Temptation

Ivy Smoak

Book 1 in the series:The Hunted

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Temptation by Ivy Smoak is a forbidden student-teacher romance that follows the story of Penny, a 19-year-old college student, and her Comm Professor, James Hunter. The book delves into their instant attraction and the complexities that arise as they navigate their taboo relationship, facing challenges such as age gap, societal norms, and secrets from their pasts. The writing style is described as steamy, spicy, and captivating, with intense romantic scenes that keep readers engaged throughout the story.

Characters:

The characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with Penny as a naive yet determined protagonist, Professor Hunter as a conflicted figure, and Tyler, the nice guy caught in the romantic turmoil.

Writing/Prose:

The writing style is engaging and accessible, employing first-person narration that immerses readers in the protagonist's emotions, while including numerous steamy scenes.

Plot/Storyline:

The plot revolves around a forbidden romance between a student and her young professor, entangling them in emotional conflicts and secrets that complicate their relationships.

Setting:

The setting is primarily a university environment, which enhances the student-teacher dynamic and the associated challenges.

Pacing:

The pacing is fast and engaging, designed to keep readers hooked, especially with its cliffhanger ending that propels the narrative into the next installment.

I pulled my phone out of my backpack and scrolled through my messages. There were still no new ones. I dropped it back into my bag and stared into my coffee cup. He had told me he missed me, so I had ...

Notes:

The story follows Penny, a 19-year-old sophomore, who falls for her 27-year-old professor, James Hunter.

Penny deals with attraction to both Professor Hunter and her friend Tyler, creating a love triangle.

The book explores themes of forbidden romance and age differences in relationships.

Penny's character is introverted and prefers to stay out of the party scene at college.

The plot features tension due to the taboo relationship between a student and her professor.

The story is told from Penny's first-person point of view, offering insight into her thoughts and emotions.

James Hunter has a mysterious past that adds complexity to his character and their relationship.

The narrative contains steamy and emotional scenes, described as 'spicy' and 'dramatic.'

The series is comprised of four books, with cliffhangers motivating readers to continue to the next installment.

Readers note the love story's addictiveness, with many finishing the book quickly.

Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings

Content warnings include themes of unrequited love, emotional distress, and potential manipulation in relationships.

Has Romance?

The book contains a significant amount of romance, characterized by heated emotions and complex relationships.

explicit steam level

From The Publisher:

Indulge in the temptation in the breakout series The Hunted by Ivy Smoak. When Penny Taylor runs into a handsome stranger in a coffee shop, she believes her luck has finally changed. After having her confidence unwound by her ex, she falls hard for a true gentleman. But once she realizes that her crush is her communications professor, her world is turned upside down. Haunted by dreams of the alluring Professor Hunter, Penny can't seem to dismiss her fantasies and the temptation to have him grows deeper. Will the excitement, danger, and mystery surrounding Professor Hunter bring her to her knees? This book is intended for mature audiences. more

Ratings (11)

Incredible (3)
Loved It (2)
Liked It (2)
It Was OK (2)
Did Not Like (1)
Hated It (1)

Reader Stats (37):

Read It (12)
Want To Read (20)
Did Not Finish (2)
Not Interested (3)

2 comment(s)

rh6pal978

It Was OK

5 months

2.5⭐️ only for the teacher’s physical description lol

If the author didn’t specify Penny’s age, it seemed like she was in her freshman year in a high school. Her character was so immature and juvenile for her actual age and it negatively affected the story. She wasn’t old enough for this teacher-student relationship, it seemed like a sexual abuse of a minor… and I had to remind myself that she wasn’t…

Don’t like books that make you feel uncomfortable and concerned, it bugged me to the end

Buffywoo

It Was OK

8 months

infuriating

The premise is right up my alley but I struggled with this. There were good parts but I had a hard time with the MFC stringing along the guys. And the way the book ended kinda upset me. l still haven’t decided if I’m going to read the next installment. A part of me wants to know though. Ugh.

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