Published by NAL Publication Date: December 1st 2015
Pages: 368
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From the New York Times bestselling author of the Fall Away series who never fails to deliver a βpowerfully written contemporary love storyβ¦β*
Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students and trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isnβt important. She canβt let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoingβ¦
Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yetβ¦there is something about him that draws Easton inβa hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn.
Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Eastonβs resolveβand reveal what should stay hiddenβ¦
(*STANDALONE, NO CLIFFHANGER*)
This was a book more than just romance, there was more than just hot steamy scenes that will make your tummy flutter. This book was about healing relationships, healing pasts and surviving the future.
There seemed to three stories going on in Misconduct. We have Easton trying to move on from a scary past from her teenage years and her coping mechanisms from that past.
Then there is Tyler Marek a man just trying to be the man he was supposed to be to his estranged son, and getting ready to make a run for the Senate.
Now you have Easton and Tyler who met in a Masked ball a few months back. They had one night. A night were the chance to have that one night was lost. Neither forgot that night and a chance meeting where Tyler finds out that Easton is his sonβs teacher. She has a unique way of teaching that made me actually wish I had a teacher like her. Tyler not so much.
Now combine all three stories and you get a great book. It may seem like a lot is going on but it actually flowed so well.Β From Eastonβs OCD and maybe stalker, Tylerβs relationship with his son and the whole Senate run.
Thank you Penelope for another great read.
βWhy you?β he questioned. βWhy have I been thinking of you ever since that Mardi Gras ball?β
He pressed his body to mine, and I shook my head slowly.
βMr. Marek,β I pleaded, but it was useless. My eyes fell to his mouth, and then I glanced to my closed door, knowing that even though the students were gone for the day, there might still be staff around. βPlease.β
βThere was something that drew us together that night,β he maintained. βSomething that got under my skin, something thatβs still there.β
His mouth was an inch from mine, and I breathed hard, needing to push him away, but at the same time, that was the last thing I wanted.
βEaston,β he whispered, and reached down behind my thigh, lifting it to press himself closer against me.
I groaned, feeling the ridge of his cock nestle between my legs.
βWe canβt do this,β I told him.
My clothes felt like sandpaper on my skin, and I wanted them off. I wanted his shirt open and to know what he felt like under my fingertips.
βI know,β he answered.
But while his left hand held my knee up, his right hand slid between my legs and rubbed my clit through my panties.
I sucked in a sharp breath and clutched his shoulders, letting my eyes fall closed as my head floated away from me.
βMr. Marek,β I begged.
But his breath fell against my mouth, and he whispered, βI told you there would be no stopping me when we finally ran into each other again.β
And before I could open my eyes, heβd captured my bottom lip between his teeth and then kissed me, sending me reeling until I didnβt know which way was up.
I couldnβt fight it. His tongue dove into my mouth as he pressed me against the whiteboard and kissed me hard. I circled my arms around his neck, knowing I was getting myself into a shit ton of trouble, but I didnβt care at the moment.
My body needed him. Thatβs all it was.
I wouldnβt get involved emotionallyβI never did.
He grabbed me underneath both thighs and swung me around, planting my ass on the desk.
I groaned, his mouth working strong and fast over mine, stealing my breath as pleasure swarmed in my chest. It spiraled downward like a cyclone low in my belly.
I tightened my legs around his waist as his fingers slid under my dress, raking down my thighs.
I grabbed the back of his neck, cocking my head and returning every inch of his kiss. He tasted like coffee with vanilla, and I felt a hint of stubble on his face under my fingertips.
Dropping my hands down his body, I started unbuttoning his black vest. It was too thick, and I couldnβt feel him.
I pulled my mouth back, then dove back in to flick his tongue with mine.
βJesus Christ,β he groaned, eating me up with quick kisses and nibbles. βWhy does it have to be you, huh?β
I fumbled with the last button and finally tore open the vest, running my hands up his stomach and chest, covered only by his fine white dress shirt.
But even through the shirt, I felt the dips of his abs and pecs and of his toned waist and back.
Something screeched to my right, and I twisted my head to see the flailing branches of the tree outside scraping against the windowpane. The leaves blew, and I knew the storm would be here soon.
But I turned back to him, both of us breathing heavily, and I loved the storm in Tyler Marekβs eyes even more.
He slid his hands inside my panties and leaned his forehead into mine. I whimpered and grasped the back of his neck with both hands, my pussy throbbing at the thick ridge of his cock pressing against my leg.
He leaned down, his teeth nipping at my jaw as my eyes fluttered closed.
βTyler.β I let my head fall back, craning my neck for his lips. βMr. Marek, please stop,β I begged.
His hot breath fell across my ear, and I shivered.
βI thought about you all weekend,β he whispered. βHow do you make me do that?β
I snatched up his lips again. I liked what he was telling me too much.
He grabbed the hair at the back of my head and pulled, exposing my neck again as he dived down and whispered against my skin, βWhen you walked in, dressed in that short little skirt, my fucking hands wanted these thighsββhe raked his fingers down my legs againββalmost as much as my mouth did,β he admitted.
I squeezed my eyes shut, the need becoming agony. βMr. Marek,β I quaked. βOh, God.β
I didnβt want to stop him, butΒ .Β .Β .
I bit my bottom lip, feeling his fingers slide up and down my pussy, dipping and bringing out the wetness, spreading it over my clit.
And then whimpered, feeling two long fingers plunge inside of me.
βShit,β I moaned, squirming against his fingers. βPlease stop,β I pleaded. βTyler, please.β
But he just added another finger, staring down and watching the pleasure of what he was doing spread across my face.
βSay it again,β he ordered.
I blinked, opening my eyes, even though his thumb rubbing circles on my clit was driving me wild.
βTyler,β I said gently. βPlease stop.β
His mouth curled into a smile, and he stole a kiss, nipping at my bottom lip. βYou donβt want me to, do you?β he breathed out.
He increased his speed, flicking my clit faster and harder and curling the fingers inside of me, making me suck in air quicker and quicker and making me so needy I damn near gave in and begged to ride his cock.
βTyler, oh, my God,β I cried, squeezing my eyes shut again and feeling my insides swirl and tighten.
βOn second thought, call me Mr. Marek,β he insisted, and I popped my eyes open, seeing the devil in his grin.
I bit my lips between my teeth, groaning as I leaned back on my hands and slid my ass back and forth, fucking his fingers.
βYes, Mr. Marek,β I breathed out, dropping my head back as the whole fucking world started to spin.
One of my heels dropped to the floor, but I couldnβt care less.
He continued staring down at me, looking like he was completely captivated with my face.
βYou going to be nice from now on?β he challenged in a hard voice, rubbing harder.
βYes, Mr. Marek,β I rushed out.
βYou going to keep your temper in check?β His long fingers filled me up again and again.
I nodded frantically, feeling the orgasm coming. βYes, Mr. Marek.β
βAnd Iβm not done with you yet,β he warned. βJust so you know.β
I breathed in and out quickly, my body tensing and shaking. βYes,β I cried out.
And then the orgasm exploded, spreading down my thighs and through my belly. I dropped my head all the way back, plastering my hand to my mouth to stifle the cry as I squeezed my eyes shut and let him rub my clit, bringing the orgasm to an end.
My legs, suddenly as shaky as Jell-O, released their grip on his waist and dangled off the side of the desk.
He kissed me, holding my lips for a few moments, and for a just a few moments I felt like I did on Sunday mornings. When I woke up and realized I couldΒ stay in bed.
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Penelope Douglas is the author of the New York Times bestselling Fall Away series. She has her Masters of Science in Education from Loyola University in New Orleans and she currently lives in Las Vegas with her family.