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Just a Bit Twisted

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Professor Derek Rutledge is hated and feared by all of his students. Strict, reserved and ruthless, he doesn't tolerate mistakes and has little patience for his students.

Shawn Wyatt is a twenty-year-old struggling to provide for his younger sisters after the death of their parents. On the verge of losing his scholarship, Shawn becomes desperate enough to go to Professor Rutledge.

Everyone says Rutledge doesn't have a heart. Everyone says he's a ruthless bastard. Shawn finds out that everyone is right.

He strikes a deal with Rutledge, but unexpectedly, the deal turns into something so much more.

Something all-consuming and addictive.

Something neither of them wants.

160 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 4, 2014

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December 11, 2014
Hot for teacher!

Derek likes pretty boys, but he likes the pretty "straight" ones more.

This was a sexy, naughty story, but utterly unbelievable.

Even though Shawn is a student with two kids to raise and school to worry about, he seems to spend all his time sucking his professor's cock. No wonder he's failing his courses!

And the professor...he was like the Beast except prettier: gruff, aloof, angry. Even though we get some of his backstory, his coldness made him a wooden, uninteresting character. I needed him to change more as a character, and he didn't.

I also prefer my villains to be three-dimensional. Derek's father was too much of a caricature.

And finally: the kids. *shakes head sadly* They were props, left in the car on the side of the road so the MCs could neck in the woods, left alone (at preschool or in the next room) so Derek and Shawn could fuck. They piped up with cute observations when it was necessary to drive the plot along. In short, they were representations of what adults who've never been around children might imagine 4-year-olds to be like. Let me assure you: They are more demanding, more self-absorbed, and generally uninterested in adult lives.

All that being said, this was an extremely readable book. There were plenty of insanely racy scenes (worth reading for those alone), and the ending was satisfying enough.
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724 reviews2,870 followers
August 25, 2016
WELL,this was a hot one...
And it definitely had me
excited *winks*



This wasn't so much about hot for teacher...more like teacher was hot for student....

Shawn is struggling at school.When his parents died he is left with two young sisters to care for.He is holding down two jobs to make ends meet and as a result his grades are slipping,especially in one class...that of Professor Rutledge..

One of his friends has heard a rumour that the Professor likes pretty boys and that Shawn should maybe flirt with him a little..
Shawn's attempts at flirting don't exactly go to plan and soon there's blow jobs involved...




Shawn is straight,or at least he thinks he is but after a while he actually starts to enjoy what's happening between him and Professor Rutledge and things get even hotter...






Ok,so if you were to analyse this closely you'd probably come to the conclusion that it's a bit unbelievable...
But,if you take it for what it is....really hot M/M erotica you'll probably enjoy it....

I know I did !!!


Yes,I got a bit carried away with the hot gifs but I've got to say I had so much enjoyment searching for them!!
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October 19, 2021
Seventh re-read: 19.10.2021
I've been sick now for almost two weeks, and you know when you're sick you want to read your comfort books and this is one of them. While I haven't been able to read before now as it was impossible to concentrate, - I've been re-watching Once Upon A Time to pass the time - I'm glad I finally managed to read something and still enjoy it.

Sixth re-read: 10.04.2021
I couldn't help it. I've been thinking of reading it for so long. I cannot believe it's been this long since I've re-read it. It's a shame really.

Fifth re-read: 19.02.2020
I decided to re-read this one again simply because for the past.... three months or so, I've struggled immensely with focusing/concentrating on books - or things in general. Hence why I've been re-reading more than I've been reading new books. I've made the mistake of re-reading a detailed book - Elder Races #1 where I just couldn't get into the book again. I struggled and I got so angry with myself because I know I adore the book. Then I made another mistake by starting another detailed book (much more than Elder Races), a book I love, and I found myself skimming before the damn first line was finished. I kept trying, I just couldn't dive into the story and I found the characters annoying rather than adoring. I knew I had to take a break before I ended up hurting myself and started this one again. Why? Because this one is easy, has little information and it so straight forward and hot that I'm sure I'll be able to still love it. And it worked. Thank god. I love this book, I can't help it. It's an obsession. I just wished we had gotten more of Derek and Shawn...

Fourth re-read: 20.09.2019
I wasn't supposed to re-read this one, I truly wasn't. I just... opened it, and here we are. I mean, come one, I just read it a month ago... Man this is getting out of hand.

Third re-read: 09.08.2019
I just suddenly got the need to re-read this one. It easy, fast forward, hot and addictive. Seriously, this series is addictive. Every time I'm struggling with enjoying books, I seems to be drawn back to this one. I just wish we got more of Shawn and Derek. I need desperately more of them.
New Rating: 3.5/4 stars

Second re-read: 25.01.2019
I'm sorry, I couldn't help re-reading this one again. There's just something about this series... Me and my girl, Nazanin, were talking about this series and I got this strong need to re-read it again, so here I am. God I am hopeless. The book is still very enjoyable, I just wish we had gotten a sequel with these two. I wish this with almost every couple in this series. One book per couple isn't enough. At least not for me. The book gets better each time I read it though.. so strange. On to re-reading Christian's book.
Shawn glowered at him but nodded.

Other Characters:
Joseph Rutledge, Derek Rutledge’s father and his old friend, Nathan Brooks, who's daughter Joseph want Derek to marry.
Vivian (35?), Derek's sister. Andrew, her husband.
Mrs. Hawkins, the twins babysitter.
Christian Ashford, Shawn's best friend.
Sage, Shawn's cousin who had just gotten out of jail. Xavier Otero, his boyfriend, who he met in prison.

Shawn pulled off the cock with a little pop and looked up at Rutledge, still tasting him all over his tongue. He blinked up at him and had to suppress the ridiculous urge to ask if he was doing okay, like a pupil eager to please his teacher. “What?” he said instead. As usual when he was nervous, his voice came out a bit cocky. He tended to overcompensate sometimes.
Rutledge just looked at him for what seemed like forever, his dark eyes heavy-lidded and glazed over. Eventually he said, “Is this your first dick, Wyatt?” Rutledge’s voice was rough and guttural, as though he was the one who’d just spent the past few minutes with a dick in his mouth.
“Does it matter?”
Rutledge’s lips twisted. “No. But that explains why you’re so bad at it.”
Shawn scowled and squeezed the guy’s erection. “Your dick seems to think I’m doing all right.”
Rutledge sneered. “It just proves how easy we men are.” He looked at Shawn’s lips. “Go on, but stop overthinking it. You don’t think in class, but now you think too hard when you shouldn’t be thinking.”
Shawn glowered at him but nodded.


Re-read: 17.10.2018
The thing is, I COULD'VE LOVED THIS ONE IF ONLY IT HAD MORE DEPTH! Seriously, the story is so damn hot and has so much potential that I want to hurt someone. I'm completely honest here. I wished we had gotten a sequel for Derek and Shawn simply because this book feel like an prequel of how they started their relationship and book two could've been about them going deeper and building a stronger bond and become a family with the little ones. I mean, it could've been so damn good. Still, it's damn hot book; I love the theme teacher-student, I just wished the story was deeper and the connection was more and the book was longer. I'm gonna re-read book two now.
New Rating: 3.5/3 stars.

⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱*I liked it*⋰⋱⋰⋱⋰⋱

First time review:
What kind of ending was that?! I wanted more! Professor Derek ‘Professor Asshole’ Rutledge (33) was cool with his cold and controlling ways and Shawn Wyatt (20) was cute and open. I liked how he wanted more for his sisters, the twin girls, Emily and Melissa ‘Bee’ Wyatt (4) and I liked the story. However, I wanted more. It needed to be longer and it needed a bit more depth and connection between the characters. The book was good, yet I still felt like I was on the outside looking in.
“But I don't like him,” Emily said stubbornly but lowered her voice. “Don't like how he looks at you.”
“How he looks at me?” Shawn repeated.
“Like Bee looks at a pancake.”


Quick basic facts:
Genre: - (Adult) Contemporary Romance (M/M)
Series: - Series (Standalone?), Book One.
Love triangle? -
Cheating? -
HEA? -
Favorite character? - Shawn Wyatt.
Would I read more by this author/or of series? - Sure.
Would I recommend this book/series? - Sure.
Will I read this again in the future? - I don't think so.
Rating - 3 stars.
July 31, 2018
5 OMG Professor Rutledge Stars



Holy shit someone hose me down. Professor Derek Ruthledge was so yummy I think I melted into a puddle. Just a Bit Twisted, was such a sexy and sweet read. I really really REALLY loved Derek. He was so buttoned up, and cold. I loved his controlling domineering ways. It made when he showed a softer side all the more sweet. I truly fell in love with Derek Ruthledge. I also really like Shawn. I loved how loyal and sweet he was. Taking care of his sisters, working his ass off and going to school. Shawn could see under Derek's rough exterior to the amazing man he was. The sex was off the walls hot. I loved the naughty hot teacher/student thing going on. But I loved the sweet moments the best.



I normally love little kids in books. I am a total sucker for sassy little kids, but I was a little put off with Shawn's 4 year old twin sisters. They were cute don't get me wrong. There was some cute moments with Derek and the girls, but omg there was a super bad parenting moment that drove me nuts. It was as they were driving to Derek's father's house that the moment happened. Derek, Shawn, and both girls were driving hours to Derek's dads and the girls fell asleep. While the girls were sleeping, Derek just pulled off on the side of the road and took Shawn into the woods for some making out and a double handy. As a mom I was like WTF they just left the babies in the car? Do they not read the signs on the doors at Walmart?



lol It had me straight tripping. They could have got out and got hit by a car, started the car and wrecked it, died from heat or a number of other crazy shit that ran through my mind at that bad parenting moment. Still the book was a great read and I really did love me some Derek. I am just gonna pretend they never left two 4 year olds in the car on the side of the road for more than 10 minutes lol.
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1,840 reviews1,246 followers
February 19, 2016
"You have a bit of an oral fixation, Wyatt. Your mouth is very sensitive. You like having your mouth full. You like being kissed. You like being fucked in the mouth."

Hm...where to start? Where to start?



Some DRANKS! Gotta get a little comfy.

Don't worry. This won't be too long since this is a very popular series and I'm fashionably on time as always.

Being as this has been read by lots and lots, no need to rehash much.

So...I devoured this.

Why?

- straight 20 year old college student Shawn Wyatt has the shittiest life - forever broke, orphaned, works 2 jobs, on the verge of losing his scholarship and has to raise twin 4 year old girls (his sisters)

-piece of shit, controlling wealthy gay professor genius Rutledge who prefers to emote with his thick eight inch erection inside straight boys (conversations are so last season)

And get this, the professor's first name is Derek.

A socially closed off asshole named Derek.
Do you see why I might be slightly attracted predisposed to like the professor (who fits the book cover BTW). He's not classically handsome, the nose is long and he sneers. I think it's perfect.

I like assholes. I also like dicks. I like when they go together especially. They get together a lot in "Just a Bit Twisted".

Sometimes you want the believability. And sometimes the writing just hits that spot that you hit the level.

And I was swimming there.

From the first time Shawn dropped to his knees and took the D to the back of his throat with very minor hesitancy (y'know being "straight" and all).

Derek would tell Shawn to get on his knees and the blonde couldn't get there fast enough. *swoon*
Or suck that cock hard enough. *grunts*
Or drink those babies quick enough. *slurp*
Or when Derek and Shawn took their messy asses all over campus, just being blatant...just begging to be caught.

Just messy.



Loved.
It.

All I could think about are the bruises Rutledge would leave. Or the eight inches that would pound Shawn into stunned stupor (quality pounding BTW) and I truly gave a flying fuck.

Any time I would think: "this shit could NEVER happen in real life", Derek would whip that cock out or Shawn would make a needy sound and poof!



Because growly assholes who leave sexy marks on their partners during fuck times and are unable to show emotion like the normals make me happy.

So happy Derek remained an asshole throughout the entire story! Sometimes the author makes the dickwad hero wimp out when falling in "lurve". None of that crapola here!

This author has more to this series, so I'm taking it she has improved? She's far from bad, definitely in the guilty pleasure territory.

The strong suit are the fuck times, the main character's characteristics, the sexual tension. *shudder* The parts that were rough were the transitioning from scene to scene, ending in a odd spot. The 4 year olds...eh, they weren't like 4 year olds I've been around but whatever...I kept ignoring them for the main guys. The story has moxie and she definitely can tell a story. Loved the way it ended even if it was a little rushed.

I know I'll return for more. Me likes the guilty pleasures.

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1,120 reviews974 followers
March 18, 2021
Reread/listen via Audiobook - February 2021

Audiobook - 3.5 stars.

Story -4 still hot escapism stars.

****************************************
GAAAAHHHH!!!

Sometimes, it is not that deep.

Panties gone! gone!

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Lawd, this is one hot, panty remover, scorching porno story.

Shawn = Hot

Professor = Hot

Sex = Hot

Kisses = Hot

Conversations = Hot

I didn't care about the fact that there was no plot, after all it is porn, the pizza guy knocks, delivers the pizza and bam boom they fuck.

The characters are so likable and made it easy for me to love the story. Derek and all his grumpiness, Shawn and all his sweetness.

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725 reviews1,140 followers
June 23, 2024
|| 3.5 stars ||

First read: March 2022 | ★3.5 stars
Second read: January 2023 | ★3.5 stars

At first, this appeared to have absolutely zero depth. Literally zilch. Nada. Yet.. Yet... I already really found myself enjoying it a lot.
And after a while, there even seemed to be growing some true feelings between them, which I appreciated. It still wasn’t much, but it was enough to satisfy me in this case.

There's a delicious power imbalance here between an arsehole professor and a failing student.
I really liked how badly Professor Rutledge wanted Shawn, and what he was willing to do to get him.
Although, I do wish this desire would have been based a little bit more on emotion, as right now, it was mostly lust and sexual chemistry..
Maybe it would have helped to also have Rutledge's POV?


'Straight Guys' series:
0. Straight Boy - 3.0 stars
1. Just a Bit Twisted - 3.5 stars
2. Just a Bit Obsessed - 3.0 stars
3. Just a Bit Unhealthy - 2.5 stars
4. Just a Bit Wrong - 3.5 stars
5. Just a Bit Confusing - 1.5 stars
6. Just a Bit Ruthless - 4.0 stars
7. Just a Bit Wicked - 3.5 stars
8. Just a Bit Shameless - 4.5 stars
9. Just a Bit Gay - 1.0 star
10. Just a Bit Dirty - 3.0 stars
11. Just a Bit Wrecked - 2.5 stars
12. Just a Bit Bossy - 3.0 stars
13. Just a Bit Heartless - 3.5 stars
14. Just a Bit Captivated - 3.0 stars
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700 reviews1,530 followers
August 29, 2021
second read - 3.5ish stars.
first read - 2 stars.


i’m so glad i re-read this!
i think when i first read this book (it was my first AH book ever), i wasn’t really used to AH’s brand of writing yet and her sometimes insane plot lines, and honestly, i wasn’t really a fan.

since that has changed and i have read the rest of this series and enjoyed most of it, i knew i wanted to give Derek/Shawn another chance. certainly glad i did, this was way more enjoyable the second time around.
Derek & Shawn definitely had their cute moments.

“you’re going soft, professor,” he murmured with a smile, breathing his scent in. it was familiar and oddly comforting.
“shut up, Wyatt,” Rutledge said, sounding even more annoyed, if that was possible.
Shawn brushed his lips against his neck. “fine, you’re very evil and nasty.”


the ending was way too abrupt, which isn’t unusual for AH’s books, but this one was on another level. i turned the page and suddenly it was over.🤣

i really liked all the cameos in this, since i now know all the other characters from their individual books.
Sage & Xavier???? omg. still wishing they had a full book!
Andrew…🥺 knowing how much he grows as a person later on in life and how his story ends made his appearance lovely for me regardless of how he acted in this. 🤣
seeing Christian was also great, his reactions to Shawn/Derek were pretty hilarious!

anyways maybe i should re-read the rest of my least favourite AH books at some point, their ratings might go up!🤣
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Author 23 books560 followers
July 18, 2022
Audio re-read-(7/17/22)

I still freaking love this one but the audio left a little to be desired. Perhaps Joshua Macrae will grow on me.

Re-read-(???)

You know what? I’m re-reading some of this and for the interactions between Rutledge and the twins alone I’m upping this to a five.

Also between this and Unnatural I’m pretty obsessed with the neediness between these men. It’s definitely a little bit of toxic codependency but I fucking love it!

Original Review-(8/1-8/2/21)

What a cold hearted bastard … obviously both Shawn and I are bound to fall in love with him.

Honestly $3000 a month to suck a guy’s cock as much as he wants doesn’t seem like a fair trade. Not that I have anything against it but that amount of work doesn’t balance out the fee. Should’ve charged per BJ.

Really, the kissing and touching sounds like a tip but than again I’m not a straight guy. 🤷‍♀️

In the end it’s hard to imagine this flourishing into something tangible. I mean what will you tell the grandkids; grandpa Shawn was my whore?

Holy smokes this escalated quickly … in the best possible way! 🥵🔥

I know I talked a lot of smack, all of which was in good humor but dayum … this is just so hot!

I love when guys decide they need to fuck the person out of their system, but than like the energizer bunny they just keep going and going … until bam you’re married. 🤣

Omg! When he gave in to Emily sleeping with them … cutest thing ever!!!

Why is this so short?! Seriously why?!
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765 reviews504 followers
January 2, 2019
What a surprise!

The first book I finished this year is an honest to God anti-romance! I would never have thought that this appealed to me, but it so did. I absolutely loved everything about this story.

It was morally wrong on so many levels…



Shawn Wyatt is attending college to become an engineer. His parents died and left him and his two four year old sisters nothing but debts, so Shawn is working two jobs WHILE attending college on a scholarship.

When the college informs him in writing that his grades are too low to stay on the scholarship, he becomes desperate and tries to talk his a**hole teacher Mr Rutledge into giving him a passing grade so he doesn’t lose his scholarship.

The man says no.

Following a weird advice from his best friend, he offers Mr Rutledge a blowjob in return for a passing grade. Even though Shawn is straight, he’d do ANYTHING to stay on that scholarship so he can support his sisters.

The man accepts.

This plot is like a nightmare for any college student. It touches abuse of power, a forbidden sexual relation between student and teacher and even dives into prostitution.

HOWEVER, it is an amazing story! Rutledge is a real anti-hero. He even treated the girls like shit. I hated him so much and yet he did have that certain a**hole charm that mesmerized Shawn despite all their weird circumstances.



The ending was simply amazing too and so perfectly in character, it really touched me.

I wish they hadn’t talked so much about sex with the little girls asleep on the backseat, though. Who knows if they were really asleep…

Still, this was a perfectly dark romance that warmed my heart!

5 stars and a favorite!
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2,703 reviews25.1k followers
January 30, 2023
Just a Bit Twisted is book one in the Straight Guys series. I don’t know what it is about these books but I am so addicted to them.

Shawn Wyatt is twenty years old and is a college engineering student on scholarship. After the death of his parents, Shawn is also caring for his twin four year old sisters. He’s working two jobs, paying a baby sitter and trying to go to school and keep his studies up. Something had to give and it was his grades.

Derek Rutledge is thirty three years old and is one of Shawn’s professors. He’s well known around campus for being impossibly harsh and he’s cutting Shawn no slack. Shawn is failing. So out of desperation, he makes his professor an offer.

The relationship between these two may have begun on a deal but things changed. They changed. But Derek’s life is complicated and so is Shawn’s. Is there any way for this to go any further?

I loved this. My one complaint is the abrupt ending but I’m hoping to get a glimpse of them in the next book which is Shawn’s best friend, Christian’s book in, Just a Bit Obsessed. I can’t wait!

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510 reviews447 followers
August 24, 2021
Shawn realized that he still had Rutledge’s soft cock in his mouth and was still sucking on it idly, as though it was a giant lollipop.



“Three thousand,” Shawn said.
Rutledge snorted. “You can’t be serious. I can find fifty whores for that money.”
“I’m sure you can. But it’s me you want. And I’m not a whore.”
“You could have fooled me.”



Emily nodded. “And why did Mr. Rutledge put his tongue in your mouth?”
“Because your brother wanted something to suck on,” Rutledge commented, starting the engine.



Shawn blinked. “You know I can’t leave the kids on their own.”
“I have a spare bedroom for them.”
Shawn stared at him. “Are you asking me to move in with you?”
Derek’s face was blank. “It would be convenient.”
“Convenient?”
“Yes, convenient.”
Pressing his lips together to keep himself from laughing, Shawn nodded solemnly. “Very convenient.”
“Shut up, Wyatt,” Derek said.




I re-read it😮‍💨 Rutledge + Shawn is still my number 1 couple���
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1,197 reviews917 followers
August 2, 2022
Re-read 2022

**** 4 Stars ****
Original thoughts 2017
I am so late to this party!!!



Loved both MCs and the wrongness of this plot.
Derek's grumpiness was so charming and appealing to me. I know, I know, you don't need to tell me that I am a weirdo.
But I can't help it. I loved that he was a cold bastard whereas Shawn, was all heart. And I loved even more that his assholeness couldn't resist sweet Shawn.



But what the hell was that abrupt end???
Spoiler quote,


As I said, so charming. *snort*



**Elsa, my friend, I've read this because of you review! Lol
Going to PM you :))
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688 reviews1,437 followers
November 12, 2022
4.5 stars

this book was so cute and adorable (it may have to do with little kids involved in the story though, which i always love). i loved Derek and Shawn together. i've been reading the series out of order (nothing new for me lol), but the way this series is filled with both mcs in each book not being able to resist one another/can't ever have enough of the other is the type of shit i live for. 🥰

p.s. i'm not manifesting this, but the fact that i've had a good 4-5 stars streak with this series so far (this one being my 7th book) kinda makes me scared for the remaining five i have yet to read but, as long as they end up being entertaining, even if it's not a favorite, it's good enough for me. 🤧
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1,182 reviews783 followers
November 3, 2017
4.25 Stars

When Shawn’s parents died they left huge debts. Shawn is twenty-year-old; he works two jobs but it’s not enough. He has two sisters (twins, four-year-old) and he must take care of them. He is so responsible. But he needs money and now besides money issues, they’re going to terminate his scholarship if he doesn’t improve his grades. So one of his friends came with this idea that he can flirt with one of the Professors... This idea is a little bizarre because Shawn is straight but Derek aka Professor Azzhole (thirty-three-year-old) has another bizarre idea for Shawn!

I enjoyed this story a lot! I loved it! But I had some issues like always!!! First it was really short! I needed more!!! I wanted to read more about them and their relationship! Second, I really wanted Derek’s POV! I wanted to know what was in his mind, I wanted to know about his feelings toward Shawn and why his so jerk! Haha!

Told in Shawn's POV, 3rd person. It’s the first installment in the "Straight Guys" series but it can be read as a stand-alone. It was fast-paced and really short for me but it was an enjoyable read and I’m looking forward to reading the next installment! Hope you like it as well!
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885 reviews350 followers
August 25, 2021
(3.75)

“I’m no good at comforting people,” Rutledge said, irritably.
Shawn turned to him and forced a small smile out. “It’s okay. I’m surprised you haven’t kicked me out yet.”
Rutledge’s lips thinned. He had a very sour expression on his face. “Come here.”
Shawn had never moved so fast in his life.
He climbed into Rutledge’s lap, put his head on his shoulder and closed his eyes. Rutledge’s strong arms tightened around him, and Shawn sighed in pleasure. It felt so good. Just what he needed. It scared him—that he needed this—but he did. It almost felt better than sex.
“You’re going soft, Professor,” he murmured with a smile, breathing his scent in. It was familiar and oddly comforting.
“Shut up, Wyatt,” Rutledge said, sounding even more annoyed, if that was possible.
Shawn brushed his lips against his neck. “Fine. You’re very evil and nasty.” He nuzzled into Derek’s neck. “Five minutes. Then you can kick me out and we’ll pretend it never happened.”
Rutledge sighed.




nothing extraordinary but their dynamic was just my cup of tea i guess. (and prof-student’s a fav)

“Now come here and kiss me.”
Shawn blinked. “What? You’re driving.”
“I’ll keep my eyes open,” Rutledge said dryly, without looking at him.
“Are you serious?”
“You should know by now I’m always serious. I’m losing my patience.”
Shawn looked at Rutledge’s lips and said, “Okay.”


i just really liked these types of pair? the emeric marceaux dominant no bullshit hero and the cute submissive love of their life (and i absolutely adored the way rutledge acted rose calloway-y w/ the kids, as in thought them as aliens, this cutie. he is imo a mix of them)

“Go back to bed.”
“But I had a bad dream! I’m scared. Shawn always hugs me when I’m scared!”
“Emily,” Rutledge said sternly. “You’re a smart little girl. You can’t sleep with Shawn because the bed is too small for the three of us.”
“I’ll sleep with Shawn. You can go sleep with Bee!”
Rutledge chuckled. “I don’t think I’ll fit in your bed, midget.”
Emily pondered it. “I can sleep on you. You’re big, and Shawn likes to sleep on you.”
“You can’t sleep on me.”
“Why?”
“Because—because… Fine,” Rutledge bit out at last, to Shawn’s surprise.
Squealing in delight, Emily climbed onto the bed and onto Rutledge’s chest.
“You’re very warm,” she said, yawning.
“Sleep. And don’t pee on me,” Rutledge grumbled.
“I’m not a baby. I’m big. I don’t pee in bed!”
“Good. Now sleep.”
“You have funny hair on your chest. Shawn doesn’t have funny hair on his chest. Why?”
“That gave Rutledge pause. “Sleep.”
“You don’t like me,” Emily mumbled. “You like Bee better.”
A heavy sigh. “Why do you think I like her better?”
“You gave her chocolate yesterday!”
“Because she asked. You have to ask if you want something.”
“So if I ask, you’ll give me anything? Anything, anything?”
“If I say yes, will you stop talking and sleep?”
“Yeah!”
“Fine. What do you want?”
“I want a puppy! Black and fluffy! With a white star on its forehead!”
A pause. “Choose something else.”
“But you said anything!"


last one, why was the scene where shawn sucked rutledge’s dick so funny? (the first few times). the way he overthink everything but just in a curious way, not a nervous way? i didnt think rutledge would actually accept his offer (to suck his dick in exchange of a better grade for shawn) but he did and dunno why i found it hilarious. questionable but hilarious (coz not only did he not turn shawn down, but after that he also offered 3 grand a month for unlimited fellatio service from him lmaoo)

'After a while, he felt Rutledge’s gaze on him and he looked up again.
Rutledge was staring at him with an odd expression on his face. Suddenly, Shawn realized that he still had Rutledge’s soft cock in his mouth and was still sucking on it idly, as though it was a giant lollipop.
Flushing, Shawn let the cock slip out of his mouth and shot to his feet. “I just zoned out,” he said, turning away and wiping his mouth.”


the way he kept zoning out and us reading from his pov of him actually thinking bout sucking his professor’s cock instead of overwhelmed by lust 🤣

and i liked that. i liked his gradual switch from straight to realizing he's bi, imo it was more realistic that way

only prob is this was too short and not enough progression i needed. i thought i was only half in but then all of a sudden the book end? i was like wtf gimme back them
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663 reviews1,654 followers
December 26, 2017
Why did I ever wait that long to start on this series? Seriously? Apparently, I’m dumb! 😂 So with an opening like that, you sure must know that I loved this book. A LOT. 😁 And if you need another endorsement, I finished this book within 90 mins so .. yea, I loved it. 😉


Shawn is a 20 years old scholar student who has to work hard to support not only himself but also his 4 years old twin sisters. He’s attending university with a scholar and he has to work two jobs to support the family. And he certainly can’t fail Mr. Rutledge aka asshole professor’s class because that would surely make him lose his scholarship.

Mr. Rutledge aka asshole professor aka Derek is a really fucked up guy. Has Daddy issues, distant from the family, very uptight and control freak guy. He doesn’t do commitments and cocky and bossy as fuck. But let me tell you, Rutledge is like a parasite .. he grows on you. 😂 While you are annoyed by his cockiness, you can’t help starting to like and forgive his personality and character.


As a desperate attempt to save himself from losing the scholarship, Shawn offered himself to the professor in exchange for a passing grade. Little did he know, the professor has been lusting after him for months 😉 and Rutledge knows Shawn’s weakness. MONEY. Shawn needs it and needs it desperately. So Mr. Rutledge proposed an arrangement which would solve both of their needs. 😁 But even after some times, the itch doesn’t seem to go away and they became essential to each other.

Not gonna lie, I was really frustrated by how cocky, bossy and uptight Mr. Rutledge is. 😒 But the connection between Shawn and him is very natural and realistic. And I love gay for you themes if they are well executed and boy, boy, this was a great one. And the sex!!!! The sex was glorious ~ *happy sigh* ~ 😌 And their HEA was really adorable and cute. It’s very lovely to see how love changed our icy hearted Professor to be a soft and romantic one (at least in his own way. 😁) I’m very excited to finish the rest of the series.



Favorite excerpts from the novel: 💗💜💗

”Do you want to fail me so I have no choice but to suck your dick again?”

“I wanted to fuck you since the moment you entered my classroom a few months ago. It’s as simple as that.”



5 bossy, sexy professor and obedient student stars

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917 reviews5,296 followers
August 20, 2021
I don’t think I’m cut out for reading Taboo Romances, I’m all like „But that’s illegal!!!“ and „They cant do that!!!“

The writing in this is god awful at times. Mostly the dialogue. And only if it's Shawn and Christian talking. Cut all their scenes and we’re fine.

Rutledge is so goddamn hot. I love how he constantly yanks Wyatt in his lap. One time he also pushes him off his lap and I just. Is lap sitting a kink?

“As a result, Shawn had been spending an awful lot of time in Rutledge’s lap.“
God, I wish that were me.

I don’t understand how those two never use lube though. Wyatt is a virgin in the beginning and they just go for it. Rip him, tbh.


This book had no business being this angsty though. I thought it was just about fucking your professor but by the 50% mark all I knew was pain and I am calling my lawyer for financial compensation.

Have I mentioned that Rutledge is hot.

Also this scene:
“You’re going soft, Professor,” he murmured with a smile, breathing his scent in. It was familiar and oddly comforting. “Shut up, Wyatt,” Rutledge said, sounding even more annoyed, if that was possible. Shawn brushed his lips against his neck. “Fine. You’re very evil and nasty.” He nuzzled into Derek’s neck. “Five minutes. Then you can kick me out and we’ll pretend it never happened.”


I really enjoyed the progression of their relationship which was beautifully illustrated by going from last names to first name basis. When Shawn first thought of him as Derek my heart literally skipped a beat.
Also Rutledge being like „I don’t like kids.“ And then being soft and gentle towards Emily and Bee? I don’t like kids but I like men who are good with kids.
Also the tenderness between Shawn and Rutledge. One time they button up each other’s shirts????? What’s up with that.

Anyway. 4.5 stars. I’m not taking questions about this.
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224 reviews70 followers
June 2, 2024
4.0 Stars

“You let me kiss you and touch you, and I will give you the money.”

I loved this book. I kinda read it as a hate read but I ended up falling in love with it. I just wish it had a lot more pages and we got Derek's pov coz then their relationship would have had a lot more depth.

#0 Straight Boy = 3.0 Stars
#1 Just a Bit Twisted = 4.0 Stars
#4 Just a Bit Wrong = 4.0 Stars
#6 Just a Bit Ruthless = 3.5 Stars
#8 Just a Bit Shameless = 4.0 Stars
#10 Just a Bit Dirty = 3.5 Stars
#12 Just a Bit Bossy = 3.5 Stars
#13 Just a Bit Heartless3.5 Stars
#14 Just a Bit Captivated = 2.0 Stars
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1,581 reviews3,924 followers
January 6, 2019
re-read 1/6/19

Wow...this was a hot little number...damn

Not totally believable, but who cares ??

So...Shawn Wyatt is a 20-year-old student, raising his 4-year-old twin sisters. His parents died a while ago and left him with a lot of debt. This means he has to work multiple jobs and pay a babysitter he can't really afford. To top it all off, he's also failing at school. He doesn't have the time to attend all classes and is late with all his papers. If his grades don't improve, they'll take away his scholarship.

He talked to two teachers, who agreed to give him more time and help him out a little, but professor Ruthledge is a cold-hearted bastard and he doesn't want to hear excuses.

Shawns best friend Christian suggests that he should flirt with Ruthledge, because he heard a rumor about the professor liking blond pretty boys. Shawn has always considered himself straight, but he'll do about anything right now to keep his scholarship.

When Shawn goes to speak to Ruthledge, he figures he doesn't have anything to lose. He doesn't really know how to flirt..so he just makes an offer right away, a blowjob for a better grade. The professor accepts, but he doesn't want to end it with just one blowjob so he offers Shawn a deal he can't refuse...

Turns out...Shawns not as straight as he thought he was, because he seems to enjoy sucking dick, way more than he should.

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Also..cold-hearted professor Ruthledge, may not be as cold as he seems or wants to be.

This was all pretty fast paced and pretty unbelievable...but I enjoyed the hell out of this short little number. I would have preferred it to be a bit longer and to at least have an epilogue.
It doesn't have anything about the future, and with Shawn being a student, I would have liked to know what happened....did they come out together...how could Ruthledge still be Shawn's teacher...

But I will have to do with what I got...unfortunately.

4 stars from me...I will be looking into the rest of this series :)
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1,516 reviews154 followers
January 5, 2016
3.5 stars

I liked this. I think I need to create a new shelf for the "straight" boy books and call it "spaghetti love." You know how spaghetti is straight until you get it hot and wet... *taps mic* Is this thing on?

Anyway. I fell for Shawn pretty quick when I found out he was one of those guys who takes family seriously. With his parents gone, he is struggling and juggling the life of a working college student on a scholarship while trying to take care of his adorable four year old twin sisters. He needs to keep his job to pay the bills and he needs to keep his grades up to keep his scholarship. He is drowning under all the weight of responsibly but sees a the light through the darkness when his friend Christian tells him the rumor about Professor Rutledge.

Ah... the rumor. It seems the dear stingy and stoic professor likes him some young blond haired boys, well that's what we think or hear at a first. We soon learn after a eye opening, or should I say mouth/throat opening, visit to Professor Rutledge's office just what type of boys he really likes.

I liked the way the story moved. It moved a bit quick and yeah, Shawn did somethings most straight boys wouldn't do for money or grades, or so I am told to think, but I liked his inner thoughts and how he would question and over think what he was doing and then just went with it.

The story went where I wanted it to go and I was happy with that. I liked Rutledge fighting his feelings and wanting more just as much as I liked Shawn fighting his feelings about his oral fixation and being with a man. Not that Shawn was gay, but he was bisexual and thank goodness he needed a bit of help with his grades, otherwise we would never know how much he really likes cock, and Shawn, really likes cock.

It was fun to get a bit of Xavier and Sage from Straight Boy: A Short Story as well and I liked that we get to meet Christian as he talks about the threesome he was invited to. I can't wait to read his story.

So this was fun, and it was sweet and it was hot. There was more depth than meets the eye with the boys and I liked that they weren't two dimensional. Yeah, I liked this. I enjoyed myself right along with the boys.
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101 reviews168 followers
August 7, 2023
I liked this more than I thought I would to be honest.
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1,226 reviews333 followers
January 15, 2020
Re read January 2020

Oh goodness this was a super sexy, off the charts hot read, and right from chapter one it grabbed my attention. Shawn is a college student who is struggling with his classes, working two jobs to be able to take care of his twin little sisters, his also straight. In comes the hot and stoic professor Rutledge, his gay and loves turning straight guys gay. He loves a challenge, and so a bargain with sexual favors is struck. What starts as something convenient quickly becomes hot and intense. Shawn's and the professors chemistry was so freaking hot, the first kiss so dirty and sexy!!
This was a quick, light on drama read with an OTT possessive professor, and a straight student who couldn't say no and found himself not so straight.
P.S.
We also briefly meet Shawn's cousin, Sage and the mysterious Xavier.....going straight to their story hope is as good!
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648 reviews510 followers
September 5, 2021

Shawn took a deep breath in and met Rutledge’s eyes. “Sir, I…” He swallowed. “Is there any way I can get a better grade? I’ll do anything. Anything.”
Rutledge stared at him.
Then, his eyes narrowed.
“Mr. Wyatt,” he said at last. “Are you suggesting what I think you are suggesting?”



I had such a fun time reading this, half of the time laughing at the audacity of Shawn's antics.

My mood reading this was like a fucking wave, there were times when I was like Yah, THIS ISN'T IT but then there were times like this
“But I don’t like him,” Emily said stubbornly but lowered her voice. “Don’t like how he looks at you.”
“How he looks at me?” Shawn repeated.
“Like Bee looks at a pancake.”

Where I was YES KINGS!!!!

and can I just say how HAPPY I am that Alessandra ACTUALLY let us see our couples TOGETHER! Even though they weren't together-together but hey, I'm not gonna push my luck with AH 🤣


AH choose an interesting plot for sure for this couple. I was hesitant about this when I started reading it and I was highllllyyy skeptical.

“Then it looks like it will be the first time you don’t get what you want. Sir. Let go. Now.”
Rutledge didn’t let go, his gaze assessing. “Two thousand,” he said.
Shawn frowned. “What?”
“Two thousand dollars a month.”
Shawn laughed, an incredulous, hard edge to it. “You’ve got to be kidding me. I’m not a whore.”
Rutledge raised his eyebrows.
Shawn scowled, though he felt his cheeks grow hot. “It’s different.”

But I don't know what vodoo shit AH has in her writing, but fuck, I was smitten and captured by these two.

I can definitely see why some people won't like this book or even this series or even Alessandra as an author. She's not for everyone and even some friends of mine who read the same types of book has mine would probably hate her books.

But Christ, I can't help but devour and get absolutely smitten with her works. She has a way with writing chemistry that no matter how short or incredibly fucked up, it Just Works.


Shawn gave it an experimental squeeze and looked at the guy. Rutledge’s face remained impassive. For some reason, that pissed Shawn off. He smiled. “Looks like you have a thing for ‘pretty, empty-headed boys,’ Professor.”
Rutledge’s lips pressed together. Otherwise, he looked almost bored. “It’s just a physiological reaction to stimuli and a pretty face. You are not responsible for your physical appearance, so it’s hardly something to be proud of. Now, if you really intend to do it, stop wasting my time.”

I enjoyed Rutledge's character, he was one hell of an asshole and I just couldn't help but be SWEPT by his ever so charming ways.


initial reactions
I really want to curse Hazard for her abrupt endings BUT DAMNIT. THIS WAS GOOD.
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250 reviews337 followers
December 31, 2021
***3.5 smexy 🌟***

Well hello, it's me again 🤣

Back at it again, with another AH review.

This one was hot 🔥 it was a second re-read but I am a simp for Derek and Shawn 😩 so it is what it is.

Yes, that is me a simp. Don't judge lol.

It looks like I will be ditching my current reads to binge on this series. Yes, that's what I plan on doing.😌

I blame AH and her addictive writing format.

I am ashamed to say that I have only read two books in this series.

*gasps*

I know what is my life? I have been living under a rock apparently smh😭

But anyways, onto Christian's story I go byeeeeeee.

🤣🤣😂
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522 reviews3,172 followers
May 18, 2022
➥ 5+ Stars *:・゚✧

"One more time," Rutledge said, managing to sound resigned and desperate at the same time. "I'll be gentle."

"That's what you said the last time," Shawn said, but truth be told, he didn't mind at all. He was sore, but god, he wanted him.

"I was gentle," Rutledge said, his hips rocking gently into him. "Until you begged me to fuck you harder."


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The way this book makes me weakk.

I cannot. Wyatt and Rutledge are so cute together help help i love them sm.

Was the premise of this book questionable? Yes. Did i devour it regardless? Also yes.

The second you start reading this book, you're pulled in by learning about Shawn's family: his parents both died and he takes care of his 4yo twin sisters, Bee and Emily. I've begun to understand that, even though I do strongly dislike children, men taking care of little girls is the cutest fucking thing ever. It's a dynamic I always seem to love.

Shawn is struggling academically, and therefore, financially since his grades are too low for the scholarship he has. The main class that's causing him problems is Professor Rutledge's class. Logically, Shawn decides to explain to Rutledge that he's in a difficult position, but Rutledge does not care for "pity stories", so instead they end up forming a sort of...frisky agreement: Rutledge won't fail Shawn if he gives him a BJ.

Shawn is straight or so he thinks...until the hunk of a man called Rutledge started dirty talking and boom, dicks rise. I quite enjoyed Shawn as the mc, he actually participated in the dialogue and didn't just act as eyes for the reader to see out of. He also had some stamina, responding and rejecting certain statements made by Rutledge.

"I can have you expelled for this," Rutledge said.

"Sure, but it will get your fired and your career tarnished when everyone finds out you're trading grades for sex."

Rutledge grabbed his neck. "You little shit." His hand tightened on his throat. "Are you threatening me?"

"No," Shawn croaked out. "I just really dislike being bullied. I didn't force you to shove your dick into my mouth, Professor."


Rutledge is a cold, sophisticated ice-queen and I love him. He's always very forward with what he says and he makes it hot too. I'd probably be willing to do anything for this man.

"Don't you think it's a bit presumptuous of you to say you know better than me whether I'm straight or gay?"

"Actually, I think you're bisexual, but it's neither here nor there. I'm not saying I know better than you what turns you on. But I have eyes. I can easily tell when a guy wants to suck my dick."

"I do not want to suck your dick. I suck your dick only because you pay me to do it."

"Yes, I pay you," Rutledge said in a low voice. "But it doesn't mean you don't like it. You have a bit of an oral fixation, Wyatt. Your mouth is very sensitive. You like having your mouth full. You like being kissed. You like being fucked in the mouth."

Shawn shivered. "I don't."

Rutledge raised his eyebrowns. "You continue sucking my dick even after I come."


Lmfaooooo i love them.

But Rutledge has a soft side too, when he takes care of the girls, and it's my ultimate weakness.

"And why did Mr. Rutledge put his tongue in your mouth?" (Emily asks.)

"Because your brother wanted something to suck on," Rutledge commented starting the engine.


Okay maybe not his softest moment, lemme try again.

"I can sleep on you. You're big and Shawn likes to sleep on you." (Emily says.)

Shawn certainly did, though he was disturbed that Emily knew that. "You can't sleep on me." (Rutledge says.)

"Why?"

"Because-because...Fine," Rutledge bit out the last, to Shawn's surprise.

Squealing in delight, Emily climbed onto the bed and onto Rutledge's chest. "You're very warm," she said yawning.

"Sleep and don't pee on me," Rutledge grumbled.

"I'm not a baby. I'm big. I don't pee in the bed!"

"Good. Now sleep."

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And the girls are so cute just being themselves too helpp.

"I don't like him," Emily said stubbornly but lowered her voice. "Don't like how he looks at you."

"How he looks at me?" Shawn repeated.

"Like Bee looks at a pancake."


THEY'RE SUCH ANGELS PLS<3333

Or when:

"When I'm sad, Shawn hugs me and I don't feel so sad anymore. You want a hug?" (Bee offers.)

Taking his silence as a yes, Bee stood up and put her short arms around Rutledge's neck.

Shawn stared at Rutledge's big hands on his little sister's back and then at his blank, stoic face.


My babies!!!!

The writing in this book was concise and did not contain any annoying inner monologue which was so refreshing.

This book was also short, less than 200 pages. Gosh, I enjoyed this book so much.

One last quote because I love them sm:

"It will be much more convenient if we use the bed in my house."

Shawn blinked. "You know I can't leave the kids on their own."

"I have a spare bedroom for them."

Shawn stared at him. "Are you asking me to move in with you?"

Derek's face was blank. "It would be convenient."

"Convenient?"

"Yes, convenient."

Pressing his lips together to keep himself from laughing, Shawn nodded solemnly. "Very convenient."

"Shut up, Wyatt." Derek said.


Stop, they own my heart.

This is a great book to get you out of a reading slump if you're in the search for that!!

It's just so cute...😭😭


"One more time," Rutledge said, managing to sound resigned and desperate at the same time. "I'll be gentle."

"That's what you said the last time," Shawn said, but truth be told, he didn't mind at all. He was sore, but god, he wanted him.

"I was gentle," Rutledge said, his hips rocking gently into him. "Until you begged me to fuck you harder."


Idek what else to say, I adore them.

I kinda feel bad for Shawn tho bc not once did they use lube, which is deeply concerning.

Ugh!!!!! Anyways, I'm done obsessing.

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Author 15 books245 followers
July 8, 2023
Re-read July 7, 2023

Its time for my annual rereading of the straight guy series. I needed a pick me up and this series gives me what I'm looking for. Listened to the audio and read along. Still liked it. A lot.

Re-read June 8, 2022

I try and read my favorite books once a year. It's been a shitty month, and I need my guilty pleasure reads. Still loved it. Onto the next one in the series.

Re-read 7/20/21

I love this series. The professor/student is a favorite trope of mine. I enjoy the hot chemistry between Derek and Wyatt and I loved how Wyatt and his sisters melt the ice around Derek's cold heart.
This series is my comfort read.
I love it.
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