MisconductAuthor: Penelope Douglas
Published by: NAL
Publication Date: December 1, 2015
Format: eARC
Pages: 368
Source: Publisher
Former tennis player Easton Bradbury is trying to be the best teacher she can be, trying to reach her bored students, 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 living, breathing 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…
I’m so pissed. For some reason all my highlights for the first half of Misconduct disappeared. I had so many of them! Really though, I went a little crazy with the highlighting, but I couldn’t help it. There’s so much that I love and wanted to save and revisit again and again. Penelope Douglas’ books do that to me, which is why she has quickly become one of my favorite authors.
Oh man, do I ever love Misconduct! Every. Single. Thing. Characters, great dialogue, the amazing chemistry … yeah, it has it all just the way I like it. There were certain things that I wasn’t expecting, such as the age difference and Tyler’s son, but they only added to my extreme fondness for the book.
Do you ever read a book and it feels like the characters are a reflection of yourself? When you can connect so deeply with a character that it almost feels creepy because it’s like looking in the mirror at times. Damn, I love that! That’s what I got with Easton, and why I’m a huge fan of this type of romance. What I especially appreciate about Easton is her confidence and wit. She doesn’t go all swoony and dumb in the presence of Tyler or anyone else. No, she knows how to play the game and hold a conversation.
The dynamic between Easton and Tyler is my absolute favorite. They both have a dominate personality and like to be in control of everything in their lives. It isn’t just that though, I can’t express enough how much I love the way they enjoy taunting and pushing each other’s buttons. It’s a turn on for them and a form of flirtation. She’s temperamental and drives him crazy, while he can be so damn infuriating … but it’s unbelievably delicious! They have a bit of that antagonistic Scarlet and Rhett dynamic going on, only hotter.
Seriously, Misconduct is fan-effing-tastic! I now crave anything and everything Penelope Douglas writes.
Oh no! To loose stuff like that, sucks
I love it when I can sink so deeply into a book, when I truly feel like I know the characters, like I understand them completely. I’m happy this was one such experience for you, those books always stay with us the longest.
Great review!
You got me at ‘all the highlights’ I do that with books I love, too, Christy! And Easton sounds like my kind of heroine, one who can hold her own, who will do what’s needed even when things aren’t exactly the way she wishes they were.
Great review!
Geez, I forgot to write my review. This is a food reminder.
I’m glad you liked this – I knew you would 🙂
I haven’t read anything of hers, but you make me want to grab this. I love a headstrong female when reading books in this genre. Nothing annoys me more than one of those salivating, brain cell losing protagonists. Awesome review!
I have read and liked her stuff before. I hadn’t seen this one before but sounds awesome. Great review!!
I cannot wait to start listening. I am 45% done my current audio and will listen next!
Ummmm I need to read this immediately Christy! IMMEDIATELY! I love that they’re both dominant personalities and like to push one another’s buttons, obviously the banter between them is going to be epic. *prepares to highlight* Adding this to my list:)
Alright alright I will try her!
That’s so awesome that you connected so much with Easton, Christy. It sounds like it was quite an exciting read for you. I’m still on the fence about this one because she’s a hit or miss kind of author for me, but I’m glad this was amazing for you.
Lovely review!
Oh yes, totally would love this romance if it has a Rhett/ Scarlet vibe.
I haven’t had a book where I connect that deeply atm, but I do enjoy it when it happens. This sounds good and I’m curious about all those highlights! 🙂
I hadn’t heard of this author before, it sounds like a good book! That’s so frustrating you lost half of your highlights. It’s great when you connect so deeply with a character, it doesn’t happen often though. And I like it when a main characters hold her own and doesn’t go all dump in the pressence of the love interest. It sounds like these two have some great chemistry and dynamics. Great review!
Books that make you feel this way are rare. 😀
Well, HELLO! more books to buy… ugh! This book sounds so freakin’ awesome, though!!! Fab review 🙂
What is he hiding? I know! That he is a Brony, the male fans of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. No wonder he is not connecting with his son. All young boys are into Transformers. Everybody knows that.
Immediately marked as “need now” on my wishlist. 🙂 I’ve been so intimidated by the thought of reading one of her books… and I really don’t know why!! Man, I think I seriously need to give it now. You’ve completely sold me on this book!! 🙂
I didn’t know about this one but I totally love your review and enthousiasm for the story and the characters there!
Ohhh, I’ve done that. Had an ecopy and even finished the book, remove it from my main screen, then accidentally deleted it and all my highlighted notes along with it. Ohhhh, it pisses you right off doesn’t it.
At first I thought she was on with the son going by the synopsis, it’s worded weirdly. Thank goodness your review explained it all. This sounds super saucy, not sure it’s my cuppa tea but willing to give anything a read that you’re gushing over Christy. Incredible review <3
Yes, it is wonderful when there is a deep connection with the character
Ok… so it seems you loved the cover off of this book! I’ve sen it everywhere, but you are pushing my hand on that 1-click button!
Ugh, I hate it when technology fails and you lose stuff like that.
Anyway, glad to hear you loved this one!
Amazing chemistry and relatable characters makes for a great read! 🙂
that is amazing that you were able to connect so much with the character. I never read her, I will have to give her a try.
Arg. I’ve had this one on my review pile for months but got behind because of the kitty and such. I’m gonna have to try and do it for real now 🙂
oh what a great review you have here!!! I just got this on audio and going to start listening to it today so I can’t wait!!
WHAT? I need this book. It sounds like everything I’ve ever needed and I liked one of the books I’ve read of hers. Nice review!
I haven’t read anything by this author but I so desperately want to! I’ve heard great things of Misconduct and now reading this glowing review. I’ll have to get it!
YES! Misconduct was fan-flipping-tastic. Oh, Tyler. That mouth. That dirty, dirty mouth. I loved it. After one of my blogging buddies texted me to tell me to pick it up immediately and start reading, I did thinking I would just read a couple chapters before bed. I was wrong. I binged the hell out of that book and I regret nothing. So, so good. I’m glad to hear you enjoyed it as much as I did. Bummer about the highlights though. That seriously stinks.
Yes, I have totally felt like a character was a reflection of me. it’s creepy but awesome. I literally just read another review of this book and they were just as excited. I am totally buying it on my next buy haul.
Wow, this sounds scorching! I’m glad to hear that you could empathize with the MC so much – those are the best kind of characters! Yaas to antagonistic relationships, those are soooo swoon-worthy. Wonderful review!