the two of them soon realize that there is more to those study sessions than simple learning about math or science. They learn about each other and about themselves, and before they can help it, school is not the only thing on their mind anymore.
That is all I'm gonna say storywise. Simply, because you're supposed to read the story, not have me recollect it for you. So go and get the book now. You will enjoy it!!!!
I truly loved Jesse's character. She's selfless to the bone, always looking out for others before looking out for herself. She takes care somewhat of her rowdy neighbors, sends money to her parents to make sure they can get by, and would most likely help whatever random person she meets on the street if necessary. That's just the kind of person she is. And I love that in her. Plus, she doesn't let anything get her down. Not the way money is tight, not the way Danny is acting towards her in the beginning. She's tackling every problem head on and doesn't shy away from them. The only life altering decision she thinks about longer is something that happens in book two, but I won't spoil you what it is. Let's just say it was something where I could completely understand her hesitation or need to keep a clear head and some distance.
Danny on the other hand is truly amazing as well. You would think being the rock god he is, it had gotten to his head, but he's a kind and caring person, that does so many things for the people around him that it's hard not to fall in love with him. And then the way he deals with his daughter is beautiful as well. If there's one thing in this world that Danny loves, it's his daughter, and he would literally do anything for her. Like getting his high school diploma. It's such a great thing to watch. And seeing Danny go from the grumpy man he was in the beginning to the person he is at the end of book two is already amazing. When it comes to helping people, Danny and Jesse are similar, always wanting to make sure that others are okay before looking at themselves.
R.L. Merrill's writing flows easily, so that you have no trouble getting sucked into the story. With everything that happens in book one and two, it's easy to fall in love with the characters and yet feel the need to yell at them from time to time. It's emotional, no doubt about that, because as usual, not everything is rainbows and sunshine. But the writing makes it easy to get lost and just enjoy the ride completely.
I, for one, cannot wait to read the third book in this series. It's truly been a pleasure reading these two books so I wanna say thank you again to R.L. Merrill for letting me read her work. Definitely gonna keep at it.
Both books have received four book boyfriends from me!!
I received a copy of the ebook in exchange for my honest opinion.
This book continues where book #1, Teacher, left off with a cliffhanger!! I love the story of Danny and Jesse. How cute are they together? Once again, the characters leap off of the pages. This is in Jesse's POV and I love it, but I wish we could know Danny's POV.
Now we see how they both handle being together and dealing with life challenges. Danny's ex-wife decides she can not take care of their daughter, Jane, anymore so she gives Danny full custody. How would you react if your boyfriend's daughter had to move in with him? If you love him, then you would love her. Right? Well, we hope!
Jesse has this wall built around her. She needs to start tearing it down so Danny and Jane can get to the other side of the wall. Jesse has 2 issues with Danny's life. One, he has money. Jesse is used to scraping by. Face it, they are polar opposite when it comes to money. Two, Jesse does not want anyone to take care of her, which is what Danny wants to do. She is used to doing everything on her own. Now Jesse has Danny and his daughter, Jane, who is so cute. I believe that Jesse not wanting to move in with Danny and his daughter is for a good reason. She does not want to set a bad example for his daughter. I can get this a lot. Being raised Catholic, I was told a lot that you had to be married to a man before you lived with one. Being a young girl, his daughter is impressible. She may one day say to both Jesse and her dad "hey, you lived with Jesse before you both got married!"
Will Jesse accept Danny's support? Will Jesse break down that wall? I think they can work through this.
☆☆☆☆☆ I give this book 5 out of 5 stars. Would I recommend this book? Yes! Author? Yes! Would I read more from this author? Yes!
Teacher Act Two continues the heartwarming story of Danny and Jesse. I fell in love with their story in book one and book two does not disappoint. R.L. Merrill’s writing is top notch. It is very descriptive and the development in her characters is flawless. As Danny and Jesse move forward with their relationship, we get to see their struggles, individually and as a couple. The love they share is definitely a one-of-a-kind love. I love the relationship Jesse is building with Jane and how close they have become. Jane needs the love and tenderness of a mother figure and Jesse is a great role model for her. I am happy to see Jesse letting go a little and trusting the love and devotion her and Danny share for one another. I definitely recommend this trilogy! I can’t wait to get my hands on Teacher the Final Act and see what else R.L. Merrill has in store for Danny, Jesse, Jane, and everyone else in their lives. Of course, at the same time, it will be sad because there isn’t another one to continue their story.
In the first book, we watched Danny and Jesse fall in love. Let's face it, in the first book we all fell in love with Danny and Jesse. In this second book, we watch as their love grows and evolves. And more important, with every new chapter, I fell even more in love with the rocker and his teacher.
Jesse has been fighting for so long on her own, she is afraid to let down that last wall to Danny. Danny is afraid she will never let that wall down. Will she leave him too? We learn a bit more about Nora and her story. What a strong and amazing woman she is. And what can I say about Jane? I love that kid. Heck she really isn't just a kid anymore.
I read this book in less than 12 hours. To say I devoured it would be a gross understatement. I can easily see this as a movie. I can't wait for the next book!!! Oh BTW Ms. Merrill.....IFLY!!!!
Teacher Act Two is just as amazing, if not better than Teacher. I loved the continuation of Danny and Jesse's story. All the characters are so well developed and we get to know Danny and Jesse's families a little better. All the secondary characters add to the story and help to make it so much more than just story. I absolutely cannot wait for Teacher the Final Act to come out so I can see the resolution to the story. I am completely in love with Danny, and I can't wait to see what he does next. R.L. Merrill is one of my new favorites!
I was so glad to see that this book has a continuation to it! Danny and Jesse make a perfect pair even with their ups & downs. In this book you find out if Danny is able to sing again and where exactly the relationship is going between the pair. Jesse gets sick and has to take a hard look at herself and what she wants from life as well as Danny. I was also pleased to see that Jane had a more active roll in this book. I love how she was incorporated into the story line.
I would give more than five stars if I could! This is book two in the trilogy, and it is fantastic! It continues the story of Jesse and Danny, and all of the everyday things that are going on between them, with his daughter, and his ex wife. Jesse is also making some life changing decisions. I read this book in about two days because I couldn't put it down. Now I am trying to be patient for book three!
I really Loved this book! I Love Danny and want to know how Danny and Jesse story goes. I Loved when they went to visit her parents and reading about the interaction with Danny and Jesse's parents it was funny that I was worried how everyone would get along. I Loved how Jane interacted with Jesse's Mom. I cannot wait for more!
WOW! This 2nd act is amazing! Continuing the story of Danny and Jesse we learn about their families and we meet a lot of great people behind the scenes. And a not so great one who we would all just like to knock the piss out of. They both made some life changing decisions and its just getting better. If you haven't read this series you need to get the lead out of your butt because its amazing!
Nothing that comes easy is ever worth having. In my experience every blessing has come with struggle. It has made each accomplishment more worthwhile. Still enraptured by R.L. Merrill's ability to express the depth of each person's personal troubles and triumphs.
* I was gifted a copy of this ebook in exchange for an honest review. *
I fell in love with this couple in book one and book two continues to demand all of the readers attention and doesn't disappoint in any way. The author continues to provide insight to the characters, further develops them and their relationship and spends more time informing the reader about the devastating results of Rheumatoid Arthritis and the very real ways in which people can and do deal with it.
The author delves deeper into the lives and love of Jesse and Danny and grabs the readers attention and never lets it go. Jesse and Danny are still trying to figure out their relationship, how to raise Jane and what will happen to them once the band leaves to go on tour. The author keeps the reader on the edge of their seat and has them frantically turning the pages as they try to figure out what will happen next.
I love the fast paced roller coaster ride that author R.L. Merrill takes the reader on during this true rock-star journey and I enjoyed getting to know the minor characters throughout the story. The author really gives the reader their monies worth in drama, heartache, loss, betrayal and love. Each character in the book becomes important, not just to the story, but to the reader. There is not one person who won't sigh along with the lost loves, gasp with surprise at the things that other characters say and laugh when the most naive character finally understands something that the reader picked up on earlier in the book. The author is able to weave a magical tale that leaves the reader wanting more - she is gifted in this.
This book and the first one are truly amazing and they are books that any reader will instantly fall in love with. Add this one and the previous to your TBR list - don't wait too long, as you don't want to miss out on this journey!! I am now impatiently waiting for book 3 to come out so that I can see what happens next! Enjoy this book - it is well worth the time, energy and emotions that you will put into it!
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With so many things going though her head, Jesse had so many questions she wanted answers for.
Will the love her and Danny have be over once school is finished? How will she fit into Danny’s world? What will Jane say about it all?
Danny has been working so hard to get his diploma, and now is working in the studio with the boys. Jesse has been finding it hard to know where she fits in.
Jesse is having such a hard time with Danny wanting to take care of her she still needs her independence. With Jesse not knowing if she has a job or not after summer she finds herself asking…
How will she pay rent? How can she still send money to her parents to look after them?
Danny and Jesse have so many things that they still need to learn about each other and question how they are going to work as a couple. Jesse is such a sweet caring person that’s willing to help anyone where Danny is the same only he has a short fuse.
Will their relationship ever work? After Danny’s graduation will it all be over? Will Jesse have a job to go back to?
You will have to read book three to find out more. This book is yet another great read, we absolutely loved it. We simply cannot thank R.L. Merrill enough for giving us the opportunity to read and review Teacher: Act Two. We cannot wait till the next instalment.
Teacher: Act Two by R L Merrill A FIVE STAR Read!!!
An invisible tether was pulling them closer and closer together.
Danny and Jesse have taken their relationship to the level of lovers. OMG, they are so HOT, steam poured out of my Kindle Fire. LOL Jesse’s boss Gloria has agreed to take over assigning grades for Danny’s work but Jesse is still the Teacher. Danny and Jesse are working hard to pass enough credits to qualify him to take the California State High School Exit Exam. The Exit Exams were taken at the school where Jesse works during the school year. It takes TWO months to receive the results. Jane has given them her approval and wants when Jesse will move in permanently.
Danny and Jesse and the others in the book are so complete, they seem like real people. I know that the characters in the Teacher Trilogy must speak to R L Merrill because they speak to me. I would give this book and the others in the Trilogy Ten stars if I could. The plot twists and turns like a roller coaster and the sexy steamy bits will keep you reading late into the night Danny and Jesse are both so HOT with a love so big it covers Jane, Nora and so many others that make this story work. Ms. Merrill is a master storyteller who has me on edge ready for The Final Act. Thank you so much for a FIVE STAR read!
Jesse is between a rock and a hard place when it comes to moving in with Danny! But sometimes when being stuck those are the walls that need to be broken through! But when things get a bit heavy Jesse doesn't know what she should do! Danny has finally convinced his love, his life and his one true love to finally move in with him! But one night has the possibility to change everything! Can Jesse and Danny move past this twist or is it just to much to deal with? Amazing book that I was sucked into and couldn't get enough of! And the ending OMG! Lol
Still loving Danny!! I couldn't get enough of Danny and had to continue reading!! R.L. Merrill has written a priceless gem with these books! I laughed, I cried, and got really mad when it looks like things are going to end for Danny and Jesse! The crazy couple experiences more trials and tribulations trying to make their relationship work!! Once again you are left asking what is gonna happen next and are they ever gonna get their happily ever after! and one again I was not disappointed!!
I absolutely fell in love with Teacher and had to continue reading through the Act Two... the love and pain and reality of this heartfelt story just keeps the reader wanting more! R.L. Merrill is such a great author and I'm so happy to have stumbled upon her work.