Seventeen-year-old Steph has her heart set on a new beginning for the eleventh time. A move to Webster Grove introduces her to a new school, new friends, and new experiences—including a few tender glances from her sexy English teacher. When she learns that Mr. Rivera is only a few months away from becoming family—his brother is marrying her mom!—she must do whatever she can to fight all of the … growing suspicions about the time they’re spending together.
When odd family circumstances only push her closer to the man she’s dreaming of, Steph has no choice but to hold it together … or risk losing it all.
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Let it be known that I picked up this book while it was free through ibooks, and didn’t touch it until I was bored one day in class.
I can honestly say that I did not care for this book. That’s not to say this isn’t a good book, it is just not a book that I am interested in reading. The only reason why I even downloaded it to begin with was because it was free at the time, and I only started reading it to tune out the class I was in. So simply because I didn’t find it an interesting book, I will not be continuing with the series.
HOWEVER, I would still recommend this series to anyone who enjoys the classic high school drama/romance/why is this person falling in love with her teacher???? I may not connect with it or want to read the next, but that is not to say that everyone will feel the same way I do
“Contrary to popular belief, Oh who am I kidding, Mr. Rivera is undeniably the object of my affection.”
I couldn’t help but find Mr. Rivera nothing but swoon worthy. I mean who didn’t have a crush on their teacher back in high school? We all had that one teacher we non discreetly drooled over. Abcdef Ghijk has to be the most unique name I’ve ever come across. I loved Stephs character. I couldnt help but get this mischievous smirk on my face anytime she interacted with Mr. Rivera. The chemistry is there. I repeat the chemistry is there. Ugh a slow tedious burn, it’s literally killing me but those are the best types of romances.
Finding out what inspired Steph to start drawing, I sat there along side Mr. Rivera seriously impressed. I couldn’t help but feel a small wave of sadness come over me though. Her character was someone I could relate to or at least felt like I could. I understood her frustrations. Her wariness with her moms new relationship. The burdens and sacrifices of having to move around a lot. I can’t imagine not having a place to call home. On some level I can sympathize with Stephs mom. I can understand wanting to have a connection with someone, wanting to love and be loved back. Still that doesn’t take away from the fact that she tends to go about it the wrong way. Though I do have to admit Calvin is a keeper.
One of my favorite parts of the book was the friendship between Steph and Bridget. I found myself hysterically laughing when these two were together. Bridget is that best friend every girl needs. She’s funny without even trying and spunky, it’s hard not to love her. She’s not afraid to fight back if you mess with her or her friends. Romeo, oh Romeo, what the heck is up with you? Romeo, my mystery man, the twinkle of Juliet’s eye. I was really rooting for you, come back from the dark side. Even though Nate and Bridget are secondary characters, I found myself equally invested in their friendship and if maybe the possibility of love is in the air for them. The ending was incredibly touching. Mr. Rivera is truly amazing. I couldn’t help but start the water works as I read the last chapter over again and again, sighing dreamily. “That was really sweet of you, Mr. Rivera.”