This book had a great plot with intriguing characters. I’ll definitely be looking out for more from this author.

Book Review: Tenure by Violet Pearce

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (4/5 Stars)

I just finished Tenure by Violet Pearce, and wow, it was such a thrilling read! This novella was fast-paced, perfectly balanced, and impossible to put down—I devoured it in one sitting. It's an age gap, teacher-student romance that hits all the right notes. Violet Pearce has a way of drawing you in and keeping you hooked until the very last page. If you're looking for a quick yet satisfying read, Tenure is a must!

ARC Review
2.5*
The spice was spicen'. HOWEVER, there were so many issues with this book too. I wouldn't say the issues "triggered" me per-say, but they definitely gave me the ick. For example, the male mc gets into a fight with someone to "protect" the female mc, yet arguably, the things he does are equally as bad. And it was so trope-filled that it felt like the author was trying to put every little thing they could in there, despite it being a novella. It just didn't work for me. You can't possibly tell me that a high school student is BEGGING for anal a couple days after losing her virginity...

The book gives you what you requested, I know the 17y girl can be a little uncomfortable and personally for me that is not something that I normally accept but before you request a book read what the book is about... After this message, the book is fast paced, the spicy scenes are really great and we have a man who knows what he wants and what he founds, we do have a girl, woman growing up who end up finding something she wasn't expecting

Ummm I was sooo uncomfy reading a spicy book between a 17 year old girl and tenured professor. Like when he proposed and wanted to marry her, her parents didn’t care at all. Like what the hell

The tropes in this book are my favorite. However it did feel like there were some plot loopholes in there.

The relationship was developed nicely.

Grumpy, dark haired, tenured professor ✔️
Feisty, outspoken, genius student ✔️

This book is short, sweet, SMUTTY and to the POINT! Exactly what you want in a taboo novella.
The book starts out with Kiernan’s first day of early enrollment to college when she runs in to the grumpy, mean to everyone, professor. They have a love-to-hate- you connection right off the bat and have the STEAMIEST chemistry!!

5 stars! The book did what it needed to do and I had a great time reading it.

The 17 (h) and near 40 (H) arc was unnecessary and did nothing to advance the plot, maybe except make the H question his ethics and ours.

Overall the book delivered exactly what was in the description of the book. Extra spicy scenes and no repetition. Perfect as a stress reliever in November for a student. Or is it just me? XD

4.5 💫

Would it make me a whore if I rated it 5 stars?? Listen I need you to put your rose colored glasses on before reading. They are instantly obsessed with each other and they do be going to pound town.. I wanted more tension but what can you do. It’s smutty and so much fun. Where were these hot professors when I was in school

Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for the ARC of Tenure, in exchange for an honest review.

"Where do I even begin with 'Tenure' by Violet Pearce? This book has got everything you could ask for – steamy moments, sharp and clever conversations, and enough tension to keep you glued to the pages. The connection between the two main characters is so electric that you can practically feel the sparks flying off the book. I loved how quickly their romance blossomed – it's fast and adorable, instantly making you cheer for them. And let me tell you, those steamy scenes are not for the faint of heart.

James, one of the main characters, is the perfect book boyfriend material. He's so kind-hearted and compassionate, and you can't help but fall head over heels for him, just like the main character does. Speaking of her, Kiernan is an absolute riot with her sassy and confident attitude. She's not afraid to give James a run for his money, and it's pure entertainment to watch their interactions.
If you like your books hot and steamy, this one is for you.
4 Stars!

I was so excited to get an eARC of this book and it did not disappoint! It's fast-paced, very spicy and the banter between the main characters is fantastic. It IS taboo age-gap erotica with teacher-student and this won't appeal to every reader, but if that's your thing, you'll definitely love it.

It's fast burn and once you start, you're not going to want to put it down. I finished it in like a day. It's plot-light but there is plot and it's very well written. If you want a steamy passionate read, here you go!

I don't even know if I want to say how spicy this book. It's there and lets add an older MMC in James who has certain tastes in the bedroom. The lust between James and Kiernan gets to the point within the first pages or so. Kiernan is smart and walks into her first ever college class and talks back to her professor, what? He is an a-hole type of professor and she is the bratty student. The age gap is there and I do enjoy age gapes but come on! She is underage. She said she was in high school, that didn't stop him. I mean he did but until the next time he saw her. She did say stop and he kept going with a kiss. He knew she was in high school and yet continued to do things with her and then a little too late on asking how old she was. To me this whole thing would have had a better rating if the age was a bit older and not someone in high school with a college professor. It is a novella so I understand the pace of the story but just no. I'd like to read about to consenting adults.

Spicy, male female, dual point of view, taboo, contemporary romance. VERY smutty quick read. This is an age gap professor (almost 40) student (17) instalust with light kink. Well written - especially for plot light erotica. I would definitely read more by this author.

Tenure is everything you want in a taboo novella: it is fast, sexy, and smart as hell. When I beta read this, I made my husband wait an extra hour before we had dinner so I could finish it, I could. Not. Stop. I can’t wait to get this physical copy on my shelf

This book had me giggling and screaming! The build up between James and Kiernan was tension filled and the spicy scenes that followed had me swooning. James is the perfect broody & dominating MMC.

TENURE feels like a dirty little secret that I am not ashamed to have read.

A perfect one day read that I was really able to sink into.

There were a few grammatical issues in the book that took me out of the scene.

4.5/5

Absolutely love this book.
MMC was unapologetically obsessed and I love their banters.
Spice chemistry was fun and they were definitely made for each other. 3.5 chili

Professor James McGrath damn... he's was everything and more. I loved Kiernan she had all the sass.

The chemistry between them was so damn good, the story was fast-paced and I didn't want to put it down for a single minute

I went into this ARC almost completely blind and it was a very spicy pleasant surprise. Professor James is HOT. He’s cranky and sassy, and I would sit through him berating me for not immediately grasping mathematical concepts just to bask in his presence. There were some tropes I’m not a fan of—the FMC being 17 and the age gap relationship between a teen and an adult—but I feel that Pearce does well to address them. James never tries to hide what they’re doing and their connection and attraction is more than just physical. I especially enjoyed their banter and the way Kiernan pushed his buttons. Overall, I really liked this novella. It was a fun quick read that could easily be read in one sitting. I look forward to reading whatever Violet writes next.

ARC Review: TENURE - Violet Pearce

4.5/5 ⭐️ and 5/5 🌶️🔥
Are you looking for a Henry Cavill lookalike math professor who has his eyes set on a mathematical prodigy student?

Here ya go!!

I’m extremely particular when it comes to age gaps, especially teenagers and virgin FMCs. Violet wrote Kieran to be a feisty, sassmaster, bratty FMC with a brain to the tenured, arrogant, not-to-be challenged alphahole MMC, James. Also known as Daddy. The banter between the two makes you giggle while the spice makes you clinch your thighs 👀 Best way to describe this is *math erotica*. Who knew it was a thing?!

I’m a slut for smut and this one hit the nail on the head. Fast, paced easy read 😎🥵 10/10 good time.

Available tomorrow: November 14.

I always feel the best sign of a successful book is how fast you get through it because you're just having a great time with the story; and Tenure I zipped through at pace. A "novella" at around 200 pages long; I consumed this book in one sitting with a minor break midway.

I've read quite a bit of dark romance recently which I don't find has lived up to the hype - a lot substituting plot for shock value. This book I would probably describe as taboo rather than dark, along the lines of Penelope Douglas. It was fantastic, it had great pace throughout and was well structured.

I'm always surprised when I really enjoy a novella because there is a worry the plot and the characters may be underdeveloped; but the author shows skill in swiftly building a relationship between reader and the main characters. I found myself being drawn to both characters within pages of the start, and willing them to get together and give in to their undoubtably electric connection.

Of course the book has a fair bit of spice, but it isn't overdone, or unnecessary, and matches the plot. The book has tropes including a morally greyish hot nerd "daddy" MMC, Who did this to you? and a substantial age gap.

More than the spice, the story is incredibly romantic, sharing first love for both main characters. It also contains a level of humour I wasn't expecting, which really helped solidify the characters bond.

I really hope this book gets the credit it deserves in the book community when it is released.

Rating 4.5⭐️