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Book Blurb

Jeremy Decker’s recent split with his long-distance boyfriend has left him lonely with a mountain of debt. His only practical source of extra cash is to teach summer school, even if it means teaching history—not easy for an English teacher. To support him, the school hires Lucas Van Sloan, a much-younger college history student.

Lucas, with his swimmer’s physique and optimism, not to mention his determination to get what he wants, both attracts and annoys Jeremy… and what Lucas wants is Jeremy. The heat flares between them, but when Jeremy’s ex, a high-powered attorney with plenty of experience turning things his way, shows he wants Jeremy too, it threatens to snuff out the flame of passion and new love.

 

 

NOTE: This book was previously released by Silver Publishing in July 2012.

 

Book Review

What interested me right off the bat when reading the description was an English teacher that didn't like History. Really? Usually those two subjects kind of go hand in hand, at least from what I remember of English Lit class. So, naturally, I wanted to read it if there was something a little off about it! Plus the title just made me think of the movie by the same name starring very hot Mark Harmon. Of course, if the movie had been a yummy gay romance then perhaps our world would have evolved faster towards equality. Okay, off my soapbox now......

Jeremy is angry and frustrated that he has to teach summer school. But he maxed out his credit card trying to fix his broken relationship with his ex, so he's got to find a way to get extra money. He's the English department head, though, and knows nothing about teaching history. Lucky for him, the principal hired a college senior majoring in history to assist him.

Lucas is thrilled to finally have a job that doesn't involve wearing a speedo and rescuing four-year-olds off the diving board. Something he can actually put on a resumé! Having a crush on the teacher, however, wasn't in his career plans. Lucas can't seem to help it though, especially since they're spending more time together working on lectures and tests.

Jeremy has spent the last eight years in a long-distance relationship only to discover his ex was cheating on him. At thirty years old, Jeremy missed most of the after college dating scene because he was involved with someone. He doesn't do casual sex, he never has. Now, he's scared to death to make his attraction to Lucas known, much less to act upon it. Lucas, at twenty-one, is far more mature than his age would suggest. He's not necessarily looking for a relationship but he can't deny the sparks that fly between him and Jeremy. When real life intrudes, in the form of the controlling ex, Jeremy has to stand up for himself and his new relationship with Lucas.

I really enjoyed this story. Nothing too over the top, not a lot of drama, seriously hot men, and equally hot sex. A good story that moved along at a pleasant pace. It was somewhat predictable at times but that didn't detract from the story itself. If this is an example of Tam Ames's work, then I will certainly look forward to reading more.

 

 

 

 

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Additional Information

Format	ebook
Length	Novella, 148 pages/37667 words
Heat Level
Publication Date	14-August-2013
Price	$4.99 ebook
Buy Link	https://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/books/summer-school-by-tam-ames-3067-b