Title: Misconduct
Author: Penelope Douglas
Genre: Contemporary Romance
Release Date: December 1, 2015
Organized by: As the Pages Turn
Synopsis
Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students and trying to forget her past. What brought her to this stage in her life isn’t important. She can’t let it be. But now one parent-teacher meeting may be her undoing…
Meeting Tyler Marek for the first time makes it easy for Easton to see why his son is having trouble in school. The man knows how to manage businesses and wealth, not a teenage boy. Or a young teacher, for that matter, though he tries to. And yet…there is something about him that draws Easton in—a hint of vulnerability, a flash of attraction, a spark that might burn.
Wanting him is taboo. Needing him is undeniable. And his long-awaited touch will weaken Easton’s resolve—and reveal what should stay hidden…
(*STANDALONE, NO CLIFFHANGER*)
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Review by: Rose
P.D does it again!!! What a unique story, misconduct is about a parent/teacher relationship. The story gets quite heated in and out of the classroom. Easton is a complex person with so many issues from the past and present. Oh then we have Tyler the businessman who does things his way or no way.
Easton and Tyler's story is different from anything I have read in a while, they have a hot steamy chemistry happening. so many things are going on in the story to keep you turning the pages.
P.D'S writting is amazing as always and she definetly keeps you on your toes with this storyline. I love the discussion at the back so many points I would love to discuss. This is a must read for sure.
4.5 Stars
Review by: Gina
I was really excited when I read the synopsis for this book. It sounded really interesting with a hint of a forbidden romance. I thought the story line was interesting but the characters intrigued me the most, especially Easton. She was just really complex, not only with her past but with her present. I feel like there could be another book just based on her past. I found her to be that interesting. Tyler, he had that typical rich, alpha male thing going on that many of us love. While he had a few things going on in his life that created the occasional drama, I kind of wanted more.
This book had several hot and steamy scenes!!! When Easton and Tyler were together their chemistry was undeniable! While I found this book to have several high, I did find there to be a few lows. There were a few spots in the book that I found to have to much inner dialogue and repetition of thoughts.
Overall, I did enjoy the book and found certain points in the story to be really interesting. I am looking forward to reading more from Penelope Douglas.
4 Stars
Review by: Amy E
Like all Penelope Douglas books this one was exceptionally well written. However it didn't feel like a PD book. It was missing some of the flair and intensity that I love about her books.
Easton and Tyler were both well written characters. The little nuances of their personalities added to the story giving it more depth. Even with that though I found I couldn't really connect to either character. They just didn't stick with me during or after I'd finished the book.
The storyline was one we've seen before but, it had little things added here and there to make it stand out from the others. There just wasn't enough to really make this book stand out to me. While I enjoyed reading it because PD is an extremely talented writer I just could not connect or stay interested in this book.
3.5 Stars
Misconduct - Excerpt
“Good morning. Tyler Marek’s office,” a woman’s pleasant voice chirped. “How can I help you?”
My heart pounded in my ears, and I could feel the pulse in my neck throb. I held back, almost wishing he wasn’t in his office after all.
I needed time to calm down.
But I swallowed and pushed forward anyway. “Yes, hello,” I rushed out.
“Easton, keep your cool,” I heard my brother warn from my side.
I bit my lip to keep the anger out of my voice. “I’m Easton Bradbury calling for Mr. Marek,” I told her. “I’m sure he’s not in today, but—”
“Just a moment, please,” she interrupted, and disappeared.
I sucked in a breath, realizing that he was in after all.
“Marek?” my brother asked. “Tyler Marek?”
I glanced at him, arching an eyebrow in annoyance.
“Easton, get off the call,” Jack ordered.
His arm shot out, trying to grab the phone, but I slapped his hand away.
“Watch the road!” I barked, pointing at the street ahead.
“Easton, I’m serious,” he growled. “Tyler Marek has a workforce of more than ten thousand people. He may be a senator, for crying out loud. It isn’t your place to argue with him.”
I shot him a look. My place?
My brother was worried about his career, but I didn’t care who Marek was. He was still a man.
Nothing but a man.
“Ms. Bradbury.”
I turned my head away from my brother, suddenly hearing Marek’s voice in my ear.
Thick anticipation filled my chest, and I dropped my eyes, disappointed that I was actually excited.
“Mr. Marek,” I replied curtly, remembering why I had called. “I received your e-mail, and I’d love to . . .” I trailed off, wiping the sweat off my hairline. “I’d love to schedule a meeting to sit down and work out a plan for Christian.”
“We’ve already met,” he pointed out, his voice clipped. “And it was not a productive use of my time, Ms. Bradbury.”
I tried reasoning. “Mr. Marek, we both want what’s best for your son. If we work together—”
“Ms. Bradbury.” He cut me off, and I could hear people talking in the background. “Apparently I wasn’t clear enough in my e-mail, so let me save us both some time. My son has no problems with any other teacher, so it goes without saying that you’re the problem.” His stern voice cut me, and I felt like shrinking. “You suffer from an overindulged sense of entitlement, and you forget that your job is on a yearly contract.”
My eyes widened, taking in his threat that my job this year could belong to someone else next year. I fisted the hem of the skirt at my thigh.
“Now, I’m a busy man,” he continued, sounding condescending, “and I don’t have time for silly young women who don’t know their place.”
My skin stung from where my fingernail dug in. His son didn’t have problems with me. Perhaps I graded harder than other teachers, and I might have had unorthodox methods, but most of the students enjoyed my class, including Christian. When he participated. If he ever challenged me, it was because his father wouldn’t allow him the freedom to have the tools to participate like all the other students.
“Now, can I get on with my day and consider this issue settled?” he sniped.
Heat spread over my skin, and I bared my teeth. “You can go to hell,” I shot back, raging. “No wonder he can’t stand you.”
“Easton!” Jack burst out next me.
But it was too late. My eyes widened, and my hand tingled, nearly losing grip on the phone.
What the hell did I just say?
About Penelope Douglas
Penelope Douglas is the New York Times, USA Today, and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of the Fall Away series.She dresses for autumn year round, loves anything lemon flavored, and believes there is too much blood in her Coca Cola stream. Or too much Coca Cola in her blood stream. Or...
You know what? It doesn't matter. She loves Coke. Now you know.
She lives in Las Vegas with her husband and daughter.
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