“Good God, I’ve become my own Victorian morality narrative.” - Professor GraemeI have so many ideas to share with you about this extraordinarily well-written story. One that you may think you can basically guess at the plot line. After all, the Dominant professor/naughty student trope is not an unfamiliar one to romance lovers especially lovers of the earthier, spicier…dare I say… kinkier shades of romance. I can even imagine that lovers of mostly sweeter romance can be a wee bit tempted by a spanking from the uber hot, large and in charge Dominant professor especially if followed by the passionate intimate caresses that allow the sting to transform to delight. Ah but I digress…Before I get into the delights of the hero in this entertaining, surprisingly complex tale, I have to say I just loved this heroine. She is a young woman who understands her uniqueness and desire to accomplish and be accomplished academically. She has suffered socially because of this desire, and also the lack of interest in the more mundane pursuits of her contemporaries. She finds herself in London for a night. Prior to this night, she meticulously researched and planned her deflowering. She simply decided the time has come for her to lose her virginity.She is both innocent and educated, careless and meticulous at the same time. She has no idea of her allure. She challenges our hero with her frankness and her unconscious beauty. She is at all times strong. She may make the wrong assumptions or be naïve but she is ever strong and unwavering in preserving her own worth…even though she is the submissive student in the naughty games the “Professor” likes to play with her. Thank you, Ms. Simone, for writing this enchanting heroine.The hero in this tale is quite something else. Of course, he is unquestionably hot. He has all the attributes that make romance readers dream and dream and fantasize and dream. For me, the sexiest thing about him is that he is a dirty talker. Who can resist a dirty talker… a man who can cast a spell making his naughty demands?This author has a remarkable facility with language and she is a master crafter of narrative. This story simply flows. It is nuanced and there are complex themes underlying the character development driving the plot line. The story is written with charm, wit and even some tongue-in-cheek humor. It is both novel in its theme and timeless in its truths… an upending of Victorian morality or any needlessly judgmental morality code, really, that does not serve to preserve one’s joy and protect the dignity of all persons.I suppose you get the idea by now that I thoroughly enjoyed this read. I read it one sitting. I was enchanted!I highly recommend this to all who love a well-written, feverishly hot romance. Now, be good for teacher and go get this, read, and be delighted!