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Not So University #2
My [Not So] Grumpy Professor
ISO: Ways to tame a grumpy professor who likes to throw things, growls commands, and is a decade older. Oh, and he’s also the boss. Asking for a friend.
Professor Gabriel Morgan is in southern Missouri for one reason: to repair his relationship with his brother. It is definitely not to make friends or coddle the teaching assistants the university throws at him. Benjamin Carter is young, barely competent, and more trouble than he’s worth. He’s also fun and charming and stunningly beautiful.
Gabriel’s goal of getting Benji to quit isn’t as easy as he expects. Instead of cowering, Benji either tells Gabriel exactly what he thinks or, worse still, flirts outrageously. It’s maddening and so very tempting.
Benji has no desire to be Professor Morgan’s latest failed TA, but grumpy older men are his weakness. And beneath that gruff exterior, Professor Morgan is sweet and good and so very passionate. Benji doesn’t do relationships; he has too much to lose. But for Gabriel he might just take that chance.
They’re both holding on to their secrets—Benji’s present and Gabriel’s past. But these things have a way of coming out. Is this thing between them real? And are they willing to risk everything to find out?
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is a 75,000+ MM contemporary romance. It is the second book in the (Not So) University series but can be read as a standalone. It features a grumpy bear professor, a cinnamon roll TA, meddling best friends, an antique desk that is very sturdy indeed, mending brotherly bonds, brutal tequila nights, a schedule loving roommate—seriously, Atticus needs to calm the F down—did I mention meddling best friends? And Gem and Sadie, two unimpressed goldfish swimming around and minding their own business.
Professor Gabriel Morgan is in southern Missouri for one reason: to repair his relationship with his brother. It is definitely not to make friends or coddle the teaching assistants the university throws at him. Benjamin Carter is young, barely competent, and more trouble than he’s worth. He’s also fun and charming and stunningly beautiful.
Gabriel’s goal of getting Benji to quit isn’t as easy as he expects. Instead of cowering, Benji either tells Gabriel exactly what he thinks or, worse still, flirts outrageously. It’s maddening and so very tempting.
Benji has no desire to be Professor Morgan’s latest failed TA, but grumpy older men are his weakness. And beneath that gruff exterior, Professor Morgan is sweet and good and so very passionate. Benji doesn’t do relationships; he has too much to lose. But for Gabriel he might just take that chance.
They’re both holding on to their secrets—Benji’s present and Gabriel’s past. But these things have a way of coming out. Is this thing between them real? And are they willing to risk everything to find out?
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is a 75,000+ MM contemporary romance. It is the second book in the (Not So) University series but can be read as a standalone. It features a grumpy bear professor, a cinnamon roll TA, meddling best friends, an antique desk that is very sturdy indeed, mending brotherly bonds, brutal tequila nights, a schedule loving roommate—seriously, Atticus needs to calm the F down—did I mention meddling best friends? And Gem and Sadie, two unimpressed goldfish swimming around and minding their own business.
266 pages, Paperback
First published November 26, 2021
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About the author
D.K. Sutton
28 books114 followersD.K. SUTTON has a background in social work. In her off time from writing, she enjoys crocheting and spending time with her family. As an introvert, she has always been a little awkward (and a lot geeky). Turns out, those are handy traits for a writer. Her Broken series is M/M fiction, full of love and angst, and it challenges the rhetoric around being gay and religious. Her Trials of Love series and Sloan Brothers series are both M/M romance. She doesn't believe in hate and believes that people have a good side within them.
She enjoys writing about slightly flawed characters in compromising situations. She has a passion for writing LGBTQ+ stories, because the world needs more love and inclusion.
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She enjoys writing about slightly flawed characters in compromising situations. She has a passion for writing LGBTQ+ stories, because the world needs more love and inclusion.
Connect with DK Sutton on Social Media
Facebook @dksuttonwrites
Facebook group facebook.com/groups/dkcafe/
Twitter @debraelq
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October 9, 2023
I've given this a B- for narration and a C+ for content at AudioGals, so 3.5 stars
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is a light-hearted grumpy/sunshine age-gap romance set on a fictional college campus in southern Missouri in which the titular professor and his likeable and upbeat TA butt heads (and then other body parts!) while trying not to fall in love. Both author and narrator are new-to-me, and while there’s nothing especially original in the story or outstanding about the narration, the audiobook was a pleasant enough way to spend a few hours while I was doing chores or otherwise pottering around. My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is book two in the My (Not So) University series, but although characters from the first book do appear, there’s enough information given here for this one to work as a standalone.
Environmental Science professor Dr. Gabriel Morgan has taken up a position at Southern Missouri State University in order to try to repair his fractured relationship with his brother, Dr. Reid Emmerson (who was one of the leads in book one, My Not So Slutty Professor). Reid and Gabriel have different fathers, and Reid is over a decade Gabriel’s junior; after Reid’s father left and their mother died, Gabriel, who had been away at college, returned home and took over the parental role, doing everything he possibly could to keep Reid happy and make sure he was well taken care of. But their relationship has been strained of late, and Gabriel wants – no, needs – to find a way to fix it.
In the short time he’s been at the university Gabriel has already acquired a reputation for being a grumpy arsehole with little patience and has scared away a number of TAs, so now the Dean has appointed him a new one in the form of student, Benjamin Carter. But instead of being cowed by Gabriel’s thunderous scowl, Benji tells him outright what he thinks or flirts outrageously, which isn’t like anything Gabriel has encountered from his employees before.
[Note: I had to quibble with Gabriel’s continually describing Benji as his employee; even Benji pulls him up on it and points out that technically, they’re both employed by the university.]
Benji is bright, bubbly, charming and well-liked, and has no intention of being another of Professor Morgan’s failed TAs, resisting every attempt to rile him or force him to quit. But resisting the seriously hot grump is another matter; Benji has always had a weakness for older guys, and something about Gabriel’s grouchiness really does it for him. It’s quickly clear that the attraction is mutual, but a relationship between them would be inappropriate – at best – so they try to ignore the pull they feel towards one another and concentrate on their working together.
That actually goes well, and soon they start getting to know a bit more about one another and figure out ways they can help each other – but eventually the attraction zinging between them wins out and they start a sexual relationship. But not without setting some ground rules first; no sex in the office, nobody else can know – and absolutely NO strings.
I have to admit that after the first few chapters, I started to worry that the book was basically going to consist of two guys lusting after each other, thinking about all the reasons why getting it on was a bad idea, and then doing it anyway. Fortunately however, the author drops hints that there is more going on with both Gabriel and Benji than is apparent at first and that they’re both keeping secrets, and that helped to deepen their characterisation and keep me engaged and wanting to find out more.
Gabriel figures out quite early on that Benji has undiagnosed dyslexia, but Benji is adamant that he doesn’t want any special treatment or the ‘accommodation’ he’s entitled to within the college. His dad is an arsehole who not only hates that his son is gay, but has called him stupid all his life, and Benji has low self-esteem as a result. It tugs at the heartstrings to hear him believing he’s not good enough when he’s so kind and sweet and funny, and when he feels that he has to be ‘on’ all the time, to be the vivacious Benji people expect him to be even when he feels down or out of sorts.
Gabriel’s dad isn’t a barrel of laughs either, but he has other reasons for being cagey that relate to the reason Reid left his previous position (which I don’t recall being fully explained), and he’s a serious, private person who doesn’t like other people knowing his business – which leads him to keep secrets which will ultimately come back to bite him in the arse. The romance is nicely done as Gabriel and Benji soon begin spending time together for more than just sex – but of course, catching feelings was never part of the deal, and Gabriel is going to have to decide if he’s prepared to give Benji up in favour of returning to a life without attachments.
The writing is decent, but the pacing is uneven and the Big Resolution feels rushed – I really didn’t like that it takes place in public among a gathering of friends and associates; it felt awkward and contrived. The principals have strong chemistry, but the insta-lust at the beginning (Gabriel and Benji are full-on with the mental lusting after their first meeting!) didn’t work for me and while the sex scenes are generally well-written, there are a few too many of them. Also, the troublemakers (smarmy Professor Oliver, Benji’s dad and Rain, the guy who caused trouble for Reid) seem to just disappear without getting any real form of comeuppance.
I was on the fence about Kevin Earlywine’s performance until somewhere after the half-way mark, mostly because his vocal range (in terms of pitch) is limited and there were quite a few times I was reliant on the dialogue tags to distinguish between characters. But as the story went on, I realised that Mr. Earlywine does differentiate the main secondary cast fairly clearly, but the differences are usually quite subtle, and it took me a while to be able to recognise the characters aurally. The main problem I experienced was when two people were in conversation and a third joined in – I often couldn’t tell another person was speaking until their name was announced.
When it comes to the two leads, I liked the portrayal of Benji very much; he’s given a light southern drawl – which is used consistently throughout – and Mr. Earlywine captures his vibrancy, his spirit and his general good humour really well. His interpretation of Gabriel is less successful however; I’d have expected a grumpy character to have a deeper voice and darker timbre, but that isn’t the case, and the two principals are differentiated by accent and not much else. A definite plus is that Mr. Earlywine adds those little touches – laughs, sniffs, sobs – that always enhance a performance, and he does a great job when it comes to realising the characters’ emotions and injecting just the right degree of expression into the dialogue. It’s one of those performances that grows on you and needs time to properly embed ‘in the ears’; for some, the differentiation may be too subtle, but in the end, it’s a more than decent performance and I’d probably be open to listening to this narrator again.
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is an undemanding and somewhat predictable listen, but if you’re in the market for something low-angst with likeable characters who help each other to change for the better, then it might fit the bill.
This reivew originally appeared at AudioGals.
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is a light-hearted grumpy/sunshine age-gap romance set on a fictional college campus in southern Missouri in which the titular professor and his likeable and upbeat TA butt heads (and then other body parts!) while trying not to fall in love. Both author and narrator are new-to-me, and while there’s nothing especially original in the story or outstanding about the narration, the audiobook was a pleasant enough way to spend a few hours while I was doing chores or otherwise pottering around. My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is book two in the My (Not So) University series, but although characters from the first book do appear, there’s enough information given here for this one to work as a standalone.
Environmental Science professor Dr. Gabriel Morgan has taken up a position at Southern Missouri State University in order to try to repair his fractured relationship with his brother, Dr. Reid Emmerson (who was one of the leads in book one, My Not So Slutty Professor). Reid and Gabriel have different fathers, and Reid is over a decade Gabriel’s junior; after Reid’s father left and their mother died, Gabriel, who had been away at college, returned home and took over the parental role, doing everything he possibly could to keep Reid happy and make sure he was well taken care of. But their relationship has been strained of late, and Gabriel wants – no, needs – to find a way to fix it.
In the short time he’s been at the university Gabriel has already acquired a reputation for being a grumpy arsehole with little patience and has scared away a number of TAs, so now the Dean has appointed him a new one in the form of student, Benjamin Carter. But instead of being cowed by Gabriel’s thunderous scowl, Benji tells him outright what he thinks or flirts outrageously, which isn’t like anything Gabriel has encountered from his employees before.
[Note: I had to quibble with Gabriel’s continually describing Benji as his employee; even Benji pulls him up on it and points out that technically, they’re both employed by the university.]
Benji is bright, bubbly, charming and well-liked, and has no intention of being another of Professor Morgan’s failed TAs, resisting every attempt to rile him or force him to quit. But resisting the seriously hot grump is another matter; Benji has always had a weakness for older guys, and something about Gabriel’s grouchiness really does it for him. It’s quickly clear that the attraction is mutual, but a relationship between them would be inappropriate – at best – so they try to ignore the pull they feel towards one another and concentrate on their working together.
That actually goes well, and soon they start getting to know a bit more about one another and figure out ways they can help each other – but eventually the attraction zinging between them wins out and they start a sexual relationship. But not without setting some ground rules first; no sex in the office, nobody else can know – and absolutely NO strings.
I have to admit that after the first few chapters, I started to worry that the book was basically going to consist of two guys lusting after each other, thinking about all the reasons why getting it on was a bad idea, and then doing it anyway. Fortunately however, the author drops hints that there is more going on with both Gabriel and Benji than is apparent at first and that they’re both keeping secrets, and that helped to deepen their characterisation and keep me engaged and wanting to find out more.
Gabriel figures out quite early on that Benji has undiagnosed dyslexia, but Benji is adamant that he doesn’t want any special treatment or the ‘accommodation’ he’s entitled to within the college. His dad is an arsehole who not only hates that his son is gay, but has called him stupid all his life, and Benji has low self-esteem as a result. It tugs at the heartstrings to hear him believing he’s not good enough when he’s so kind and sweet and funny, and when he feels that he has to be ‘on’ all the time, to be the vivacious Benji people expect him to be even when he feels down or out of sorts.
Gabriel’s dad isn’t a barrel of laughs either, but he has other reasons for being cagey that relate to the reason Reid left his previous position (which I don’t recall being fully explained), and he’s a serious, private person who doesn’t like other people knowing his business – which leads him to keep secrets which will ultimately come back to bite him in the arse. The romance is nicely done as Gabriel and Benji soon begin spending time together for more than just sex – but of course, catching feelings was never part of the deal, and Gabriel is going to have to decide if he’s prepared to give Benji up in favour of returning to a life without attachments.
The writing is decent, but the pacing is uneven and the Big Resolution feels rushed – I really didn’t like that it takes place in public among a gathering of friends and associates; it felt awkward and contrived. The principals have strong chemistry, but the insta-lust at the beginning (Gabriel and Benji are full-on with the mental lusting after their first meeting!) didn’t work for me and while the sex scenes are generally well-written, there are a few too many of them. Also, the troublemakers (smarmy Professor Oliver, Benji’s dad and Rain, the guy who caused trouble for Reid) seem to just disappear without getting any real form of comeuppance.
I was on the fence about Kevin Earlywine’s performance until somewhere after the half-way mark, mostly because his vocal range (in terms of pitch) is limited and there were quite a few times I was reliant on the dialogue tags to distinguish between characters. But as the story went on, I realised that Mr. Earlywine does differentiate the main secondary cast fairly clearly, but the differences are usually quite subtle, and it took me a while to be able to recognise the characters aurally. The main problem I experienced was when two people were in conversation and a third joined in – I often couldn’t tell another person was speaking until their name was announced.
When it comes to the two leads, I liked the portrayal of Benji very much; he’s given a light southern drawl – which is used consistently throughout – and Mr. Earlywine captures his vibrancy, his spirit and his general good humour really well. His interpretation of Gabriel is less successful however; I’d have expected a grumpy character to have a deeper voice and darker timbre, but that isn’t the case, and the two principals are differentiated by accent and not much else. A definite plus is that Mr. Earlywine adds those little touches – laughs, sniffs, sobs – that always enhance a performance, and he does a great job when it comes to realising the characters’ emotions and injecting just the right degree of expression into the dialogue. It’s one of those performances that grows on you and needs time to properly embed ‘in the ears’; for some, the differentiation may be too subtle, but in the end, it’s a more than decent performance and I’d probably be open to listening to this narrator again.
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is an undemanding and somewhat predictable listen, but if you’re in the market for something low-angst with likeable characters who help each other to change for the better, then it might fit the bill.
This reivew originally appeared at AudioGals.
May 29, 2022
⭐Grumpy/Sunshine
⭐Age Gap
⭐Professor/Student
⭐Family Drama
A story of miscommunication gone awry between two men who compliment each other really well but can’t bring themselves to be honest and but their hearts on the line. They are fun and cute and are sweet together.
They also have a host of eclectic and interesting friends who make up part of this series.
I love most of these tropes, especially grumpy growly older men, but the extreme amount of miscommunication put me off a bit. All in all, it’s an enjoyable book and with a really good narrator who does a great job at distinguishing between the personalities of the characters.
3.5 Stars
< ARC provided by GRR and this is my honest review >
⭐Age Gap
⭐Professor/Student
⭐Family Drama
A story of miscommunication gone awry between two men who compliment each other really well but can’t bring themselves to be honest and but their hearts on the line. They are fun and cute and are sweet together.
They also have a host of eclectic and interesting friends who make up part of this series.
I love most of these tropes, especially grumpy growly older men, but the extreme amount of miscommunication put me off a bit. All in all, it’s an enjoyable book and with a really good narrator who does a great job at distinguishing between the personalities of the characters.
3.5 Stars
< ARC provided by GRR and this is my honest review >
November 25, 2021
This book was funny and pretty darn hot! Benji comes off as an over cheerful young guy, but deep down he really is insecure. Gabriel comes off as a grump, but he is really just a very serious and cautious guy due to experiences. So how do these two opposites work it out? They decide to get involved with one another, but of course Gabriel sets "rules" so it does not get complicated! We all know how that always turns out! Told in both POV's you get all of their inner musings and feelings! Love Benji's group of friends too! Hopefully some more stories to come! I received an ARC of this book and I definitely recommend for those enjoy an age gap romance that is funny, steamy and also has some emotional drama as well!
June 6, 2022
Audiobook review:
Benji and Gabriel have nothing in common on paper but they sure are explosive in person. Gabriel is a grumpy set in his ways 35 year old professor trying to rebuild a relationship with his brother. Benji is assigned as TA to him by the Dean. Gabriel fights him at every opportunity but he is no match for Benji’s sunshine self. Some very funny moments in this enemies to lovers and boss/employee. I highly enjoyed this one, maybe even more so than book 1. Kevin Earlywine is a great choice in voicing these characters. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.
Benji and Gabriel have nothing in common on paper but they sure are explosive in person. Gabriel is a grumpy set in his ways 35 year old professor trying to rebuild a relationship with his brother. Benji is assigned as TA to him by the Dean. Gabriel fights him at every opportunity but he is no match for Benji’s sunshine self. Some very funny moments in this enemies to lovers and boss/employee. I highly enjoyed this one, maybe even more so than book 1. Kevin Earlywine is a great choice in voicing these characters. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this audiobook.
January 4, 2022
I had just finished the book in the series when I jumped into this one, sooo freakin good! It helped that I had read that one first because some of the characters from the first one popped up in this one. I loved grumpy Gabriel and sunshiny Benji, this was one of my favorite troupes!!! Loved the flirty banter! The story flowed at a good pace and kept me engaged, couldn’t put it down. Overall, a fantastic read. The story was well written, highly recommend. I’m voluntarily reviewing from an advanced copy that I received. My reviews are solely based on my thoughts and opinions.
December 9, 2021
I loved this story. Grumpy older professor and young TA with secrets. They were adorable and funny and charming and everything you want in a Dec/May story.
I really enjoyed this author's sense of humor and writing style.
I really enjoyed this author's sense of humor and writing style.
December 3, 2021
4.5 it was really sweet
November 21, 2021
I enjoyed this book because I love a good grumpy/sunshine story, but I was quick to judge one of our MCs a little bit at first. Ben got on my nerves until I gave him a chance and got to know him in the story. He made everything about him and couldn’t see how he was doing both himself and others a disservice by doing so. Gabriel has spent so much time trying to make sure that his brother Reid didn’t have to worry about anything that he forgot he didn’t have to be his parent but his brother and friend. He wants so badly to repair their relationship but he isn’t sure how. These two are oil and fire once they decide to stop fighting their attraction. But both men have secrets and internal scars that hold them back. I just wanted to give Gabriel a big hug through much of this book. It was also nice to see Maddie and Reid again. It’s an enjoyable read and definitely worth it. Professor Morgan isn’t nearly as grumpy as he lets everyone think he is!
March 26, 2025
Big CW for Harry Potter references at the start of the book, lots of them. Disappointing and a bit unnecessary as after the first few chapters they’re pretty irrelevant to the characters or plot.
December 28, 2021
Things are not quite what they appear with Benji and Gabriel in My [Not So] Grumpy Professor. On the surface, each of these MCs appear to be the epitome of a Grumpy (Gabriel)/Sunshine (Benji) pairing. Gabriel is a new professor at the university, come to make amends with his younger brother, Reid (the MC from book one of this series). He has worked his way through several TAs in the time he's been at the school and is really not looking forward to another one. Benji is the Dean appointed candidate to fill the position, and he's all sunshine and puppies and rainbows, on the surface at least. He truly believes why be mad when you can be happy instead - and he lives his life by this.
But underneath the surface, both men have a lot more going on. Gabriel is cautious and private and simply doesn't like people in his business. He has commitment issues, but he's very clear on these issues from the start with Benji. He's also just an incredibly serious person. And Benji has very low self-esteem and constantly tries to be what people want him to be, even if he feels like he's always letting people down. His optimism and pep is a choice that he makes, every day, even when he's not really feeling it.
The two men are drawn to one another from the start and when they decide to give into the temptation, they do so with rules in place. But as with any book in this genre where rules are decided on the onset, the rules find themselves being broken one by one.
This book probably would've been a five star based on the characters, their chemistry, and all of that except for the fact that every bit of drama between them seemed very manufactured and could've been solved if they would've just communicated. I don't usually take off a star for that, but the two characters have decent communication on everything else - so it bothered me.
My [Not So] Grumpy Professor is a dual POV with a decent amount of heat, a good dose of angst, and a wonderful happily ever after between a Grumpy/Sunshine professor/TA that leaves you feeling warm, cozy, and more than a little ready for book three - WHICH HAD BETTER BE ATTICUS'S BOOK OR SO HELP ME!
** ARC PROVIDED BY GRR AND THIS IS MY HONEST REVIEW **
But underneath the surface, both men have a lot more going on. Gabriel is cautious and private and simply doesn't like people in his business. He has commitment issues, but he's very clear on these issues from the start with Benji. He's also just an incredibly serious person. And Benji has very low self-esteem and constantly tries to be what people want him to be, even if he feels like he's always letting people down. His optimism and pep is a choice that he makes, every day, even when he's not really feeling it.
The two men are drawn to one another from the start and when they decide to give into the temptation, they do so with rules in place. But as with any book in this genre where rules are decided on the onset, the rules find themselves being broken one by one.
This book probably would've been a five star based on the characters, their chemistry, and all of that except for the fact that every bit of drama between them seemed very manufactured and could've been solved if they would've just communicated. I don't usually take off a star for that, but the two characters have decent communication on everything else - so it bothered me.
My [Not So] Grumpy Professor is a dual POV with a decent amount of heat, a good dose of angst, and a wonderful happily ever after between a Grumpy/Sunshine professor/TA that leaves you feeling warm, cozy, and more than a little ready for book three - WHICH HAD BETTER BE ATTICUS'S BOOK OR SO HELP ME!
** ARC PROVIDED BY GRR AND THIS IS MY HONEST REVIEW **
November 23, 2021
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor by D. K. Sutton is Book 2 in her A (Not So) Studious University Series. It includes characters and a story line from the first book (My (No So) Slutty Professor) so you may want to read that book first. This is the story of Benji, a college student with a learning problem, and Gabriel, an older and very “grumpy” environmental studies professor at the college he attends. Although he didn’t pass the environmental class he took, Benji talks Gabriel into being his TA by being his usual sunshiny self. They both have an initial attraction that grows so when they finally decide to get together Gabriel designs a set of rules that includes not being committed and not letting anyone know they are seeing each other. This poses a problem as they find themselves liking each other more and more and the rules somehow fly out the window. They both have problems in that Benji has self-esteem issues and family problems, specifically with his father, and Gabriel is trying to reconnect with his younger brother who also is a professor at the university. Throw in mutual friends who add to the confusion by trying to help them out in different and sometimes funny ways, and also another professor who is trying to cause problems for them with the university, and you have a very dynamic story. There are lots of ups and downs and things come to a head before they can reach their HEA. I enjoyed this book as it explored the problems of having a professor/student relationship and university life for both main characters. It was realistic in that problems for both sides were given and worked through. I also liked the family aspects for both characters and the friendships that tried to help them out. There was lots of angst as they tried to figure out what to do, especially grumpy Gabriel. If you enjoy older/younger relationships and books about college life then you will like this book. I recommend this series and I hope Ms. Sutton will continue it with another book about the many remaining interesting characters.
September 3, 2022
**2.5 Stars**
I think I was expecting something a lot different than what I got. I thought this Series was going to be a RomCom (not sure where that idea came from) and maybe to some it is one. I found some of this story to be mildly funny but mostly it was just meh. I did enjoy My Not So Slutty Professor and even though I didn't think it was a RomCom either I liked the story, so I was looking forward to this one.
Something that did bother me with this one was in all my MM reading (and that's a lot) I have never thought a story felt more like an MF than an MM but in this one there were a few scenes that definitely felt that way, but maybe that was just me.
The story isn't horrible by any means I just couldn't connect. Maybe it's just as simple as wrong book, wrong time.
QUICK THOUGHTS
-- Professor/Student employee pairing -- age difference (10 years) -- there are some sweet moments -- a couple of places made me chuckle -- no real drama -- some mild angst -- couldn't connect to the story or characters -- sometimes read more like an MF (might be just me) -- characters from the previous book My Not So Slutty Professor play a part -- likeable enough MCs... Benji & Gabriel -- satisfying enough ending -- I think I should put this on my "maybe it's me and not the book" shelf -- IMO not a stand alone -- I think there is one too many "maybes" in my review LOL
I think I was expecting something a lot different than what I got. I thought this Series was going to be a RomCom (not sure where that idea came from) and maybe to some it is one. I found some of this story to be mildly funny but mostly it was just meh. I did enjoy My Not So Slutty Professor and even though I didn't think it was a RomCom either I liked the story, so I was looking forward to this one.
Something that did bother me with this one was in all my MM reading (and that's a lot) I have never thought a story felt more like an MF than an MM but in this one there were a few scenes that definitely felt that way, but maybe that was just me.
The story isn't horrible by any means I just couldn't connect. Maybe it's just as simple as wrong book, wrong time.
QUICK THOUGHTS
-- Professor/Student employee pairing -- age difference (10 years) -- there are some sweet moments -- a couple of places made me chuckle -- no real drama -- some mild angst -- couldn't connect to the story or characters -- sometimes read more like an MF (might be just me) -- characters from the previous book My Not So Slutty Professor play a part -- likeable enough MCs... Benji & Gabriel -- satisfying enough ending -- I think I should put this on my "maybe it's me and not the book" shelf -- IMO not a stand alone -- I think there is one too many "maybes" in my review LOL
January 3, 2022
Story: 3.5 Stars
Grumpy university professor Gabriel and his cheery new grad student TA Benji are polar opposites and at odds from the start, despite secretly checking off all of each other's smexy boxes. Their work relationship means anything romantic is off-limits, at least that's what they tell themselves while getting under one another's skin, until temptation proves too much to resist.
Overall, this opposites-attract, age-gap romance was a pleasant read with some funny bits and I'm a fan of all the tropes at play, but I never found my groove with the story. Benji and Gabe full-on lusting after each other after meeting once seemed a bit too much too soon with no real build-up. Their flirty innuendo-laced exchanges early on (first 20+%) also didn't quite hit the mark with me...it all felt more inappropriate than amusing or tantalizing, perhaps again due to a lack of any build-up.
Gabe is the brother of fellow university professor and Book 1 main character Reid Emerson, and their tenuous relationship is also a focus of this book. While I think it would've been helpful to know Reid's story going into this one, it works as a standalone.
There's also a bunch of pop culture references throughout this book, and I imagine Harry Potter fans in particular will get a kick out of the many shout-outs to it. I received an advance reading e-copy of this book and have left this honest review voluntarily. (Also read in KU.)
Grumpy university professor Gabriel and his cheery new grad student TA Benji are polar opposites and at odds from the start, despite secretly checking off all of each other's smexy boxes. Their work relationship means anything romantic is off-limits, at least that's what they tell themselves while getting under one another's skin, until temptation proves too much to resist.
Overall, this opposites-attract, age-gap romance was a pleasant read with some funny bits and I'm a fan of all the tropes at play, but I never found my groove with the story. Benji and Gabe full-on lusting after each other after meeting once seemed a bit too much too soon with no real build-up. Their flirty innuendo-laced exchanges early on (first 20+%) also didn't quite hit the mark with me...it all felt more inappropriate than amusing or tantalizing, perhaps again due to a lack of any build-up.
Gabe is the brother of fellow university professor and Book 1 main character Reid Emerson, and their tenuous relationship is also a focus of this book. While I think it would've been helpful to know Reid's story going into this one, it works as a standalone.
There's also a bunch of pop culture references throughout this book, and I imagine Harry Potter fans in particular will get a kick out of the many shout-outs to it. I received an advance reading e-copy of this book and have left this honest review voluntarily. (Also read in KU.)
January 1, 2022
This was the perfect sequel to My (Not So) Slutty Professor. We met Benji and Gabriel during the previous book when Reid & Maddie were falling in love.
I love the grumpy/sunshine trope so I was very excited to read this book as soon as I finished the previous one. Gabriel is a totally grumpy & rude Professor. His students don’t like him, and he’s proud that he has made every TA quit. He meets his match though when Benji shows up to the job interview. Benji is his total opposite, and not afraid to call him out on his behavior.
They are both instantly attracted to each other, but do to Benji being Gabriel’s TA they both try to fight it. The fight is no use though. The chemistry is undeniable between these two. During the progress of their relationship their is definitely more angst than the previous book, and had me stressed out a few times. They both kept pretty important things from each other and that definitely caused issues between them.
Overall I really enjoyed this story but I felt like there were a few plot points that were introduced that either didn’t go anywhere or were never explained enough to make sense. (I don’t want to post spoilers so that is why I am not mentioning what they are)
I did really enjoy the hints at who the next book will be about. I can’t wait to read it!
I did receive a free ARC of this book but that did not influence my review.
I love the grumpy/sunshine trope so I was very excited to read this book as soon as I finished the previous one. Gabriel is a totally grumpy & rude Professor. His students don’t like him, and he’s proud that he has made every TA quit. He meets his match though when Benji shows up to the job interview. Benji is his total opposite, and not afraid to call him out on his behavior.
They are both instantly attracted to each other, but do to Benji being Gabriel’s TA they both try to fight it. The fight is no use though. The chemistry is undeniable between these two. During the progress of their relationship their is definitely more angst than the previous book, and had me stressed out a few times. They both kept pretty important things from each other and that definitely caused issues between them.
Overall I really enjoyed this story but I felt like there were a few plot points that were introduced that either didn’t go anywhere or were never explained enough to make sense. (I don’t want to post spoilers so that is why I am not mentioning what they are)
I did really enjoy the hints at who the next book will be about. I can’t wait to read it!
I did receive a free ARC of this book but that did not influence my review.
January 16, 2022
Gabriel is a rather grumpy professor. He is not interested in relationships at all, only having one with his estranged brother. He is rather hard on all of his PA's at the university and the dean sends a new one to be interviewed. Benji has no desire to be the PA for a professor in the science department since he failed his last science class. But he needs the money, so he applies and Professor Gabriel hires him. Benji is a ray of sunshine, always smiling and looking for the good things and not the bad. Gabriel has no such mindset. But Benji is attracted to grumpy guys. As time goes on both feel the attraction between them. Gabriel gives in and makes up a set of rules for them both to follow. One of those is no commitments, no long term. Benji goes along with it, just happy to have whatever time he can with the grumpy, hunky professor. Throw in a little drama between Gabriel, his brother, a fellow professor intent on making trouble, a frustrated dean, a father who will never win the father of the year award and great friends. Add in the hot chemistry and Benji finds he really does like science after all. This story contains characters from the first Studious University series and is good to read the first one before this one, just to keep up with the back story, but not necessary. Enjoy!
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
February 26, 2022
I loved the first book in this series so much, but this one is just as good.
The MCs are just so perfect that I couldn't stop reading and kept turning page after page non-stop. Benji is the cheerful, always happy guy with a lot of insecuritis and Gabriel is a very grumpy professor that just came to the university to be closer to his brother. The sparks between both them are inmediate from the moment they meet. I loved the flirting and their conversations, I really laughed so much because Benji's situations are so funny.
The story has a good pace and is very well written. The point of view changes from chapter to chapter which is good as the reader gets both sides of the story. The romance is one of those that make you sigh and even though they set rules when they decide to get involved, they end up deep in love with other. There is some drama there, and Gabriel's past and actions interfer with their relationship presenting some issues, which adds some interesting situations.
This book is a very romantic and funny novel, easy to read, with an age gap relationship and two wonderful MCs. I look forward to the next book in the series.
The MCs are just so perfect that I couldn't stop reading and kept turning page after page non-stop. Benji is the cheerful, always happy guy with a lot of insecuritis and Gabriel is a very grumpy professor that just came to the university to be closer to his brother. The sparks between both them are inmediate from the moment they meet. I loved the flirting and their conversations, I really laughed so much because Benji's situations are so funny.
The story has a good pace and is very well written. The point of view changes from chapter to chapter which is good as the reader gets both sides of the story. The romance is one of those that make you sigh and even though they set rules when they decide to get involved, they end up deep in love with other. There is some drama there, and Gabriel's past and actions interfer with their relationship presenting some issues, which adds some interesting situations.
This book is a very romantic and funny novel, easy to read, with an age gap relationship and two wonderful MCs. I look forward to the next book in the series.
November 28, 2021
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor is Book 2 in the Not So Studious University series and really should be enjoyed after book 1 as there are over lapping and continuing storylines. Professor Gabriel Morgan is a grumpy professor and is only in town to repair his relationship with his brother who also happens to be a professor at the same university. Benjamin Carter applies to be Professor Morgan's TA and refuses to let the man drive him to quit or fire him. I really enjoyed these two characters from the very beginning. Benji has every desire to bring sunshine to the professor and in the process have his way with him. Gabriel tries so hard to resist, as he is ten years older than Benji, but in the end Benji wins out, but there are rules. Rules they both enjoy breaking. I love all the drama in this book, so much emotion. Benji faces his challenges, Gabriel faces his past, and together they face the future. I can't wait for more from this series. Atticus needs to have his own professor. I definitely recommend this book and series.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book.
June 14, 2022
Book 2 can be stand-alone but old characters pop up.
This should be a big no for Professor Gabriel Morgan and Benji, a professor and his TA, but Benji kept pushing for a bit of fun with his older professor.
Gabriel knew he shouldn't be looking at his young college student. However, he was not only his student but also an employee being his TA, plus he was also a lot older than him.
We meet the main characters at the college where they are working/studying. Prof Gabriel is also brother to Professor Hottie and came to this college to mend their relationship.
A teacher, student relationship, older/younger relationship. Learning difficulties.
Great writing with two characters with good personalities,
well written.
Good narration from Kevin Earlywine. As usual, I did increase the speed n audible to 1.40.
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor
Not So University Series, Book 2
By: D. K. Sutton
Narrated by: Kevin Earlywine
Series: My (Not So) University, Book 2
Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧Narration
📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.40 speed on Audible
This should be a big no for Professor Gabriel Morgan and Benji, a professor and his TA, but Benji kept pushing for a bit of fun with his older professor.
Gabriel knew he shouldn't be looking at his young college student. However, he was not only his student but also an employee being his TA, plus he was also a lot older than him.
We meet the main characters at the college where they are working/studying. Prof Gabriel is also brother to Professor Hottie and came to this college to mend their relationship.
A teacher, student relationship, older/younger relationship. Learning difficulties.
Great writing with two characters with good personalities,
well written.
Good narration from Kevin Earlywine. As usual, I did increase the speed n audible to 1.40.
My (Not So) Grumpy Professor
Not So University Series, Book 2
By: D. K. Sutton
Narrated by: Kevin Earlywine
Series: My (Not So) University, Book 2
Length: 8 hrs and 13 mins
❤❤❤❤ Overall
🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧Narration
📚📚📚📚 Story
Read at 1.40 speed on Audible
August 18, 2024
Professor Gabriel Morgan is in southern Missouri for one reason: to repair his relationship with his brother. It is not to make friends or coddle the teaching assistants the university throws at him. Benjamin Carter is young, barely competent, and more trouble than he’s worth. He’s also fun, charming and stunningly beautiful. Gabriel’s goal of getting Benji to quit isn’t as easy as he expects. Instead of cowering, Benji either tells Gabriel exactly what he thinks or, worse still, flirts outrageously. It’s maddening and so very tempting. They’re both holding on to their secrets—Benji’s present and Gabriel’s past. But these things have a way of coming out. Is this thing between them real? And are they willing to risk everything to find out?
This was a sweet story of a grumpy professor and his TA who might fight it but are falling for each other. I loved how grumpy Gabriel was and it just added to Benji's attraction to him. A fun read that made me laugh at times. Easy to read, feel and under stand. This was an MM story with mature content.
This was a sweet story of a grumpy professor and his TA who might fight it but are falling for each other. I loved how grumpy Gabriel was and it just added to Benji's attraction to him. A fun read that made me laugh at times. Easy to read, feel and under stand. This was an MM story with mature content.
December 28, 2024
story of Benji and Gabriel
This is a professor x teacher’s assistant to more college romance, featuring Benji Carter and Gabriel Morgan, and is book two in the Not So University series.
Gabriel is a grumpy professor, Reid’s big brother and came to work at the university to try and reconcile with this brother. What he doesn’t expect is to be assigned a TA for his class. Benji is all sunshine.
This one was more fast paced than book one. These two were complete opposites to begin with but as the story moves on, Gabriel becomes softer, letting Benji in, and Benji grows up and confronts how his dad’s behaviour has impacted him. They have a little break up but with some grovelling, they reconcile and get their HEA.
Book three is about Atticus and the Drama professor.
Things to expect in this book are:
Book 2 in series
MM college romance
Professor x TA
Opposites attract
Grumpy x Sunshine
Age gap (35/22)
Cameos - prev books
Neurodivergent rep
Secret relationship
FWB Rules
Bit of spice & dirty talk
3rd act break up
Little bit of drama
Reconciling
HEA
This is a professor x teacher’s assistant to more college romance, featuring Benji Carter and Gabriel Morgan, and is book two in the Not So University series.
Gabriel is a grumpy professor, Reid’s big brother and came to work at the university to try and reconcile with this brother. What he doesn’t expect is to be assigned a TA for his class. Benji is all sunshine.
This one was more fast paced than book one. These two were complete opposites to begin with but as the story moves on, Gabriel becomes softer, letting Benji in, and Benji grows up and confronts how his dad’s behaviour has impacted him. They have a little break up but with some grovelling, they reconcile and get their HEA.
Book three is about Atticus and the Drama professor.
Things to expect in this book are:
Book 2 in series
MM college romance
Professor x TA
Opposites attract
Grumpy x Sunshine
Age gap (35/22)
Cameos - prev books
Neurodivergent rep
Secret relationship
FWB Rules
Bit of spice & dirty talk
3rd act break up
Little bit of drama
Reconciling
HEA
November 26, 2021
For me, this was a really well-crafted take on the grumpy/sunshine trope, because it embodied all the things I like about that pairing (humor? flirting disguised as conflict? yes, please) in really nuanced ways— it’s not just that Gabriel is grumpy yet misunderstood (he is, but still), it’s also that Benjamin is relentlessly cheerful, but still has his struggles, so it definitely felt like with both of them you could see the real humans behind the type. I liked too that their lives have other complications, beyond their chemistry, and they both have things they’re unwilling, at least initially, to share. I really enjoyed watching their story unfold, and the supporting characters really added to the experience. Well worth a read.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
*I received an ARC of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 27, 2021
This is the second book in the series and is about Benji a student and Gabriel the Professor he is the TA for.
I loved adorable Benji, who always looks on the bright side of life and is a happy sunny person and Gabriel, who is older, short-tempered and a grump. Despite being complete opposites they are instantly attracted to one another and it was a pleasure learning more about them as they got to know one another, and watching them change for the better as their relationship developed.
We also get to catch up with Matty and Reid (Gabriel's brother) from the first book and see more of the other secondary characters - Atticus and the other Professors.
I found this to be an easy read, filled with grumpiness, humour, some angst and steam which was a delight to read.
I was gifted an ARC of this book to review and this is my honest and voluntary opinion.
I loved adorable Benji, who always looks on the bright side of life and is a happy sunny person and Gabriel, who is older, short-tempered and a grump. Despite being complete opposites they are instantly attracted to one another and it was a pleasure learning more about them as they got to know one another, and watching them change for the better as their relationship developed.
We also get to catch up with Matty and Reid (Gabriel's brother) from the first book and see more of the other secondary characters - Atticus and the other Professors.
I found this to be an easy read, filled with grumpiness, humour, some angst and steam which was a delight to read.
I was gifted an ARC of this book to review and this is my honest and voluntary opinion.
January 2, 2022
This was another good book from this series. We meet Benji in book one and he seemed like an interesting character. Gabriel came in as Reid's estranged brother he was looking to reconcile with. Through this book we see another take. Gabriel who is grumpy and runs everyone off meeting happy Benji who is hired as his ta who won't be run off. I loved seeing Benji being Gabriel out a bit and help him find reconciliation. This book also had a bit more of a dominance theme I found more enjoyable than the first. I still felt that a lot of heat was lacking and really lightly written. Despite this it was still well written and told a great story with a wonderful hea. Learning both of the main characters backgrounds and secrets was great. This is definitely worth the time to read and I would happily recommend it if you like the grumpy sunshine trope.
January 3, 2022
Grumpy/Sunny is a favorite trope of mine to read and I loved seeing the dynamic between Gabriel and Ben. Ben was such a fun character in the first book of this series and I was so excited to see what would happen for him in the future. Gabriel was not necessarily a lovable character when he was introduced at the end of the first book but you grow to love him as you understand more about him. Seeing him try so hard to be closer to brother was so sweet and I love seeing them find a way to have a better relationship. I hated that Ben didn't have a lot of support from his family but I loved the found family he was able to build. I hope that there will be more books in this series because I really want Atticus to find his HEA! Wonderful writing with such heartfelt characters! I received an ARC for a fair and honest review.
January 4, 2022
Sweet and sexy, grumpy meets sunshine, with a side of snarky besties
Gabriel is a professor and Benji is his TA. Gabriel wants Benji and Benji wants Gabriel, but…see previous sentence. However, lust wins out and they come to an arrangement of just sex and keeping it secret. Neither one of them does relationships, so it should be all good—right? But of course they catch feelings for each even as they both try to deny it.
I really enjoyed this book. Gabriel and Benji both grew and changed for the better. Their romance developed naturally and was sweet to see. I liked how the story wove in some of the events from the previous book, including a certain terrible professor who shall remain nameless. I’ll be interested to see how the next romance from the group of friends develops. Well done. I definitely recommend this book.
Gabriel is a professor and Benji is his TA. Gabriel wants Benji and Benji wants Gabriel, but…see previous sentence. However, lust wins out and they come to an arrangement of just sex and keeping it secret. Neither one of them does relationships, so it should be all good—right? But of course they catch feelings for each even as they both try to deny it.
I really enjoyed this book. Gabriel and Benji both grew and changed for the better. Their romance developed naturally and was sweet to see. I liked how the story wove in some of the events from the previous book, including a certain terrible professor who shall remain nameless. I’ll be interested to see how the next romance from the group of friends develops. Well done. I definitely recommend this book.
June 4, 2022
The second book in the My [Not So] Serious University series, My [Not So] Grumpy Professor can be easily read as a standalone. I liked it better having read the first book previously because it added some depth to the plot.
Grumpy and a bit caustic, Professor Gabriel Morgan was an interesting character who couldn’t seem to get out of his own way. Benji was the perfect foil to Gabriel and their relationship started with some interesting tension that quickly morphed into something more intimate. What I really liked was the banter between the characters and some truly impressive dramatic moments (that restaurant scene!!!). The happy ending was sweet and gives a hint on who the next couple will be for book 3.
The audiobook was narrated by Kevin Earlywine who does a great job. I enjoyed his narration and thought the audiobook was well produced.
Grumpy and a bit caustic, Professor Gabriel Morgan was an interesting character who couldn’t seem to get out of his own way. Benji was the perfect foil to Gabriel and their relationship started with some interesting tension that quickly morphed into something more intimate. What I really liked was the banter between the characters and some truly impressive dramatic moments (that restaurant scene!!!). The happy ending was sweet and gives a hint on who the next couple will be for book 3.
The audiobook was narrated by Kevin Earlywine who does a great job. I enjoyed his narration and thought the audiobook was well produced.
June 9, 2022
Cute middle book (an audio review)
I enjoyed the first book in the series and so had high hopes for this one. I didn’t quite enjoy it as much as the first, but it was a good solid book. I like books where the MCs have secrets and Benji and Gabriel had plenty. Gabriel is also the meddling older brother of the hero in the last book and some of his reasons for being grumpy are revealed – and he might turn out to be a nice guy after all. Benji has reasons for always doing poorly in his classes, but he keeps on trying. He also has one of those families you just want to strangle.
The secondary characters in this book really make it work and I can’t wait to see what Atticus will get up to next.
I enjoyed Kevin Earlywine’s narration and look forward to more books from him. I hope the third book comes to audio shortly.
I enjoyed the first book in the series and so had high hopes for this one. I didn’t quite enjoy it as much as the first, but it was a good solid book. I like books where the MCs have secrets and Benji and Gabriel had plenty. Gabriel is also the meddling older brother of the hero in the last book and some of his reasons for being grumpy are revealed – and he might turn out to be a nice guy after all. Benji has reasons for always doing poorly in his classes, but he keeps on trying. He also has one of those families you just want to strangle.
The secondary characters in this book really make it work and I can’t wait to see what Atticus will get up to next.
I enjoyed Kevin Earlywine’s narration and look forward to more books from him. I hope the third book comes to audio shortly.
November 18, 2023
This was...I am sorry to say, a small dissapointment.
I read the blurb, looked at reviews and was so looking forward to this book.
Then the first 25+ pages started out really great and I was excited and anticipating a great story, but suddenly it just collapsed. Maybe it is a 'ME' thing. The book is nice, not bad, but...
I did not really care for Benji or Gabriel after reading and learning a bit more about them. Both behave immature and their inner thoughts (and actions) are often so unlikable and fixated on just one thing, it was extremely annoying. It got better after a while, but relapsed again and again. Unneccessary drama, " secrets" and non-communication did not make this any better for me. Not sure, if I want to read the other books in this series, perhaps not. The glimpses I got of the other characters who star in those books were not that enticing (to me). Sorry...
I read the blurb, looked at reviews and was so looking forward to this book.
Then the first 25+ pages started out really great and I was excited and anticipating a great story, but suddenly it just collapsed. Maybe it is a 'ME' thing. The book is nice, not bad, but...
I did not really care for Benji or Gabriel after reading and learning a bit more about them. Both behave immature and their inner thoughts (and actions) are often so unlikable and fixated on just one thing, it was extremely annoying. It got better after a while, but relapsed again and again. Unneccessary drama, " secrets" and non-communication did not make this any better for me. Not sure, if I want to read the other books in this series, perhaps not. The glimpses I got of the other characters who star in those books were not that enticing (to me). Sorry...
January 5, 2022
4 stars🌟 Grumpy meets sunshine ❤️
Once again D.K Sutton gave me the warm and fuzzies with this adorable romance!!! This was everything I was expecting and more for this heartwarming May/December relationship/romance ❤️ It had all the things I eat right up: humor, grumpy vs sunshine, romance and love....swoon, Gabriel and Benji were perfect together, I loved them...I really enjoyed this one, dare I say it was better than the first book in this series which I really enjoyed as well. I enjoyed Benji's friend group and I am hoping to see them in the future, hopefully these books are in the works to add to this already great series, I'd defiantly recommend this one!!!
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
Once again D.K Sutton gave me the warm and fuzzies with this adorable romance!!! This was everything I was expecting and more for this heartwarming May/December relationship/romance ❤️ It had all the things I eat right up: humor, grumpy vs sunshine, romance and love....swoon, Gabriel and Benji were perfect together, I loved them...I really enjoyed this one, dare I say it was better than the first book in this series which I really enjoyed as well. I enjoyed Benji's friend group and I am hoping to see them in the future, hopefully these books are in the works to add to this already great series, I'd defiantly recommend this one!!!
* I received an ARC from GRR, this is my open and honest review *
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June 1, 2022This book had me at the combination of some of my favorite tropes:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Age Gap
Professor/Student!
I listened to the audio version of this book, and I think the narrator did a really good job bringing the characters to life and giving them distinct personalities so the listener was able to distinguish between them.
Benji and Gabriel have some really great chemistry, and there was depth to the story that gave it more than just the tropes I listed above. There was a little more miscommunication/angst than I usually like, but I still really enjoyed myself (and I know that some people live for that angst, so here it is for you!) Overall, I enjoyed myself with this one and I'm going to check out the first book in the series to see who I recognize!
Grumpy/Sunshine
Age Gap
Professor/Student!
I listened to the audio version of this book, and I think the narrator did a really good job bringing the characters to life and giving them distinct personalities so the listener was able to distinguish between them.
Benji and Gabriel have some really great chemistry, and there was depth to the story that gave it more than just the tropes I listed above. There was a little more miscommunication/angst than I usually like, but I still really enjoyed myself (and I know that some people live for that angst, so here it is for you!) Overall, I enjoyed myself with this one and I'm going to check out the first book in the series to see who I recognize!
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