An Inch at a Time (The Professor's Rule #2) in Riptide Publishing

Aug 20, 2013 Lisa Arbitrary - AttentionIsArbitrary M/M Blog rated it really liked it

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3.5 Stars for a Spanking Education!

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So yeah, I admit, while reading this I was thinking what would make a guy want this, but what is so fan-fucking-tastic about Ms. Belleau and Ms. Gormley’s writing is that they let us in on the psychology of what drives their characters. Or, at the very least, give reason for the behavior.

I mean, I’m not reading academic journals for crying out loud, but it’s just so much better when the story has something I can sink my teeth into. When it has a solid rea ...more

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Sep 05, 2013 Katharina rated it really liked it

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Whoo, holy crap, this was HOT!!! And I really didn't expect it to be. I'm not such a big fan of Dom/sub relationships usually, and there were quite a few aspects in this setup I thought I might have issues with (the professor/student thing for one) - but the thing is, I just dived into the whole naughtiness of the situation and LOVED it. No deeper considerations whatsoever.

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Sep 11, 2013 Thomaidha Papa rated it it was amazing

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4.5 Hearts
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I am addicted! Period!

I knew it with absolute certainty when I read Giving an Inch, the first book in the series, that it was the beginning of a great ride. I knew that the second book would be just as good, if not better. But I hadn’t anticipated exactly just how much.

This second book does not follow the first; it rather takes us back at the beginning, at how Carson and James met. So there, I have my wishes to get to know Carson being fulfilled. 4.5 Hearts
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I am addicted! Period!

I knew it with absolute certainty when I read Giving an Inch, the first book in the series, that it was the beginning of a great ride. I knew that the second book would be just as good, if not better. But I hadn’t anticipated exactly just how much.

This second book does not follow the first; it rather takes us back at the beginning, at how Carson and James met. So there, I have my wishes to get to know Carson being fulfilled.

The rumors had it that Professor Carson is a deviant who takes advantage of gay college boys, so James who is failing his term thinks it a good idea to hit on his professor in exchange for a grade. He had no idea though how this would go about. Carson is definitely a character that his sole existence is to keep people on their toes, let alone a green guy like James. Carson’s leanings come a bit of a shock to James and while everything in his head tells him to go elsewhere for help, his stubborn personality and love for challenge make an appearance and the result is, well, quite mind-blowing if I may say so.

I absolutely adored this book. I can’t state enough that this was so much more than I expected. I loved the fact that the authors took us back in time and let us see the young James. I loved the fact that James has a background and more depth as a character. It makes it so easy to get attached to him now, something that was lacking in the first book. I could now see that determination his older version had, see where it came from, how it becomes stronger. Literally this book gave me a huge connection with our MC’s for I’m not forgetting Carson.

If you’ve read the first book you well know that Carson was just voice through the phone there. Yet he was so strong and made such an impact (to me at least) that getting to know this character now was like a sip of cold water after a very hot day. He is so wonderfully charming I just can’t get enough of him.

And what a great writing did these authors exhibit with this pair’s dynamic and chemistry. How effortlessly did the relationship flew from a game of sorts to something… more (can’t call this a relationship), and how freaking hot everything was. Keeping in mind that there was only one sex scene, I’m afraid the “moderate” level of heat I gave it was not quite so fair, because this book is so full of sexual charge that every single page seemed to be overflowing with heat and sex, even as there was none of it. I quite astounded by that, and can’t quite find the words to describe how intense and beautiful and hot this read was. You know when authors use that phrase “electric charge”? Well, for me this entire book was just that. Pretty brilliant.

In the end the only thing I can add is that if you like the teacher/student gig and if you’d like to read a book that caters to this part of kink and bdsm, An Inch at a Time is masterfully written to give you a perfect and most enjoyable read. As for me, I can’t wait for the next book in The Professor’s Rule Series.

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Aug 13, 2013 Nic rated it it was amazing

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Like its predecessor,Giving an Inch, this is a seriously hot little story!

All the action in the first book took place in a department store change room - one very scorching scene as Carson, who we only meet as the man on the end of the phone, directs James to do some wicked things. James hadn't had contact with Carson in over two years, not trusting his ability to stop himself from going too far under Carson's dominance - he would do anything for the man.

This book takes us back to when Carson an Like its predecessor,Giving an Inch, this is a seriously hot little story!

All the action in the first book took place in a department store change room - one very scorching scene as Carson, who we only meet as the man on the end of the phone, directs James to do some wicked things. James hadn't had contact with Carson in over two years, not trusting his ability to stop himself from going too far under Carson's dominance - he would do anything for the man.

This book takes us back to when Carson and James first met and this time the story extends over a couple of months. From James first nervous attempt at propositioning his professor, to receiving his final grade.

There is the potential for the student/professor relationship to seem inappropriate but I didn't get this sense at all. Carson's 'methods' may not be standard but he definitely provides James with the incentive he needs."But what I will never do is alter your test scores just because you refused to submit to me, James. Nor will I improve them just because you did submit. If you earn the grade, you'll have earned it by virtue of your own hard work and dedication. The method by which you do so will always be up to you. All I do is teach. And all this merely serves as...incentive."

It is wonderful to see how beautifully James responds to Carson and there is a huge sexual tension that extends throughout the story.

There is also more insight given into James and his personality. Just a hint of his addiction and the things he had done to support it and perhaps why he craves what Carson gives him.

So now I am left wanting to see a number of things in book 3 - picking up immediately from this book with the continuation of James and Carson's relationship in the lead up to their separation or a continuation of the story from book 1 Giving an Inch where Carson and James meet up again after the change room incident. Or maybe a story from James' past or a more detailed look at Carson? But I'll take whatever I can get......

Thanks to the publisher for providing a copy of this book in return for an honest review.

I now publish all my m/m reviews on my blog so if you want to see all my m/m reviews in one place come visit at Because Two Men Are Better Than One!

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Aug 27, 2013 Tina rated it it was amazing

An Inch At A Time is the second of a series of as yet unknown length. As good as they are, they could keep writing them for awhile and not lose me! The third one, entitled Good Boy is expected out in October. Belleau and Gormley make a great writing team. The breaks between authors is seamless.

James Sheridan is failing History. James has had a tough couple of years. An addiction to prescription pain killers landed him in rehab his parents couldn’t afford. His grades last year were abysmal. If he An Inch At A Time is the second of a series of as yet unknown length. As good as they are, they could keep writing them for awhile and not lose me! The third one, entitled Good Boy is expected out in October. Belleau and Gormley make a great writing team. The breaks between authors is seamless.

James Sheridan is failing History. James has had a tough couple of years. An addiction to prescription pain killers landed him in rehab his parents couldn’t afford. His grades last year were abysmal. If he fails this semester, he is afraid he will have to drop out of college completely.

Thankfully, James hears a rumor about his History professor. It seems that Professor Carson is a “pervert” and is not opposed to giving out good grades in exchange for certain favors. James shows up at Carson’s house to learn a valuable lesson. While Carson is indeed bent, he is also too ethical to give a grade not earned the old-fashioned way. The deal they strike has Carson tutoring James. If and only if James aces the final exam will they have sex.

James begins tutoring with Carson. The arrangement is that after each two-hour study session, Carson will quiz James and James must accept the consequences for his wrong answers. Those consequences involve a ruler, Carson’s hand and James’ rear-end.

Something amazing begins to happen to James. He is understanding what he is studying. He has also realized that he really likes being spanked. He starts answering questions wrong just to get spanked. He likes being with Professor Carson. He wants to spend more time with him, outside the tutoring and classroom.

This little story packed an amazing, page-turning punch. I read it in one sitting and wanted more. Belleau and Gormley made it believable that a BDSM neophyte discovered a love of corporal punishment so quickly. They made it believable that these two men, so different in many ways were alike in those that mattered. I’ll let you discover on your own to what the title refers, but the whole story is scorchingly hot.

So, grab this book and some quiet, uninterrupted time and lose yourself to the sexiness. You will not regret it. Smolderingly recommended.
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Mar 07, 2014 Joana rated it really liked it

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Oh the games. Suddenly history is far more interesting that I remembered.

Unorthodox methods of tutoring but what the hell it worked! And they both seem to enjoy it.

It was nice to see how James and Carson meet. All the desire, all the lust, the confusion,... and although spanking and rules are not really my thing this was hot.

I love James mismatched eyes ! And Carson's accent... oh dear so sexy.

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Sep 10, 2013 Vanessa North rated it really liked it

Hawt. I didn't *love* this as much as the first one, but it was really fun to see how James and the Professor started their dirty games. :D

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Feb 03, 2014 Michelle rated it really liked it

HOT!!!

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