Never Let Go

by Luna Peters

The moment my eyes met hers, I knew I had to have her. One encounter burnt her into my soul.

Only problem is… she’s a student - my student and I’m not the only one with my sights set on her.

The more I get to know her, the more I need to protect her. Now more than ever… I’m never letting her go.

Never Let Go is a forbidden, age gap between a professor and his student. This is not intended for anyone under the age of 18

Genres: Contemporary Romance, Romance

290 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 26, 2025

Reviews

[belleeelleelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️

🅣🅡🅞🅟🅔🅢
✨Professor x Student
✨Age Gap (20/36)
✨Forbidden
✨Stalker (not MMC)
✨He Falls First
✨Cinnamon roll MMC

Despite the dark elements in this story, there’s absolutely nothing dark or toxic about Caleb and Lauren’s love—and I adore that!
Caleb, isn’t just a green flag—he’s a whole damn green forest. Sweet mercy, this man.😮‍💨 Lauren, girl, I feel you.🙂‍↕️❤️‍🔥

We’ve got a 16-year gap, a heroine who makes her living as a stripper, and professor/student setup that should scream ‘power imbalance’ —but Caleb is so wise, mature, and utterly smitten that the thought of dominating his woman never even crosses his mind.
Caleb and Lauren are the ultimate book couple. Despite their instant chemistry, their relationship develops naturally and just... perfectly.🤌
The book is packed with plot twists that’ll keep your mind racing. From the very first page, I was hooked—I couldn’t put it down until I’d devoured every last word!
An incredible debut novel—I’m already dying for the next couple’s story!

Thank you Luna Peters and Naughty Nook PR for the copy of this book!💕

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

If you like a forbidden romance, look no further! This age gap romance between a professor and his student had me consumed. I loved the adventure I just went on with Caleb and Lauren! It was forbidden, it was SPICY, it was suspenseful, and it was full of emotion. Caleb is protective and possessive as hell and I’m HERE FOR IT. He is also gentle with Lauren when she needs him emotionally. Such a good MMC. This book had me hooked from start to finish.

Tropes:
- Professor x Student
- Age Gap (20/36)
- Forbidden Romance
- Stalker (not MMC)
- He falls first

[Isabella Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

“𝓣𝓱𝓮𝔂 𝓼𝓪𝔂 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓲𝓼𝓷’𝓽 𝓪 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓼𝓾𝓻𝓮. 𝓣𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔀𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓪 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓵 𝓶𝓮𝓮𝓽𝓼 𝓪𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝓲𝓽 𝓲𝓷𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓬𝓽𝓲𝓿𝓮𝓵𝔂 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓼, 𝓽𝓲𝓶𝓮 𝓶𝓮𝓪𝓷𝓼 𝓷𝓸𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓷𝓰. 𝓐𝓷𝓭 𝓶𝔂 𝓼𝓸𝓾𝓵 𝓴𝓷𝓸𝔀𝓼 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓫.”

Phew!🥵🥵🥵 What a way to put out a debut novel! Ms Luna Peters!!! I am OBSESSED! 😍 This book was ridiculously good. I could not put it down. Forbidden teacher/student with a big age gap? Say. Less. GIMMIE! 😍😍😍

Lauren is our 20 year old FMC. Sassy, independent…student by day, dancer by night. And Miss mam stands on BUSINESS!! Love her!

Caleb is our 36 year old , silver fox MMC. Alpha male with a gentle soul. He’s possessive in all the ways you want a man to be. And the man has a mouth, and tongue that will leave you begging for more 😉

One night , Lauren meets Caleb while she’s dancing at the club. The minute their eyes meet its fireworks, and Caleb can’t help but follow Lauren into the bathroom to give in to that spark. No names. No strings…just bodies , passion, and multiple orgasms. As memorable as the night was, neither of them expect to see each other again. That is until Lauren walks into her new English class and sees her hot one night stand teaching the class. Yikes!

Immediately they know that there can’t be a relationship between them. He’s a professor and she’s his student. The power dynamics of a 16 year age gap alone are enough to make them cautious. But they can’t deny the tension that builds between them every day. Secret glances. Stolen moments. The way they YEARN for each other is SO PALPABLE. You can literally feel the way need each other radiating off the page.

Eventually it becomes too much and they can’t stay away. They give in and realise just how much they want each other. It’s not just physical though, even though YES…these two are VERY compatible in the bedroom. The crawling? The begging? I need a Caleb of my own IMMEDIATELY 😍😍😍 but beyond the physical, you see them connect emotionally.

Lauren is fiercely independent. And that can lead to her pushing people away and refusing help. Caleb shows her that she can still hold on to her independence while still allowing him to be the one there for her. That it’s not weak to depend on another person…especially when you love them.

There’s a crazy plot twist and stalker aspect to the story…I didn’t not see it coming but I absolutely LOVED the added suspense. The ending felt a tiny bit rushed…and I honestly could have read a whole other 200 pages of this book. This is the first book in a series so I’m hoping that we will get some more answers with the next book! 🩷

Thank you so much to Luna Peters and Naughty Nook PR for the opportunity to ARC read this book!🩷

🩷Contemporary Romance
📚Taboo Romance
🩷Age Gap (20/36)
📚Power Imbalance
🩷Stripper/Student FMC
📚Professor MMC
🩷Stalking
📚Professor x Student
🩷He Falls First
📚Golden Retriever x Black Cat
🩷Cinnamon Roll Hero
📚Independent Heroine
🩷One Night Stand
📚Yearning
🩷Plot Twists
📚Dual POV

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I heard this was an aged gap romance between a student and a professor I was sold. The fire between Lauren and Caleb was all consuming. I am not normally a fan of insta-love/attraction but that first scene between them was hot.

This book has a dual POV with a couple of chapters from the POV of an unknown character that is the stalker. I liked that because it added more drama and another obstacle between the MCs. The college life reminded me of my own college days, especially Lauren with her old reliable hoodie.

Lauren and Caleb waste no time to get down to business any time, any place. We love a possessive generous lover that is a fan of rock music. It doesn’t matter how much they fight their feelings for each other, it’s just impossible for them to stay away. When the whole thing with the stalker is revealed their instincts are to protect each other. You might think you know who it is but you’ll have to find out. The friendships in the book also gave me found family vibes.

Thank you Naughty Nook PR and to the author for the ARC. This is my honest opinion.

[Jen · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 ⭐️
📕: Never Let Go by Luna Peters
Why you’ll love this book!!
Professor x Student
Silver Fox
Age Gap
Stalker Not MMC
He falls first
Cinnamon roll MMC

This book sucked me in and held on tight till the end and the plot twist I did not see coming! I love how calm, sweet , protective, and possessive Caleb was in this book and his dirty mouth 🫠!! Lauren has been through so much she grew up poor and her mom didn’t really care about her so she had to do what she needed to survive.. She’s independent, strong , and smart as hell.. I love this book if you need a book that will have you kicking your feet and giggling this is the book for you!!

[Pà · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book totally surprised me. I picked it up thinking it would be the usual romance, but it gave me so much more. Caleb really stood out. He had that rare mix of calm, sweet, and intense all in one. Lauren was sharp, bold, and had that kind of quiet strength that I loved. Their dynamic was hot but also very respectful, which made everything feel real, something I appreciated. I didn’t expect to connect with them so much, but I did. I also liked how the story didn't avoid difficult things but didn’t get too heavy either. The emotional moments hit just right, and there was spice, yes, but also meaning. It was sexy, gripping, and just so well written. Thank you so much to the author and Naughty Nook PR for giving me the opportunity to read the book in advance, I received this for free and I'm leaving an honest review.

[Emmy Wong · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved this! Was it sensational, or anything life changing? No but it was an amazing, fun and exciting read. For once I’m not arc reading a dark romance, this is actually a contemporary romance with taboo themes, and just a stalker that’s not an mc. As a student myself I thought I would be put off by teacher x student romances, but after reading Kiss the Villain I realise it’s not bad, and honestly not a world worse from step uncles or step brothers. This has everything you would expect from a teacher x student romance, tension, hidden feelings, being unable to stay away from each other, secret dating, fear of being exposed, and lots of great smut. If you were looking for a teacher x student romance I would 100% recommend this to you! I loved this in all its taboo glory! They have amazing chemistry, a university scholarship student who’s never been in love suddenly hooking up with a hot guy, just to find out he’s her recently divorced English professor who is 16 years older than her. Yet… neither of them can stay away. And my gosh major power dynamics in the start, I’ll give you the words, crawl, brat, punishment. And of course amazing office smut. Most of the plot is them figuring out their feelings and their relationship, but there’s a little stalker plot. I did not expect that plot twist near the end but it ended perfectly. Caleb is hawt, but also sweet and caring, and of course super obsessed and in love with her (I umm underfoot her name). But she was amazing, standing up for herself, and I love the reality that yes she’s strong, but even strong people need help and how she learns to accept that, in correct amounts of course. I enjoyed this book a lot and give it a 4/5

[Terri · Rating 4 out of 5]

4⭐/ 3.5🌶️

Favorite Quote:
“Oh, baby girl. In about thirty seconds you’re going to know me real well.”

I loved this age gap romance between Caleb, a professor, and Lauren, his student. There is more to their romance than just how forbidden it is. It has emotion, tension, spice and Caleb’s dirty mouth. Yum! There’s also some suspense since Lauren has a stalker which kept me guessing who it was until the very end. If you like good age gap romance add this to your TBR. A great debut.

Thank you to Luna Peters and Naughty Nook PR for allowing me to read an advanced copy.

I’m looking forward to reading more from Luna in the future.

What you can expect:

✏️Professor x Student
✏️Age Gap
✏️Stalker
✏️Forbidden
✏️He falls first

[Ashly Giner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️.5

Never Let Go grabs your attention and doesn’t let you go. It’s forbidden age gap romance, the sexy kind of emotional ride that will make your heart race and hands sweat, and may cause you to sigh, groan, and spiral a little.

I loved Caleb. I just love that brooding hot professor with a huge heart and need to claim as his own.

A gorgeous FMC Lauren who is smart and spicy and just so loveable. The instant connection that is super steamy even if it’s not supposed to be. And of course, found family, which I’m a complete sucker for.Happy dance of joy in my heart. BINGO!

It’s easy to tell that these two are going to get along. I could feel the connection right from their first meeting. Delicious tension between them. Sparks flying during each stolen moment and every touch of hands not supposed to be touching. The chemistry between them sizzles. And it’s not just about the heat. It’s about two people who see and understand each other in a world that will tell them they can’t.

Luna Peters has a raw and addictive writing style. The pacing is perfect, not rushed or slow. The spice? Next level. And the angst? The ache? It does not disappoint.

I highly recommend this book if you love forbidden love stories. Age gap angst. Morally gray but emotionally grounded MMCs.

A story about breaking the rules, losing everything for love, and refusing to let go. If you’re a fan of age gap romance you’ve got to check out Never Let Go.

I’m dying for book 2 Mrs. Peters!!! NEED. IT. NOW. 🙃😻💜

[Katie Yager · Rating 4 out of 5]

THIS FREAKIN BOOK!!!!! Talk about a MMC that I could EAT up this instant! Daaaammmmmnnnn!!!! 🔥 And the FMC is so cute and adorable - AND totally relatable! Their forbidden romance is HOT and STEAMY from the start and his possessive alpha dominance is to DIE for. They absolutely can’t be together BUT they can’t keep their eyes or hands away! Throw in the stalker and the plot twist and I didn’t want the story to end!
I’m very excited for the next books for the series. I also loved being introduced to the minor characters of Lauren’s & Caleb’s story. I can’t wait to expand and learn about one or more of them!!! If this first book was any indication of what is to come, there is so much spicy delicious goodness on the way!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lauren and Caleb's story is your typical forbidden student / teacher romance. Caleb is her college professor due to a change in her schedule which was made by the dean. But this is not your typical forbidden romance.. because Lauren has a stalker. And no, it's not who you think it is. I really thought I had him pegged but near the end of the novel the stalker is revealed. & it was a shocker.

This story has a happy ever after. & there is no break up (well, there is sort of but not really). Anyway, this quick 300 or so page read will keep your attention and shocked until the very end.

Thank you to Naughty Nook PR for this advance reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

[Tanya · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25⭐️
3🌶

I really enjoyed this. Easy to read. I really loved the FMC. I'm not usually a fan of Insta-connection, but this was done really well.

Looking forward to book 2!

[Alice Higgins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Okay, yes I finished this book all of 5 minutes ago but idc, I got a lot to say. First of all, we all know how much I love an age gap, and professor x student age gaps hit different and you will never convince me otherwise. But this was absolutely INCREDIBLE, like genuinely. I had to pause the book, cause yk adulting. But I really didn't want to. Not only was the story so gripping, the characters were easy to fall in love with, but also the writing was exceptional. It left me wanting (needing) more. I will read anything this woman writes istg.

I have to start by talking about Caleb, that man was absolute fucking perfection. I fell in love with him so quickly. The way he loved Lauren was everything you could ever wish for. Not only was he lovable, he was honest to a fault, loyal, respectful in the ways that matter. He had priorities and morals, he also knew what he wanted and was capable of admitting when he was in the wrong. And he called her a good girl, it doesn't get better than that.

I loved Lauren so much, there was so much to love about her, but just like Caleb, she was able to admit when she fucked up. She knew what she wanted, and didn't let anything stop her, and that in itself is admirable. Her backstory hurt, so uncalled for. But it was made up for because of her relationship with Sydney's family. I loved it so much, it was the cutest thing. I fully understand why Caleb fell for her so quickly.

I hope Brad and Dean die, like a slowly and painfully. They deserve it. On a lighter note, I loved Sydney so much. She's the friend very few people truly deserve. She was the absolute best, I'm going to need a book for her ASAP, cause I'm already invested and need more information.

I cannot recommend this book enough, we all know I'm never gonna shut up about it. If you love age gaps and professor x student romances, you're gonna love this book.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ignore the start date- I forgot when I got it 😅

Want to start off by saying thank you to Luna Peters for allowing me to join her street team and be an ARC reader for her book ‘Never Let Go’🫶🏼 It’s been my pleasure🥰

*Note: I write my reviews as I read so you’re all getting the fresh emotions as I read, beware- capitals,exclamation marks and emojis will be used A LOT👀*

This book focuses on the FMC, Lauren, and the MMC, Caleb, and their forbidden love journey😉

Overview🩶:

“To all the women who love a bit of a silver with their fox…this one’s for you.”

This dedication already has me screaming!!

When Caleb first sees Lauren you can tell he was HOOKED from the start. The lust and curiosity describes the interaction perfectly, how he described her and couldn’t take his eyes off her. The immediate obsession he had over her- Oh my I love this man.

As Caleb and Lauren’s relationship progresses, we see the raw emotions of both of them and how they struggle to keep apart. Caleb is Lauren’s professor, he cannot be caught up with his student. But rules are meant to be broken when Caleb struggles to keep away from the blonde dancer, especially when all of his friends have their eyes on her.

I’m a sucker for a forbidden romance and this 4 star read proves that. The intensity of the secrecy and Caleb being a golden retriever!! Sometimes you need to take a break from morally greys because golden retrievers do it better 😉.

…🌶️🌶️🌶️…

Lauren has mentioned a few times the feeling of someone watching her which hints at a plot twist, a stalker, a tragedy? Who is watching Lauren and what do they want? This sub plot has the right intention to hook the reader, I can’t put this down!!

Whilst Lauren falls madly inlove with her professor and swoons over everything he does, she has an admirer who does the same from her but from afar. And it’s not Caleb.

Sydney is my spirit animal and it’s my goal in life to be her xx

The plot twist is something you will never see coming, don’t try and guess because you will be wrong. It’s obvious who the stalker is…Right?

I love how Caleb and Lauren eventually get their happy ending, risking everything to be together and we get to see that raw emotion as things progress after the plot twist!

I do believe some scenes could’ve been longer and contain more potential but other than that, perfection.

Overall🩶:

This romance book captures the essence of forbidden love and the complexities of relationships that are in secret.

Caleb and Lauren's story is filled with heartfelt moments, genuine emotions, and unexpected twists that keep the reader hooked from start to finish.

The chemistry between the characters is palpable, and the author does a fantastic job of developing their personalities and backgrounds, making their journey of their emotions both relatable and intriguing.

Overall, it's a captivating read that will leave you rooting for Caleb and Lauren every step of the way.

An amazing ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ read- Thank you Luna🥰.

[Mars Rads · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.25 Stars

This book was cute without being too cute, dark without being too dark, and spicy without being…no, it’s just spicy. This is a forbidden, age gap, student/teacher relationship where they meet before they know the real them. I am a huge fan of the secret stripper storyline, even though it really isn’t a secret. There is just something so sexy about a strong connection between two people who know that just being together is wrong. But these characters were really so lovable. One great thing about this story is I found that the pacing was absolutely perfect and I flew through it as I read. The chapters were a great length that it took almost no time to get through one. This is definitely one of those books where I caught myself saying “just one more chapter.” The main characters had fantastic chemistry from the very beginning, from the moment their eyes met in the club.

The characters were great. One thing I really loved about Caleb is that he is such a nerd but that super hot nerd. He was willing to beat someone down the minute they tried to hurt or even look at Lauren wrong. Even though he met Lauren at first at the club, he never treated her like any object or got creepy with her. He was the prefect golden retriever. Just as Caleb didn’t objectify Lauren, she never acted less than because she was a dancer. I love that she was totally comfortable as a dancer. She was someone who had worked hard and been on her own, growing up poor with an inattentive mother. She is insanely intelligent and works her way through school the best way she knows howSydney was one of my favorite side characters ever. But then again, of course I love the sexy sapphic character.

This was one of those books that had a darker side plot lingering in the background and the shadows, just like the stalker in the story. The MMC was so wonderful to the FMC and was bound and determined to always protect her. From the very first time that the two main characters connected in the bathroom at the club, the spicy scenes between them were so amazing and wonderful. I I love that this book was mostly about the two main characters navigating their forbidden relationship when they both feel the intense pull to be with each other.

[Veronica Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Never Let Go by Luna Peters is the 1st book of The Forbidden Series following Lauren Taylor and Caleb Anderson. This is a dark romance and heavy on the triggers so please check that content warning before you read.

Lauren, our FMC, has been on her own most of her life. Growing up in poverty with a mom who doesn’t really care about anything other than herself made Lauren grow up fast. She’s independent, intelligent and though she’s on scholarship at the University she works hard at the local gentlemen’s club as a dancer. After being asked to work on her night off to help cover a bachelor’s party, she has what she thinks is a one time encounter with the most handsome man she has ever sets her sights on. That is until she walks into class Monday morning and Professor Anderson is the same man she hooked up with the past Saturday.

Caleb, our MMC, is a single and successful professor at the University. After moving away from home to follow his dreams along with his best friends, he has no desire to settle down. That is until he sees a beautiful woman at the local gentlemen’s club while attending a bachelor party for a friend. He is so taken by her beauty that he has to talk to her, talking leads to a one time encounter with a woman he doubts he’ll ever see again. That is until his new student walks into class and introduces herself does he learn that life is about to get very challenging.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! I finished it so damn fast and once it was over I was like noooo. Their instant attraction towards each other is so intense. When they try to stay away from each other it made me laugh because even I can tell that wouldn’t work. The plot twist though…wow. I was not expecting it at all. It was such a great book. The side characters are hilarious and you can feel how much they all care for each other. This whole series is going to be amazing 💫

I received an advance review copy for free and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Stephanie Torres · Rating 4 out of 5]

✨ Book Review: Never Let Go by Luna Peters ✨
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
Spice: 🌶️🌶️🌶️/5

“Never Let Go” is an age gap, student/teacher romance with a magnetic pull that refuses to let up. From the very first glance, there’s an unshakable bond between the broody, protective professor and the fierce, off-limits student. Luna Peters delivers a story full of emotional intensity, secret stares, and internal battles that had me flipping pages like mad.

Oh my goodness!!! Caleb is not just a green flag—he’s the whole forest 🌲 and the national park 🌿. He’s wise, emotionally intelligent, and smitten from the jump. And Lauren? She’s fierce, independent, and fighting her own battles while standing on business. The chemistry between them? Absolutely electric 🔥

From the second their eyes met across that club, I knew this was gonna be messy, emotional, and HOT. The twist? That magnetic stranger turns out to be her new professor 👀

But what really stood out? There’s no toxicity. No manipulation. Just two people trying to fight what feels inevitable and losing. The forbidden pull, the age gap, the power dynamic… it’s all there, but it’s handled with so much heart and care. Caleb never crosses a line. Instead, he protects it. 💕

Tropes you’ll love:
🍎 Forbidden romance
📏 Age gap (20/36)
🍎 Possessive & protective MMC
📏 Hidden feelings
🍎 “You’re mine” energy
📏 Professor x Student
🍎 One night stand
📏 Cinnamon roll, silver fox MMC
🍎 He falls first
📏 stalker subplot twist

Oh and the stalker subplot? 👀 Did not see it coming. The suspense added just enough bite to this emotional romance. My jaw? On the floor during the twist.

If you’re into forbidden romance with all the angsty tension, emotional push-and-pull, and an undeniable connection that burns slow but deep—this one’s for you! Be prepared to feel every beat of this forbidden love story!

[Lourdes | Lu and her books ♥ · Rating 4 out of 5]

ARC review
⭐3.5/5
🌶️3/5
📌Check TW

If you're a fan of forbidden romances, look no further! This story brings together insta-lust and undeniable chemistry from the very first page. It’s hot, steamy, and will definitely leave you wanting more.

Lauren, a 20-year-old student, works at a local gentlemen’s club as a dancer—that’s where she meets Caleb. They had a hot one-night encounter but didn’t exchange any personal information.

That is, until Lauren starts an extra undergrad class and discovers her new professor is none other than Caleb, the handsome man she hooked up with at the club. A relationship is clearly off-limits due to the student-professor dynamic, but their mutual attraction is too intense to ignore, and soon they give in to their feelings.

I was completely hooked up by this story. The forbidden romance and age gap trope were greatly executed, and it kept me invested.

However, the ending felt rushed. While the plot twist was exciting, several threads were left unresolved—like the situation with Dean Williams and Brad, and the aftermath of Caleb’s fight. The book is short, so I wouldn’t have minded a few more chapters to wrap up those loose ends.

Overall, this was an enjoyable read, and I’m looking forward to diving into the next books in the series!

Thank you to Luna Peters and Naughty Nook PR for the opportunity to review an advanced copy of this book.

[Ashley Serino · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was fast-paced and filled with spice. It was well done.

The way they met was intense but also kind of cute. The way they were both explaining to themselves what they were feeling. I loved it.

Instant connection is a trope I LOVE and top it with a forbidden age gap? Yes, please.

The FMC is strong, sassy, and speaks her mind. She struggles with some trauma, but it's not severely focused on. I like how it's talked about and you see the growth she has, but she's not stuck there. She's growing and moving forward.

The MMC also has his trauma and together they learn to push through. It's cute because it's not something they acknowledge is happening. It just happens that they grow.

He falls first and HARD. The tension you can feel off the page whenever they're in the same room. I also loved the dual POV and how the characters would start their POV a little before the next scene. It gives us a brief insight into their POV without it being a full chapter of the same thing.

Can we talk about the TWIST?? Okay, no. We can't. BUT, the twist. We love a twist. I genuinely did not see it coming.

I had theories and messaged Luna Peters just gushing over the book. I gave my theories and when finding out secrets I may have gotten over excited about it 😂😂

Anyway. This is a cute must-read.

[Allie Kat · Rating 3 out of 5]

I feel like I liked the main characters, but I didn't enjoy them. Lauren and Sydney definitely embodied young college students, and their friendship was cute. Caleb's relationships with his friends were also cute. Although I grew to like Lauren and Caleb's relationship with each other, I didn't like how it began. I feel like a girl in Lauren's shoes wouldn't be okay - at all - with being followed into a bathroom and suddenly engaging in sexual activities (with multiple orgasms) with an older guy when it was already stated older guys weren't her type. It seemed very off. The Dean of Admissions was cringey, his character having been created in a far too obvious fashion. I would've enjoyed more subtlety there, as well as with all interactions between him and other characters. The book cover also threw me off a bit. I don't think a light, super-girly pink with flowers and butterflies match the vibe of Lauren, Caleb (who I would've honestly liked to learn more about), Lauren and Caleb's relationship, or the story itself. If anything, the butterflies should have been swallows. I did love how the title got woven into the book, though. So, while the storyline was clear, easy to follow, and had lots of tension (plus that plot twist!), the book left me wanting a bit more out of it overall.

[Alexis Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Whew. This book burned in all the right ways. 🔥

If you love forbidden age gap romance with a protective MMC who falls hard and a storyline that blends heat, tension, and danger—Never Let Go will ruin you in the best way.

Caleb is the definition of cinnamon roll wrapped in sin. He’s sweet, soft-spoken, but once that line is crossed? He becomes possessive, filthy, and absolutely magnetic. And Lauren? Strong, vulnerable, and caught in the middle of a dangerous obsession she didn’t ask for. Their chemistry is off the charts, and every interaction had me holding my breath.

There’s suspense, there’s emotional weight, and there’s heat that had me fanning myself more than once. The forbidden professor-student dynamic is done so well here—not just spicy, but emotionally intense, with a real power balance that shifts naturally over time.

Also... the quotes? 🔥 The spice level? Off the charts. 💦
And that stalker subplot? Adds the perfect edge of danger that makes this story unforgettable.

Tropes:

Forbidden Romance

Age Gap (20/36)

Professor x Student

He Falls First

Cinnamon Roll MMC

Possessive tension + outside danger

Check the content warnings—it’s dark and delicious, but definitely not for the faint of heart.

[Gina Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Completely Obsessed!

Never Let Go by Luna Peters absolutely wrecked me—in the best way possible. I went into this thinking I’d read a chapter or two before bed… and next thing I knew, it was 2 a.m. and I was ugly crying into my pillow.

This book is so full of heart. The characters felt real—messy, vulnerable, complicated—and I was rooting for them the whole time. The romance had just the right amount of tension and tenderness, and the emotional moments hit hard. I felt every word.

Luna Peters has this way of writing that’s both poetic and down-to-earth. It’s not over-the-top dramatic—it’s just honest and raw and beautiful. If you’ve ever had to let go of something you didn’t want to lose, this book will hit home.

Highly recommend if you’re in the mood for a forbidden love, age-gap romance that's chock-full of tension, seething, and a relationship that has you kicking your feet, Never Let Go is a story that’ll break your heart a little and then gently put it back together. I’ll be thinking about this one for a long time.

*HUGE thanks to Luna Peters and Ever After PR for my ARC of this amazing romance, all thoughts and sentiments within this review are purely my own*

[Jazzy · Rating 5 out of 5]

My ARC review

I’m such a sucker for the forbidden teacher student trope, and this book delivered everything I crave and more. Caleb is dragged out to a bachelor party against his will, fully expecting the night to be a disaster; until he sees her. Lauren is stunning, magnetic, and has him completely out of his element in the best way.

Meanwhile, Lauren is a hardworking scholarship student, laser focused on graduating. When she’s suddenly forced into a new English class, she’s just trying to stay on track; until she walks in, takes a seat, and sees him. The man she hasn’t been able to stop thinking about is now her professor. The moment their eyes meet? Instant chaos; in the best, most delicious way possible.

I devoured this book in one sitting. It hooked me right from the start and didn’t let go. The tension, the stolen glances, the undeniable pull between them; I lived for every second of it. Caleb and Lauren’s chemistry was unreal, and their story is still living rent free in my head. If you love forbidden romance, off the charts tension, and characters that make you feel everything, run to read this. I loved it so much I already want to re read it. I need my own Caleb, like, yesterday.

[Amber Kirk · Rating 5 out of 5]

Contemporary Romance
Taboo Romance
Age Gap (20/36)
= Power Imbalance
Stripper/Student FMC
Professor MMC
Stalking
Professor x Student
He Falls First
= Golden Retriever x Black Cat
Cinnamon Roll Hero
Independent Heroine
One Night Stand
- Yearning
Plot Twists
Dual POV
Possessive/protective MMC


"They say time isn't a measure. That when a soul meets another soul that it instinctively knows, time means nothing. And my soul knows Caleb."


Caleb and Lauren meet while Lauren is dancing one night, and the moment their eyes meet, sparks fly. One night at the club, Caleb follows her into the bathroom and they give into that spark. No strings attached. They don’t ever expect to see each other again, that is, until Lauren walks into her new English class and sees her professor.
Lauren is a student by day and str!pper at night.
Caleb our MMC silver haired fox is a professor and becomes so smitten with Lauren, and protective/ possessive, alpha hole🥵
They know they can’t be together, but the tension that builds between them daily is undeniable. There’s plot twists and turns and st@lker that just unexpected keeping me on the edge of my seat. And the spice 🔥 as soon as I seen the tropes I jumped on this read!

I cannot wait for never gonna lie! This was such an exciting Reed. I couldn’t put it down and I devoured it.

[Giulia (g_bookishlife) · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excuse me while I swoon all over Caleb 😍

I just finished Never Let Go and I am still not over it. This book had me grinning, blushing, and gasping in all the best ways!

The story follows Lauren, a focused student determined to finish her degree, with zero interest in dating. That is until she meets Caleb that strolls into her life and completely turns her world upside down.

And let’s talk about Caleb for a second here. He’s a glorious possessive cinnamon roll who knows exactly how to raise the temperature in a room… if you know what I mean 🥵
He's sweet and spicy, and totally impossible not to fall for.

I absolutely loved the found family element. It added so much heart to the story. And don’t even get me started on Caleb and his friends. Their banter, loyalty, and vibes were perfection.
(Umm, can we please get a book about Noah next? Pretty please??)

And THAT PLOT TWIST?!?! I did not see it coming and I loved every shocking second of it!

If you're into age-gap romance with a forbidden twist and steam that’s steaming, you need to add this to your TBR🔥

This was such a fantastic debut novel and I can't wait to see what Luna Peters writes next.

[ReadMeRough · Rating 3 out of 5]

✨ Review: Never Let Go by Luna Peters ✨

My first Luna Peters book and—whew—I was not ready for this professor x student rollercoaster with extra spice and a twist I definitely didn’t see coming.

We’ve got:
🎓 professor + grumpy student (who also happens to be a stripper)
👠 first meeting? Oh, just at the strip club. Totally normal.
🔥 spicy office scenes that include lines like:

“On your knees, Miss Taylor.”
“Crawl to me.”

Is “baby girl” my thing? Absolutely not. Did I keep reading? You bet I did. Because the drama was dramming. The tension was tensioning. And the plot? Shocked me in the best way.

She’s a dark romance reader, he’s a hot mess with authority issues, and together they do not know how to keep it professional. “This is never going to happen again” — famous last words.

Bonus points for public claiming energy and unhinged emotional chaos.
Minus half a star for that ending speedrun. I needed one more chapter to emotionally recover, thanks.

⭐ 3.5 / 5
🌶️ 3 / 5 (but with vibes)

Final thoughts: unhinged, forbidden, fast, and freaky. Would I recommend it? Absolutely… with a cold drink and a warning label.

[sue_zees_bookshelf · Rating 4 out of 5]

Never Let Go (The Forbidden Series Book 1)
by Luna Peters

4⭐️
3🌶️

Love a good forbidden/ age gap romance!! And “Never Let Go “did not disappoint! I literally couldn’t put this book down! It really consumed me!
It also has a little mystery and a secret stalker ( who wasn’t the MMC) 😳

This book is about a forbidden romance between a professor and his student.
Caleb is this hottie (silver fox) professor at Abingdon University .
Lauren is his student and works as an exotic dancer in her spare time.
Caleb first sees her at the strip club she dances at. They connect 😮‍💨 that night at the club but Caleb doesn’t know that Lauren is a soon to be student in his class.
The emotional connection , angst and yearning between Caleb & Lauren was so intense! I was definitely rooting for them to be together! ( it does end with a HEA) 🥰
But they both know it’s forbidden, but somehow make it work in secret.
The spice was 🤌🏻 💦🫠
There’s a steamy office [crawling] scene between these two that will forever be imbedded in my dirty mind 🥵

Overall I really enjoyed this forbidden & steamy 🫠little gem of a book! And I can’t wait to read the next book in this series!! 💜💜💜💜



Thank you Naughty Nook PR & Luna Peters for this arc in exchange for my honest review!

[C_C · Rating 5 out of 5]

ARC REVIEW

"Never let go"

by Luna Peters

"To all the women who love a bit of silver with their fox... this one's for you."

I loved this dedication... as I have a silver fox and wouldn't trade him for anyone ;)

What a spicy and hot book. That first scene in the club bathroom? Oh my...
This is a forbidden romance, an age gap full of great scenes.

And now I can't wait to read Ravens' story. I have a feeling that it's going to be a great one.

Thank you to the author and Nicole Kincaid in Naughty Nook PR for this ARC


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some of my favorite quotes:

I become lost in her.

like she's the oxygen I need to breathe and without her, I'll suffocate.

Growing up all I had were my books.

"Do you know what happens to bad girls, Lauren?"
"Good girls get rewarded, bad girls get spanked."

I lose myself in her - her touch, her smell, her taste.

I'm going to hell.

his eyes darkening with hunger as he takes me in. I blush, feeling self-conscious from the look he's giving me.

"I feel like you're my hope."

What I do know for certain though is she brings color to my life, she makes the mundane exciting

[Lauren · Rating 4 out of 5]

4 ⭐️// 3 🌶️

Overall thoughts: I thoroughly enjoyed the first book of the forbidden series! I love a good taboo romance and this checked all of the boxes for me! Caleb and Lauren were both wonderful MCs in my opinion, and there were so many side characters woven in that I can’t wait to see how they play out in the future!

Overview: While attending his friend’s bachelor party at Strokes, college English professor Caleb immediately becomes infatuated with a dancer. Lauren likes what she does at Strokes, the pay is good and she doesn’t mess around with customers. But when the tall, tattooed hottie in the crowd follows her into the bathroom she can’t seem to find a reason to say no to him… no biggie, right? WRONG because who else would be the professor of her new class but Mr. Caleb Anderson. The dance (no pun intended) these two play is filled with lust and obsession from the start and I couldn’t get enough of it!

What to expect:
Taboo/Forbidden Love
Age Gap (20/36)
Academic Setting
Suspense: is something watching Lauren?
Possessive MMC

Thank you Naughty Nook PR and Luna for the ARC! All thoughts are my own-review left willingly without comp.

[Priscilla Herchold · Rating 4 out of 5]

Age gap and forbidden romance? Oh yes please. Now I will admit, Professor x Student romances are not my typical vibe so if I didn't like this book because of that, it was totally my fault and not the author's since I knew that going in.

That being said... I was here for it! Caleb and Lauren both try to resist the chemistry - they know their relationship is forbidden and they know it shouldn't happen. And dang, they try so hard, but at the end of the day, the pull is just too much. The power imbalance or dynamic that usually comes with this trope also didn't feel pervasive. Both Lauren and Caleb are very aware of that dynamic, but there is no holding it over one another's head.

Add in the suspense plot line of a stalker (who is not Caleb!) and this way exceeded my expectations. My only issue is that there was so much, I feel it could have benefitted from a few more pages to flesh out a few plot points.

If you need a book for a pool day, this one will fits the bill!

📚 Age Gap (20/36)
📚 Forbidden Romance
📚 Professor X Student
📚 He Falls First
📚 Stalker (not MMC)
📚 Stripper FMC

Thank you to the author and Naughty Nook PR for the gifted copy!