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He’s going to make me break my number one rule.

And possibly lose my job.

How dare he?

It’s pretty simple, though. Don’t date students.

Which is normally easy to stick to. Who wants to date an eighteen-year-old boy?

Not me. I much prefer an older man with rough hands that knows what he’s doing.

Enter Mr. Evans.

A single father billionaire with more time on his plate than he knows what to do with.

And the man is brilliant and wickedly delicious.

Much to my surprise, he’s quickly becoming my star pupil, which means he gets more of my time than necessary.

But I can’t help myself. He’s exactly what I need in my life, in my bed, kissing me at the stroke of midnight…

And the best is even though he’s older than me, he’s more than willing to let me teach him a few new tricks.

Let's just hope we don't get caught.

This is book 1 in a 3 part series. You will have to read books 2 and 3 to complete the story.

172 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 4, 2019

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Ali Parker

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Ali Parker is a full-time contemporary and new adult romance writer with more than a hundred and twenty books behind her. She loves coffee, watching a great movie, and hanging out with her hubs. By hanging out, she means making out. The man is hot. Hello.
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50k reviews132 followers
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March 10, 2020
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4,124 reviews26 followers
November 29, 2019
Teach Me New Tricks is a well written older man/younger woman romance story with instant attraction, great banter, drama, twists, tragedy, and steamy scenes. Although it took me several chapters before I got into the story, I did enjoy this book. My only complaint about this book, is that the story just seemed to take forever to get through. With more than 60+ chapters, I think the story could have been told in half the amount of chapters.

I volunteered to review an advance reader copy of this book.
33 reviews
December 11, 2019
Forbidden romance with a twist

Enjoyable story about a young professor who falls for her older widowed student.
Christopher and Leila are a sweet couple, but all the haggling on her side over should she or shouldn't she got annoying.
Christopher's teenage son also got on my nerves, and I wanted to reach into the book and smack him quite often.
If anything I felt the book dragged on too much. The same ending could have been achieved with less chapters
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7,445 reviews53 followers
November 30, 2019
Teach Me New Tricks by Ali Parker great story that I have read and I really enjoyed this story. I recommend this story.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
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6,280 reviews46 followers
November 30, 2019
I loved Christopher and Leila's story. They were so likable and their chemistry was explosive. He's a widower going through a rough patch with his son so they decide to start over in Texas. He retired early after selling his successful real estate business. He meets Leila when he takes a thre e week college course that she teaches. Their attraction is strong but there is a no dating rule between professors and students. The story is well written with strong, well defined characters. The story is long and probably could have accomplished the same with fewer chapters, but over all it was an entertaining story.
2,891 reviews4 followers
December 1, 2019

He’s a single father and moves so that he and his son can try to start over from their grief. He takes a course from the college and when he sees his professor he’s surprised by the feeling that he feels. He thought they were dead but he feels all kinds of emotions looking at her. His professor has always been professional but when her new student looks at her she realizes that this could be trouble. When they talk and the attention goes both ways will they see if a relationship is possible? I voluntarily reviewed an Advanced Reader Copy of this book.
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571 reviews9 followers
December 6, 2019
Hot For Teacher 💗🔥💗🔥💗

Another amazing hit from Ali Parker that will definitely rock your world!!! Christopher Evans had his world turned upside down when his wife died a year ago in a car accident and is now raising his grieving and distant sixteen year old son. Moving from Minnesota to Texas hoping for a fresh start for him and his son looking for answers of a possible afterlife for his wife. Leila loves her job as a professor teaching Greek Mythology, her best friend Kammi and has no social life to speak of. When Christopher walks Leila's class the attraction is instant sparks but teacher/student relationships are a sticky situation and Leila it's a good girl. That is until she has a romp in the library with Christopher....ohhhhhhh. Christopher has a lot on his plate with his son already and now his performance has been caught on tape with a possibility of being expelled and Lelia being fired. Christopher and Leila are falling hard but with a lack of communication and threats from the Dean their trust is tarnished causing undo hurt. The hurt doesn't stop them from doing anything for love by taking risks without the other knowing. Fighting for the one they love gets more complicated by a big surprise. Can they make it through teenage angst, a teacher/student scandal and a whole lot of chemistry?? Beautiful characters that complete each other and true to life personalities. A MUST READ!!! I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book and purchased a copy for my favorites collection. Looking forward for more from Ali Parker....maybe Kammie will get tamed.
9,375 reviews140 followers
November 30, 2019
This is a well written book with strong,well developed characters and an interesting and emotional story line. It's the heartfelt story with Christopher,a widower and his sixteen year old son trying to move forward after their grief and pain of loosing his wife and Olin's mother in a tragic accident. It's also a story with Leila,a professor at the college he takes a course at with her as his teacher. There's so much happening , so many emotions , so much anxiety , drama , conflicts and pain coming through the pages. The author does a fantastic job bringing the story to life with her vividly painted scenes. She gives them an instant attraction , sizzling passion and a hot and steamy romance. It's told in the dual POV , showing both of their struggles and the depth of their feelings. The supporting characters help to bring the story around. It's a true to life scenario and I enjoyed reading and would highly recommend.

I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book. All opinions in this review are my own and freely given.
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3,697 reviews28 followers
December 5, 2019
i read this book as part of an arc program. This is the story of Christopher and Leila. Christopher is a widower and the father of a 16 year old son Olin. Christopher is now retired and decided to move him and Olin to Texas for a new start. Christopher is struggling with trying to connect with Olin and Olin is rebelling. When Christopher decides to attend a class at the local university, he meets Leila, a professor of Greek mythology. Christopher is very attracted to Leila, but she can't date her student, but they have a connection and they can't help getting involved. Leila is scared she could lose her job and Christopher is having more problems with Olin that cause problems with his new relationship. This was an emotional read. I enjoyed this story, i loved how Christopher was trying to get closer to his son and how he wanted to be with Leila. Leila was scared she was going to be left alone and was scared she was going to get hurt. i loved their connection and thought they were good for each other. Well done.
576 reviews6 followers
May 11, 2020
New Beginnings

A wealthy driven widower moved to his dream house after retiring at 44 years old. His loving but lonely wife had died of cancer, leaving him full of sad regrets and their 16-year old son grieving and embittered. His son was at a difficult teenage stage and shut him out. Feeling at a loose end, he decided to take a three-week intense class on Greek mythology. That turned out to be the best decision, in some ways, although he did not find the answers to his desire to find out more about the possibility of his wife going to Heaven, he met a woman who caught his interest in every way. Was there a second chance? I loved the story but realised, once again, how often we humans muddy the waters through our disobedience to God. The next part of the story could be predictibly enjoyable and satisfying, meeting his, her, and his son's greatest needs in a complex roundabout manner. Perhaps God had a hand in it after all?
Well done Ali Parker! Your stories are always a treat.
27 reviews
November 29, 2019
I received an ARC in exchange for my honest review. Christopher and Leila are student and professor who meet and carry out an affair when he decides to go back to school. I liked this book, except all the times Leila was so undecided about what she wanted in her life. Christopher was already established and he was retired and older, he had the luxury of knowing what he wanted and would do what needed to be done to get it. Leila wanted him but also couldn't be honest about that. The conflicts in this book could have been resolved with good old fashioned communication. Be advised that Christopher has a teenager and he will try your patience as the reader, but he got it together in the end.It was an HEA and no cliffhanger. It's not a quick read and some parts are slow. Leila's best friend is hilarious and should have her own book!!
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13.2k reviews154 followers
July 5, 2022
Christopher and Leila will have you reliving your school experiences in this charming story. Christopher is a single father with a teenage son. They have hit a rough patch and he can’t seem to reach his son moving to Texas was supposed to be a fresh start for the both of them. When Christopher signs up for a class he wasn’t expecting the professor to be as captivating as she was and definitely not some one that would stir his blood. Leila is a dedicated professor who takes pride in her job. Dating a student can lead to destructive ends and Christopher is definitely trouble because she is attracted to him and if word got out about the two, she could lose her job. Do they take the risk for their hearts desire, and will this lead to a happily ever after? I voluntarily agreed to receive an ARC of this book for an honest review.
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877 reviews11 followers
December 15, 2019
The Teacher Is Learning

After loosing his wife in a horrible auto accident Christopher is looking to move forward. Uprooting him and his teenage son from Minnesota to Texas he does just that. Able to retire at age forty four he is looking to keep himself busy. He decides college is the best option. Getting there in the middle of winter doesn't leave many options. He takes a 3 week Greek Mythology class. And sees her for the first time. Leila is a young professor. Just thirty three. Blond and curvy and beautiful. And absolutely loves her job. Well teaching about Greek Mythology something she loves. Until he walks into class. This book was an okay read. I thought it rattled on a bit much.
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2,251 reviews13 followers
November 30, 2019
A wonderful tale about finding love wonderful tale about finding love

Leila, a Greek Mythology professor, meets Christopher, a recent widower and young retiree, in her mini-mester class where he is a student. As the story progresses attraction strikes, doubt rules, and a moment thought private could ruin it all. Ali Parker’s Teach Me New Tricks is a wonderful tale about finding love after tragedy, the rocky road of life, and new beginnings. The way she led them through the highs and lows drew me in from the start.

I received a free copy of the book from the author. I had the opportunity to review or not.
48 reviews
December 4, 2019
Teach Me New Tricks is a story of an older man who is a widower to a sixteen year old son and a younger woman who happens to be his teacher.

There is a strong attraction between Christopher and Leila and although their chemistry is strong it's techincally against the dean's policy for fraternization.

It was a good plot but there are many plot twists and was quite a lengthy read. It could have been told in a shorter novel with less drama.

I received an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. Three and a half stars.
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353 reviews2 followers
December 6, 2019
Leila was a professor as the local University and had worked hard to get where she was. Christopher was a billionaire and had just moved to the area with his teenage son his wife had died a year ago and he felt they needed a new start. His son was not happy about the move but what could he do he was only 16. Christopher enrolls in a university course but thing don't always go to plan. So funny bits and some hot passion will Christopher finish his course or will he be expelled and Leila lose her job you will have to read this brilliant book for yourself i highly recommend it
243 reviews
December 23, 2019
Fantastic Read

Loved the chemistry in this story. All parties fit together well.
Leila and Christopher were a good couple together. They made each other. I loved the humor and seriousness they had between them.
Although I couldn’t understand Christopher going to Niagara Falls and leaving his 16 year old son home alone after his issues.
The deal with Alan was quite a surprise to me. Definitely didn’t see that coming.
All in all quite an enjoyable story
Thank You for such a great read!
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3,182 reviews46 followers
December 2, 2019
This was a good read. Christopher and his son have moved. They are trying to start over since the death of the wife/mother. Christopher decides to take a class and falls for the teacher Leila. This becomes a problem since teacher student relationships are forbidden. They then have to decide if it's worth it. The good news is that like in all Ali's books they get their happy ending.
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854 reviews5 followers
December 4, 2019
Amazing book of getting over loss and trying to find your way. The story of Christopher as a widower and his son Olin will give you the feels.
Leila Bell is a no nonsense Professor but when she meets Christopher in her class it seems as all bets may be off.
Kudos to Ali for touching on these subjects and giving us an incredible story.
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130 reviews5 followers
April 24, 2020
absolutely page gripping
i had to download all the books and i read in all in one go.
it's a really good series
i like it because in the 3rd book even though their secrets are out their love was strong enough to withdraw all of that havoc and chaos because it's what they wanted and its how they truly felt for one another

Shaakirah
xxx
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271 reviews
May 27, 2020
Did not realize it wasn't the whole story

Somehow in the description I missed that this wasn't Chris and Leila's full story. So the end was a bit annoying. But like Ali's other books I enjoyed the realism, the complicated characters and the laugh out loud moments. Now on to part 2
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835 reviews1 follower
December 1, 2019
Loved it

Oh I just loved Leila and Christopher story and I can't forget his son Olin!! They had many optical in there way but they over came than and became a family!! I would recommend this book to anyone!
11 reviews
December 5, 2019
Tumultuous!

Oh, my word! This book! I haven’t been on such an emotional roller coaster in a long while! It is rare that an author brings such real characters to life! Real problems that real people face is rarely melted into a romance!
Profile Image for Marguerite Robinson.
573 reviews4 followers
December 29, 2019
Phenomenal

I absolutely loved this book. The ups and downs had me hooked. I cried, screamed through this amazing story of live, sadness and heartbreak. A most definitely must read. Thank you Ali Parker
17 reviews1 follower
October 17, 2021
Good read

It was an easy book to get into right away. I really enjoyed that it happened in MN and a move to Conroe,TX. We wintered there. I like reading books of places I have been.
2,603 reviews10 followers
December 5, 2019
Another story from this author that is well written and the characters were very well developed.
268 reviews
December 11, 2019
Sweet

Loved this book. Great character,great storyline and great love story. The characters had great emotion and real angst over their situation.
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1,934 reviews5 followers
January 12, 2020
Good story.

Not always believable, but it is fiction! Just not totally my cup of tea. Will read other stories by this author.
110 reviews
February 8, 2020
I would actually rate this as a 3.5 stars. It was a little predictable and a little drawn out but I did enjoy the end.
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