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Hard Crush
Alex
Preparation is the key to success.
That’s the motto I live by.
And I’ve done nothing but prepare for my future every day since I can remember.
To get everything I want, all I need to do is get through my senior year of college.
I fully expect this semester to be just like any other—until he walks in.
My infuriatingly handsome new professor, Luke.
He’s young, with deep green eyes, dark hair, and a voice that could melt the panties right off a nun. You combine that with his tall frame and the muscles straining beneath his conservative sweaters, and you’ve got the perfect storm of off-limits man candy.
This is bad. Like, really bad.
And not only because my boyfriend is sitting right next to me, but because this professor is the exact type of distraction I don’t need. I tell myself to shake off this ridiculous crush because it can’t go anywhere good, but the more I see Luke, the more I talk to him, I can’t ignore this magnetic connection we share.
When my boyfriend’s cheating ways are revealed, I finally take the plunge and give in to my desires for Luke. Our passion is beyond anything I’ve ever known. It’s explosive, intoxicating, and just might consume me whole.
But professors aren’t allowed to date students, and if we’re not careful, this hard crush could ruin both our lives…
From Bestselling author Shae Sullivan comes a new, thoroughly forbidden student-teacher college romance, HARD CRUSH. If you love your men smart and sexy with thick…glasses…this book is for you! Standalone romance. HEA.
Preparation is the key to success.
That’s the motto I live by.
And I’ve done nothing but prepare for my future every day since I can remember.
To get everything I want, all I need to do is get through my senior year of college.
I fully expect this semester to be just like any other—until he walks in.
My infuriatingly handsome new professor, Luke.
He’s young, with deep green eyes, dark hair, and a voice that could melt the panties right off a nun. You combine that with his tall frame and the muscles straining beneath his conservative sweaters, and you’ve got the perfect storm of off-limits man candy.
This is bad. Like, really bad.
And not only because my boyfriend is sitting right next to me, but because this professor is the exact type of distraction I don’t need. I tell myself to shake off this ridiculous crush because it can’t go anywhere good, but the more I see Luke, the more I talk to him, I can’t ignore this magnetic connection we share.
When my boyfriend’s cheating ways are revealed, I finally take the plunge and give in to my desires for Luke. Our passion is beyond anything I’ve ever known. It’s explosive, intoxicating, and just might consume me whole.
But professors aren’t allowed to date students, and if we’re not careful, this hard crush could ruin both our lives…
From Bestselling author Shae Sullivan comes a new, thoroughly forbidden student-teacher college romance, HARD CRUSH. If you love your men smart and sexy with thick…glasses…this book is for you! Standalone romance. HEA.
152 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 25, 2020
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Shae Sullivan
55 books112 followersShae Sullivan is the author of wicked sexy contemporary romance featuring alpha males who fight for their women, and keep them up all night long.
Shae Sullivan is a lover of coffee, cats, and comfy sweaters, who lives in a small town in New England. She's probably the only southern transplant in the town, but that doesn't phase her one bit.
She loves sitting by a warm fire, reading a super hot book, and hanging out in her local bookstore.
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Shae Sullivan is a lover of coffee, cats, and comfy sweaters, who lives in a small town in New England. She's probably the only southern transplant in the town, but that doesn't phase her one bit.
She loves sitting by a warm fire, reading a super hot book, and hanging out in her local bookstore.
When she's not chasing after this new writing dream of hers, you can find her on social media, on her Facebook page here: http://bit.ly/ShaeSullivan.
And don't forget to sign up for her newsletter here: https://www.subscribepage.com/ShaeSul....
Exclusive sneak peeks, giveaways, and free books will be the norm!
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August 15, 2023
Puttered out…
This was a pretty solid four star read for me until the end and now I’d say it’s a 3.5. Luke was extremely harsh and brutal with Alex, way more than he needed to be. Still she goes and fixes EVERYTHING for him then just forgives him? Girl, give him the cold shoulder for a few days at least. Make him do a TINY bit of groveling. It’s was so frustrating. I also felt like since the end was so rushed and unsatisfying that we could have been given an extended epilogue at least. The one we got was too close in the future.
I liked the internal dialogue a lot, especially from Luke. However, at times I felt the dialogue was clunky and awkward. I’m glad I gave it a read, it was entertaining but it won’t be on my reread shelf.
This was a pretty solid four star read for me until the end and now I’d say it’s a 3.5. Luke was extremely harsh and brutal with Alex, way more than he needed to be. Still she goes and fixes EVERYTHING for him then just forgives him? Girl, give him the cold shoulder for a few days at least. Make him do a TINY bit of groveling. It’s was so frustrating. I also felt like since the end was so rushed and unsatisfying that we could have been given an extended epilogue at least. The one we got was too close in the future.
I liked the internal dialogue a lot, especially from Luke. However, at times I felt the dialogue was clunky and awkward. I’m glad I gave it a read, it was entertaining but it won’t be on my reread shelf.
July 29, 2021
This was an alright read. The story is a student-teacher romance. The story is a romance between Luke, the teacher, and Alex, the student. I thought the story was quite boring. It was not like most of the student-teacher books that I have read. The characters were not really relatable and I found them to be just okay. The ending seemed a bit rushed. I will see how other books by this author. Overall, an okay read.
December 4, 2020
I love the student-teacher trope so I picked this one up after seeing it advertised to me on Facebook multiple times. Unfortunately, it was NOT good (in my opinion).
Things I liked:
-first person POV alternating between the two main characters
-hero is mostly pretty likable and sweet to the heroine
Things I disliked:
-everything else
There seemed to be so much filler that wasn’t necessary and this wasn’t even a long book. Conversations between Luke and other professors that didn’t add anything to the story, just mindless chitchat. Same with Alex... unnecessary convo with her friend Taylor doing Black Friday shopping. Mmmkay. Each of their thoughts were also focused on random stuff that didn’t even add anything to the story either.
Luke went to his office to jack off after seeing Alex in his class one day... but it faded to black. Come on! Put some description in there. Same with the sex. Luke and Alex were talking about their relationship one moment and the very next line they were going at it, but not in a good way. The dialogue was awkward and the sex part lasted about 2.5 seconds and it was done. And then... “they had sex again 2 or 3 more times that night...” as a description for the rest. Sorry, but no. Not my idea of a good time in a romance book, haha.
Luke also was quick to accept Dean Harris’ threat and did what she told him to do regarding Alex. He was resolved in that was his only choice. And then a few minutes later his sister tells him a few things about how he was an idiot and he should fix it and he changes his mind right then and there.
Then the other Dean supposedly fixes their problems so easily and ta-da! All is good again and they have a happily ever after.
Oh! And don’t even get me started on Bailey, the boyfriend Alex had at the start of the book who cheated on her with her friend Beckah and blamed her over and over and tried to get back with her. Yeah, and Alex was so upset it happened that she ran right over to Luke’s house and had sex with him 5 seconds after walking in his apartment for the first time ever... you know, after Luke tells himself to keep a distance from Alex because she’s a student and yet invites her to his apartment the moment she calls him for the first time. LOL jesus you can’t make this crap up...
This is one of the most disappointing stories I’ve read. The idea is good but just, ugh.
Things I liked:
-first person POV alternating between the two main characters
-hero is mostly pretty likable and sweet to the heroine
Things I disliked:
-everything else
There seemed to be so much filler that wasn’t necessary and this wasn’t even a long book. Conversations between Luke and other professors that didn’t add anything to the story, just mindless chitchat. Same with Alex... unnecessary convo with her friend Taylor doing Black Friday shopping. Mmmkay. Each of their thoughts were also focused on random stuff that didn’t even add anything to the story either.
Luke went to his office to jack off after seeing Alex in his class one day... but it faded to black. Come on! Put some description in there. Same with the sex. Luke and Alex were talking about their relationship one moment and the very next line they were going at it, but not in a good way. The dialogue was awkward and the sex part lasted about 2.5 seconds and it was done. And then... “they had sex again 2 or 3 more times that night...” as a description for the rest. Sorry, but no. Not my idea of a good time in a romance book, haha.
Luke also was quick to accept Dean Harris’ threat and did what she told him to do regarding Alex. He was resolved in that was his only choice. And then a few minutes later his sister tells him a few things about how he was an idiot and he should fix it and he changes his mind right then and there.
Then the other Dean supposedly fixes their problems so easily and ta-da! All is good again and they have a happily ever after.
Oh! And don’t even get me started on Bailey, the boyfriend Alex had at the start of the book who cheated on her with her friend Beckah and blamed her over and over and tried to get back with her. Yeah, and Alex was so upset it happened that she ran right over to Luke’s house and had sex with him 5 seconds after walking in his apartment for the first time ever... you know, after Luke tells himself to keep a distance from Alex because she’s a student and yet invites her to his apartment the moment she calls him for the first time. LOL jesus you can’t make this crap up...
This is one of the most disappointing stories I’ve read. The idea is good but just, ugh.
February 11, 2021
I didn't enjoy this one personally.
I love tropes. I really do. This just wasn't done the way I like. I found myself speed reading, and skipping what I could. The characters were to flat. The dialog was pretty boring. And the relationships uncompelling. I can see why it is an editable read for some. Just not for me.
I love tropes. I really do. This just wasn't done the way I like. I found myself speed reading, and skipping what I could. The characters were to flat. The dialog was pretty boring. And the relationships uncompelling. I can see why it is an editable read for some. Just not for me.
October 24, 2022
Hard Crush, Luke and Alex story
This is the story of Luke and Alex and their relationship.
I really liked this book, sweet lead male and female. it would have been good to see more on how the secondary characters’ actions played out.
Recommend for a read.
This is the story of Luke and Alex and their relationship.
I really liked this book, sweet lead male and female. it would have been good to see more on how the secondary characters’ actions played out.
Recommend for a read.
January 14, 2023
I liked this book a lot. This book was so good, and I read it in lightning speed. I loved the story of Alex and Luke and how they hid their secret romance. It was fun and sexy. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone who wants a sizzling romance.
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October 30, 2023
Professor/Student
I wasn't sure how this was going to play out for me since this trope is more taboo for me than most. However, the fact that they were both of age made it much better. It was a quick, spicy read and I definitely enjoyed it.
I wasn't sure how this was going to play out for me since this trope is more taboo for me than most. However, the fact that they were both of age made it much better. It was a quick, spicy read and I definitely enjoyed it.
December 1, 2020
love the book. it needs a bit of polishing on the writing part but i like the story overall :)
December 28, 2020
SO CUTE
Okay so I thought this was adorable. Loved everything about it. Would highly recommend as a quicker easy read. Cant wait to read more from this author
Okay so I thought this was adorable. Loved everything about it. Would highly recommend as a quicker easy read. Cant wait to read more from this author
January 29, 2021
Fun Read!
This was a good book. Really easy likable main characters and the drama is good too. Sweet un forbidden love story, that has you cheering for the good guys.
This was a good book. Really easy likable main characters and the drama is good too. Sweet un forbidden love story, that has you cheering for the good guys.
June 11, 2021
Good steamy short book
Great chemistry with the couple. Was a fast and steamy book. About a couple that should nit be together from the start.
Great chemistry with the couple. Was a fast and steamy book. About a couple that should nit be together from the start.
August 24, 2023
Too slow. DNF @ 51%.
October 5, 2023
Good
This is a ok read it could have been a bit more exciting, but it felt like it was written in a rush towards the ending.
This is a ok read it could have been a bit more exciting, but it felt like it was written in a rush towards the ending.
May 13, 2024
DNF at 50%
June 19, 2024
gross
February 15, 2023
Kinda cute college professor/student relationship but didn’t fall in love with it!
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