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Valentine’s Inc. #3
Professor Daddy
Hagen didn't want to be Baxter's Dom. He wanted to be his Daddy.
College professor Hagen St. Croix is done with his life as a Dom ever since two previous boys left him. When his former club organizes an event, he wants to go...but not alone. He finds a date-for-hire, but he's shocked when it turns out to be his sexy student Baxter Lafelle, and even more surprised by the feelings Baxter evokes in him.
When tragedy strikes for Baxter, Hagen realizes that he doesn't want to be his Dom. He wants to be his Daddy... But will Baxter let him? And what happens when their contract is up?
Professor Daddy is a full-sized (73k words), sexy and sweet MM romance with daddy kink, an age gap, and a very happily ever after. This title was previously published as Kissing the Teacher. The content is unchanged.
College professor Hagen St. Croix is done with his life as a Dom ever since two previous boys left him. When his former club organizes an event, he wants to go...but not alone. He finds a date-for-hire, but he's shocked when it turns out to be his sexy student Baxter Lafelle, and even more surprised by the feelings Baxter evokes in him.
When tragedy strikes for Baxter, Hagen realizes that he doesn't want to be his Dom. He wants to be his Daddy... But will Baxter let him? And what happens when their contract is up?
Professor Daddy is a full-sized (73k words), sexy and sweet MM romance with daddy kink, an age gap, and a very happily ever after. This title was previously published as Kissing the Teacher. The content is unchanged.
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First published January 20, 2019
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I write steamy gay romance books and I love it. I also love reading books. Books are everything.
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I started writing my first stories when I was a teen…on a freaking typewriter. I still have these, and they’re adorably romantic. And bad, haha. Fear of failing kept me from following my dream to become a romance author, so you can imagine how proud and ecstatic I am that I finally overcame my fears and self doubt and did it. I adore my genre because I love writing and reading about flawed, strong men who are just a tad broken..but find their happy ever after anyway.
My favorite books to read are pretty much all MM/gay romances as long as it has a happy end. Kink is a plus… Aside from that, I also read a lot of nonfiction and not just books on writing. Popular psychology is a favorite topic of mine and so are self help and sociology.
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The short? You got it.
I write steamy gay romance books and I love it. I also love reading books. Books are everything.
How was that?
A little more detail? Gotcha.
I started writing my first stories when I was a teen…on a freaking typewriter. I still have these, and they’re adorably romantic. And bad, haha. Fear of failing kept me from following my dream to become a romance author, so you can imagine how proud and ecstatic I am that I finally overcame my fears and self doubt and did it. I adore my genre because I love writing and reading about flawed, strong men who are just a tad broken..but find their happy ever after anyway.
My favorite books to read are pretty much all MM/gay romances as long as it has a happy end. Kink is a plus… Aside from that, I also read a lot of nonfiction and not just books on writing. Popular psychology is a favorite topic of mine and so are self help and sociology.
Hobbies? Ain’t nobody got time for that. Just kidding. I love traveling, spending time near the ocean, and hiking. But I love books more.
Come hang out with me in my Facebook Group Nora’s Nook where I share previews, sneak peeks, freebies, fun stuff, and much more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/noras...
Wanna get first dibs on freebies, updates, sales, and more? Sign up for my newsletter (no spamming your inbox full…promise!) here: http://www.noraphoenix.com/newsletter/
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August 26, 2019
Re-read August 2019
I'm sticking with my 3.5 stars. There was just to much BDSM for me. I wanted more daddy kink instead of the regular BDSM stuff.
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3.5 stars
This book had some things I really loved, and then some things that bothered me a bit. I am a bit sad about that since the hurt/comfort part were so so good. And of course because this had DADDY KINK! My favorite kind of kink.
Hagen is a history teacher at a small arts college. He’s quite happy with his job and his life, if only he could find another boy willing to be his submissive. His previous submissives told him there was something missing, so Hagen thinks he might need to work on being a good Dom.
When he gets an invite to an event hosted by his old BDSM club, he wants to accept. But he also wants to bring a boy. Since he doesn’t have one, he tries the app of Valentine's Inc. The company arranges for a companion for any event. No sex included.
When Hagen meets the boy he met on the app, he is shocked to see it’s one of his students. Baxter, the student who scores average and sometimes even falls asleep during class.
Baxter is 27 years old and trying to finally get his degree after he had to drop out the first time. His boyfriend suddenly left him and now he’s struggling to get by. He’s working two jobs and lives in a trailer, and things like food are a luxury these days. He knows he’s never going to make next semester’s tuition, but he keeps trying anyway.
When Baxter and Hagen meet at the restaurant for their Valentine's Inc. date, they are both hesitant. But Baxter needs the money, and Hagen needs a boy. So they agree to go ahead with the arrangement. Baxter will train for a few weeks how to be Hagen’s submissive, and then Hagen will take him to the club event.
During the time that Hagen is training Baxter both feel something is not quite right with their arrangement, but Baxter is too inexperienced to really notice it, and Hagen just can't figure out what it is.
When Baxter faints one night when kneeling for Hagen, Hagen finds out how dire Baxter’s situation really is. So it’s time for Hagen to let go of the Dom/sub idea and finally become the daddy he wants to be for Baxter….
I reeeeeaaaally loved how Hagen didn’t notice how bad Baxter was really doing, so that we could have the awesome hurt/comfort scene that followed when he did find out. I also really liked the daddy kink (of course).
But I do have to say that Hagen was a bit hard to like at times. He was a bit stiff. I did like how he finally figured out he didn't want a submissive serving him, but how he wanted to be the one taking care of his boy, like a good daddy.
I wasn’t a fan of the whole club thing. It felt too BDSM-y for me. Now I can do BDSM just fine, but here I wanted more of the daddy kink. And a visit to a BDSM club to watch BDSM demonstrations really doesn’t do it for me when I’m reading a daddy kink book.
I also wanted Hagen to step up more in the second half. He did at first, and was a wonderful daddy to Baxter. But then he started talking about giving Baxter more freedom and that he should move back now that his trailer was fixed. I just wanted Hagen to go all daddy on Baxter’s ass and drag him back. But it didn’t quite happen like that.
So while the hurt/comfort parts were absolutely amazing, Hagen was not the most likable person. So 3.5 stars it is.
I'm sticking with my 3.5 stars. There was just to much BDSM for me. I wanted more daddy kink instead of the regular BDSM stuff.
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3.5 stars
This book had some things I really loved, and then some things that bothered me a bit. I am a bit sad about that since the hurt/comfort part were so so good. And of course because this had DADDY KINK! My favorite kind of kink.
Hagen is a history teacher at a small arts college. He’s quite happy with his job and his life, if only he could find another boy willing to be his submissive. His previous submissives told him there was something missing, so Hagen thinks he might need to work on being a good Dom.
When he gets an invite to an event hosted by his old BDSM club, he wants to accept. But he also wants to bring a boy. Since he doesn’t have one, he tries the app of Valentine's Inc. The company arranges for a companion for any event. No sex included.
When Hagen meets the boy he met on the app, he is shocked to see it’s one of his students. Baxter, the student who scores average and sometimes even falls asleep during class.
Baxter is 27 years old and trying to finally get his degree after he had to drop out the first time. His boyfriend suddenly left him and now he’s struggling to get by. He’s working two jobs and lives in a trailer, and things like food are a luxury these days. He knows he’s never going to make next semester’s tuition, but he keeps trying anyway.
When Baxter and Hagen meet at the restaurant for their Valentine's Inc. date, they are both hesitant. But Baxter needs the money, and Hagen needs a boy. So they agree to go ahead with the arrangement. Baxter will train for a few weeks how to be Hagen’s submissive, and then Hagen will take him to the club event.
During the time that Hagen is training Baxter both feel something is not quite right with their arrangement, but Baxter is too inexperienced to really notice it, and Hagen just can't figure out what it is.
When Baxter faints one night when kneeling for Hagen, Hagen finds out how dire Baxter’s situation really is. So it’s time for Hagen to let go of the Dom/sub idea and finally become the daddy he wants to be for Baxter….
I reeeeeaaaally loved how Hagen didn’t notice how bad Baxter was really doing, so that we could have the awesome hurt/comfort scene that followed when he did find out. I also really liked the daddy kink (of course).
But I do have to say that Hagen was a bit hard to like at times. He was a bit stiff. I did like how he finally figured out he didn't want a submissive serving him, but how he wanted to be the one taking care of his boy, like a good daddy.
I wasn’t a fan of the whole club thing. It felt too BDSM-y for me. Now I can do BDSM just fine, but here I wanted more of the daddy kink. And a visit to a BDSM club to watch BDSM demonstrations really doesn’t do it for me when I’m reading a daddy kink book.
I also wanted Hagen to step up more in the second half. He did at first, and was a wonderful daddy to Baxter. But then he started talking about giving Baxter more freedom and that he should move back now that his trailer was fixed. I just wanted Hagen to go all daddy on Baxter’s ass and drag him back. But it didn’t quite happen like that.
So while the hurt/comfort parts were absolutely amazing, Hagen was not the most likable person. So 3.5 stars it is.
April 1, 2019
I loved this book. The characters were so well-written, their emotional struggles were so heart felt. I love Daddy kink. The moments where Hagen finally had an understanding of who he truly wanted to be for Baxter were the best. I must admit that first part of the book Hagen was a total snob with attitude. The high horse he was riding on needed to be put to pasture pronto. It took Baxter's complete and utter exhaustion for Hagen to see how wrong he was. After that day he finally saw his own failings and started on right track. I liked his dedication to Baxter's care and all the ways he showed his affection.
Baxter got the short end of the stick. The man who was supposed to be there for him left him high and dry after using him for years. Now Baxter is barely surviving. It's a tough world out there if you are alone, and there is no one in Baxter's corner. When a job for dating agency brings him face to face with his sexy history professor, he can't believe that the sophisticated man can like and be with someone like him - a man struggling with his life. It takes awhile for Baxter to see his own worth, just how smart he is and everything he can give Hagen as his boy.
I loved how they both dove into the relationship once they got past the misunderstandings. It was hot, sweet, tender and all kinds of adorable. It was steamy, mild angst kinky romance with mention of BDSM elements (nothing too heavy - just light teasing). I loved how constant both men were, how devoted they became to each other. The club scene was out of this world. I loved the ending - it was awesome. My first time reading Nora Phoenix's work, and it won't be the last.
Baxter got the short end of the stick. The man who was supposed to be there for him left him high and dry after using him for years. Now Baxter is barely surviving. It's a tough world out there if you are alone, and there is no one in Baxter's corner. When a job for dating agency brings him face to face with his sexy history professor, he can't believe that the sophisticated man can like and be with someone like him - a man struggling with his life. It takes awhile for Baxter to see his own worth, just how smart he is and everything he can give Hagen as his boy.
I loved how they both dove into the relationship once they got past the misunderstandings. It was hot, sweet, tender and all kinds of adorable. It was steamy, mild angst kinky romance with mention of BDSM elements (nothing too heavy - just light teasing). I loved how constant both men were, how devoted they became to each other. The club scene was out of this world. I loved the ending - it was awesome. My first time reading Nora Phoenix's work, and it won't be the last.
May 18, 2020
Both our heroes are a little broken and out of the dating game, before finding each other and rediscovering themselves. It was a sweet story about giving love a second chance and finding love where you’d never expect it. Plus Daddy kink. Which I’m not a huge fan of, but it was just such a cute read.
February 12, 2019
This is my favorite of the series thus far. Not because of the D/s, Daddy/boy stuff that was okay and worked well. However what really made this book special are the two MCs. Hagen and Baxter are both men that have been deeply scarred by their last relationships. It means that Hagen has lost confidence in his ability to provide what a potential partner needs and Baxter has little reason to ever trust another man again. These two damaged men come together and begin to see that perhaps together they can heal and build something strong and true. The author did an incredible job of creating these two people, matching each and making them very complex and fascinating. Prior to these two coming together this book didn't really grab me and I wasn't impress. Once they did however I was hooked. Such an incredible journey. So many tears for Baxter, first sad for his suffering, then happy seeing him grow and shine.
February 15, 2019
DNF ~40% through
Writing was sub-par and the whole concept was ridiculous. The actions the characters kept taking didn't really make sense for how they'd been characterized or the situation, which made the whole thing feel forced and bizarre. The "Daddy Dom" characters was a pompous ass, and the sudden ~revelation~ that he wanted to be a Daddy not just a Dom came kind of out of nowhere. Just... not good.
Writing was sub-par and the whole concept was ridiculous. The actions the characters kept taking didn't really make sense for how they'd been characterized or the situation, which made the whole thing feel forced and bizarre. The "Daddy Dom" characters was a pompous ass, and the sudden ~revelation~ that he wanted to be a Daddy not just a Dom came kind of out of nowhere. Just... not good.
May 18, 2019
Loooovvved this sweet, sexy Daddy kink story.
I loved how they both approached the relationship - Hagen realizing that he wanted to care for instead of BE cared for, and Baxter was introduced to a whole new world of kink.
Very sweet and hot.
I loved how they both approached the relationship - Hagen realizing that he wanted to care for instead of BE cared for, and Baxter was introduced to a whole new world of kink.
Very sweet and hot.
May 5, 2023
It's a story of a slightly older than usual college student...Baxter, doing his best against some very steep odds and accidentally getting involved with his professor. You have to feel for Baxter's situation and see how hard he is struggling as life throws one obstacle after another in his path. Professor Hogan St. Croix learns why this bright young man is failing his class and why he is exhausted all the time, just as Baxter is presented with yet another obstacle. The professor comes to Baxter's rescue. What starts off as a paying job for the Professor quickly becomes much more, when Hagen not only realizes his honest attraction but his real need to take care of this boy who really needs someone like him. It was a nice touch by Nora Phoenix to have the privileged professor learning something from the impoverished student. Both are great characters in this sweet, sexy, but short, fun read.
January 23, 2019
Interesting May/December Dom/Daddy kink that, while hot and eventually emotionally fulfilling did not feel natural when the old switcheroo came around. Actually, the first thing that made this book feel off was the Valentine's Inc date that really did seem forced due to the plot constraints of the book.
The reason for Hagen to use Valentine's Inc was dumb and inorganic to the story and the type of guy Hagan was, up to that point. Also, that he moved forward with his paid escort that wasn't just a student at his college but from his own class seemed very out of character for who Hagan had been set up to be. Then again, we get this "aha" moment that just seemed to come out of nowhere, especially since Hagen really was a totally thoughtless, privileged, insulated, judgmental, dick-wad right up until that "aha" moment. Since Hagan was so unlikable up until about 1/3 of the book or more, it was hard to switch from thoughtless to overwhelming caring daddy.
Not really my favorite NP book.
The reason for Hagen to use Valentine's Inc was dumb and inorganic to the story and the type of guy Hagan was, up to that point. Also, that he moved forward with his paid escort that wasn't just a student at his college but from his own class seemed very out of character for who Hagan had been set up to be. Then again, we get this "aha" moment that just seemed to come out of nowhere, especially since Hagen really was a totally thoughtless, privileged, insulated, judgmental, dick-wad right up until that "aha" moment. Since Hagan was so unlikable up until about 1/3 of the book or more, it was hard to switch from thoughtless to overwhelming caring daddy.
Not really my favorite NP book.
September 1, 2019
Well-written and sweet but also predictable and lacking in kink.
July 20, 2020
Enjoyable narration. I think Kenneth Obi is growing on me.
Reread 7/20/2020 I learned to really enjoy narrations by Kenneth Obi. RIP Kenneth
Reread 7/20/2020 I learned to really enjoy narrations by Kenneth Obi. RIP Kenneth
February 20, 2019
This was a well written book and I enjoyed it for the most part. I just couldn’t get into the whole Daddy kink. I love the May/December aspect and I liked both Baxter and Hagen, but every time he called him Daddy I cringed. Oh well, to each his own.
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November 9, 2025
4.5 stars. Did you know that a bunch of her audiobooks are free on audible right now?? Say what you want about Nora Phoenix's writing style or the content of her books, but girlfriend KNOWS how to build and maintain tension in her plots!! The spice is always fully integrated into the plot, none of it is self serving or a substitute for an actual plot.
This book doesn't fulfill any specific kink that I relate to--I don't care about age gap, and I'm somewhat ambivalent when it comes to Daddy kink. What I loved about this book was the development from a basic d/s relationship INTO Daddy kink. If you're not into Daddy kink, hear me out:
I think a lot of people who shy away from Daddy kink (me. that person was me..) have read at least one book where Daddy kink was poorly portrayed. At it's core, Daddy kink is about taking care of someone. You might dislike or have negative experiences with the term 'Daddy', but calling someone your 'daddy' has nothing to do with incest. It's not even a factor. Having a Daddy is about someone taking care of you to the point of parental care, as if you are their dependent, but there's nothing incestuous about it.
All Daddies are Doms, but not all Doms are Daddies. And that's a really important distinction that gets lost in some sloppy books with d/s dynamics. Daddy isn't some flippant thing you yell during sex in these situations, it's a term of respect and gratitude. I thought this book portrayed Daddy kink in a very accurate light, so I hope that's not the reason you decide to skip it, if you have any interest in d/s relationships.
I'd also like to say, I'm really enjoying a lot of Nora's standalones. Aside from her Omegaverse series, her other series haven't held my interest, but all of her standalones have absolutely shocked me with how engaged I was from start to finish.
This book doesn't fulfill any specific kink that I relate to--I don't care about age gap, and I'm somewhat ambivalent when it comes to Daddy kink. What I loved about this book was the development from a basic d/s relationship INTO Daddy kink. If you're not into Daddy kink, hear me out:
I think a lot of people who shy away from Daddy kink (me. that person was me..) have read at least one book where Daddy kink was poorly portrayed. At it's core, Daddy kink is about taking care of someone. You might dislike or have negative experiences with the term 'Daddy', but calling someone your 'daddy' has nothing to do with incest. It's not even a factor. Having a Daddy is about someone taking care of you to the point of parental care, as if you are their dependent, but there's nothing incestuous about it.
All Daddies are Doms, but not all Doms are Daddies. And that's a really important distinction that gets lost in some sloppy books with d/s dynamics. Daddy isn't some flippant thing you yell during sex in these situations, it's a term of respect and gratitude. I thought this book portrayed Daddy kink in a very accurate light, so I hope that's not the reason you decide to skip it, if you have any interest in d/s relationships.
I'd also like to say, I'm really enjoying a lot of Nora's standalones. Aside from her Omegaverse series, her other series haven't held my interest, but all of her standalones have absolutely shocked me with how engaged I was from start to finish.
May 19, 2023
Ce roman réunit à lui seul autant de tropes qu’il est possible. Si vous aimez les différences d’âge, les relations prof/étudiant, D/S et le Daddy kink, ce roman est fait pour vous.
Toute en douceur, cette romance est une très belle histoire d’amour.
Les évènements prennent leur temps et les sentiments évoluent au rythme de la relation qui unit Baxter et Hagen.
Il y a beaucoup de sensibilité dans ces lignes. Baxter et Hagen ont beaucoup souffert chacun de leur côté et leur relation leur ouvre les yeux sur une avenir auquel ils ne croyaient plus.
Ce roman est une très bonne immersion dans le Daddy kink, si vous souhaitez découvrir ce trope.
Les scènes de sexe sont sexy et très bien écrites. Elles ne sont pas nombreuses à outrance. L’équilibre de ce texte est parfait pour moi.
Je me suis laissée porter par ma lecture et j’ai passé un très bon moment.
Un roman que je vous invite à lire les yeux fermés.
Toute en douceur, cette romance est une très belle histoire d’amour.
Les évènements prennent leur temps et les sentiments évoluent au rythme de la relation qui unit Baxter et Hagen.
Il y a beaucoup de sensibilité dans ces lignes. Baxter et Hagen ont beaucoup souffert chacun de leur côté et leur relation leur ouvre les yeux sur une avenir auquel ils ne croyaient plus.
Ce roman est une très bonne immersion dans le Daddy kink, si vous souhaitez découvrir ce trope.
Les scènes de sexe sont sexy et très bien écrites. Elles ne sont pas nombreuses à outrance. L’équilibre de ce texte est parfait pour moi.
Je me suis laissée porter par ma lecture et j’ai passé un très bon moment.
Un roman que je vous invite à lire les yeux fermés.
February 12, 2019
3.25 Stars
September 5, 2021
Traduzione a dir poco imbarazzante. “Si scese i pantaloni.” Devo dire altro?
February 1, 2020
Oh how I loved this book. It had all the feels. It was nice to see a Dom who wasn't quite sure about himself and what he was looking for. And Baxter, the poor guy couldn't catch a break. Loved their interactions from the start and continued to adore them throughout the book. Not all Daddy books work for me but this one was pretty mild and I found it adorable. Great fun to read!
October 12, 2021
Bea65 - per RFS
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Fenici, questo romanzo mi ha piacevolmente colpito, è una storia con un ritmo lento, di risalita verso l’amore dopo essere stati feriti, della scoperta di se stessi e della gioia di un amore che ti fa star bene.
La scrittura è delicata, mai volgare, ti rende partecipe delle emozioni dei protagonisti.
Hagen è un insegnante di storia al college, quando il suo ultimo Sub l’ha lasciato si è trasferito dalla California al New England.
La fine di quest’ultima relazione l’ha fatto chiudere in se stesso, ha messo in dubbio le sue capacità di Dom nel far fronte alle esigenze del suo compagno.
Nella sua classe c’è uno studente più grande degli altri che lo attrae, così lo tratta sempre con freddezza, senza permettersi di conoscerlo meglio. Baxter cerca di non farsi abbattere dal comportamento del professor St. Croix, ha già troppi problemi.
Il suo ex lo ha lasciato dopo la laurea, ora che era arrivato il suo turno per tornare a studiare ma ciò non gli impedisce di rinunciare al suo sogno, anche se è stanco: ha due lavori e il suo rendimento scolastico ne paga le conseguenze.
Un giorno mentre Baxter lavora in libreria, entra Hagen che rimane basito, non ha mai pensato lavorasse (per lui se studi devi impegnarti solo in quello, non ha mai avuto problemi economici), rimane però piacevolmente sorpreso dalla sua capacità di comprendere subito in che sezione si trova il libro chiesto dal cliente.
Vorrei raccontarvi tutta la storia, ma vi toglierei il piacere della scoperta.
Che dirvi dei protagonisti, che mi hanno colpito per la loro dolcezza e forza nell’affrontare la sofferenza, e anche la possibilità che accettino un nuovo amore.
È un romanzo dolce e riflessivo che mi ha fatto passare delle ore piacevoli.
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Fenici, questo romanzo mi ha piacevolmente colpito, è una storia con un ritmo lento, di risalita verso l’amore dopo essere stati feriti, della scoperta di se stessi e della gioia di un amore che ti fa star bene.
La scrittura è delicata, mai volgare, ti rende partecipe delle emozioni dei protagonisti.
Hagen è un insegnante di storia al college, quando il suo ultimo Sub l’ha lasciato si è trasferito dalla California al New England.
La fine di quest’ultima relazione l’ha fatto chiudere in se stesso, ha messo in dubbio le sue capacità di Dom nel far fronte alle esigenze del suo compagno.
Nella sua classe c’è uno studente più grande degli altri che lo attrae, così lo tratta sempre con freddezza, senza permettersi di conoscerlo meglio. Baxter cerca di non farsi abbattere dal comportamento del professor St. Croix, ha già troppi problemi.
Il suo ex lo ha lasciato dopo la laurea, ora che era arrivato il suo turno per tornare a studiare ma ciò non gli impedisce di rinunciare al suo sogno, anche se è stanco: ha due lavori e il suo rendimento scolastico ne paga le conseguenze.
Un giorno mentre Baxter lavora in libreria, entra Hagen che rimane basito, non ha mai pensato lavorasse (per lui se studi devi impegnarti solo in quello, non ha mai avuto problemi economici), rimane però piacevolmente sorpreso dalla sua capacità di comprendere subito in che sezione si trova il libro chiesto dal cliente.
Vorrei raccontarvi tutta la storia, ma vi toglierei il piacere della scoperta.
Che dirvi dei protagonisti, che mi hanno colpito per la loro dolcezza e forza nell’affrontare la sofferenza, e anche la possibilità che accettino un nuovo amore.
È un romanzo dolce e riflessivo che mi ha fatto passare delle ore piacevoli.
October 4, 2021
2.5-3 stars
ehh okay so the first half of the book was really enjoyable but once they decided to go in to a relationship, that is kinda where it fell apart for me. I wanted to see them in their day to day with the classroom aspect since Hagen was Baxter's professor... but we only saw that part of the relationship at the beginning.
overall it was an alright book but just felt like there was something missing. i think seeing more of them trying to navigate the professor student dynamic, and also starting the daddy boy dynamic would have been interesting to see. also seeing more of Baxter's best friend would have been nice rather than just randomly.
ehh okay so the first half of the book was really enjoyable but once they decided to go in to a relationship, that is kinda where it fell apart for me. I wanted to see them in their day to day with the classroom aspect since Hagen was Baxter's professor... but we only saw that part of the relationship at the beginning.
overall it was an alright book but just felt like there was something missing. i think seeing more of them trying to navigate the professor student dynamic, and also starting the daddy boy dynamic would have been interesting to see. also seeing more of Baxter's best friend would have been nice rather than just randomly.
January 20, 2022
I tried so hard to love this story. The characters were great! The scenes were great, but something just didn’t feel right about it to me.
February 1, 2019
You know, I'm not a huge fan of Daddy kinks. I liked them, don't get me wrong, but there are other tropes I've always liked more. But this book has quickly adjusted my thinking on the whole subject. Damn. This book broke my heart so many times, but it was so worth it. The connection they had just made everything worth. They just had to go through some stuff to get to the good parts.
Baxter is at the end of his rope. Working two jobs and going to school full time is draining him. He can't make tuition, barely eats, barely sleeps, and is doing all he can to pass his classes. Now he's in trouble because he was caught sleeping in Professor St. Croix's class. It wouldn't be so bad if St. Croix was being such a snob and a dick, and if Baxter didn't think he was hot. His friend helps him find a third job that pays more money, and just as he's starting he's confronted by St. Croix on his date. He's humiliated and Professor got everything all wrong. When they meet up for a date through Baxter's third job at Valentine's Inc, everything comes to a head. Baxter puts Professor in his place but Professor has no idea how bad it really is. They go through what their 'dates’ entail, until one afternoon Baxter is late and something bad happens. Hagen realizes how bad Baxter has it, and he feels horrible. Lower than dirt. And he's finally found out what's been missing in his life. He wants to be Baxter's 'Daddy’. Now if he can get Baxter on board with his thinking, life just may end up perfect.
Dear heaven, what Baxter is dealing with is rough. And sadly, so many are going through the same thing. When Hagen first started berating Baxter for falling asleep in class and such, I really wanted to slap him silly. He acted so pompous and asinine. He didn't give Baxter really a chance to explain anything. Although, Baxter wouldn't have said too much, because he felt so humiliated and embarrassed. Baxter was doing all he can. When they started their dates through Valentine's Inc, Hagen still wasn't getting a clue. Baxter had given so many clues without even saying a word but Hagen just put him through his training as a sub. But it got too much for Baxter. Everything did. And when it all broke loose, I actually felt sorry for Hagen as well. He basically shoved both feet in his mouth and it was time to make it right.
The hard part with both of these guys is that they both had some bad relationships that left them very hurt and hard to trust. Hell, neither had taken up new relationships. It's hard to get back on the saddle after that kind of hurt. When Hagen finally figured out how he wanted his relationship with Baxter to be, it fell into place for him. But it would take a lot of work and trust on both of their parts.
This is such a great book. I love it. I suggest some tissues with this one for sure.
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Baxter is at the end of his rope. Working two jobs and going to school full time is draining him. He can't make tuition, barely eats, barely sleeps, and is doing all he can to pass his classes. Now he's in trouble because he was caught sleeping in Professor St. Croix's class. It wouldn't be so bad if St. Croix was being such a snob and a dick, and if Baxter didn't think he was hot. His friend helps him find a third job that pays more money, and just as he's starting he's confronted by St. Croix on his date. He's humiliated and Professor got everything all wrong. When they meet up for a date through Baxter's third job at Valentine's Inc, everything comes to a head. Baxter puts Professor in his place but Professor has no idea how bad it really is. They go through what their 'dates’ entail, until one afternoon Baxter is late and something bad happens. Hagen realizes how bad Baxter has it, and he feels horrible. Lower than dirt. And he's finally found out what's been missing in his life. He wants to be Baxter's 'Daddy’. Now if he can get Baxter on board with his thinking, life just may end up perfect.
Dear heaven, what Baxter is dealing with is rough. And sadly, so many are going through the same thing. When Hagen first started berating Baxter for falling asleep in class and such, I really wanted to slap him silly. He acted so pompous and asinine. He didn't give Baxter really a chance to explain anything. Although, Baxter wouldn't have said too much, because he felt so humiliated and embarrassed. Baxter was doing all he can. When they started their dates through Valentine's Inc, Hagen still wasn't getting a clue. Baxter had given so many clues without even saying a word but Hagen just put him through his training as a sub. But it got too much for Baxter. Everything did. And when it all broke loose, I actually felt sorry for Hagen as well. He basically shoved both feet in his mouth and it was time to make it right.
The hard part with both of these guys is that they both had some bad relationships that left them very hurt and hard to trust. Hell, neither had taken up new relationships. It's hard to get back on the saddle after that kind of hurt. When Hagen finally figured out how he wanted his relationship with Baxter to be, it fell into place for him. But it would take a lot of work and trust on both of their parts.
This is such a great book. I love it. I suggest some tissues with this one for sure.
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January 23, 2019
Hagan is a Dom who's previous sub walked out on him for not being harsh enough, leaving Hagen insecure about himself.
Baxter is a student working three jobs to keep himself in college. Hagen is judgmental and critical about Baxter's fatigue and personal life.
But when Hagen finds out the truth, it forces him to realize he's not the same type of Dom anymore, he wants someone to care for. Hagen is a Daddy Dom. But does Baxter need a Daddy?
Sweet and angsty, Kissing the Teacher is a soft love story about two men who were abandoned by someone they trusted and learning not to be so quick to jump to conclusions.
Baxter is a student working three jobs to keep himself in college. Hagen is judgmental and critical about Baxter's fatigue and personal life.
But when Hagen finds out the truth, it forces him to realize he's not the same type of Dom anymore, he wants someone to care for. Hagen is a Daddy Dom. But does Baxter need a Daddy?
Sweet and angsty, Kissing the Teacher is a soft love story about two men who were abandoned by someone they trusted and learning not to be so quick to jump to conclusions.
February 16, 2019
Holy hotness. This book should come with a sexiness warning, because it was Hot. And in between all the hotness, it was filled with enough sweetness to give cavities.
I love the way Nora writes, and this isn't my first Nora book. It is the first one of the Valentine's Inc series that I read, though. I really liked it. I'm looking forward to the next Nora Phoenix book, and to reading the rest of the books in this series.
I love the way Nora writes, and this isn't my first Nora book. It is the first one of the Valentine's Inc series that I read, though. I really liked it. I'm looking forward to the next Nora Phoenix book, and to reading the rest of the books in this series.
September 8, 2023
A very hot daddy-kink story. I liked both Baxter and Hagen, and I appreciated how their relationship gradually developed into a Daddy/boy dynamic. Although Hagen was an experienced Dom, he had never been a Daddy, and Baxter had only had vanilla relationships prior to meeting Hagen.
January 21, 2019
Seksowny starszy profesor, młody student. mhhh i do tego daddy kink i ja szczęśliwa.
March 13, 2022
A very sweet and endearing tale. The gripping storyline pulls you in and leaves you smiling.
May 21, 2019
This is a 3.5 for me. While I thought the writing was really good, I am still not sold on daddy kink. I am more used to it and it doesn't bother me, it just isn't my thing (yet, lol).
January 27, 2024
So I enjoyed this - I found it easy to read and read it pretty quickly, which is the main thing I'm looking for in a book like this. I liked the characters and the set up for the story.
There were quite a few things I had problems with, though, and the rest of this review is just going to focus on those things (I know, I gave it 4 stars but I still have so much to complain about? Yeah that's just how it is sometimes). Hagen's decision to hire someone to go to the event with him could have used more thought or a better reason why he was going. He seemed fully committed to not going and then suddenly was hiring someone to go with him - why? If there'd been some reason to go, like he had to make an appearance to keep his membership, or his friend had pleaded for him to go, or something, it would have worked better for me.
Another problem was just how fast things went. Within the first week of them staying together they were both in love, and Baxter goes from starving to the point of fainting to having put on enough weight that he skin is glowing? Can people really put on weight that quickly? I wish this part of the story had been 2 or 3 weeks instead of 1, as it would have made the rest of the timeline work a lot better for me and feel less like insta-love.
I also think there could have been more conflict around them being professor and student, and the app saying they can't have sex or it'd be prostitution, but then they have sex pretty much immediately (ignoring the fact that both characters refuse to call hand jobs sex because it's ~only sex if a dick goes up an ass~ 🙄 Okay, I forgot that line of thinking until right now but it really irritated me).
Another thing I forgot until just now that irritated me: Hagen has a paragraph that's pretty fatphobic, where he talks about his healthy eating habits and how he has Greek yoghurt as a treat but he's only allowed to eat it ever second day or he'll get a old man stomach like his father? 🤢 Dude, you can eat healthy as you want but I swear to God eating Greek yoghurt every day would not be the end of the world, and neither would having a stomach. And Jesus if Greek yoghurt was my only treat for me because I was so determined to stay skinny I'd rather just be dead.
Also, this is a very sex-heavy book, which I don't mind because it's kink and all the scenes have variety and don't get boring - but all that said: using the word knops for nipples is one of the least sexy works you could pick for nipples.
There were quite a few things I had problems with, though, and the rest of this review is just going to focus on those things (I know, I gave it 4 stars but I still have so much to complain about? Yeah that's just how it is sometimes). Hagen's decision to hire someone to go to the event with him could have used more thought or a better reason why he was going. He seemed fully committed to not going and then suddenly was hiring someone to go with him - why? If there'd been some reason to go, like he had to make an appearance to keep his membership, or his friend had pleaded for him to go, or something, it would have worked better for me.
Another problem was just how fast things went. Within the first week of them staying together they were both in love, and Baxter goes from starving to the point of fainting to having put on enough weight that he skin is glowing? Can people really put on weight that quickly? I wish this part of the story had been 2 or 3 weeks instead of 1, as it would have made the rest of the timeline work a lot better for me and feel less like insta-love.
I also think there could have been more conflict around them being professor and student, and the app saying they can't have sex or it'd be prostitution, but then they have sex pretty much immediately (ignoring the fact that both characters refuse to call hand jobs sex because it's ~only sex if a dick goes up an ass~ 🙄 Okay, I forgot that line of thinking until right now but it really irritated me).
Another thing I forgot until just now that irritated me: Hagen has a paragraph that's pretty fatphobic, where he talks about his healthy eating habits and how he has Greek yoghurt as a treat but he's only allowed to eat it ever second day or he'll get a old man stomach like his father? 🤢 Dude, you can eat healthy as you want but I swear to God eating Greek yoghurt every day would not be the end of the world, and neither would having a stomach. And Jesus if Greek yoghurt was my only treat for me because I was so determined to stay skinny I'd rather just be dead.
Also, this is a very sex-heavy book, which I don't mind because it's kink and all the scenes have variety and don't get boring - but all that said: using the word knops for nipples is one of the least sexy works you could pick for nipples.
November 1, 2021
RECENSIONE DI MARIKA
Hagen è un professore universitario di storia militare, oltre ad essere un bell’uomo dai capelli sale e pepe, ma con un atteggiamento un po’ snob. Quando la sua attenzione viene catturata da Braxter, un suo studente non molto partecipe e disattento, Hagen continua a ripetere a se stesso che nulla può mai accadere con uno dei suoi alunni.
Per qualche strano motivo, Baxter cominciò a sentire le lacrime bruciargli gli occhi, ma mai avrebbe fatto vedere a questo arrogante pezzo di merda che lo aveva colpito nel segno. Quell’uomo non aveva idea di cosa stava passando, quanto difficile fosse lottare per riuscire a rimanere a galla. Era facile per lui giudicare, con la sua macchina figa, con una casa di certo bella, e gli esclusivi abiti di marca. […] No, non avrebbe dato nessuna spiegazione viste le circostanze, tantomeno si sarebbe difeso.
Braxter è un giovane di ventisette anni che si barcamena fra due lavori pur di rimanere a galla e terminare l’università. Nonostante l’attrazione che prova verso il suo professore di Storia, non può permettersi di farsi buttare fuori dal suo corso a causa dei suoi scarsi risultati. Sull’orlo della bancarotta, Braxter è costretto a cercare un nuovo lavoro per potersi pagare le tasse universitarie. Così si iscrive ad un’app di incontri a pagamento per le occasioni particolari.
Quando Hagen riceve per posta l’invito ad una raccolta fondi organizzata dal The Basement, il club BDSM che frequentava a Los Angeles, il professore vorrebbe parteciparvi, ma con un accompagnatore. Per uno scherzo del destino, Hagen organizza un incontro con un potenziale accompagnatore tramite un’app e a presentarsi all’appuntamento è proprio il suo studente Braxter.
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Hagen è un professore universitario di storia militare, oltre ad essere un bell’uomo dai capelli sale e pepe, ma con un atteggiamento un po’ snob. Quando la sua attenzione viene catturata da Braxter, un suo studente non molto partecipe e disattento, Hagen continua a ripetere a se stesso che nulla può mai accadere con uno dei suoi alunni.
Per qualche strano motivo, Baxter cominciò a sentire le lacrime bruciargli gli occhi, ma mai avrebbe fatto vedere a questo arrogante pezzo di merda che lo aveva colpito nel segno. Quell’uomo non aveva idea di cosa stava passando, quanto difficile fosse lottare per riuscire a rimanere a galla. Era facile per lui giudicare, con la sua macchina figa, con una casa di certo bella, e gli esclusivi abiti di marca. […] No, non avrebbe dato nessuna spiegazione viste le circostanze, tantomeno si sarebbe difeso.
Braxter è un giovane di ventisette anni che si barcamena fra due lavori pur di rimanere a galla e terminare l’università. Nonostante l’attrazione che prova verso il suo professore di Storia, non può permettersi di farsi buttare fuori dal suo corso a causa dei suoi scarsi risultati. Sull’orlo della bancarotta, Braxter è costretto a cercare un nuovo lavoro per potersi pagare le tasse universitarie. Così si iscrive ad un’app di incontri a pagamento per le occasioni particolari.
Quando Hagen riceve per posta l’invito ad una raccolta fondi organizzata dal The Basement, il club BDSM che frequentava a Los Angeles, il professore vorrebbe parteciparvi, ma con un accompagnatore. Per uno scherzo del destino, Hagen organizza un incontro con un potenziale accompagnatore tramite un’app e a presentarsi all’appuntamento è proprio il suo studente Braxter.
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