E-book: The Ivy Lessons by J. Lerman
Pages: 244
Genre: Fiction, Erotica
Source: Bought
Short Synopsis: Sophia is one of the lucky few to win a scholarship to the elite acting school called The Ivy, in London. She can't believe her luck. And as she starts to learn valuable lessons that help her acting career, she also becomes involved with Marc Blackwell, one of the most well respected and youngest actor.
My Thoughts: Very 50 Shades of Grey-ish, but with different and unique elements thrown into the picture.
Teacher, plus student, equals a passion forbidden
When Sophia wins a post-graduate place at Ivy Drama College, she can't believe her luck. The college is owned by one of the most well-respected young actors in London, Marc Blackwell – who not only founded the college, but teaches the students.
Known for his strict classes and belief in discipline, Marc has a reputation for being arrogant and aloof, yet Sophia soon finds herself drawn to this cold, fascinating young man.
Soon, Sophia is embarking on a journey of sexual discovery that promises to explore all that is forbidden between teacher and student.
-- From Goodreads
I was a bit surprised by this novel. Though there are very similar qualities to the 50 Shades of Grey, I still found this novel quite enjoyable, and I kept wanting to find out more. In this novel, Sophia is one of the lucky few to receive a full scholarship with room included to an elite acting school in London. Sophia uproots her life and learns valuable acting lessons as well as meeting the famous and well respected actor, Marc Blackwell. Students become jealous of Sophia as Marc seems to be paying extra attention to Sophia.
As Spohia continues with school, she can't help but be drawn to Marc and his darkness, as Sophia always manages to see the good in people. They become involved in a physical relationship, and Marc suddenly seems to start breaking all his rules. But as the two become even more closer, feelings become muddled, and Marc is having a tough time separating his private life and the relationship between a teacher and a student.
Sophia is as innocent as it gets as she becomes fascinated by Marc's world. She's heard rumors that Marc is cold and mean. But she knows that deep down, Marc still has good in him. And though she knows it's forbidden to have a student/teacher physical relationship, she becomes enthralled with him.
Marc is a brilliant actor who has a lot of acting experience under his belt, and has built a school to teach students his craft. He never thought he'd be in this position and that he'd be so taken with Sophia. With two parts mysterious and dark, and one part romance, The Ivy Lessons brings readers to a whole new meaning with a teacher and student relationship.
Though Marc and Sophia's relationship seemed wrong, I kept wanting to find out more of Sophia and Marc's world, and what would happen next. Marc has a very troubled past as he deals with his druggie sister and sordid history. It was interesting to see if they would get caught, and what the two felt for each other as their relationship grew. It was a bit odd to me that Marc would not experience full happiness and connection with Sophia when they were sleeping together, and blaming it on the fact that he needed to be in control. Overall, a very entertaining novel about forbidden relationships, and I can't wait to find out what happens next.
Would I recommend this book: Yes
Rating: I give this book a 4.5/5
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