From New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Carly Phillips comes a new story in her Sexy series… he walks into class and lays eyes on the seductive blonde with legs that go on forever and lips he immediately wants to kiss, he knows he’s in trouble.
This time for real.
Single mom Amber Davis is finally living her dream of going back to college. In the ten years since she dropped out to have a baby–and recover from his father’s death–it’s been the goal that always felt just out of reach. Until now. But one look at her hot, sexy professor, and Amber is head over heels in lust. It doesn’t take long before their attraction blazes out of control.
Neither of them can afford a forbidden affair.
Yet it’s the one thing they are powerless to stop.
It will only take one hint of a rumor to destroy everything they’ve worked so hard to achieve… and in this case the rumors are true.
For fans of Carly’s Sexy Series, Sexy Love is book four in that series.
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Cute professor/student love story!
I enjoyed this Insta-Love romance about a professor that had been burned by a scorned student in the past and a new student returning to college years after quitting to raise a child when her boyfriend tragically died. The dialogue seemed a bit stilted at first, or possibly it just took me a while to get into the story. But after a bit I really liked the characters of Professor Shane Warden and Amber Davis and the story flowed much better.
The story begins with Amber Davis moving into a new house in a college town with L.J., her 10 year old son. Amber had been living with her parents in Florida since L.J. was born. She quit college her second year when her boyfriend Levi died in a hazing incident and she found out she was pregnant shortly after. Levi’s twin and his two friends helped Amber buy the house and are helping her pay for school since they own a successful night club in New York.
L.J.’s Grandparents are taking him on a trip for the summer so Amber can get settled and start summer classes to get back in the swing of attending college again. She meets Shane on her first night in town and they are attracted to each other but soon find out that he is her professor so seeing each other socially is not allowed especially given Shane’s history.
Though both Shane and Amber haven’t dated anyone in quite a while and are very attracted to one another. The story gets quite steamy and is pretty cute as well. It is insta-love so they move pretty fast. There are some side storylines as well.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Sexy Love is a standalone, forbidden romance novella from the Sexy series. This is my first time read from the author and it’s indeed a great introduction to her works. Even though this is a forbidden, student/teacher romance, I’d say that the characters, most especially Shane, have handled the sensitive situation very well. It helped that both characters were matured, grown adults who understands the gravity of repercussions and acted accordingly. I would have loved for this to be a full length novel, but nevertheless, enjoyed it immensely. A great addition to this series and recommends to fans of the series.
Must read
I love Carly Phillips’ books. This little nugget is no exception. This novella is part of the Sexy series. However, it is a stand-alone with no cliffhanger. I do suggest you read other books. Not because you have to, just because they are fabulous. This story is a single mom who wanted a new start. Amber decided to move closer to her son’s grandparents. She also decides to return to school. Before school starts Amber wanted to walk the campus. Not looking where they are going, Amber “bumps” into Shane. After having a meal together and going their separate ways, their next meeting was in class. To their shock Shane is Amber’s professor. After leaving Shane’s last job for being wrongful accused he know it couldn’t happen again.
I really enjoyed this novella from Carly Phillips.
Sexy Love follows Amber Davis (who we earn of and met in the previous books as she’s was Levi’s g/f and the mother of his son) as she starts out on the next chapter of her life.
Meeting a guy one night on her way to dinner, she has an instant attraction to him and enjoys his company but neither had any idea that Amber would end up being a mature student in Shane Warden’s class once the summer semester started.
I understood Shane’s reluctance to start anything with Amber, having had mud slung at him previously was enough to make him leery about any kind of relationship or contact while he was her professor.
I liked that they met prior to college starting, that their attraction was instant but they both had their eye on other things that at that moment were their focus, but that seeing each other again over time made them reassess what was important and what they both wanted for their future.
It was great catching up with Amber’s ‘big brothers’ as the trio of friends from the series see themselves and that they were protective of her and L.J. when it came to the new guy in her life, even though they themselves fell hard as fast when it came to the loves of their lives.
A good round off of the series as a whole and it was nice to see Amber getting her HEA after all that she’s been through.
Thank you Inkslinger for a complimentary copy. I voluntarily reviewed this book. All opinions expressed are my own.
Sexy Love
By: Carly Phillips
REVIEW-
I always look forward to reading a new 1001 Dark Nights Collection novella. The latest is Sexy Love by Carly Phillips. This story has the forbidden element of a teacher student relationship, but it’s not the typical kind. The teacher had a previous student accusation years ago, but he has earned the respect of his peers through hard work. Doing anything to jeopardize his standing would be foolish now. The student is a beautiful blonde, and there is much more to her than first appearances suggest. She is a single mother with a young son. The child’s father is, tragically, dead, yet she dreams of a better life for her son. I admire her ambition, and obviously, she doesn’t wish to mess up her life in any way. Fate conspires, however, and when teacher and student meet, trouble begins brewing in the air. Try as they might, some attractions can’t be denied. They share an excellent chemistry and the dynamic between them is electric. This type of thing, a forbidden teacher student romance, is often mishandled and treated as a trashy kinky joke. This story treats the subject with appropriate respect and sensitivity. I’m glad because not everything is what it seems on the surface, and actual love can form this way. Will they be together outside of the classroom? What about the consequences for this situation? I enjoyed this novella as a compelling delightful read. I definitely recommend for fans of the 1001 Dark Nights Collection and Carly Phillips!
4.4 stars
This is the fourth book in the Sexy Series and it can be read as a standalone. Amber is a young woman who is getting a fresh start by moving to be closer to her son LJ’s grandparents, uncle and non-related uncles as she returns to college to get a degree and give her son a better life. Shane is an economics professor who is on track for tenure and teaching an introductory economics class over the summer session. Prior to the actual start of the session, Amber is out and about and gets lost in her new environment when she literally bumps into Shane. There is an instant spark between them yet it was not meant to be. When classes actually start, Amber is shocked to see that the man she bumped into is now her economics professor. Will Amber and Shane be able to keep everything professional between them or will they succumb to their feelings? This is one fast and enjoyable read that will give you that happy feeling inside. The chemistry between the characters is palpable. If you like reading the student/teacher romance genre then this is one to add to your tbr list. I volunteered to read an advance copy of this book.
Sexy Love is the 4th book in Carly Phillip’s Sexy series. Amber is a single mom looking to get her life on track so she can provide for her son. She literally runs into Shane and sparks immediately fly. Their instant connection is strained when Amber walks into Shane’s class and realizes he’s her professor. Their chemistry cannot be denied no matter how they fight it. Cherry on top of the Sexy Series!
Carly Phillips’ latest, Sexy Love, is the fourth in her Sexy series and part of 1001 Dark Nights. I was thrilled to see that this story was going to be Amber’s. Sexy Love is a professor/student romance. Single mom Amber is going back to college and Shane is her professor. Sexy Love is a sweet and steamy forbidden romance. It can be read as a standalone but you won’t want to miss out on the three previous in CP’s Sexy series.
Loved this student/teacher romance. Shane and Amber were so good together. They met before they find out that they are going to be student/teacher and Shane has gone through this before. Amber is just trying to go back to school after a loss in her life and moving to have her son closer to his father’s family. Will they be able to stay apart or will the pull of the attraction between them pull them back together. Loved this story so much. You never go wrong when you pick up a Carly Phillips story and this was no exception.
I received an ARC of this book and I am voluntarily leaving a review.
Can one person get back the life they used to have before adulthood took over? Can one man teach his school lesson without losing his heart in the process? We have Shane Warden who has worked on the good side yet when it comes to Amber Davis he is well confused. Shane is taught to do good and never fall to well the old student/teacher releationship everybody is fond of right now. He has tried to be a good teacher never becoming a cliche but something about Amber makes him want to be there for her. Then we have Amber who at a young age became a mom to the most cutest little kid ever but now is ready to follow her dreams. I loved that Carly Phillips brings us well all back together and finally see the girl that could have been Levi’s. The attraction between them is cute and sweet but dang once everything is out there it gets explosive. We see a young woman getting back in the saddle so to speak and a man who cannot stop loving a woman his heart wants. All in all this series is one you don’t want to miss and almost feels like we have come full circle with everything that has happened. Loved it.
“I received an eBook copy from the publisher for the purpose of an honest review. I was not compensated for this review: all conclusions are my own.”
4 Stars
If you’re a fan of Carly Phillips, then you’ll love this insta-love story of Professor Shane Warden and single mom Amber Davis. Shane has been burned in the past with false accusations of fraternizing with a student. Amber is a single mom to a ten year old boy, who picks up and moves across the country to be closer to her son’s grandparents and uncles and to go back to school after dropping out to take care of her son. When these two meet, there is instant chemistry, but much to Shane’s dismay, the gorgeous girl he literally ran into is one of his students. Sexy Love is a sweet and sexy short story that will leave you with a smile on your face.
Angela – Alphas Do It Better Book Blog
This is a short novella, but don’t let that fool you! This book is packed full of emotion. Beautiful characters, written just perfectly to make you fall in love with them all. Loved that Amber gets a book of her very own, she certainly deserved it, even if it wasn’t all plain sailing.
As a writer Carly Phillips engages her audience and makes you feel as though you are part of the story. She has a way of pulling emotions from the reader and has you routing for the couple.
Definitely one of my go to authors, and if you like to easily get lost in a story, then you really should make her one of your ‘go to/one click’ authors.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I love 1001 Dark Nights books. They are quick little reads that give me the escape I need after a long day at work. I was happy to read this one. First because I am a huge Carly Phillips fan.
After Amber’s college boyfriend tragically dies in a college hazing incident, she finds herself pregnant with his baby. She was fortunate enough to have a strong support system. Not only from her parents but from her boyfriend’s best friends, twin and parents. She loves being a mom but she always wanted to go back to school. Finally willing to take the plunge, she moves her and her son from Florida to Connecticut to attend college.
While exploring her new campus, she runs right into Shane. They hit if off immediately. All seems great until she shows up to class the next day to find Shane is her professor. Shane has career goals and falling for his student is one sure way of derailing them. But can they resist each other or will they give into what they both wants? Consequences be damned.
This book made me a swooning, happy mess. I couldn’t get enough of Shane and Amber. Amber’s strength and Shane’s honor and integrity. He’s a man any woman would want.
This novella is part of the Sexy series by Carly Phillips. This was the perfect story to end this series on. I loved getting all the updates on the first three couples.
Amber is a single mom who has been raising her son L.J. She has decided to move to Connecticut to be closer to L.J.’s uncles (the men of Club Ten29). Amber is starting back to college and the day before starting classes Amber meets Shane – a nice stranger who she has an instant connection with. To her surprise the next day, Shane turns out to be her professor. How will these two deal with the connection they have and will anyone find out?
4.5 Stars
This is a story I’ve been anticipating. I really wanted to see Amber get her HEA. Getting to know her through out the series she’s been a character that I wanted to get to know more of. This novella did her justice. It’s a quick read, but a satisfying one. I really liked Shane. I couldn’t have picked someone better for Amber. Though their love is forbidden their chemistry won’t be denied. If you’re a fan of this series it’s a must read. This book is truly an added bonus for Carly’s Sexy series. I loved catching up the guys and their ladies.
SEXY LOVE by Carly Phillips is book 4 in the Sexy Series. This is the story of Amber Davis and Shane Warden. I have read the previous books but feel this can easily be a standalone book.
Amber is starting a portion of her life again. After having to leave collage due to the death of her boyfriend and finding out that she was pregnant. Now about 10 years later she is moving on with her life which is leaving her parents house, moving into a college town along with going back to college.
So, Amber has several things going on at once so when she meets her hot professor and instant lust hits its something she has to fight. Professor Shane has been burned in the past by a student but has moved forward with his career and now is almost at a point where he meets his work goal of tenure. So when he sees his new student Amber he knows this instant connection has to be avoided.
But the sparks are to hot and they start to burn for more. Loved this quick hot read!
With Sexy Love, readers get the story of Levi Bennett’s girlfriend Amber Davis, who had discovered she was pregnant after Levi had died in the hazing incident. I loved this novella length story in the Sexy Series from Carly Phillips.
I had always wonder what happened to Levi’s girlfriend and son following his death, and I absolutely loved Amber was going back to school to have a better life for herself and LJ. I adored the meet cute between Amber and Shane and honestly loved them from the very beginning. They had a real-world issue of a professor not getting into a relationship with a student and I loved how it was handled. I never had an issue with them together, especially as Amber was an older student, and I loved the connection between them from the moment they met.
As Sexy Love was a novella length story, everything moved really fast, and it worked perfectly for me. I loved Shane and Amber got one another from the beginning and worked around the restraints of professor/student relationship to a romantic relationship. Carly Phillips once again gave her readers a beautiful and emotional story and I can’t wait for her next story.
Rating: 5 Stars (A)
Review copy provided by publisher
Finally! As in finally we get to know Amber, the woman who found out she was pregnant with Levi’s baby after he died in a hazing accident and changed so many lives. She has finally decided to go back to school and complete her degree and with that is a move closer to L.J.’s other grandparents and uncle and pseudo uncles. After sending L.J. off for a summer vacation with his grandparents and trying to find her way around she bumps into a gorgeous man and has coffee with him. Just when she thinks she can find something else for herself she walks into her hardest class and the professor turns out to be that man. He has reason to not interact with students other than in the classroom but there is something about Amber he cannot deny. Over the summer Shane and Amber find their way. I loved this story and how it brought a closure to this group.
I have a ton of Carly Phillips’ books on my TBR shelf but this is the first one I have read….what’s taken me so long?!?!? I have no idea, but I have said this time and time again THANK YOU to 1,001 Dark Nights for bringing us these novellas. Books like this one gives the authors a chance to bring readers characters they normally wouldn’t have written a story for and it gives readers a chance to enter the series without having to start from the beginning.
Amber is a single mom raising her son after his father died in a college hazing accident when they were in college. L.J., who is now ten, is going to spend the summer with his grandparents so Amber has the chance to settle in their new house and start classes since she has decided to return to school to finish her degree.
Professor Shane Warden doesn’t quite know what hit him when he bumps into the lovely Amber one night, but after a nice dinner together he cannot get her out of his head. Shane has been scorned before by a student so when he learns that Amber is in his summer economics class he’s not to happy.
The chemistry was great and I loved this story so much it had me adding the other books in the series to my ever growing TBR shelf. There is of course some angst but it’s quickly dealt with and did explain a lot about the Professors past.
I definitely recommend this story to anyone that has read the Sexy Series, lovers of the Student/Teacher Romance Trope, and anyone that is looking for a hot quick read.
Happy Reading!!!
The first thing I though when I finished this story was how cute and mature it turned out to be. Both Amber and Shame dealt with their insta-attraction in a mature way which turned the story into not such a cliché for me. When a story is this short and you throw in a taboo trope, the stories seem to follow the same trend in plot points but Sexy Love didn’t do that for me. It didn’t even read taboo to me. It was perfect and I enjoyed it very much. There was a lot of heart and emotion and plenty of sexy to keep me glued to the story! Well done!