This was my first student/teacher book but I’d read Jade’s Dirty Bad series, so I was curious how she would write a virginal heroine and an older man. I’ll admit, I was expecting some of her Dirty Bad writing to leak into this story, but I was pleasantly surprised how different it was. I liked the dual POV of the story so we can see what Helen and Mr. Roberts, the teacher, are thinking as they navigate this taboo relationship. He was sweet at times, knew Helen had a crush, and tried to hold off on moving forward because of his own issues. But, as per a Jade West story, once we get to the sexy times, they are scorching, and not just between Helen and Mr. Roberts. Jade throws in a special sexy treat to the story.

Where the hell was Mr. Roberts when I was in art class!?! Jade West does not disappoint, bringing the taboo hotness in this Teacher/Student forbidden romance. I loved watching Mr. Roberts fight his primal urges because of the nature of their relationship. Helen was the forbidden fruit for him but not just for sex. The chemistry between Mark and Helen is extremely passionate and the struggles they go through are very believable. You can’t help but get wrapped up in the fantasy of it all. There are aspects of BDSM which I always enjoy, and the sex is what I’ve come to expect from Jade, off the charts hot!
[May 2016]