Professed by Nicola Rendell is a taboo romance novel set in a college setting, focusing on the forbidden relationship between a college student, Naomi, and her philosophy professor, Ben. The story explores their electric chemistry, the challenges they face due to their age difference and the nosiness of faculty members, and their struggle to balance love and professional boundaries. The book delves into themes of sacrifice for love, secret relationships, and the emotional depth of the characters as they navigate the complexities of their forbidden romance.
The writing style in Professed is described as engaging, sensual, and scorching hot, with a mix of humor, angst, and emotional depth that keeps readers invested in the characters and their story. The characters are well-developed, with their own quirks and flaws, making them believable and relatable. The plot unfolds with moments of frustration and tension that add to the overall feel of the story, while the forbidden romance between Naomi and Ben drives the narrative forward, culminating in a satisfying yet emotionally charged conclusion.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The book contains themes related to a taboo relationship, sexual situations involving a student and teacher, and a character's past traumas and insecurities.
Has Romance?
Romance is a significant focus of the narrative, characterized by intense chemistry and a strong emotional connection between the main characters.
From The Publisher:
At a secret masked ball at Yale, Naomi Costa is literally swept off her stiletto-blistered feet by a man with a killer jawline, a perfect body, and an even-better kiss. They bust out of an emergency exit and have axis-shaking sex. He pours whiskey in her belly button and after they run out of condoms, they have to get creative. That kind of sex. The next day, she learns that he is none other than Dr. Benjamin Beck, a brand new member of the Yale faculty and the hottest thing to happen to academia since... well, ever. She has to take his damned junior seminar to graduate, but it gets worse. He's also her College Master: her boss, her advisor, her everything. And he's just moved in, right downstairs. They can't stay away from each other. They're either fusion or fission or both. They're making out in libraries, hiding notes between stones, and sneaking off to nautically themed AirBnbs. Hear that sound? It's the academic code of ethics going up in flames. If they're found out, he'll lose his job and his reputation. She'll lose her scholarship and be forced to return to the life of lobster fishing that she thought she'd escaped. And they will be found out, yes they will. So what the hell are they going to do? *** To the reader: Things get damned dirty in this book. The characters curse, the sex gets explicit. It's an erotic love story with fury. Be advised. This is a stand-alone novel. Other tasters' notes: HEA. Sweet. Funny. Dirty. Muddy. Wet. Inspired by a real professor.
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