Title: Painful Lessons
Series: N/A
Author: S.C. Wynne
Genre: Romantic Suspense/ New Adult
Length: 200 pages
Publisher: Dreamspinner Press (January 2nd, 2016)
Heat Level: Moderate
Heart Rating: ♥♥♥♥♥ 5 Hearts
Blurb: As a freshman both in love and in college, sometimes there are painful lessons to be learned.
Excited to begin his first year of college, Brett Bridgeworth has just one problem: he sucks at math. Luckily there’s the sensual and mysterious math tutor, Jeremy Price, to help him out. It isn’t long before Jeremy is tutoring Brett in more than just pie charts, but it isn’t until they split up that Brett discovers Jeremy’s twisted, obsessive side.
Sam Hawthorne is two years ahead of Brett, and they share a strong mutual attraction. When Brett breaks it off with Jeremy and gets involved with Sam, disturbing things start happening. It soon becomes obvious that Jeremy isn’t willing to let Brett go without a fight.
ISBN: 978-1-63476-144-4
Product Link: http://www.dreamspinnerpress.com/store/product_info.php?products_id=7273
Reviewer: Cat
Review: First I want to say I love this cover. It is simple but drew me to the book. It has a powerful impact.
Brett is a freshman in college. He doesn’t have a good relationship with his father and his mother passed away when he was young. He craves affection and attention. Needing to ge his math up to speed ad to not let his father down, Brett hires a tutor. Jeremy is dark, brooding, mysterious and sexy. He is also good at knowing what his students need as he meets up and checks out all his students. His friend Sam hints at there being something wrong with Jeremy but Brett doesn’t believe it. Not until he experiences it in spades.
I absolutely loved this story. I loved all the characters…Jeremy included. Sam and Brett are on my favorite couples list for this year. I adored their dynamics, the way they fit, their different personalities.
I am also putting this book on my favorite list as well. I loved the coming of age feel, the new adult experience as Brett learns some painful lessons and finds love and things out about his father. There are a couple of stories going on here, Brett’s feelings for his father and relationship, the issues with Jeremy and his relationship with Sam. There are a lot of lessons we can all learn.
If you like new adult gay romance, rich men that don’t show it, mysterious, dark protagonists, suspense, sexy gingers and, of course, some hot man-sex you will love this nook.
I’m highly recommending it to all m/m romantic suspense lovers.
* I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*