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Synopsis
One-on-one instruction never felt so right—or so wrong.
There’s nothing unusual about Mia Page’s attraction to the young science teacher at the middle school. After all, she’s not the only one who finds him enticing. But when he pulls her son aside to ask for her phone number, she knows she’s in serious trouble. Since her divorce four years earlier, she’s been out of circulation, choosing to focus on parenting instead, and she’s not entirely sure she can handle an entanglement with the sexy Mr. Walden.
There are also other reasons why getting involved with Curt would be a bad idea. He’s two years shy of thirty, and she’s on the downside of that unmentionable number. He’s adamant about never having kids, and she has a son. Even the guy’s romantic gifts are suspect. Energy saving light bulbs? He has to be kidding.
On the other hand, he’s fun, sweet, and smart. He stimulates her intellectually, emotionally, and Lord help her, physically, opening her eyes to life outside her comfortable world. Yet their differences quietly gnaw at Mia even while she succumbs to their undeniable chemistry.
As their romance deepens, so do Mia’s fears that Curt will eventually hurt her. On edge, all it takes is an innocent comment to provoke her into drawing first blood. Mia recklessly wounds Curt, learning only too late that this blade cuts both ways. Frantic to make amends, she fears it might be too late to admit the feelings she’s tried so hard to suppress.
Content Warning: contains sensual sex
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About the author
I write stories I like to read — contemporary romances with identifiable characters and themes. Life is hard, love makes it bearable. If you like stories with heart, heat, and humor, I have a title for you.
In the real world I’m a pampered wife, lucky mom to three amazing sons and one wonderful daughter-in-law, and I just became a very young grandma. I should probably underline the word very. Oh heck, why not the word young too? Nah, you get the point. I’m also the daily monitor of one naughty dog with an attitude.
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An erotic romance book like Fifty Shades?
I never had even on my 5th grade when a gorgeous History teacher came in our classroom. Wow!! He was a god!!! But I became one of his best friend and I liked it more.
I’ve just finished reading this book and I loved it! Everyone should read Grading on Curves. This book explores many situations that ordinary women, men, and kids face all the time and has a reader wanting the characters to all succeed.
This looks like a good book and thanks for the giveaway!
Loved the excerpt, Tara. Way to go. Here’s wishing you many sales.
-R.T. Wolfe
Never had a crush on a teacher – I was probably too busy having crushes on the boys! But having read the first chapter of Grading on Curves, I admit I would have had a crush on a teacher like Mr Walden. Tara, I LOVE the scene where they first meet properly for the first time – I’m dying to know what happens next! 🙂
I loved this book. If you haven’t read a Tara Mills contemporary romance, you’re really missing out. Run to your nearest online bookstore!
No I never had a crush on my teacher when I was in school but seeing some of my daughters teachers is a different story 🙂
Anna, you crack me up. Yep, there’s definitely some food for thought out there!
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