Secret Obsession

Secret Temptations #1

by Cameron Hart

She’s off-limits. A student. A mouthy one, at that. Sarah pushes all my buttons when debating me in class, but when I run into her at a fundraiser, I see a different side to the sassy brunette. She’s still stubborn, but Sarah looks a little lost. Her father treats her like trash, which triggers something strange in me. Something all-consuming. Something I’ve never felt before. It’s taboo enough to fall for my student, but I don’t just want to make her mine. I want to be her Daddy. He’s off-limits. A professor. An annoying one, at that. Dylan thinks he’s so smooth with his dark, velvety voice and well-timed quips. I can’t help but poke holes in his theories and correct him every chance I get. When he comes to my rescue at a fundraiser hosted by my father, I see Dylan in a new light. He’s protective, in control, and sure of himself. I must be more broken than I thought, because now I don’t just want Dylan as my professor. I want him as my Daddy. What to expect from a Cameron Hart Lots of heat, plenty of sweet, and just enough drama to keep things interesting. No cheating, safe, guaranteed HEA!

Genres: Novella, Romance, Contemporary, Forbidden Love, M F Romance, Contemporary Romance, Short Stories

136 pages, Paperback

First published February 11, 2022

About the author

USA Today Bestselling Author

Looking for alpha males, sassy heroines, steamy chemistry, and a guaranteed happily ever after? I've got you covered. My books pack plenty of Kindle melting action and lots of over the top swoon-worthy moments, with happily ever afters so sweet you just might get a cavity.

Go ahead and grab a glass of wine and get comfy. You've got some dirty, sweet romance novels to read!

If you enjoy Frankie Love, Elle Goode, MINK, and similar authors, then my books will be right up your alley.

Reviews

[Darlene I read WAY to many books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I screamed when Cameron said she has a new series and the first book is a DADDY!!! ugh she writes delicious daddy books. And this one is alil taboo!!

Dylan is the professor and on his first day he meets late and sassy Sarah who happens to be the Sentors daughter. He's heard somethings about her and well first impressions it didn't go well between the two but that doesn't stop both from lusting after one another. They have some sexual tension, and the more Dylan sees how hard Sarah works he knows those rumors are false.  Plus daddy Dylan hates how Sarah father is treating her did I mention he a 🐱 eater!!! Lord 💦💦💦 you'll love him as much as I do. And as for Sarah my heart!! She is such a sweet person I wish she stood up for herself more with her father :( but I'm glad she had someone in her corner to help her out..

I can't wait for the next couple and its if I'm right a stepbrother taboo!!!

No ow/om drama, no cheating, slight secondary characters, tiny drama, sexy times, virgin gal and no manwhore

Recommend-yes
Cover-⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Heat level-🌶🌶🌶🌶

Slowinsta
Tiny push away from both
Age gap
Daddy kink
Mentions fatshaming (dad does)
No condom
Verbal/physical abuse (dad again)
Praise kink
Hea
Epilogue

[mia · Rating 1 out of 5]

"I want to surrender to his touch, drown in his kisses, and give in to anything and everything my Daddy wants to do to me"

If this interests you, then pick up the book. If not just scroll along, like what I should have done.

[Angie · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars!

This was a pretty quick read with plenty of steam, Daddy kink, and forbidden insta-lust between Sarah, the Senator's daughter, and her grumpy professor, Dylan. Dylan is your typical OTT protective alpha, while Sarah plays the part of our innocent virgin heroine. I'll admit, I was a little annoyed by how many times the phrase "curvy body" was used, but overall this was a cute story ♡

*ARC provided by the author, and I voluntarily reviewed it*

[Jen ♥ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ⭐

MCs:
- Dylan
- Sarah

Book info:
- Age gap
- Professor / Student
- Forbidden romance
- Virgin FMC, celibate MMC (for a decade)
- Novella
- HEA


This is sweet and hot at the same time. Though I'm not a fan of daddy kink, but somehow this book didn't bother me at all. I kinda liked it actually, probably because it wasn't used too much.

I like the ott personality of Dylan, although he was a judgmental prick at the beginning at least he changed after finding out how awful Sarah is being treated by her father.

Anyway, this novella made me hot and bothered. Dylan really knows what he's doing, this man, gosh! Talented is an understatement hahaha. And Sarah is his perfect match in every way.

Overall, this is a good book. I enjoyed it and I plan to read every book in this series. 😂

[Ꭿຖᥲ·♡ ྀི · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5✯

°Virgin heroine
°Hero's been celibate for over a decade
°Switching POVs
°OTT alpha hero
°No OW/OM drama
°Mild daddy kink
°No cheating or scenes with OP
°Epilogue: around 7 years later married with 2 kids

[Eva ♡︎ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 ✨
3.5 🔥

[Cat H · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.
This was short and cute, and definitely sexy.
I wish we got a little more time with them fighting each other in the classroom, but otherwise I really liked it.
There was a light ‘Daddy’ kink thrown in, with honorifics and some funishments.
The sex was hot and steamy with some sexy dirty talk and tons of passion.
The relationship was fast and had that insta love feel that all of this author’s books have, though they were trying to hide it for a little while before Dylan broke.
No OW/OM drama.
Sarah’s father is a complete dick that tries to cause problems, though.
There’s also some talk about past abuse and a moment of present abuse, so check TW’s, but know that’s it’s kept pretty light and brief.

I liked it.
It was just the sweet smut I was looking for.

[Daughter of Paper and Stone · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn’t read the blurb of this one since I was unaware I added the second book before the first book. I found out when I went to download it in my kindle.

The H was over the top and a sweetheart at the same time. The right amount of tender and punishing. The h had a hard life due to her father, but that did not stop her from being real to herself. I felt like her actions made sense.

This novella was incredibly well written.

4 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good

I’m not usually a fan of DD/lg stories but this was wasn’t to bad. Dylan and Sarah are instantly attracted to one another but being professor/student makes it difficult. Sarah is shocked when Dylan lets his feelings for her be known. She never thought a man like him would have feelings for her. They are both craving the same thing and find it in each other. Sarah has been put down by her father her whole life. He is powerful, controlling and mean. She doesn’t see her worth and Dylan is set to prove to her that she is his entire world.

Safety and Spoilers
Safe. No ow drama, h’s father wants her to flirt with a possible campaign donors sons so the two men can talk business. h doesn’t want to and H puts a stop to it real quick. H has been celibate for over ten years and h is a virgin. h’s father manhandles her and slaps her.

[Sarah (thehireader) · Rating 4 out of 5]

The cheesiest of cheeseball endings but also I really liked it so who am I to judge

[Ann · Rating 1 out of 5]

DNF @60%

The insta lust was insane in this one. The classic I haven’t dated or had sex in years and I just saw her and she is the one, I’ve never been anyone’s daddy or wanted to be but I’m gonna be her daddy and I don’t care if I lose my job over this girl I just met and have barely talked to she is it for me. Mine mine mine.

So over the top and clunky writing.

Usually with these type of romance novella I go in with little to no standards and I don’t mind the insta lust, I’m just here for a quick fun time and the smut, but this book just sucked IMO and it bothered me so much.

This seemed like it was straight from the imagination, an over the top rough draft that she turned into the real story.

Normally this wouldn’t bother me but the writing was clunky and just ughh I was not enjoying it as I read. It needed a little work and need a slight reality check to be enjoyable.

She’s a wanna be Jessa Kane and she is failing.

[kittielovesbooks · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a quick but naughty read. Dylan, falls in lust with Sarah, a student in one of his classes, the first time that he sees her in class. He loves that she pushes back when he calls her out on being late. Sarah, who is the daughter of a senator who only sees her as a tool to be used, is hopeful at first that her hot professor will see past her *spoiled* image but is disappointed when he falls into the same old trap. When he finally gives in to the attraction between them, will he want her as a fling or for forever?

This story gives good kink. Can we say taboo student/teacher along with Daddy kink? I love the relationship between Dylan and Sarah but would have liked a little more on what happens job-wise for Dylan in the end. But maybe we will get some of that in the other books in the series?

[Miranda · Rating 1 out of 5]

I hated this. The characters are so cringey and unlikeable. Sarah questions their relationship after every spicy scene, which there’s a lot of, and that ruined every one for me. It just got to the point where when things started heating up I just skipped ahead a few pages because I knew I’d just get annoyed. That alone made this so less enjoyable. A book like this isn’t read for the plot, so when you take those parts out there’s not much left to read. I really just wanted to finish and see if she actually sticks up for herself to her father at any point since it does build up to looking like that’s a possibility. Does she? We’ll never know! The ending jumps ahead a few years instead. So unsatisfying. Glad this is over at least.

[Mari (Mystics & Metaphysics Book Blog) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I just devoured this and boy was this fire! Dylan and Sarah are forbidden and they don't necessarily start off on the right foot, but boy once they give in, it's electric. The writing sucks you in from the very beginning and the heat just keeps you there. I loved the way Dylan wanted to take care of Sarah without stifling her and the way he takes control is swoon-worthy.

I only wish we would have been given information as to what Dylan ended up doing career-wise.

[Carlyn Zanidean · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was truly a great book. Age gap romance, passionate and intense, cant deny what the heart wants. Destiny had a plan for these two and knew they were ment to be together.
Right from the first page to the last this book had me craving more..

[Lissa Smith Reads'~A Bookaholics Bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rated
4 Stars: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Kindle Unlimited Read

[Oriana Reads · Rating 5 out of 5]

Holy mother...... give me a Dylan and he can be my Daddy all day every day 🥵🥵🥵 Dylan is the new professor at Sarah's college, they meet and sparks fly.... like really fly😉 Dylan is instantly smitten and obsessed with his woman. He tries to deny it first but in the end nothing and no one can stop him from claiming his princess😍😍😍😍 This was a hot age gap/forbidden Instalove story with sweetness, steam and romance with a sweet HEA and with a bit of family drama too❤️❤️❤️ I loved how Sarahs struggle with expectations and prejudice was themed👍👍 An awesome written story that captured me from the first page until The End😍😍😍

[Isabelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

tropes..
-forbidden: professor/student
-age gap
-OTT j/p H
-virgin h
-daddy kink
-obsessed H
-curvy girl
-HEA with 2 kids

triggers..
-both MCs have shitty dads

[KMH · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is one yummy romance. The forbidden element of their relationship, him being her teacher/professor (even if it is just temporary as favor to his friend, the dean) and her being a student, just made the book better, not that it really needed that anyway. I loved how the book opened with the Males point of view, giving you his background and showing his personality, which at first seems very strict but then you get to experience the first time they meet from his prospective, before she really notices him and you read his thought process and emotional response, as well as his physical response. Their first interaction was so intense that you knew exactly how hot they were going to be together. Then you get the Females point of view and I loved how she came across as mature and strong, but still had that inner softness.
I also think the fact that the Male stereotypes the Female due to her upbringing and parental class wasn't a bad thing, it allowed the Female to stick up for herself and prove him wrong, and that also makes their interaction at the 'party' much more important, as you see the Male realise his mistake and his personality becomes stronger as he finally admits his connection to her.
During the party their dynamics change and they kind of slip into their roles for each other, with the man feeling very protective of the woman, after seeing her interaction with her father and saves her from the situation she finds herself in due to him. Then as soon as we get the scene at his house the story really begins to focus on their new relationship and their new 'roles' and I like that it's not so intense that your like "where did this come from" the author eases you into it and still allows the romance between them to shine through but with that extra element of heat. Each scene and interaction after this grew hotter and hotter and stays centered on them still.
The added drama with the Female's father, gives you the conflict that you were anticipating, even if whilst reading it you felt a little sad for the Female. However, luckily that didn't last for long, then you finally got to see the Male go above and beyond for his woman and I loved how he didn't even stop to think about it, he just proved that she was the most important person to him, that he would always put her first. I loved their reconciliation and how the Female easily puts her trust in the Male. From then on it's just getting to their happily ever after, and I loved the ending too, even if I didn't want it to end. Although, you do get a glimpse into his best friend's life (the dean), which the author is very good at teasing you with leaving you craving the next story, I just hope we get to see or hear from these characters in any future books and the author made them compliment each other so well!!

[Kat · Rating 4 out of 5]

Secret Obsession bk 1 [Secret Temptations]
These books are short, steamy, Taboo, Age gap, Professor/Student, Daddy kink, Spanking, Romance and more..

This book follows Dylan and Sarah's story.. I really enjoyed this book and Cameron done a good job with this book.. I can't wait to read the other books in this trilogy..

Dylan is a Professor, He is sweet, kind, caring, wee bit grumpy, Possessive and knows what he wants, He has a best friend called Reed and they have been best friends since they were kids, He looks out for the people that he cares about, He has a sad past because of his dad, He falls hard for
Sarah who is his Student but He can't see his life without Sarah so makes plans so that no one can hurt him or Sarah because he picks her over being a Professor, He falls hard for Sarah

Sarah is a Student but she does not have long to go before she finishes and starts to work as an Nurse, She is sweet, kind, caring, curvy and shy, She has a best friend called Faye and you can see that they would do anything for each other, She has a sad past because of her family, She falls Hard for Dylan

This book is packed full of:
⦁ Sassy characters
⦁ Professor/Student
⦁ Curvy Woman/Sweet Hero
⦁ Virgin trope
⦁ Forced Proximity
⦁ Content: Sarah's family does not treat her right, her dad hits her, and try's to control her, Taboo, A wee bit of outdoor play at a restaurant bathroom, Dirty Talk
⦁ Possessive Hero/Touch her and you die trope
⦁ Daddy Kink
⦁ A lot of Steam, a wee bit of Hair pulling, a wee bit of spanking and some biting
⦁ Age Gap
⦁ Likes taking care of his woman
⦁ Your mine trope
⦁ Over 18+ Readers
⦁ Fast Read

Its nice to see reed in this book and if you want to read his story then check out Secret Desire bk 3 [Secret Temptations] Also if you want to see more of reed then check out his sisters book called Blame it on the Tequila bk 2 [On the Rocks series].. If you would like to see more of Sarah's best friend Faye then check out her book called Secret Protector bk 2 [Secret Temptations]

I really enjoyed the relationship between Dylan and Sarah.. The characters are so awesome and the romance was really good too.. Its nice to see that everything worked out and they got a happy ending..

[Katy · Rating 2 out of 5]

The dean, his best friend, asks for a favor, and that’s how Dylan ends up teaching an underclassman intro class for the first time in years. He is even more annoyed when he sees the senator’s daughter on his roster, and then she walks into class late. And he doesn’t hesitate to call her a spoiled princess in front of over 100+ students. See how perfect this is for tension, maybe even some enemies to lovers on top of the forbidden? Unfortunately, that is NOT what happened. I could have handled the instalust. Actually, I could have even handled instalove! He spends weeks being tortured by fantasies of her, especially during class. And then he ends up at her father’s fundraiser, and suddenly he wants to be her Daddy. He wanted to give her a safe space (which she needed!), a place all her own. But their dynamic to accomplish that, it was not enjoyable. Even though he never hesitated to express how whatever they were doing was more, Sarah questioned their relationship after every single sexual scene. And consider that’s the majority of the book, it happens a LOT. I was bummed when nothing really happens at the end. There was so much build up for him to need to fight for her, prove that she was worth it. All it took was one good round in the kitchen. Dylan hasn’t dated or had sex in years, had no reason to, but one look at her, and he suddenly needs to be her Daddy? Mind you, this is a new dynamic for both of them! He’s willing to throw away his entire career away over this! It really made no sense. But if you’re looking for a quick D/s dynamic > plot, I’d say pick it up.

princess: 34
little girl: 20
good girl: 6

My Favorite Quotes:
• “You saved yourself for Daddy, isn’t that right?”
• “The first time I saw you, I wanted to f!ck you just as much as I wanted to cuddle you.”
• “Take everything Daddy gives you.”
• “Take what you need from me.”
• “Let me show you what forever looks like.”
• “The only way I can be ruined is if you leave me.”

8/10 Dirty Birdy
6/10 Forbidden

[Hanna Barker · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is book number 1 of the Secret Temptations series and focuses on Dylan and Sarah. Dylan is a respected professor who normally works with upperclassmen but when he was asked to take over freshmen courses for the semester he immediately dreads it. Things change as soon as he sees Sarah for the first time. He finds out she is the senators daughter and when she challenges him, he is equal parts annoyed and completely captivated by her. They fight the attraction for a few weeks before Dylan breaks and decides to make her his. This was such a GREAT story! The way that Dylan loved and cared for Sarah. He was soooo good to her after the awful way her family treated her. They were exactly what the other needed to feel complete. They both brought out new sides of each other and it was absolutely perfect! I cannot wait to read the next book in the series!

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Suzanne Houser · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cameron Hart kicks off a brand new series, Secret Temptations, with the hot, steamy, and forbidden Secret Obsession. To help out his closest friend, Dylan, a long-time tenured Philosophy professor, agrees to teach a 101 class - and on the first day, he is knocked out by the beautiful, sassy, Senator's daughter who rushes in two minutes late. Sarah is a senior, about to graduate with a nursing degree, but in need of a humanities course to finish. Dying to finish her studies so she can get out from under her domineering father's thumb, Sarah is inexplicably drawn to her sexy professor. Dylan quickly finds himself obsessed - but even more so protective when he learns more about the young, vulnerable woman beneath the tough exterior. Ms Hart delivers a seriously sexy, Kindle-melting, age-gap romance in the first book of what promises to be a stellar series.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Kristine L. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love DDLG stories and Cameron Hart delivers a wonderful steamy story. Dylan is teaching for his best friend. He's usually teaching upper class students but he's been asked to teach a freshman class for a semester. The first day when Dylan sees Sarah, who's the senators daughter and she's also somewhat of a brat. She ends up challenging him and it irritates him but also intrigues him. They try so hard to fight the attraction but Dylan decides that he's going to make her his. They have plenty of chemistry and steam. I love how Dylan cares and protects Sarah. Dylan happens to see Sarah a one of her father's fundraisers and after hearing what her father says to her he's ready to deck Sarah's father. Dylan is older, totally obsessed with Sarah who's younger and he want's to be her daddy and take care of her since her father doesn't treat her right. Am looking forward to more books in this series.

I received a copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Rose · Rating 4 out of 5]

Professor and student romance story.

I really liked this story. It was slightly taboo but entertaining and enjoyable with a couple of exceptions. The characters were interesting and likable for the most part. Sarah’s best friend Faye was great for her. She was supportive and identified with Sarah’s issues since she had to deal with similar issues herself. Reed and Dylan had been friends for a long time and had a wonderful friendship. Dylan and Sarah were attracted to each other immediately but both of them ended up with false impressions of the other. After realizing that his impression of Sarah was wrong, Dylan gave himself permission to get to know her better. Their relationship grows very quickly. There was some drama and angst but it resolved well. I loved their happily ever after. I recommend reading this book.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[readingromancehea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dylan is a tenured professor of philosophy. He usually spends his time with doctorate students or colleagues. His friend, Reed, asked him for a favor and he can't say no. He's teaching freshman philosophy 101. The only thing fun about freshman is scaring them. Then she walks in, with curves for days, and he can't seem to stop himself from staring. She's the senator's daughter but he doesn't care. He will have her if it's the last thing he does.

Dylan is very grumpy. With how horrible his past was, I can understand why. Sarah is so smart. She has a smart mouth too. Her father may not see it but Dylan does. I like how he can't stop staring when she comes into the room. The fundraiser was terrible but the beginning of everything. Dylan sticking up for Sarah is a beautiful thing. The restaurant was not what I expected at all. The museum was everything. I loved every minute of this. I wish it was longer! Such a good read.

[Melanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Hot Daddy Alert!

This book is scorching hot, about a college professor’s forbidden relationship with a student who happens to be a Senator’s daughter.

Dylan and Sarah spark flames from the minute they interact on the first day of class. He’s grumpy and unapproachable and she is smart, sassy and doesn’t back down when he barks at her. Chaos, $exy times and love ensues. When their love is threatened, Dylan proves to Sarah, that he is worthy of her love and their future together.

This story was a yummy concoction of insta-love, obsession, a bit of drama and smoking hotness. This is also a Daddy book, which adds to the forbidden element surrounding Dylan and Sarah’s relationship. I loved it and I adored this book.

I received a complimentary copy of this book and I borrowed it in KU. This is my honest review.

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an excellent book! Very hot and steamy!! Dylan is a professor and Sarah is his student. Dylan does not even realize that he is a Daddy until Sarah enters his life and he wants to take care of her.
Sarah’s family is horrible to her so she’s never known unconditional love. Dylan insists that what they have is forever. Sarah really wants to believe him but she’s so unsure of herself, it is difficult for her to grasp. This is new to Dylan too. He does not do relationships, much less students.
Dylan and Sarah work perfectly together! Dylan is finally able to convince Sarah that they are destined to be together forever.
This was a great book! I really enjoyed it! They were a couple of tropes involved - age gap, taboo student, curvy girl and virgin. They all played on each other. This is a wonderful book!

[Lisa Parker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dylan is teaching class this semester as a favor to his friend Reed, he never usually gets stuck with teenagers. He never has had a thing for students until she walks in, Sarah Robbins, the Senator's daughter. She is gorgeous, but he keys on her being late to steer away from his arousal.

Professor Cole is such a jerk, she thought he was attracted to her until her started to berate her for being late. When she is at one of the various fundraisers her father makes her attend, Dylan hears what he says to her and has to stop himself from going after the man.

This was steamy story with an older man obsessed with a younger woman. He wants to be her Daddy, when it is obvious no one has cared for her properly. I am looking forward to the other books in this series, Secret Temptations

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.

[Chalice · Rating 3 out of 5]

The couple: Dylan and Sarah

Romance trope: teacher/student
Series: Secret Temptations
Length: 138 pages

Plot: Dylan is instantly attracted to Sarah when she walks into his college classroom but he's not about to get involved with a spoiled senator's daughter, no matter how attractive she is. But Sarah isn't what he imagines and it's more difficult to stay than he thought it would be.

Commentary: Well he changed his tune pretty fast! I hate that Dylan made such an assumption about Sarah with absolutely no information about her other than who her father was. Her father was a bit of a cartoon villain though, practically twirling his mustache. I did like the epilogue though - cute!

Next book in the series: Secret Protector