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School's Out #1
Forbidden
I'm her teacher... but rules are made to be broken.
Lennon
Eight years together and my high school sweetheart cheats on me.
C'est la vie. I'm moving on, hopelessly defeated by love and relationships. Until I see her... a dark-haired beauty at a friend's wedding slipping a stolen beer bottle under her skirt. And when I catch her drinking it in my car, her ballsy attitude blows my mind ...and that's not all she blows. Can't wait to see this little firecracker again.
Though I didn't expect to see Darcy quite so soon. Just two days later, sitting in my class — on the first day of my first teaching job, no less. Not the best start to my career.
I'm intrigued by her, although I know it's wrong. Her s*xy smile, the way she licks her lips at me when I look at her, the way she moves — they all make me rock hard for her. She's driving me wild. But as much as I want her, I have to push her out of my mind. This can't happen... we can't happen.
There are rules against teachers having s*x with their students, and I've spent six long years working my ass off to get to this point. I won't throw it all away now. She's a divine temptation, but she's forbidden, nonetheless.
*** Forbidden is a heartwarming new adult romance featuring a hot and steamy relationship between a fresh out of college teacher and his beguiling student. Absolutely NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, a happy-ever after guaranteed, and for a very limited time, my panty-melting older woman, younger man romance, Runway Encounter, is included as a bonus!
Lennon
Eight years together and my high school sweetheart cheats on me.
C'est la vie. I'm moving on, hopelessly defeated by love and relationships. Until I see her... a dark-haired beauty at a friend's wedding slipping a stolen beer bottle under her skirt. And when I catch her drinking it in my car, her ballsy attitude blows my mind ...and that's not all she blows. Can't wait to see this little firecracker again.
Though I didn't expect to see Darcy quite so soon. Just two days later, sitting in my class — on the first day of my first teaching job, no less. Not the best start to my career.
I'm intrigued by her, although I know it's wrong. Her s*xy smile, the way she licks her lips at me when I look at her, the way she moves — they all make me rock hard for her. She's driving me wild. But as much as I want her, I have to push her out of my mind. This can't happen... we can't happen.
There are rules against teachers having s*x with their students, and I've spent six long years working my ass off to get to this point. I won't throw it all away now. She's a divine temptation, but she's forbidden, nonetheless.
*** Forbidden is a heartwarming new adult romance featuring a hot and steamy relationship between a fresh out of college teacher and his beguiling student. Absolutely NO cliffhanger, NO cheating, a happy-ever after guaranteed, and for a very limited time, my panty-melting older woman, younger man romance, Runway Encounter, is included as a bonus!
205 pages, Paperback
Published August 13, 2017
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Amanda Heartley
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April 12, 2022
Not for me.
This was a book that I read years ago and never rated/reviewed so I decided to read it again so I could log it correctly. Regret.
I have no problem with high school student/teacher romances but this one didn’t work for me.
Darcy was pretty awful. She even calls herself selfish and a b**ch and she’s right. She is. Then she gets all hurt and almost cries when her mom points out she doesn’t have any friends when when she just spent paragraphs complaining about a girl who is nice yo her and tries yo be her friend.
She acts like she’s thirteen not eighteen which doesn’t really work when I’m supposed to believe that she is mature enough to catch the interest of someone older than her. She’s obnoxious.
Besides the heroine problem the the side characters were annoying and not a single person (including her parents) had a problem with him being her teacher. What am I here for? Glad I finally rated it so I won’t make the mistake of Rereading it again.
This was a book that I read years ago and never rated/reviewed so I decided to read it again so I could log it correctly. Regret.
I have no problem with high school student/teacher romances but this one didn’t work for me.
Darcy was pretty awful. She even calls herself selfish and a b**ch and she’s right. She is. Then she gets all hurt and almost cries when her mom points out she doesn’t have any friends when when she just spent paragraphs complaining about a girl who is nice yo her and tries yo be her friend.
She acts like she’s thirteen not eighteen which doesn’t really work when I’m supposed to believe that she is mature enough to catch the interest of someone older than her. She’s obnoxious.
Besides the heroine problem the the side characters were annoying and not a single person (including her parents) had a problem with him being her teacher. What am I here for? Glad I finally rated it so I won’t make the mistake of Rereading it again.
December 3, 2019
This was an enjoyable. I was supposed to start this book in November, but had to postpone it. I am glad I read this book. It is a student-teacher relationship story, and I thought it was pretty good. Darcy and Lennon were interesting characters to read and I thought that they have great chemistry. It was a slow burn romance as Lennon was trying to keep his distance, but did not have the strength to do so. It was cute and a bit predictable. I can’t wait to see how book 2 turns out. Overall, a great read.
August 15, 2017
What's a person to do when they have an immediate attraction to someone only to find out they shouldn't be seeing them? Loved the humor in this story along with the romance as well as the interactions between Lennon and Darcy. I voluntarily read an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
August 17, 2017
I loved this book so much. It is so we'll written. The author knows how to make you feel a part of the story. I am sure you will love it too. Hope this review has helped. Have a great day.
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November 7, 2021
It was a short sweet read I liked that she was eighteen
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June 26, 2018DNF - Nah. Very by the numbers teacher student romance and the characters lack depth. Plus the girl is hella judgmental and not nearly as mature as the book thinks she is. She has the "I'm so different than the other girls" game down, which is lame as hell.
I'm very familiar to this sub-genre and this addition to it left me cold.
I'm very familiar to this sub-genre and this addition to it left me cold.
August 18, 2017
Love this genre. Great plot and fantastic characters. I volunteered to read an advance copy for an honest review.
August 17, 2017
A sweet forbidden romance that leaves you falling in love with Darcy and Lennon. I loved their story and wished it was longer
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
December 23, 2017
Darcy and Lennon
This is one steamy taboo treat you don't want to miss! Amanda delivers the steamiest stories.
Darcy age 18 had to leave town, because something bad happens to her. She meets Lennon, the sparks. Lennon doesn't know she will be one of his students.
This is one steamy taboo treat you don't want to miss! Amanda delivers the steamiest stories.
Darcy age 18 had to leave town, because something bad happens to her. She meets Lennon, the sparks. Lennon doesn't know she will be one of his students.
August 15, 2017
This is a very well written story about two persons who have issues with their surroundings and family. I just love Lennon and his character. He is so romantic and suits Darcy the free spirit so well. They can learn a lot from each other.
They meet at a wedding and hooks up. Turns out that he is her new teacher. Darcy has just moved because of an incident in her old school.
I like the chemistry and passion between the two. They have to give up on their prejudice and not think of what their friends and family will say. They have to be themselves. Both characters develop a lot in this short story.
There are lots of romance, chemistry, drama and passion in this story and it is so well written that you often feel you are right there with the characters.
The supporting characters gives the story the edge that it needed especially Darcys mother. I loved her reaction in the end.
A fun quick read that has steamy hot scenes and aspects that are relevant.
I can only recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
They meet at a wedding and hooks up. Turns out that he is her new teacher. Darcy has just moved because of an incident in her old school.
I like the chemistry and passion between the two. They have to give up on their prejudice and not think of what their friends and family will say. They have to be themselves. Both characters develop a lot in this short story.
There are lots of romance, chemistry, drama and passion in this story and it is so well written that you often feel you are right there with the characters.
The supporting characters gives the story the edge that it needed especially Darcys mother. I loved her reaction in the end.
A fun quick read that has steamy hot scenes and aspects that are relevant.
I can only recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an advanced reader copy of this book.
August 20, 2017
Darcy is starting fresh at a new school, in a new town after being caught up in a scandal in her last town. Even though the scandal wasn't really her fault to begin with, she's hoping to stay out of trouble and keep her head down.
At a family wedding the weekend before school starts, she’s not looking for anything special, but ends up having a strong connection and instant attraction to Lennon. What the heck – for one night? Why not?
She has no idea that this gorgeous man she just went down on is going to show up in her life again - very, very soon.
Come Monday morning, he's going to be her senior year English teacher.
They try in vain to resist each other, but their mutual attraction is so strong. Complicated further by the fact that Lennon keeps sending mixed signals to Darcy and she gets impatient and decides to take matters into her own hands.
This was a great student and teacher romance with hot, steamy scenes and a happy ending that came together nicely.
Everyone is over 18. Everything is consensual. No cheating. HEA.
Sexy student teacher romance!
At a family wedding the weekend before school starts, she’s not looking for anything special, but ends up having a strong connection and instant attraction to Lennon. What the heck – for one night? Why not?
She has no idea that this gorgeous man she just went down on is going to show up in her life again - very, very soon.
Come Monday morning, he's going to be her senior year English teacher.
They try in vain to resist each other, but their mutual attraction is so strong. Complicated further by the fact that Lennon keeps sending mixed signals to Darcy and she gets impatient and decides to take matters into her own hands.
This was a great student and teacher romance with hot, steamy scenes and a happy ending that came together nicely.
Everyone is over 18. Everything is consensual. No cheating. HEA.
Sexy student teacher romance!
August 15, 2017
This book had all the feels and put me through the wringer. Amanda Heartly took my heart at the beginning and smashed it then she pieced it back together.
Darcy is a 18yr old High School Student who had crappy luck in relationships. The boy she fell in love with was a married man with a baby and one on the way but she didn't know that.
Lennon is a 25yr old 1st yr teacher who went through a awful break up with his girlfriend of 8yrs who had been cheating on him.
Lennon and Darcy meet in a chance encounter and after that they can't quit thinking about each other or pushing the boundaries of the moral standards set by teacher/student relationships.
Wonderful book that had be sad at the beginning and happy at the end and wanting more. Hope there is a second book or a series because just the little relationship between Darcy and Lennon wasn't enough I want more.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
Darcy is a 18yr old High School Student who had crappy luck in relationships. The boy she fell in love with was a married man with a baby and one on the way but she didn't know that.
Lennon is a 25yr old 1st yr teacher who went through a awful break up with his girlfriend of 8yrs who had been cheating on him.
Lennon and Darcy meet in a chance encounter and after that they can't quit thinking about each other or pushing the boundaries of the moral standards set by teacher/student relationships.
Wonderful book that had be sad at the beginning and happy at the end and wanting more. Hope there is a second book or a series because just the little relationship between Darcy and Lennon wasn't enough I want more.
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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August 19, 2017
This is a story about forbidden love. The book does start out very sad but the middle and end of happiness.
Darcy is an 18year old who was in a relationship that she thought was the one until his wife showed up. No believes her that she didn't know about her, not even her parents. The move to California to get away from all the problems.
Lennon is a 25 year old who is starting his first real job as a teacher. he is trying to get over the fact that his girlfriend of over 5 years cheated on him and the future he though they had is over.
Lennon and Darcy meet at a wedding. Sparks fly. Lennon and Darcy meet at the high school reality hits them.
This is a story about a teacher /student relationship. It is a quick read and I am hoping that there will be another story about them since their actual relationship was brief in the book.
I received this book and am leaving an honest voluntary review.
Darcy is an 18year old who was in a relationship that she thought was the one until his wife showed up. No believes her that she didn't know about her, not even her parents. The move to California to get away from all the problems.
Lennon is a 25 year old who is starting his first real job as a teacher. he is trying to get over the fact that his girlfriend of over 5 years cheated on him and the future he though they had is over.
Lennon and Darcy meet at a wedding. Sparks fly. Lennon and Darcy meet at the high school reality hits them.
This is a story about a teacher /student relationship. It is a quick read and I am hoping that there will be another story about them since their actual relationship was brief in the book.
I received this book and am leaving an honest voluntary review.
August 15, 2017
What a fabulous story this turns out to be. Yes, it is a bit taboo for some but is written so beautifully that it doesn't matter. The book is well written and has an exceptional flow to it. Loved the characters Darcy and Lennon because they were so well balanced and have such great chemistry with each other. Lennon is a not your typical alpha male but has a slightly softer side that blends well with this story. Darcy has a strong personality that stands out in the story. The story will need you so involved you won't want to put it down until you get to the end. This is definitely worth reading and have you glued to your reader because you just have to find out what happens. I voluntarily review an advanced reader copy of the book.
August 19, 2017
This was a good book from start to finish. Darcy is an 18 year old high school student who has just moved away from her home town of Chicago to get away from being bullied. Lennon is a 25 year old college graduate who is going to be teaching English at a local school. They meet each other at the wedding of Gary and Casey. Gary is Lennon's best friend and Casey is Darcy's cousin. They go on a small adventure during the wedding and then Darcy slips away before he can see her again that night. What will happen next? I can tell you that Lennon will be Darcy's teacher and it's forbidden for a teacher to have any type of relationship with their students. How will this affect Darcy with what she just went through or Lennon's career? I'm not going to give you any details but I do suggest that you pick the book up. I voluntarily read an Advanced Reader's Copy of this book.
August 15, 2017
Heartwarming forbidden love!
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. And I enjoyed it immensely. It's heartwarming, humorous and sizzling hot.
The plot is well written and got some fabulous twists that will make you root for a beautiful HEA all the way through.
Hooking up at a wedding Lennon and Darcy spend an enthralling evening together. When Lennon start his new job as a highschool english teacher he's suprised when he finds Darcy sitting in his class. Is being insta-atracted to eachother enough to risk Lennon losing his job?
The beginning of the story is heart-breaking and made me scream in anger and cry of sadness. I love that the heroine is young, strong, tough, intelligent, stubborn and a little immature.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book. And I enjoyed it immensely. It's heartwarming, humorous and sizzling hot.
The plot is well written and got some fabulous twists that will make you root for a beautiful HEA all the way through.
Hooking up at a wedding Lennon and Darcy spend an enthralling evening together. When Lennon start his new job as a highschool english teacher he's suprised when he finds Darcy sitting in his class. Is being insta-atracted to eachother enough to risk Lennon losing his job?
The beginning of the story is heart-breaking and made me scream in anger and cry of sadness. I love that the heroine is young, strong, tough, intelligent, stubborn and a little immature.
August 16, 2017
I really enjoyed this book! It's about two people who meet at a wedding- Darcy and Lennon. Darcy is the bride's cousin while Lennon is best friends with the groom. Both people have their own personal drama to deal with. Lennon is trying to get over his ex and Darcy is trying to move on from a scandal involving a married man from her past. This resulted in her and her family moving to a new city. Lennon and Darcy are both attracted to each other. However, neither one knows he is about to become her new teacher. Just love these forbidden romances! I also enjoyed the relationship between Lennon and his buddies. Will they get their happy ending or will everything fall apart??? Read it to find out!!!! Received an ARC for my honest opinion.
August 17, 2017
Good book
I enjoyed Lennon and Darcy's story very much. They were so sweet. I liked how Darcy was willing to change schools to be with Lennon and how they got their HEA. The prologue really ticked me off how Darcy got blamed for everything. It's really not fair that the woman always gets blamed for an affair when she doesn't even know the guy is married. How about assigning blame where it belongs...on the one who actually cheated! (Not that that changed my opinion on the book, just irritates me in general). Overall, I would definitely recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
I enjoyed Lennon and Darcy's story very much. They were so sweet. I liked how Darcy was willing to change schools to be with Lennon and how they got their HEA. The prologue really ticked me off how Darcy got blamed for everything. It's really not fair that the woman always gets blamed for an affair when she doesn't even know the guy is married. How about assigning blame where it belongs...on the one who actually cheated! (Not that that changed my opinion on the book, just irritates me in general). Overall, I would definitely recommend this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Readers Copy of this book.
August 15, 2017
This teacher-student taboo tale of Lennon and Darcy was fast-paced and took place over a short period of time. Darcy is a mature 18 year old who has a thing for older men. Lennon has just got out of a bad relationship, and is about to start his first teaching job when he meets a Darcy at a wedding, and their insane attraction begins. Can they be together? Will they get caught? What will her parents do if they find out? Not too much drama, just a teacher with the right idea of conscience surrounded by people without those same pesky qualms. A good little read.
I have received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
I have received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
August 20, 2017
I totally loved this book. Darcy and Lennon are what some people call the forbidden fruit. They have to hide their relationship even though both are legal age...it's just that whole teacher - student thing. In the end it all worked out. She was a new author for me and I can guarantee that I'll be reading more of her work in the future. She gives us a story that happens more nowadays then back then. She makes us laugh, shake our heads, yell and get angry. Overall though it's a well written book and I happily give it a 5 star review.
August 15, 2017
I absolutely loved this book.
I received an ARC for this book.
Lennon and Darcy meet at a wedding over Christmas break. Imagine the first day of classes where Darcy starts at a new school when she finds out Lennon is her teacher.
This book just gets better from there. A secret romance with your teacher. Lasting the whole semester is going to take work.
If you like student teacher romances then this is a book that you also must read.
I received an ARC for this book.
Lennon and Darcy meet at a wedding over Christmas break. Imagine the first day of classes where Darcy starts at a new school when she finds out Lennon is her teacher.
This book just gets better from there. A secret romance with your teacher. Lasting the whole semester is going to take work.
If you like student teacher romances then this is a book that you also must read.
August 16, 2017
I really enjoy Amanda Heartley's writing style. She packs in plenty of kindle-melting steamy attraction, generous doses of humor, and emotional development that runs so deep you'll swear you know these people in real life. Darcy and Lennon have a love that rivals the classics, but their current situation as student and teacher complicates the matter quite a bit. How they work through this and find their happiness is beautifully done, with perfect timing and a plot that moves right along keeping the reader glued to the story the entire time. I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
August 17, 2017
Started out unsure, young girl flirting with older, groomsmen at family wedding. Yet, there was something of a connection between the two, despite the age differences. Join in and read about how two unlikely people, against the odds find a way to make it work. Beautiful love story. Thanks to an amazing author who gave me an opportunity to have an ARC for an honest review, on this story for her, thanks Amanda.
April 30, 2018
Great book
This is great book, I loved it very much! Love the chemistry between Lennon and Darcy. This is hot and at same time very sweet quick read. Love teacher and student romance. This is first book of this author I read and now I want to read more of here books, she is great writer. Recommend this book very much, you will love it. I got this book as ARC for review. Thank you very much.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is great book, I loved it very much! Love the chemistry between Lennon and Darcy. This is hot and at same time very sweet quick read. Love teacher and student romance. This is first book of this author I read and now I want to read more of here books, she is great writer. Recommend this book very much, you will love it. I got this book as ARC for review. Thank you very much.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
May 20, 2018
Well there is nothing more forbidden than a teacher student romance but when you have a sexy teacher you can’t help but want more especially when your young and unaware of The Who the other person is. Lennon and Dacey meet at a friend’s wedding over Christmas break so imagine Dacey’s suprise when she starts a new school that Lennon is her teacher. Such a fun read especially when secrets need to be kept.
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.
August 15, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book.
Another amazing read from Amanda Heartley. I really loved this book. I'm not a big fan of student/teacher books because most of them are the same, but I really enjoyed this. Lennon is so easy to fall in love with. I loved the chemistry between him and Darcy. I couldn't put this book down after I started reading it. The writing was really great too. Great job Amanda!!
Another amazing read from Amanda Heartley. I really loved this book. I'm not a big fan of student/teacher books because most of them are the same, but I really enjoyed this. Lennon is so easy to fall in love with. I loved the chemistry between him and Darcy. I couldn't put this book down after I started reading it. The writing was really great too. Great job Amanda!!
August 19, 2017
After bad break ups, Lennon and Darcy both realize that relationships are a hit or a miss. One night changes everything, but they learn that their relationship is forbidden. Will Lennon and Darcy be able to find a middle ground?
Definitely a hot read! Couldn't blame Lennon for his back and forth when it was his job on the line. I was proud of Darcy for not letting her past slow her down. Would have loved to find out if they made it past her graduation.
Definitely a hot read! Couldn't blame Lennon for his back and forth when it was his job on the line. I was proud of Darcy for not letting her past slow her down. Would have loved to find out if they made it past her graduation.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 20, 2017
Two heartbroken souls have instant chemistry and attraction, that's a good thing – right? What if one is a 25 year old teacher and the other is his 18 year old student. Taboo and terrific. This one will steam up your kindle. Well written with strong characters and an entertaining storyline. I really enjoyed this book. I received an advance reader copy and voluntarily chose to review it.
August 15, 2017
I received an ARC copy for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the writing style. I would have liked to know what happened next. The story just ends. I not a big fan of teacher student stories but this was pretty good.
I really enjoyed the writing style. I would have liked to know what happened next. The story just ends. I not a big fan of teacher student stories but this was pretty good.
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