SYNOPSIS

“They’re baaack!”

The raunchy, witty gang from Schooled is back again, but this time what they lack in full-out graphic erotica, they more than make up for in humor, sarcasm, sexual innuendo, and believe it or not, emotional angst.

Now that Janelle Garrity’s reputation has been slandered all over her hometown, and the locals are referring to her as “Professor Pedophile,” she has a lot of cleansing of her good name to tend to. But that won’t stop her from still getting down and dirty with her sexy boy toys, Briggs Alexander and Leo Cling. Both men taught her about that four-letter word, lust. But, can they further her education and teach her even more about that other four letter word, love? Briggs and Leo both possess secrets that Janelle never saw coming. Will those secrets be too much for her, causing this teacher to dismiss class early? Or does Janelle Garrity, teacher extraordinaire, have that special ability to turn all situations into a “teachable moment” for everyone involved?

Inquiring and dirty minds want to know; will Janelle hold on to that hunky football star, taking him all the way to the end zone? Or will Janelle choose the romance-reading intellectual as her other half? The Final Lesson Plan will give you all the answers, and you won’t even have to cheat.

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MICHELLE’S REVIEW OF SCHOOLED 2

Do not read this if you have not read Schooled. There are no spoilers but you need to know what happened in the first book! And so we meet again Janelle/Briggs/Leo!

Schooled 2 picks up right where Schooled ended. As the book cover says, it’s Smutless. I wasn’t sure how I would feel about it but it worked. Somehow the moments that were meant to be hot still were but more importantly you were able to focus on the relationships that developed.

I felt like compared to Schooled, the writing style here was more fun. Sometimes it did get a little distracting but overall it felt very personal, as if you were sitting with the author and she was telling you a story. And Deena is hilarious so it totally works and in my head we’re totally friends.

Nothing changed for me from book 1. I was still totally Team Leo. BUT as it is clearly stated in the book, someone is going to have their feelings hurt. And both guys are great and you know she can’t go wrong either way but you don’t want anyone to get hurt!! Why can’t we live in a world where I can have both?? I mean Janelle. Sorry.

Anyways- this book is fun because now the boys have worked out their contract and schedule and they are courting Janelle. It is so fun to see their dates. My favorite part was seeing more about their individual families. Especially Leo’s. Yea thanks for making me cry on that one Deena. Thanks.

Again- I am just not the biggest Janelle fan. I think out of all the characters she is the most immature. I mean Leo and Briggs do a few things that show their age but it’s not until close to the end where I don’t want to smack Janelle a little. I do get that she has a big decision to make and both guys are great. But it’s how she handles her self in certain events throughout the book that bothers me. She just seems a little immature at times.

Char is totally bad ass in this book. Like best. friend. ever.

Marcus is still a dick. I mean if possible he is more of a dick than the first book! It’s amazing but Janelle, her boys and Char all put him in his place at different times and it’s beautiful.

I won’t tell you who she picks because that would be awful for me to do to you but she does make a decision and this is a HEA.

Deena Bright did a great job of wrapping up this story. With just the right blend of funny, sexy and sweet Schooled 2 is a winner.

~Read Michelle’s review of the first book in this series - SCHOOLED - HERE~

EXCERPT

When I heard the knock, my skin tingled; I’d waited long enough. I opened the door and Briggs was on me in a second. His mouth hungrily sought mine, devouring me. I had no desire to hold back, no feeling of restraint. I wanted him, needed him. I wrapped my arms around his neck and he lifted me up. My legs wrapped eagerly around his waist; I could feel his erection straining against his shorts. I loved that he was hard on arrival. (HOA—way better than DOA) That was hot. Too hot. Wow.

“Fuck, I missed you,” he groaned into my mouth. “Goddamn.” Our breathing and desire increased; all the worry and frustration of the last few days were gone. All that mattered was that he was here with me, ready. And oh so freaking hot.

Briggs nearly threw me on the couch; the look in his icy blue eyes made me squirm. I wanted him; there was no denying that. After our lessons last month, I knew what he had to offer, and it was an offer worth taking. He took off his shirt and started walking toward me, never taking his eyes from mine.

“Jesus Christ,” Leo said through gritted teeth. “I can’t be three minutes late, for fuck’s sake?” Leo picked up Briggs’ shirt, handed it to him, patted his stomach, and said, “Looking a little soft, McConaughey, might wanna lay off the junk food.” The shirtless McConaughey reference made me explode with laughter, only pissing off Briggs more.

Briggs snagged his shirt back and put it on, “Fuck off Cling, soft my ass.”

“Janelle, really?” Leo walked over to the couch and sat down on the coffee table. “I don’t expect much from that barbarian, but really? Do you have no restraint?”

“Don’t ‘Janelle really’ me,” I argued. “Neither of you have touched me in ten very long days.”

Man, Leo looked good. He must’ve taken his mom and grandma to brunch earlier; something he does on the first Sunday of every month. He knew I was a sucker for the preppy, frat boy look. His clothes were his ammunition today. I loved a well-dressed man. His tan polo shirt looked incredible with this sun-kissed skin. I was surprised at how tan he looked, knowing that he probably doused himself in a gallon of sunscreen every time he encountered daylight. And Briggs, he knew that his eyes were my weakness; he’d deliberately worn a light blue shirt to accentuate my kryptonite. I just knew it. These two were playing hardball. Damn.

Leo grabbed my hand and said, “Trust me, these last ten days have been torture, but I promise, I’ll make every last minute up to you tomorrow.” He kissed my hand; my breath caught. I licked my lips. He sighed, leaning closer to me, and I sat up, meeting him.

“What the fuck,” Briggs said. “This shit ain’t gonna work. I’m gonna flatten Loverboy Leo over here,” he threatened, pushing Leo back. Leo stood up, squaring off, staring Briggs right in his gorgeous, panty-creaming eyes. They were eye-to-eye, like two animals fighting over their prey. Me. I still couldn’t fathom that Leo Cling was as tall and as cut as Briggs Alexander. It was truly amazing. Amazing to see the eighth and ninth wonders of the world standing in my pool house, both wanting me.

I walked between them when Leo whined like schoolboy, “Seriously Janelle, he said ‘ain’t,’ isn’t that some sort of deal-breaker for you?”

“Awwww whattsa matter Cling, don’t think you’re man enough to win this?” Briggs goaded him.

CHARACTER INTERVIEW - LEO

ARR: Leo, I get that you weren’t the chick magnet in high school but now- you’re gorgeous, have a great job and you’re gorgeous. Oh- yea and you are really sweet and according to Janelle, great in bed. Why Janelle when you could have any girl (me for example) you wanted?

LEO: I appreciate the compliments, but I’m asking the same thing. How could Janelle Garrity be interested in me at all? I mean, Briggs Alexander is what all of us commoners want to be. Plus, you don’t know Marcus. Girls are all over that guy at all times. How could she look at me and even want to talk to me longer than explaining what weeds need pulled and what hedges to trim? I cannot wrap my brain around it. But, I am certainly not complaining. Janelle is the most incredible woman I have ever known. When I would sit in her class, she would talk about literature in a way that was so passionate and so profound that I knew that every aspect of her was the same. She is deep, wise, and incredibly beautiful. Janelle can make even the biggest thug or gothic prick smile, because she was funny, but cared about them too. She’s everything.

ARR: You had a pretty special experience with Janelle in Schooled? Was it worth the wait? Did it live up to the fantasy? Did it live up to the fantasy?

LEO: Oh my God, it WAS the fantasy.

ARR: Well I just swooned a little. Anyways…

ARR: Your family really touched me in this book and it’s clear how much your sister and her opinion means to you. What if you could never have your sister’s approval of your relationship with Janelle? Would that have any effect on your courting of her?

LEO: It definitely would have. But as much as Megan meant to me, I meant the same to her. She knows me. She could just tell that she had to accept this, accept Janelle. Megan was my best friend. She knew that Janelle was not only my fantasy, but quickly becoming my best friend, too.

ARR: You plan a great date for Janelle in this book. If someone was planning a perfect date for you, what would you want that to look like?

LEO: The perfect date for me would be Janelle, Janelle and I doing anything. I could sit and watch Steel Magnolias cuddled on a couch with her, with her head in my lap, running my fingers through her hair, and it would be the perfect date. I would not only watch the movie, but I would watch her. I would marvel at the crinkle of her eyes as she laughed, her lip pop out when she tried not to cry, and I would be happy. “I’d rather have a few minutes of wonderful than a lifetime of nothing special.” Steel Magnolias is a great movie-don’t judge.

ARR: No judgement here. I was raised the south. Steel Magnolias is a requirement. And again- I swoon.

ARR: Finally, your tactics for winning Janelle’s heart are way different than Briggs. Now I know why she should pick you because it’s obvious to me but tell our readers why you’re the obvious choice

LEO: The truth is: I am different from Briggs, but he’s a great guy and loves her…a lot. I of course want her to choose me, because I want to give her the world and make her laugh and smile for the rest of her life. I want to look at our children and know that our love created them. But, Briggs could do all that too. If I lose, I would be losing to a worthy opponent. Now if it were Marcus, then I’d never rest comfortably again, knowing all the ways he was hurting her.

ARR: Well folks. There you have it. If Leo doesn’t make you swoon then you should probably head to the ER cause something is way wrong with you. Of course I can see why you might be Team Briggs. But only a little. Seriously- Leo.