Perfect Chemistry

Cocky Hearts #4

by Aria Cole

Devon Walsh is the chemistry teacher at the local high school, and in all his years teaching, he's never looked at a student inappropriately. Until Karoline Kingston steps through his door, with the body of a goddess and innocent eyes that beguile him. He's distracted throughout class but vows to keep his distance, despite every primal urge telling him to take her hard and mark her as his own.

Karoline and Devon count down the days until she's eighteen and Mr. Walsh can finally touch the woman that he's been waiting for his entire life. But when he finds another student assaulting her in a dark hallway, Devon loses his mind with rage. Threatening to expose the risky road Karoline and Devon had found themselves on, he vows to protect Karoline no matter the cost.

(Note:) Previously released as part of the Hot For Teacher Anthology.

Genres: Romance, Contemporary, High School, Forbidden Love, Contemporary Romance, Short Stories, Smut

53 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 9, 2017

About the author

Aria Cole is the pen name of a USA Today bestselling author who published her first book in 2012 and began writing contemporary romance long before that.

Her books always feature possessive alpha men and the sassy, curvy, nerdy heroines who love them, along with a healthy dose of irresistible insta-love and happily-ever-afters sweet enough to make your teeth ache.

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Reviews

[Gi's Spot Reviews · Rating 5 out of 5]

What is better than a virginal and innocent student coupled with a smoking hot teacher?! It’s that after all, they are both equally inexperienced in the sexual matters, but that doesn’t stop them from creating some scorchingly hot moments, every time Devon and Karoline in close proximity, and that is not even talking about when, after the wait for her adulthood is official, and then all bets were off! LOL

The result is yet another sweet and steamy smutty read that will more than satisfy your taboo cravings in the most delicious way! <3


ARC kindly provided by the author for an honest review

[Alex ♈]

Sweet safe smut. Both MCs were virgins. Even the H who was much older.

You can see this story as sweet and sexy, the outcome was good – they married, she graduated college and got pregnant.

Safe and sweet, isn’t it?

But what if you have a daughter and she is in lust with her teacher?
What if your child is in class where the teacher comes (ejaculates) in his pants during the lesson?

Still safe and sweet?..

[Siobhan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Perfect Chemistry was an extremely quick read, one that is okay to pass a short time period. Although it was a decent enough read to keep me entertained for a while, it didn’t quite deliver all that I had expected it to.

I’ll be completely honest by saying a large part of my issue is that I’m very particular about the student teacher romances I read. I’m extremely picky with this kind of story, and for me this one was lacking the vital aspects that make such stories appealing to me. It was a simple case of love at first sight, they found each other attractive, and things went from there. I expected a lot of depth, I expected some major events to pull them close together, yet such wasn’t quite what happened. The synopsis promised some dire event, but things seemed to move very slowly for me. There was never quite that heart pounding moment that I had hoped for.

I’m sure a lot of people will enjoy this one, but it really wasn’t for me. It was okay, it passed the time, but it lacked the depth I had hoped for. Perhaps if the story had been longer, if more had happened, I would have enjoyed it more – after all, there was potential here. It just wasn’t for me, sadly.

Still, it was okay to pass the time.

[May Reads Books]

4/5
Hot fast safe read
-older man younger women
-OTT alpha male
-Both virgins
-No Ow/Drama
-HEA with great epilogue

A must read!

[PeaceOfGod · Rating 4 out of 5]

DEVON WALSH/28/HIGH-SCHOOL Chem. Teacher.🧪




My LEAST fav subject is Chemistry, but i would ABSOLUTELY learn how to make an Atom Bomb from SCRATCH if i had a Chem. Teacher like this.



KAROLINE/18/SCHOLAR/NERD/BEATIFUUUULLLLLLLLLLLL🧪-



Check tags for detailed spoilers, but it sure ticks ALL your safety boxes.✅✅✅✅✅


My reason for 4* was..............this was TOO short. 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
Fun was over too soon.

[Jennifer McGurk Finn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Devon Walsh is a high school chemistry teacher, he's been teaching for six years. He has no time or patience for idiots and lately it seems that's all he deals with. Karoline is 17 years old, she's always been tall but now she's filled out with curves in all the right places. All the girls in school seem to hate her and the boys all make dirty comments to her. Devon has never had feelings for a student before but Karoline is different and he's counting down the days till she turns 18. He is still a virgin, he's looking for something meaningful not to just get his dick wet. This was a sweet story and the epilogue was great.

[Bookloverme · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a really good book! A forbidden teacher-student romance. I was hooked from the start.

The story is about Devon and Karoline.

She's a senior high school student. It's the first day of class and he's her Chemistry teacher. They want each other but it's forbidden and she's only 17.

I loved that there's the instant attraction but at the same time, they got to know each other while waiting for the right time to be together. And when she turned 18, no one can stop them  from claiming each other.

It has an epilogue. She graduated college, they're married and there's a baby on the way.


SAFETY:
Age: Devon-in his 20s I think and Karoline-17
Cheating: None
Love Triangle: None
OW/OM drama: None
Sex scene with OW/OM: None
Abuse: There's an attempted rape. Her classmate, Shawn was making dirty comments to her and one time, Devon was on his way to the library to check if Karoline's still there when he saw a shadow beneath the stairwell across the hall. When he checked who it was, he saw Shawn's hand running up her thigh and his hand fister her ass cheek. He saved her from Shawn.
Push and Pull : None
Separation: None
Virgin/Celibate/Manwhore: Both virgins.
Condoms: No condom used but she's on the pill.
Possible Pet Peeves/Triggers: Attempted rape

[Brianna at Renee Entress's Blog · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!

Aria Cole got me as a fan the day she released her first book. Since then, you can guarantee your behind I've kept coming back... then she releases Perfect Chemistry and just like that, I have a new favorite book by her.

He's a chemistry teacher... in high school.
She's a student... in his class...who's 17.
He wants her. She wants him.
Flirting. Innocent touches. Car rides.
He's biding time until she turns 18 then all bets are off.

This book was hot, sexy, sweet, fun, easy, safe, light and seriously delicious. Devon was panty melting and Karoline was a breath of fresh air. Watching them fall... perfection.

I highly recommend this book.

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[Vera · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read Perfect Chemistry when it was included in the Hot For Teachers Anthology!!!
Aria Cole's stories are phenomenal and her alpha men are all that!! She has a flare when writing about possessive older men and the young women they fall for!!

Karoline was a senior in high school and Devon Walsh is her chemistry teacher. To say this book is hot in an understatement. When Devon sees Karoline he feels that he has found his soulmate. He wants to protect and love her for eternity!!! Hot alpha teacher ready to destroy anyone who harms his girl!!! Fantastic short and steamy novella!!!

[KDRBCK · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Chemistry by Aria Cole is a hot novella, you don´t want to miss.
Meet Devon Walsh, a chemistry teacher at a highschool and his nearly 18 year old student Karoline Kingston.
She´s in his class and bam they have a insta- connection. But she´s his student and she´s underage. Two big, big no nos.
But it´s not only Devon. Karoline is equaly drawn to him. He makes her smile.
He´s waiting for her because he knows she´s his one- his soulmate.
Perfect Chemistry is a hot and sweet romance novella which I greatly enjoyed reading.
4,5 Stars and Thank you Aria Cole!

[Jami · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Chemistry

I loved the “chemistry” between Devon and Karoline. The moment that he sees her sitting in his class, he knows that she is his. Only he has to bide his time since she is seventeen and his student. Can they keep their urges to themselves or will the chemistry finally combust hurting everyone in the end??

-instant connection
-dual virgin
-no ow/om drama besides a punk kid trying to assault her one night.
-good epilogue 4 years out.

[Flo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awwww! This book! Very short and very sweet, Aria Cole delivered another cute read here!

[★Because Book Boyfriends★ · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super quick and a lil steamy with a dash of sexual tension. Pretty much no angst at all. I always like a good Student/Teacher forbidden romance! Even a short one. And when I say short, I mean it. The whole book was 68 pages and it ends at like 84% or something. It was free through Kindle unlimited though so it would have really had to piss me off for me to not like it.

I did like it though, I mean, I am reading another one of her novellas, so I guess that means, I Approve!

[Lisse Cunha · Rating 2 out of 5]

Uma leitura que comecei achando que iria conseguir me arrebatar de alguma forma. Sinceramente quando vejo uma leitura de professor e aluna acho que vai me conquistar. Mas não foi assim com Perfect Chemistry.

Além de ser um instalove com proporções "gosto apenas do seu corpo bonito", Devon não é nada mais do que um homem todo protetor. Apesar de ser um pouco diferente nesse livro, pois a autora trouxe um assunto até bem legal do meu ponto de vista, que é o assédio nas escolas, uma forma a mais de mulheres serem vistas apenas como um corpo bonito.

Mas infelizmente Karoline caiu no clichê "tenho um corpo de arrasar mas sou tímida" que me fez revirar os olhos. Porque nunca tem uma garota legal que sabe que é bonita e convive bem com isso sem ser prepotente? Porque tem que ser tímida mas de uma hora pra outra ela se torna a conquistadora? Já tá chato isso!

E no final o livro foi apenas ok por ter elementos que já estou cansada de ver. Mas a Aria tratou muito bem a parte proibida da relação dele. Isso gostei muito. Mas na questão do desenvolvimento do romance, deixou muito a desejar e fiquei querendo algo mais.

[Renee Entress · Rating 5 out of 5]

5 Stars!

This book is quick, dirty, steamy, and sexy.

This is Karoline and Devon's story. Devon is her teacher in high school. Karoline is only 17. The chemistry is off the charts. But they must resist. She will be 18 and then all bets are off. A few innocence touches will lead to more if they are not careful. Can they wait until she is 18? What will happen if they break? Will they both risk the future? Is one touch worth it? Rules will be broken but in the end, is the pleasure worth it?

I connected with these characters instantly.

I highly recommend this book and any by this author.

[Jenny · Rating 2 out of 5]

Okay for a quick read, but I guess CM Steele has ruined me for other authors. Her epilogues are filled with pregnancies, babies and big happy families. So this book paled in comparison.

[Maretta Goss · Rating 4 out of 5]

Have to admit, this got the slow burn aspect I love in my books, but I feel the ‘threat’ mentioned in the synopsis was under-utilized and overhyped. It left me feeling a bit dissatisfied as it indicates that maybe that would have been hinted at and sprinkled throughout the novella with a big climax that could challenge their restraint for each other, but it was more just one incident that was quickly written off and resolved without any real effect. The story could have gone without it and nothing would have been lost.

That aside I did love the teasing between the MMC and FMC, and their dynamic made for a quick and cute read. Don’t come into this expecting dramatic plot or anything like that. Take this as just a cute and sweet fluff bit with mutual pining.

[Nicole Borrel · Rating 2 out of 5]

Under developed

It was not of my liking. The story had potential but it was miss. How they start dating was say in 2 sentence. The important moments were all retelling or flashbacks. The relationship was to in surface and it was unrealistic in so many levels. I found the hero incredible corny for my liking and the heroine didn’t have personality or it wasn’t show enough.

[CassieJo · Rating 4 out of 5]

I feel most women have had a fantasy or two about a teacher, I know I have ☺️😍 This was another great one by Aria Cole!!!

[Jennifer Copeland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic Book

I enjoyed reading this book so much! I couldn't put my kindle down! I enjoyed the storyline and the between the couple! Fantastic book

[Laterial · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hot!

Such a hot and sexy read! I loved the anticipation of the h and H. The secret moments they had and it was really nice to read their ending!

[g8rgrl27 · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute cheesy quick forbidden read. I liked how the teacher was still a V.

[Ashley Marie · Rating 1 out of 5]

Not a fan of the student teacher trope

[Les Chroniques Aléatoires · Rating 4 out of 5]

Avec Aria Cole, il n’y a pas de grandes surprises et c’est la plupart du temps une lecture sympathique, simple et rapide, parfait pour se détendre et passer un bon petit moment en terrasse sans se prendre la tête à réfléchir. Mais si en bonus elle nous vend du rêve et un couple adorable, c’est le jackpot ! Perfect Chemistry a beau être à l’origine une romance tabou entre une élève et son professeur de chimie, je trouve qu’on l’oublie assez rapidement pour se concentrer sur la conclusion de cette belle histoire d’amour.

Devon est professeur de chimie dans le lycée du coin depuis plusieurs années et son métier est la seule chose qui l’intéresse réellement, bien que depuis peu il commence à en avoir marre, à ne plus supporter ses stéréotypes d’élèves. Puis il rencontre Karoline, c’est comme s’il s’était un mur en pleine face, le coup de foudre qu’il attend depuis toujours. Mais manque de bol, c’est une élève et même si il se retient, il patiente dans l’ombre, son désir prendra le dessus. ‘est un homme qui avait perdu la flamme et la passion mais qui la retrouve grâce à la douce jeune fille. Il se découvre possessif, protecteur et assez animal quand il s’agit d’elle.

Karoline est une adolescente de 17 ans qui a eu une poussée de croissance (surtout concernant ses formes voluptueuses) pendant l’été, ce qui la rend mal à l’aise et attire les regards excités des garçons et des hommes de son entourage. Elle ne le supporte pas, la preuve en est de ce qu’elle porte quotidiennement, ou du moins jusqu’à ce qu’elle craque pour Mr. Walsh, ce qui va la libérer de bien des façons. Elle est bien plus mature que les adolescents de son âge, notamment dû à l’absence fréquent de ses parents et de sa très grande intelligence qui la coupe des autres élèves.

Quand on voit un tel résumé, on se dit que ça va être tabou de bout en bout, mais en réalité la différence d’âge n’est pas si importante et surtout le comportement de Devon est vraiment honorable. Il attend qu’elle soit majeure avant de faire le grand pas, de se lâcher avec elle, d’être comme il le souhaite réellement. En attendant, il prend soin d’elle dans l’ombre comme il le peut, d’abord comme professeur puis comme ami, avant de craquer, mais toujours de façon tendre et attentionnée. Karoline est certes jeune, avec des envies typiques de son âge mais elle est bien plus adulte dans ses ambitions et l’avenir qu’elle espère avoir avec Devon.

Aria Cole met l’accent sur les sentiments avant le sexe et j’apprécie ce choix qui change de ce à quoi elle nous habitue. Certes on retrouve le coup de foudre et la bestialité de l’homme, avec un peu d’innocence chez la femme, mais j’ai aimé cette volonté d’adoucir l’histoire et de faire passer avec de la tendresse un thème qui pourrait gêner pas mal de personnes. Je regrette seulement que ce soit aussi court et qu’il y ait beaucoup de stéréotypes et donc de raccourcis dans l’intrigue. Cependant cela reste une lecture agréable pour tout amoureux de romance.

[Kristie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Perfect Chemistry
By: Aria Cole


4.5 Star Review by Kristie K

A smokin’ hot teacher/student romance, with all the finesse and flair you expect from Aria Cole…

Fans of teacher/student romance REJOICE! Aria Cole has blessed us with her usual artful rendition of a story in this favorite genre with Perfect Chemistry. Teacher Devon Walsh holds high expectations of his students, and is one of the toughest teachers at the high school he teaches at. His life revolves around his work, no woman or extracurricular activity shining bright enough to distract his focus…until an unexpected distraction walks into his classroom. Karoline Kingston is a brilliant young woman, with an intelligence and maturity that far surpasses that of her classmates. Preferring to spend her time studying, she isn’t exactly the life of the party. Her interest in the opposite sex has been non-existent, until she walks into her senior chemistry class.

Sometimes you just need a quick read, but you don’t want to sacrifice the storyline and character development. That’s the beauty of Aria Cole’s books. You get a quick read, but still get the depth and emotion you want from a sexy forbidden romance. Ms. Cole has taken a popular genre and made it her own, developing a story and relationship between the characters that is unique and memorable. Perfect Chemistry, indeed.

Kristie K

[Kristin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet, Steamy & Quick Read = Perfect Chemistry

Perfect Chemistry is quick and steamy read with lots of chemistry pun intended. What happens when you find love when you aren't looking or when you least expect it?

Karoline doesn't like how the boys her age act and how they treat her. Karoline tries to hide her body and new curves by covering up. Devon teaches the chemistry class that Karoline is in. He notices Karoline and has to remind himself that she is a 17 year old student. Devon doesn't like how some of the boys teach Karoline either. Devon and Karoline are very attracted to each other, but know that they can't act on their feelings. Devon is an alpha male, and he wants to claim what is his. Devon has never felt this way and feels that he needs to kept the beast in control. Once Karoline turns 18 years old, Devon and Karoline won't be able to stay away from each other. Will Devon and Karoline find a happily ever after?

Perfect Chemistry is a sexy and sweet story. The story centers around the romance between a teacher - student. Aria Cole is so good at the dominate, possessive & protective male that we all love. She did it again with this story of instalove and romance.

[Crimson Syn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karoline was the sun, and everything I was wanted to be lost in her orbit. She was mine, no doubt about it. She was made for me, and I was made for her. I’d never really believed in soulmates, but she was the other half of my heart. Who was I kidding? Karoline was my heart.

Now, don’t lie, you all know you’ve had the hots for a teacher. Any why not, there’s something about an intelligent man that makes you squirm in your seats. This Chemistry teacher, is no different and he is one naughty, naughty man. Lusting after his student is so wrong yet so sinfully right. Mr. Devon Walsh can’t help but stare at the pretty young Karoline. He knows he shouldn’t, but there’s a magnetic pull he can’t avoid. It’s just a matter of time before he can stop pretending and finally make her his.
Karoline feels an overwhelming desire for her chemistry teacher, Mr. Walsh. The way he looks at her, the way he protects her, his touch and warmth have her on a sexual ledge she most definitely wants to take the leap from. This couple most definitely creates a most provocative little story. Worth every second.

[Nikki Reeves · Rating 4 out of 5]

*~*~* 4.5 Stars *~*~*

Ahhh nothing like a good forbidden romance filled with secret looks, touches, and short and sweet rides home. Devon and Karoline are super adorable from start to finish.

I love student/teacher romances. Devon has never had a woman much less a student ever peek his interest until Karoline. Karoline is just as affected by Mr. Walsh as he is with her. Too bad there relationship is forbidden, but can they resist the temptation? There are a lot of sweet moments between these two and I just loved their connection. If you love sweet and sappy insta-love books this is definitely the one for you! Can’t wait for my next fix by Ms. Cole.

[D.C. Triana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Even though Mr. Walsh couldn’t have been more than thirty, being attracted to him was still risky, but shockingly, I didn’t seem to care.
He was beautiful, but there was something more behind his dark eyes, rimmed with lashes so thick it almost looked as if he drew on kohl in the morning. My muscles tensed with aroused excitement.

Well, hello teacher.

When Mr. Walsh first sees the young Karoline Kingston there is an instant lust filled attraction. The man literally falls heads over heels over his seventeen year old student. This is one heated story and Mr. Walsh is one sexy teacher.
Karoline feels safe and protected by her handsome Chemistry teacher and soon the fireworks between these two start sizzling. An array of heated glances, a warm touch on the arm, a secluded dark room in a library all lead to things getting hotter and stronger between these two. This alpha has been waiting a long time to get what he wants, and the young and innocent Karoline is just what his body and his heart needs.
This is one taboo short story you do not want to put down.

[Kath Dee at CLiK Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

Perfect Chemistry - Aria Cole

I was given this book for an honest and uncompensated review.

Aria Cole brings another sweet, sexy and seductive read in this story, with a touch of taboo.

The seriously sexy Devon Walsh is a chemistry teacher, unfulfilled and unhappy in his teaching life. His students don't inspire him, test it until a gorgeous but shy young woman enters his classroom.

Karoline Kingston is passionate about reaching her goal of entering college for engineering. She's slightly intimidated by her gruff chemistry teacher, Mr Walsh, but there's just something about him that inspires a stirring in Karoline.

These characters, though seemingly poles apart have an attraction that can't be denied and yet the taboo subject of a teacher student relationship is handled beautifully by Aria Cole.

A fast and satisfying read, filled with sweet and sexy characters and as always, a pleasure to read.