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Absolute Beginners
Romantic. Funny. Sexy.
Professor Stephen Worthington’s life makes perfect sense. He teaches classes Tuesdays and Fridays. He has dinners with his parents on the weekend. He goes to the gym with his stepbrother twice a week. And every night he heads home at a reasonable hour, alone.
Only one thing is bothering Stephen’s perfectly organized life: Miss Julia Wilde. Never has Stephen dealt with a more unruly student. She’s rude, provocative, infuriating and the clothes she’s wearing are completely inappropriate.
But all this changes once Stephen finds himself out of the classroom and in Julia’s bedroom. Suddenly the roles are reversed and the stuffy professor receives a much-needed lesson between the sheets.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS is the first book about professor Stephen Worthington and his female student, Julia Wilde.
Professor Stephen Worthington’s life makes perfect sense. He teaches classes Tuesdays and Fridays. He has dinners with his parents on the weekend. He goes to the gym with his stepbrother twice a week. And every night he heads home at a reasonable hour, alone.
Only one thing is bothering Stephen’s perfectly organized life: Miss Julia Wilde. Never has Stephen dealt with a more unruly student. She’s rude, provocative, infuriating and the clothes she’s wearing are completely inappropriate.
But all this changes once Stephen finds himself out of the classroom and in Julia’s bedroom. Suddenly the roles are reversed and the stuffy professor receives a much-needed lesson between the sheets.
ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS is the first book about professor Stephen Worthington and his female student, Julia Wilde.
269 pages, Paperback
First published March 18, 2015
About the author
S.J. Hooks
4 books248 followersAlthough she is a native of Denmark, SJ Hooks has always had a keen interest in the English language. She has a BA in English Literature and Masters degree in American Studies. As a working mother of two special needs children, her days are busy. At night, when she isn’t passed out on the couch, she’s in front of her computer, writing stories of love, humor and passion – the best things in life. Her dream is to build a career as a full-time author.
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March 18, 2015
*********ARC received by Netgalley********
Genre: Humorous Teacher/Student Romance
Cover: 8/10
Writing: 7/10
Heroine: 8/10
Hero/s: 9/10
Humour: 7/10
Hotness: 7/10
Romance: 6/10
Extra book Details: Hero POV only; 1st person. Can be read as a stand alone. First in the series.
Bow tie clad Professor Stephen Worthington can't help but keep his eyes off his loud-mouth, dressed to excess, student Julia Wilde.
She torments him with her opinionated discussions, her too tight clothing and her flirtatious winking.
Stephen hasn't a clue what to do with her, but she knows exactly what to do with him.
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Absolute Beginners is essentially a Teacher-student romance with a twist, a lot of humour and told entirely from the Heroes POV.
Usually, books about a teacher-student affair is either a quick dirty read with a lot of taboo, or it's an almost-forbidden angst love story. Absolute Beginners falls smack bang between the two. It's almost-forbidden, it's taboo, it's got the age difference, the opposites attract, the naughty student, the angst and the tongue in cheek humour, she even dresses up as a schoolgirl for crying out loud!
The twist? Well the hero is a stuffy professor, he's the one who is seduced, he's also the one inexperienced in sex and love, the heroine is the one who wants the 'no-strings' relationship and doesn't show any emotion.
It's not full of depth, angst or emotion, it's fun. And not everyone will find it funny, but I sure did. I lolled a lot. I loved the hero's step-brother, the total opposite to him.
I loved Stephen and his shyness, he's so unsure and totally clueless when it comes to any kind of pop culture, or anything to do with women. And that's what the story is basically about, about him discovering sex and ultimately finding love.
4 STARS
Genre: Humorous Teacher/Student Romance
Cover: 8/10
Writing: 7/10
Heroine: 8/10
Hero/s: 9/10
Humour: 7/10
Hotness: 7/10
Romance: 6/10
Extra book Details: Hero POV only; 1st person. Can be read as a stand alone. First in the series.
Bow tie clad Professor Stephen Worthington can't help but keep his eyes off his loud-mouth, dressed to excess, student Julia Wilde.
She torments him with her opinionated discussions, her too tight clothing and her flirtatious winking.
Stephen hasn't a clue what to do with her, but she knows exactly what to do with him.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Absolute Beginners is essentially a Teacher-student romance with a twist, a lot of humour and told entirely from the Heroes POV.
Usually, books about a teacher-student affair is either a quick dirty read with a lot of taboo, or it's an almost-forbidden angst love story. Absolute Beginners falls smack bang between the two. It's almost-forbidden, it's taboo, it's got the age difference, the opposites attract, the naughty student, the angst and the tongue in cheek humour, she even dresses up as a schoolgirl for crying out loud!
The twist? Well the hero is a stuffy professor, he's the one who is seduced, he's also the one inexperienced in sex and love, the heroine is the one who wants the 'no-strings' relationship and doesn't show any emotion.
It's not full of depth, angst or emotion, it's fun. And not everyone will find it funny, but I sure did. I lolled a lot. I loved the hero's step-brother, the total opposite to him.
I loved Stephen and his shyness, he's so unsure and totally clueless when it comes to any kind of pop culture, or anything to do with women. And that's what the story is basically about, about him discovering sex and ultimately finding love.
June 9, 2015
Title: Absolute Beginners
Series: Absolute, #1
Author: S.J Hooks
Release Date: 18 March, 2015
Rating: 5 stars
Cliffhanger: Yes
HEA:
*5 - Why wasn't I aware of this book?!?!?! - stars
OK guys we finally have a winner!!! I honestly can't remember when it was the last time i gave 5 stars to a book i had to R&R...
So, in this book one of the main characters is confident, hot, sexy, smart, has a tattoo, doesn't date but has occasional hook-ups, is a dirty-talker, kind of kinky, smokes, likes to party and is a woman ... yep, that's right, the heroine is a total badass and i think i'm in love with her!!!
Julia Wilde (aka Jules, aka Ms. Wilde) is my first book girlfriend - and i say that in the straightest way possible - LOL!
I won't say much about the story because the blurb pretty much says it all. I loved the heroine - obviously - but i also loved the hero, Stephen (aka Professor Worthington). In his 33 years he hasn't had the best luck with the ladies and he's a bit inexperienced when it comes to sex but don't worry, he's not a 33 year old virgin (thank God!). He dresses like an old man with his geeky glasses, khaki pants, loose shirts and bow-ties but underneath all that he hides a perfect, hot body - that's right girls, the professor works out!
Stephen is fascinated - or should i say irritated - with one of his students, Ms. Wilde. She's rude but smart and beautiful but hates her not so lady-like outfits and make-up. One night they meet by chance at his brother's sports bar and she asks if he could give her a ride back to her apartment and that's when the roles get reversed...
and it wasn't long before our good professor proved that he is indeed a very good student...
So yeah, the book was hot!!! But it was also sweet, funny and well written and if you don't mind cliffhangers (nothing huge, but i definitely want to read the next book) you should totally read this one! :)
PS. I forgot to mention that it was written entirely from the Hero's POV which was different and interesting...
*I received a copy via netgalley in exchange for my honest review*
Series: Absolute, #1
Author: S.J Hooks
Release Date: 18 March, 2015
Rating: 5 stars
Cliffhanger: Yes
HEA:
*5 - Why wasn't I aware of this book?!?!?! - stars
OK guys we finally have a winner!!! I honestly can't remember when it was the last time i gave 5 stars to a book i had to R&R...
So, in this book one of the main characters is confident, hot, sexy, smart, has a tattoo, doesn't date but has occasional hook-ups, is a dirty-talker, kind of kinky, smokes, likes to party and is a woman ... yep, that's right, the heroine is a total badass and i think i'm in love with her!!!
Julia Wilde (aka Jules, aka Ms. Wilde) is my first book girlfriend - and i say that in the straightest way possible - LOL!
I won't say much about the story because the blurb pretty much says it all. I loved the heroine - obviously - but i also loved the hero, Stephen (aka Professor Worthington). In his 33 years he hasn't had the best luck with the ladies and he's a bit inexperienced when it comes to sex but don't worry, he's not a 33 year old virgin (thank God!). He dresses like an old man with his geeky glasses, khaki pants, loose shirts and bow-ties but underneath all that he hides a perfect, hot body - that's right girls, the professor works out!
Stephen is fascinated - or should i say irritated - with one of his students, Ms. Wilde. She's rude but smart and beautiful but hates her not so lady-like outfits and make-up. One night they meet by chance at his brother's sports bar and she asks if he could give her a ride back to her apartment and that's when the roles get reversed...
and it wasn't long before our good professor proved that he is indeed a very good student...
So yeah, the book was hot!!! But it was also sweet, funny and well written and if you don't mind cliffhangers (nothing huge, but i definitely want to read the next book) you should totally read this one! :)
PS. I forgot to mention that it was written entirely from the Hero's POV which was different and interesting...
*I received a copy via netgalley in exchange for my honest review*
October 16, 2017
Me encantó! Un tema sobre el que tratan tantos libros con una vuelta muy original.- Imposible no enamorarse de Stephan.- Atención que tiene continuación y sale el 9/11, ansiosas abstenerse!
March 9, 2015
4.5 stars. I am a sucker for a good student teacher romance and this story is unlike any I have read before in this genre. Stephen is a college professor and he is inexperienced with women. He's kind of shy and nerdy. This book is told entirely in Stephen's point of view. Being inside Stephen's head is hilarious - the stuff that goes through his head really made me laugh out loud. He's so sweet and innocent, I just loved him. Julia Wilde is the kind of girl who knows what she wants and isn't afraid to go after it, even if what she wants is her professor. She's definitely more experienced than Stephen, even though she is 10 years younger, but she's very patient with him. I wasn't crazy about Julia at the beginning of this book but I ended up really liking her. Also, this book is super steamy hot! I can't wait to read the next book in this series and get more of Stephen and Julia's story - and hopefully more with Stephen's brother Matt.
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
**ARC provided in exchange for an honest review**
August 2, 2022
DNF at 8%
Can't get over a woman-shaming hero (literally seems to hate women who express themselves even slightly and thinks they're all whorish) who refers to his penis as his "nether regions".
Like a Sheldon from Big Bang Theory fanfic gone wrong. I requested a nerdy hero...not an asshole who doesn't understand what eyeliner is and keeps referring to it as "those black smudges around her eyes WhAt ArE tHeY?!?"
I cannot.
Can't get over a woman-shaming hero (literally seems to hate women who express themselves even slightly and thinks they're all whorish) who refers to his penis as his "nether regions".
Like a Sheldon from Big Bang Theory fanfic gone wrong. I requested a nerdy hero...not an asshole who doesn't understand what eyeliner is and keeps referring to it as "those black smudges around her eyes WhAt ArE tHeY?!?"
I cannot.
December 31, 2014
Formerly the Twilight fanfic "The Education Of Professor Cullen" by Sheviking. In which Edward is Bella's professor. And Bella is Edward's sex teacher.
May 24, 2018
I liked it.
However, I have to say that Stephen is immature, just like a teenager. I don't read an adult in his behavior.
However, I have to say that Stephen is immature, just like a teenager. I don't read an adult in his behavior.
February 3, 2015
This book was quite a novelty for me. With the recent trend of sexy, alpha, sex gods. It seems that every guy you read about is cocky and can eff you like a porn star. With this book, it was so refreshing to see a regular guy be well, normal. He wasn't your normal full of himself hero. He had questions. He had doubts. And he was learning as he exploring who he was. It was endearing to read how innocent Stephen was. I could not take another make character who had slept with half the town.
I also loved Julia (Jules). Its like the roles were switched, and we got a heroine who was sure of herself and comfortable in get own skin. She wasn't the normal quiet, demure, virginal female characters everyone writes about nowadays. She knew what she liked, how she wanted things, spoke her mind, and went after what she wanted. And that is a heroines want to read about. And the fact that she got a kick out of riling Stephen up is icing on the cake.
I really liked the author's writing style. The flow was effortless, and the book was funny. I read it in one sitting and cannot wait for book two to come out. This book gets give stars, no doubt about it.
*I RECEIVED THIS ARC FROM NET IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.
I also loved Julia (Jules). Its like the roles were switched, and we got a heroine who was sure of herself and comfortable in get own skin. She wasn't the normal quiet, demure, virginal female characters everyone writes about nowadays. She knew what she liked, how she wanted things, spoke her mind, and went after what she wanted. And that is a heroines want to read about. And the fact that she got a kick out of riling Stephen up is icing on the cake.
I really liked the author's writing style. The flow was effortless, and the book was funny. I read it in one sitting and cannot wait for book two to come out. This book gets give stars, no doubt about it.
*I RECEIVED THIS ARC FROM NET IN EXCHANGE FOR AN HONEST REVIEW.
November 18, 2017
Imposible dejarlo hasta terminar, topicazo profesor y alumna, pero bien escrito, diálogos con chispa y contando la historia EL protagonista, ahora a esperar un mes para el desenlace
November 30, 2017
2,5/5
Lo más significativo es el cambio de roles entre los protagonistas. Lectura entretenida. Sin más. No voy a leer la segunda parte.
Lo más significativo es el cambio de roles entre los protagonistas. Lectura entretenida. Sin más. No voy a leer la segunda parte.
February 27, 2015
I received an ARC of this book from the author in return for an honest review.
**
In a world filled with Alpha males and over the top testosterone, Professor Stephen Worthington is an enigma. Quiet and unassuming, his life is mapped out, predictable, and he is happy with it.
At least he thinks so.
Until one night he finds himself in bed with one of his students.
Julia Wilde is everything Stephen is not.
And somehow, it turns out, perfect for him.
This light, humorous romance is a balm for your soul to read. Awkward and shy, Stephen’s passion is awoken by Julia, and he in turn, slowly begins to break down her barriers, showing her there is more to their unconventional relationship than just sex.
Ms. Hooks has written a male character that is actually human – filled with doubts and worries about himself and his sexual expertise. His inner musings are both amusing and sweet and his relationship with his brother is a nice added layer to the story.
An excellent, fast read, I’m looking forward to the second book to see how these two progress.
**
In a world filled with Alpha males and over the top testosterone, Professor Stephen Worthington is an enigma. Quiet and unassuming, his life is mapped out, predictable, and he is happy with it.
At least he thinks so.
Until one night he finds himself in bed with one of his students.
Julia Wilde is everything Stephen is not.
And somehow, it turns out, perfect for him.
This light, humorous romance is a balm for your soul to read. Awkward and shy, Stephen’s passion is awoken by Julia, and he in turn, slowly begins to break down her barriers, showing her there is more to their unconventional relationship than just sex.
Ms. Hooks has written a male character that is actually human – filled with doubts and worries about himself and his sexual expertise. His inner musings are both amusing and sweet and his relationship with his brother is a nice added layer to the story.
An excellent, fast read, I’m looking forward to the second book to see how these two progress.
July 23, 2015
So...this was my original post on this book: "This is on my "Most anticipated books for 2015 list". I can't wait for its release! Will leave a full review once the book has dropped and been devoured."
I'm a tad late with my thoughts on this, but here they are! I loved it! It was fun, funny and well written. The dynamic between the slightly curmudgeonly Professor and Julia was a joy to watch unfold. I loved that it was a story of a student schooling the teacher...and school him she did!
This was a great read. Up next? Absolute Lovers!
I'm a tad late with my thoughts on this, but here they are! I loved it! It was fun, funny and well written. The dynamic between the slightly curmudgeonly Professor and Julia was a joy to watch unfold. I loved that it was a story of a student schooling the teacher...and school him she did!
This was a great read. Up next? Absolute Lovers!
December 29, 2014
I can't wait until the book is available!! The fanfiction version is one of my "absolute" favorite stories, and I know the author has included much new material. My only concern is that if the chemistry between the two main characters gets any hotter, I might catch on fire, LOL!
August 30, 2015
I requested Absolute Beginners on Netgalley because I'm a sucker for student-teacher romance. There are so many bad books with the same premise out there that I didn't expect much from it, to be honest. That and I usually find ARCs to be pretty awful.
This book is shelved under 'erotica', but I'd say it's more NA. Now, let me get my note, because I have A LOT of them. And they're all about the main character, Stephen. (yes, it's told from the male teacher POV)
To give you a taste:
So the guy is a major case of TSTL.
Apparently there are two persons in his head
That guy sure "blurts out" a lot.
He's fucking clueless. How did he survive this long ?
I was actually very annoyed with Stephen for most of the story, but I started to like him around the 80% mark. Instead of rolling my eyes every time he spoke or thought or "blurted out", I found him kinda cute. I don't know why, because he was just as stupid as before.
The characters:
Stephen is a lit professor. If you want to know what he's like, follow my instructions:
-Picture the most boring guy you've ever met.
-Multiply this level of boringness by 50.
-Make him hot, but only when he's naked. The rest of the time, dress him with too-large clothes, uncoordinated colors, a corduroy (CORDUROY) jacket, and a bowtie. I kid you not. A bowtie. A real bowtie.
-Give him the most awful haistyle you can think of.
-Give him your great-grandfather's taste in the following domains: music, fashion, dating, technology.
-Make him clueless around women.
-Make him an almost-virgin.
-Have him blush whenever we're talking about sex.
Julia is his student. If you want to know what she's like, follow my instructions:
-Picture a girl with too much make-up on, ripped panty-hoses, bad foot-wear (according to Stephen), and a generally bad appearance.
-Make her sassy and extremely smart.
-Use her to tease Stephen every chance you get.
-Make her hot and cute and beautiful and whatever when she has no make-up on and isn't dressed like she's going to the carnival.
-Make her open about her sexuality.
-Give her two girlfriends that like dancing on tabletops.
There you go.
The plot:
So Stephen is at his brother's bar (which is about as crazy a thing for him to do as participating in an orgy) when his unsufferable student, Julia Wilde, comes in and starts dancing on tabletops. He gets her home, and they end up sleeping together. Cue dramatic melody.
What was different about this book (compared to all the student-teacher ones out there):
I liked that Absolute Beginners took a different turn of events than most. First of all, they don't meet before the year started, which is what usually happens.
Second, the male lead isn't absolutely gorgeous.
Most of all though, I liked that Julia (the student) is the one that teaches him pretty much everything. And I'm not just talking about sex here: she also teaches him to be confident, to like himself, to dress better, to generally be something other than a doormat.
Also, although this is shelved as erotica, there are no "tight, wet pussies" or "huge cocks". Let's all thank the Lord, shall we ?
One thing I didn't really like was that:
Today we were discussing the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.
Helloooo, cliché ! A student-teacher romance ? And they're srudying Lolita ? Really ? Really ?
I didn't expect to enjoy this book so much, so I'm glad I picked it up.
I received a free ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
This book is shelved under 'erotica', but I'd say it's more NA. Now, let me get my note, because I have A LOT of them. And they're all about the main character, Stephen. (yes, it's told from the male teacher POV)
To give you a taste:
So the guy is a major case of TSTL.
Apparently there are two persons in his head
That guy sure "blurts out" a lot.
He's fucking clueless. How did he survive this long ?
I was actually very annoyed with Stephen for most of the story, but I started to like him around the 80% mark. Instead of rolling my eyes every time he spoke or thought or "blurted out", I found him kinda cute. I don't know why, because he was just as stupid as before.
The characters:
Stephen is a lit professor. If you want to know what he's like, follow my instructions:
-Picture the most boring guy you've ever met.
-Multiply this level of boringness by 50.
-Make him hot, but only when he's naked. The rest of the time, dress him with too-large clothes, uncoordinated colors, a corduroy (CORDUROY) jacket, and a bowtie. I kid you not. A bowtie. A real bowtie.
-Give him the most awful haistyle you can think of.
-Give him your great-grandfather's taste in the following domains: music, fashion, dating, technology.
-Make him clueless around women.
-Make him an almost-virgin.
-Have him blush whenever we're talking about sex.
Julia is his student. If you want to know what she's like, follow my instructions:
-Picture a girl with too much make-up on, ripped panty-hoses, bad foot-wear (according to Stephen), and a generally bad appearance.
-Make her sassy and extremely smart.
-Use her to tease Stephen every chance you get.
-Make her hot and cute and beautiful and whatever when she has no make-up on and isn't dressed like she's going to the carnival.
-Make her open about her sexuality.
-Give her two girlfriends that like dancing on tabletops.
There you go.
The plot:
So Stephen is at his brother's bar (which is about as crazy a thing for him to do as participating in an orgy) when his unsufferable student, Julia Wilde, comes in and starts dancing on tabletops. He gets her home, and they end up sleeping together. Cue dramatic melody.
What was different about this book (compared to all the student-teacher ones out there):
I liked that Absolute Beginners took a different turn of events than most. First of all, they don't meet before the year started, which is what usually happens.
Second, the male lead isn't absolutely gorgeous.
Most of all though, I liked that Julia (the student) is the one that teaches him pretty much everything. And I'm not just talking about sex here: she also teaches him to be confident, to like himself, to dress better, to generally be something other than a doormat.
Also, although this is shelved as erotica, there are no "tight, wet pussies" or "huge cocks". Let's all thank the Lord, shall we ?
One thing I didn't really like was that:
Today we were discussing the novel Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov.
Helloooo, cliché ! A student-teacher romance ? And they're srudying Lolita ? Really ? Really ?
I didn't expect to enjoy this book so much, so I'm glad I picked it up.
I received a free ARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
June 9, 2015
I loved this book. It's fun and it's impossible to stop reading until finish it.
I can not wait to read the sequel!
I can not wait to read the sequel!
October 18, 2017
Es una historia entretenida pero sin más. Perfecta para leer en una tarde, porque se lee en nada. Tiene momento divertidos. Los personajes son bastante diferentes, y en esta historia el papel está invertido a como solemos estar acostumbrados. En este caso es el personaje masculino el que es inseguro e inexperto, y el femenino es segura de sí mismo, desinhibida, con las cosas claras y sin miedo de ir a por ellas. Me ha gustado ese cambio, pero no me ha convencido para nada el papel masculino. La autora lo pinta con un comportamiento e inocencia demasiado exagerada, que hace que sea muy poco creíble. Lo que me ha gustado es que el libro está narrado todo desde el punto de vista de él, algo bastante insólito en este tipo de libros. En resumen, es una historia entretenida pero bastante lineal y superficial, le ha faltado bastante profundidad y química entre los personajes.
March 6, 2015
This story was interesting.. I had no idea it started as a twilight fanfition!
Stephen's innocence was a little ridiculous at times (for being a 33 year old guy!).. Julia was a complex character.. She was definitely sweet with a tough exterior.
I can't wait for book #2!
*This arc was kindly provided by Full Fathom Five via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
Stephen's innocence was a little ridiculous at times (for being a 33 year old guy!).. Julia was a complex character.. She was definitely sweet with a tough exterior.
I can't wait for book #2!
*This arc was kindly provided by Full Fathom Five via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you!
December 29, 2014
Can't wait to read this book!!!!!
December 4, 2017
Me ha encantado y creí que no seria así.
Es una historia diferente, con una temática diferente, estamos acostumbradas y lo digo por las lectoras de romántica, a leer una protagonista indefensa e inexperta, pero esta vez es el hombre el inexperto y ella la experta.
También debo decir que las mujeres siempre nos empeñamos en hacerle caso a hombres que queremos salvar pero aquellos que son buenos realmente ni los miramos, ojo no digo que sea así siempre pero esta seria la explicación a porque nadie le hacia caso al protagonista.
Stephen profesor de literatura, hombre de 33 años, inexperto, tímido a un nivel elevadisimo, muy serio, retraído y solitario. El es la versión femenina de una solterona y eso fue lo llamativo en el libro y su narración llena de inseguridad, y monólogos acerca de las relaciones, los hombres también sufren y también son inseguros. Él no soporta a su estudiante y cada día que la ve es un martirio para él, la forma en que ella actúa, en que se viste, todo lo detesta.
Julia a.k.a Jules o Srta Wilde es la alumna de Stephen una mujer, inteligente, segura, bonita y extrovertida, ella llama la atención donde sea, y dice las cosas con honestidad. Ella y Stephen coinciden y las cosas comienzan a cambiar para ellos, a través del libro empiezan a tener algo que es como una amistad con derechos y los problemas que conlleva.
Stephen es hermoso, caballero y bondadoso con Jules y ella prácticamente le enseña muchas cosas con el sexo, y la vida en el sentido de vivirla y disfrutarla, son un par muy distinto, pero con tanta química. Y sus escenas de sexo, bueno *Cof, cof* calientes, divertidas y cero vulgares.
Esta es la historia de un hombre que va dejando su zona de confort y se atreve, se arroja al abismo de las relaciones y lo va haciendo de la mejor manera, la historia de una mujer con secretos y aterrada al mismo tiempo del amor.
Me gusto la narración es primera persona y soy bien quisquillosa con eso, prefiero la tercera persona. Personajes inolvidables bien hechos, y descripciones muy buenas.
Bueno con ese final, hay que buscar el segundo ya mismo. Desearía decir mas, pero no puedo solo léanlo!
April 1, 2019
🌟🌟🌟🌟
This was a fun sweet read. Several times I laughed out loud.
The entire book is from Stephens POV.
Stephen is a straight laced English professor who becomes enamored with a bold 22 year old student. She seduces him, initiating him into the art of satisfying a woman. I loved his inner dialogue. Somehow his inexperience didn't come across as a turn off.
I was surprised when I got to the end and noticed it was continued in a second book. I won't be reading it because I feel it's a pretty happy place to leave off and the author was really stretching my interest to go further.
This was a fun sweet read. Several times I laughed out loud.
The entire book is from Stephens POV.
Stephen is a straight laced English professor who becomes enamored with a bold 22 year old student. She seduces him, initiating him into the art of satisfying a woman. I loved his inner dialogue. Somehow his inexperience didn't come across as a turn off.
I was surprised when I got to the end and noticed it was continued in a second book. I won't be reading it because I feel it's a pretty happy place to leave off and the author was really stretching my interest to go further.
October 18, 2017
Stephen Worthington es profesor de universidad, tiene su vida planificada, no le gustan las sorpresas y lo que le gusta menos es su alumna, Julia Wilde, una joven descarada y vivaz que lo saca de quicio. Pero una noche de encuentro entre los dos dará al traste con todo lo que creía.
Me ha encantado esta novela no solo porque esta vez está narrada desde el punto de vista del protagonista masculino y conocer cómo piensa la mente varonil sino también porque los papeles están invertidos y en esta ocasión tenemos a una protagonista versada en temas sexuales y a un hombre no tan ducho en esos temas. En realidad me he divertido con esta novela y espero con ansias su continuación, por un lado, me gusta que la autora cambie las tornas y lo esperado en este tipo de historias y por otro, porque los personajes desprenden mucha química. Stephen es para comérselo y Julia es de esas protagonistas que no desquician, me gusta esa forma de ser quitando alguna que otra cosilla pero nada más.
En este mundo editorial donde todo lo que suele predominar son Greys y Anastasias por todos lados y BDSM a porrón esta historia me parece fresca y original si es que así puedo llamarla.
Me ha arrancado una sonrisa, la historia engancha, su personajes, los diálogos son frescos y todo fluye de manera que en un pis pas te has leído la novela dejándote con ganas de más y saber cómo acaba esta parejita tan singular. Pues nada, tendré que esperar al 9 de noviembre por el final.
Me ha encantado esta novela no solo porque esta vez está narrada desde el punto de vista del protagonista masculino y conocer cómo piensa la mente varonil sino también porque los papeles están invertidos y en esta ocasión tenemos a una protagonista versada en temas sexuales y a un hombre no tan ducho en esos temas. En realidad me he divertido con esta novela y espero con ansias su continuación, por un lado, me gusta que la autora cambie las tornas y lo esperado en este tipo de historias y por otro, porque los personajes desprenden mucha química. Stephen es para comérselo y Julia es de esas protagonistas que no desquician, me gusta esa forma de ser quitando alguna que otra cosilla pero nada más.
En este mundo editorial donde todo lo que suele predominar son Greys y Anastasias por todos lados y BDSM a porrón esta historia me parece fresca y original si es que así puedo llamarla.
Me ha arrancado una sonrisa, la historia engancha, su personajes, los diálogos son frescos y todo fluye de manera que en un pis pas te has leído la novela dejándote con ganas de más y saber cómo acaba esta parejita tan singular. Pues nada, tendré que esperar al 9 de noviembre por el final.
June 12, 2015
I noticed this come up on my feed, and being partial to a teacher/student storyline, I jumped right in. Now I’m aware that it was published as a fanfic by Sheviking, who has decided to publish to a wider audience, and I think that is great.
Stephen Worthington is a teacher of classic literature. He unconsciously models himself on his father, nerdy glasses, tweed jackets, and even his father’s bow tie. He enjoys his introverted life outside his work, including the constant ribbing he receives from his step brother, Matt, who owns a local sports bar, and is the complete opposite to Stephen.
Julia Wilde is a 22 year old student in Professor Stephen’s class, and is a constant, yet constructive contributor to the discussions surrounding the lessons. She riles Stephen. He finds her snarky, and abhors the way she dresses. He is constantly discussing her in a negative way with his step brother, which makes Matt think that thats a good thing..
Julia appears in Matt’s bar one night when Stephen is there too. They have a conversation, Stephen offers to give her a lift home, and things take a turn from there.
I really enjoyed being inside Stephen’s head, as the entire story is from his POV. He has never quite met a girl like Julia before, who not only challenges his perception of women, but through her brazenness, offers him a tour to help raise his sexual spirit.
Julia, in turn, finds his timid approach and chivalrous nature, endearing, and its not long before Stephen is on board and enjoying his new found hobby immensely.
Their dialogue is extremely entertaining, and what appears to be a fairly superficial student/teacher romp, soon becomes more.
I look forward to getting back to this story in the next instalment.
Stephen Worthington is a teacher of classic literature. He unconsciously models himself on his father, nerdy glasses, tweed jackets, and even his father’s bow tie. He enjoys his introverted life outside his work, including the constant ribbing he receives from his step brother, Matt, who owns a local sports bar, and is the complete opposite to Stephen.
Julia Wilde is a 22 year old student in Professor Stephen’s class, and is a constant, yet constructive contributor to the discussions surrounding the lessons. She riles Stephen. He finds her snarky, and abhors the way she dresses. He is constantly discussing her in a negative way with his step brother, which makes Matt think that thats a good thing..
Julia appears in Matt’s bar one night when Stephen is there too. They have a conversation, Stephen offers to give her a lift home, and things take a turn from there.
I really enjoyed being inside Stephen’s head, as the entire story is from his POV. He has never quite met a girl like Julia before, who not only challenges his perception of women, but through her brazenness, offers him a tour to help raise his sexual spirit.
Julia, in turn, finds his timid approach and chivalrous nature, endearing, and its not long before Stephen is on board and enjoying his new found hobby immensely.
Their dialogue is extremely entertaining, and what appears to be a fairly superficial student/teacher romp, soon becomes more.
I look forward to getting back to this story in the next instalment.
”A Hummer? Isn’t that a car?”
November 15, 2017
3,5 en realidad. Empecé este libro esperando una historia fresca, desinhibida y de esas ligeras para pasar un par de tardes disfrutando con la lectura. Y la verdad es que he logrado ese objetivo con creces. Esta novela me ha hecho reír con ganas gracias a Stephen, su protagonista y la voz de esta historia. Tanto su carácter como la manera en la que está planteada la novela me han parecido muy originales. Reseña completa en http://www.lanarradora.com/2017/11/re...
November 22, 2017
Igual es más un 3,5 pero por la originalidad del cambio de roles de los personajes y la perspectiva masculina le subimos a 4.
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Veremos qué tal El Segundo
March 18, 2015
Note: This ARC was provided by Full Fathom Five via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Stephen Worthington is the poster child for tenured professors everywhere. With his bow tie and suits, tamely groomed hair, and glasses plus his penchant for staying at home to read books, write articles, grade papers, and listen to classical music, he doesn't look anything like a thirty-three-year-old should. Nothing really gets him riled up--until the one student who gets on his nerves steps into his classroom twice a week.
Julia Wilde looks like a walking mess, what with her penchant for out-of-this-world outfits, make-up, and hair. She's intelligent and never afraid to share her opinion in class, even if it does tend to spark heated debates between her and her classmates. She purposely calls her lit professor by his first name, never listens to him whenever he asks her to use his formal title of professor, and openly flirts with him in class.
When Stephen's and Julia's paths cross one night in the bar Stephen's brother owns, she ends up asking him for a ride home and then proceeds to ask him if he wants to come up to her apartment. Stephen's mouth doesn't appear to want to listen to his brain and agrees and things proceed to go in a direction that the good professor never anticipated, leading into an illicit but oh-so-hilarious affair with his student.
Absolute Beginners is the first book in the Absolute duet by first-time author SJ Hooks and, based on the note at the end of the novel, it's first incarnation was as Twilight-inspired fan fiction entitled The Education of Edward Cullen, with Edward Cullen as a professor and Bella Swan as his student. I never read the fanfic, as is the case with the books I've read that began as fanfic, so I can't really compare.
Based on what I read, I must say that I am one very, very, VERY happy and satisfied camper. ^.^ The book was such a fun read, with too many funny moments to count and yet never lost that sense of sweetness. There are numerous steamy scenes but each one was presented without having to be overly graphic or explicit. That's not to say that they were by any means tame because they could fog up a few glasses. ;)
Now, there are a lot of fiction (and non-fiction) books out there that cover the whole teacher-student subject matter, but what I loved about this particular book was the humor in it. Lead male character Stephen's internal monologue was hilarious, especially when he would think one thing and blurt out something contradictory. Obviously, the poor guy's small head was constantly overruling his big head.
Like I mentioned earlier, this book is part of a duet and yes, it does end in somewhat of a cliffhanger. There's also a teaser for the second book, Absolute Lovers, and it looks like that's destined to be a laugh out loud affair as well. If you enjoy reading romantic comedies, I highly recommend this teacher-student love story with a twist. Absolute Beginners is a wonderfully whimsical book worth reading. Five stars! ♥
Release Date: 18 March 2015
Stephen Worthington is the poster child for tenured professors everywhere. With his bow tie and suits, tamely groomed hair, and glasses plus his penchant for staying at home to read books, write articles, grade papers, and listen to classical music, he doesn't look anything like a thirty-three-year-old should. Nothing really gets him riled up--until the one student who gets on his nerves steps into his classroom twice a week.
Julia Wilde looks like a walking mess, what with her penchant for out-of-this-world outfits, make-up, and hair. She's intelligent and never afraid to share her opinion in class, even if it does tend to spark heated debates between her and her classmates. She purposely calls her lit professor by his first name, never listens to him whenever he asks her to use his formal title of professor, and openly flirts with him in class.
When Stephen's and Julia's paths cross one night in the bar Stephen's brother owns, she ends up asking him for a ride home and then proceeds to ask him if he wants to come up to her apartment. Stephen's mouth doesn't appear to want to listen to his brain and agrees and things proceed to go in a direction that the good professor never anticipated, leading into an illicit but oh-so-hilarious affair with his student.
Absolute Beginners is the first book in the Absolute duet by first-time author SJ Hooks and, based on the note at the end of the novel, it's first incarnation was as Twilight-inspired fan fiction entitled The Education of Edward Cullen, with Edward Cullen as a professor and Bella Swan as his student. I never read the fanfic, as is the case with the books I've read that began as fanfic, so I can't really compare.
Based on what I read, I must say that I am one very, very, VERY happy and satisfied camper. ^.^ The book was such a fun read, with too many funny moments to count and yet never lost that sense of sweetness. There are numerous steamy scenes but each one was presented without having to be overly graphic or explicit. That's not to say that they were by any means tame because they could fog up a few glasses. ;)
Now, there are a lot of fiction (and non-fiction) books out there that cover the whole teacher-student subject matter, but what I loved about this particular book was the humor in it. Lead male character Stephen's internal monologue was hilarious, especially when he would think one thing and blurt out something contradictory. Obviously, the poor guy's small head was constantly overruling his big head.
Like I mentioned earlier, this book is part of a duet and yes, it does end in somewhat of a cliffhanger. There's also a teaser for the second book, Absolute Lovers, and it looks like that's destined to be a laugh out loud affair as well. If you enjoy reading romantic comedies, I highly recommend this teacher-student love story with a twist. Absolute Beginners is a wonderfully whimsical book worth reading. Five stars! ♥
Release Date: 18 March 2015
August 27, 2015
Absolute Beginners 5★
“I want to…” Take away the pain I see in your eyes, kiss you, hug you, talk and laugh with you, make love to you…
This is one story I absolutely love. It started with a slow build up, getting to know the characters and the people around them, the dynamics and the total feel of the story.
Well, to be honest, I was a little hesitant with my view of Professor Worthington’s character. He actually hates this student of him, whom he thought dresses the way she does just to get a rise out of him. And does everything to irate him.
But then, that fateful night happened. And I’m not really sure who’s picking who. And I was just excited and curious as to what will happened.
Let me tell you this. Stephen is like a virgin. The keyword was like. Naïve. Sweet. So eager to learn and so wanting to please. He is so old school, I’m finding the way he dress actually something would make you look the other way around when you see him. But, don’t be fooled by the way he looks. All those suspenders and bow ties hides an amazing body. He’s actually cute. And very funny.
“Ooh, now you’re dropping H-bombs, too!” Matt laughed. I had no idea what he meant. Hydrogen bombs were hardly a laughing matter.
Julia is hard to explain. She has the amazing personality. She knows what she wants and she goes for it. She seems not afraid of anything. A very sexual person. Oh yeah. But there are things about her that makes Stephen skittish about broaching anything related to emotions and feelings. And well, add to the fact that she is Stephen’s student. The whole taboo thing.
What I love more about this novel is that Stephen and Julia’s conversation. Yes, they avoid the discussion of their feelings but the way Julia ‘guided’ Stephen into accepting his sexuality, that’s a super big points for me.
It’s cute, and romantic and makes me sappy and dreamy, gah. I don’t know what to say more. I totally love this!
“What are you having?” I finally asked.
“You,” she said with a smile.
**I received an ARC via netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
March 18, 2015
My Review:
I liked this book just in that it was such a different style than normal. The book is told from the hero, Stephen's, POV. Stephen is a nerdy, shy, socially awkward professor. He's fine conversing with others when he's at the front of his class, but in any other setting, he isn't.
He has a student who drives him batty, Ms. Wilde. Ms. Wilde sits on the front row, interrupts discussions with her points (which are usually right), she dresses all wrong (way too sexy), and she's driving him crazy. His brother says he's hot for her, which Stephen thinks is way off base...until suddenly it isn't. Then Stephen finds himself being schooled in a very different way by Ms. Wilde.
I enjoyed this book and the story line. This is a seriously forbidden affair. Julia is a decade younger than him and his student. This can't happen, but it does...over and over again. And suddenly Stephen finds that he doesn't want it to end. I liked this book. Stephen is awkward and geeky, but it's his own hang-ups holding him back. He's really sexy and sweet...he just never lets anyone see that until Julia begins to coax it out of him. She's irreverent and in your face. I loved how she simply put things out there with him and left it to him whether he wanted to go for it or not.
The book is extremely sexy just in that Stephen has hardly any sexual experience at all. Julia takes it upon herself to teach him and that makes for some great and smexy scenes in this book. I liked that about it... a lot. She's just so straight-forward about it all. I loved her for that and it helps him too in that he quickly becomes unafraid to ask questions and eventually make demands. Yeah...sexy.
Both characters have an amazing set of friends who also play heavily into the story. I loved one of the scenes toward the end in the gay bar which was completely fun all the way around.
I do have to admit that I was shocked when the book ended. While it doesn't end on a cliff-hangar, the book most definitely is NOT finished. I can't wait to read the second installment, although I do wish I had realized it was a two (or more) parter before I started it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
I liked this book just in that it was such a different style than normal. The book is told from the hero, Stephen's, POV. Stephen is a nerdy, shy, socially awkward professor. He's fine conversing with others when he's at the front of his class, but in any other setting, he isn't.
He has a student who drives him batty, Ms. Wilde. Ms. Wilde sits on the front row, interrupts discussions with her points (which are usually right), she dresses all wrong (way too sexy), and she's driving him crazy. His brother says he's hot for her, which Stephen thinks is way off base...until suddenly it isn't. Then Stephen finds himself being schooled in a very different way by Ms. Wilde.
I enjoyed this book and the story line. This is a seriously forbidden affair. Julia is a decade younger than him and his student. This can't happen, but it does...over and over again. And suddenly Stephen finds that he doesn't want it to end. I liked this book. Stephen is awkward and geeky, but it's his own hang-ups holding him back. He's really sexy and sweet...he just never lets anyone see that until Julia begins to coax it out of him. She's irreverent and in your face. I loved how she simply put things out there with him and left it to him whether he wanted to go for it or not.
The book is extremely sexy just in that Stephen has hardly any sexual experience at all. Julia takes it upon herself to teach him and that makes for some great and smexy scenes in this book. I liked that about it... a lot. She's just so straight-forward about it all. I loved her for that and it helps him too in that he quickly becomes unafraid to ask questions and eventually make demands. Yeah...sexy.
Both characters have an amazing set of friends who also play heavily into the story. I loved one of the scenes toward the end in the gay bar which was completely fun all the way around.
I do have to admit that I was shocked when the book ended. While it doesn't end on a cliff-hangar, the book most definitely is NOT finished. I can't wait to read the second installment, although I do wish I had realized it was a two (or more) parter before I started it.
I received a complimentary copy of this book in return for an honest review.
October 21, 2017
Qué pique de libro! Imposible parar de leer! Y tengo la sensación de que la 2a parte me va a gustar más. Por eso dejo pendiente la máxima puntuación. Espero no llevarme el batacazo!
Un poco de aire fresco en este género y un punto de vista muy interesante. Por fin la "dominante" es la mujer y el "aprendiz" es el hombre. Muy recomendable la lectura.
Un poco de aire fresco en este género y un punto de vista muy interesante. Por fin la "dominante" es la mujer y el "aprendiz" es el hombre. Muy recomendable la lectura.
September 6, 2023
I believe I remember reading this as Twific, but anyhoo, it was just okay for me. The audio narration worsened it if I’m honest. It honestly should be one whole book instead of having a second because honestly, I’m not inclined to keep going. Probably gonna stop here.
August 1, 2015
I ... don't know where to start with this book?
It was pretty bad I guess? But there was enough engagement for me to finish it? I dunno.
Stephen Whatshisface is a professor who is a massive nerd that wears his Khakis a-la-Simon-Cowell and bow ties and side parts his hair and listens to classical music and hasn't touched a woman in four years. He stutters his way through 99% of his interactions with Miss Wilde, which ..
*groan*
Julia Wilde ... could it be any more cliche? And it gets worse, because she embodies her name: promiscuous and a party girl. She dresses like a punk rocker and swears like a sailor. She's also manipulative and a lot of a bitch. Julia, is one of Stephen's comparative literature students.
Stephen doesn't stand a chance, apparently.
So, despite the possibility that he could lose his job if they are ever found out, he embarks on a sexual relationship with this vixen.
Stephen also spends most of the book wishing she would dress and speak like a "proper lady". Fucking what???
Stephen also gets a make-over because, of course, underneath all the nerd, there's obviously a super hot guy waiting for his time in spot-light. And he can't possibly be the hero of a romance if he's a massive nerd.
*blood pressure rises*
Stephen's step-brother, Matthew, is a massive misogynist who objectifies women and this, apparently, is what Stephen should aim towards in his dealings with women.
The book ends with them all in a gay club where, of course, Stephen finds himself inundated with drinks from all the gay men who want in his pants because of the magical make-over.
There was potential with the character Shawn, who is Matthew's business partner. He is, apparently, an equal opportunity lover who actually has a line to the effect of:
Shawn then ends up being portrayed as a stereotypical, camp gay man who's only delights are fashion and shopping. Oh, and then he hooks up with Julia's female friend at the gay club.
I think, at this point, it is important to point out that this book started out life as a Twilight fan fiction.
I have to say: after reading 50 Shades, Seduction and Snacks, and now this? Publishers need to start staying away from anything that started out as a fan fiction.
I got the second book from Netgalley and I'm going to have to read it, but I really don't want to.
It was pretty bad I guess? But there was enough engagement for me to finish it? I dunno.
Stephen Whatshisface is a professor who is a massive nerd that wears his Khakis a-la-Simon-Cowell and bow ties and side parts his hair and listens to classical music and hasn't touched a woman in four years. He stutters his way through 99% of his interactions with Miss Wilde, which ..
*groan*
Julia Wilde ... could it be any more cliche? And it gets worse, because she embodies her name: promiscuous and a party girl. She dresses like a punk rocker and swears like a sailor. She's also manipulative and a lot of a bitch. Julia, is one of Stephen's comparative literature students.
Stephen doesn't stand a chance, apparently.
So, despite the possibility that he could lose his job if they are ever found out, he embarks on a sexual relationship with this vixen.
Stephen also spends most of the book wishing she would dress and speak like a "proper lady". Fucking what???
Stephen also gets a make-over because, of course, underneath all the nerd, there's obviously a super hot guy waiting for his time in spot-light. And he can't possibly be the hero of a romance if he's a massive nerd.
*blood pressure rises*
Stephen's step-brother, Matthew, is a massive misogynist who objectifies women and this, apparently, is what Stephen should aim towards in his dealings with women.
The book ends with them all in a gay club where, of course, Stephen finds himself inundated with drinks from all the gay men who want in his pants because of the magical make-over.
There was potential with the character Shawn, who is Matthew's business partner. He is, apparently, an equal opportunity lover who actually has a line to the effect of:
"Why do I need to label my sexuality? I just love people."
Shawn then ends up being portrayed as a stereotypical, camp gay man who's only delights are fashion and shopping. Oh, and then he hooks up with Julia's female friend at the gay club.
I think, at this point, it is important to point out that this book started out life as a Twilight fan fiction.
I have to say: after reading 50 Shades, Seduction and Snacks, and now this? Publishers need to start staying away from anything that started out as a fan fiction.
I got the second book from Netgalley and I'm going to have to read it, but I really don't want to.
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