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Blurb:

Gritty. Sexy. Taboo. Melanie Cannon is troubled, desperate, and only eighteen. Taking the fall for a friend, she’s forced into a drug education class, which she expects to be boring as hell. Until Detective Jake Beck walks in as her instructor. Jake knows it’s a mistake to get involved with a high school senior. But their passion is undeniable. Their bond is the kind that lasts forever. Their connection is more than just lust. Jake's willing to risk it all—even when harsh betrayal and ugly secrets threaten everything.
 
REVIEW
3.5*/4* read.
My first read by this author. I do love a forbidden taboo romance read although I have to say this was light on the taboo side for me and not as a big a factor as you would expect in a taboo read, at least for me personally. That been said I really enjoyed it it just wasn't what I expected.
Jake is a cop, and when he meets Melanie as her instructor sparks start flying. The chemistry is strong and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Like I've said yes there is a slight taboo side to it but not massivly so that if you are the type of reader who stays away from taboo reads then this would be fine for you aswell.
A quick read I would have really like it to be longer so I could get more depth to the characters, but I still really enjoyed it an will read more from this author.
 

About the Author: Maria Monroe writes sexy and smart romance, often focusing on new adult characters. Bad boys, especially gruff and sexy ones, are her favorite alpha males to read (and write) about.

Her contemporary romance novels include The Rescue, Julian & Lia, Love (Literally), and Afterglow, an apocalyptic love story. Maria has also published two BDSM books, Her Millionaire Master and Kept by the Commanders, through Stormy Night Publications. She enjoys reading, playing Pokemon, building bonfires, drinking wine, sarcasm, hiking, and laughing about inappropriate things. She’s from Chicago and currently lives just outside the city with her three awesome kids, two rescue dogs, two rescue cats, and the most supportive husband in the world. You can learn more about her (and her two sisters, who are also romance authors!) at http://www.graffitifiction.com. Connect with Maria: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mariamonroeauthor Amazon: http://amzn.to/2nrPVNQ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AuthorMaria Bookbub: http://bit.ly/2nfCq2V Website: http://www.graffitifiction.com