L'Art du plaisir - La série

Sophia ne peut croire à sa chance ; parmi des milliers de candidats, elle a été choisie pour intégrer l’Ivy Drama College, la prestigieuse université fondée par l'un des comédiens les plus réputés de Londres. Directeur mais également professeur en arts dramatiques, Marc Blackwell est connu pour sa sévérité et son amour de la discipline, pour son arrogance et son extrême froideur. D’ailleurs Sophia ne devra-t-elle pas se plier aux moindres exigences de cet homme sombre et charismatique ? Une chose est sûre : le baiser passionné qu’ils vont échanger marquera le début d’une liaison défendue entre l’élève et son fascinant professeur… Ou en VO : If you loved Fifty Shades of Grey (E.L. James), The Siren (Tiffany Reisz), or Bared to You (Sylvia Day) you'll love The Ivy Lessons ... Teacher, plus student, equals a passion forbidden When Sophia wins a post-graduate place at Ivy Drama College, she can't believe her luck. The college is owned by one of the most well-respected young actors in London, Marc Blackwell – who not only founded the college, but teaches the students. Known for his strict classes and belief in discipline, Marc has a reputation for being arrogant and aloof, yet Sophia soon finds herself drawn to this cold, fascinating young man. Soon, Sophia is embarking on a journey of sexual discovery that promises to explore all that is forbidden between teacher and student.

Après avoir officialisé sa relation avec son professeur Marc Blackwell, Sophia en subit à présent les conséquences. Entre la jalousie de certains autres élèves et les assauts de la presse people, sans oublier le contrôle permanent qu'exerce Marc sur elle, sa situation est des plus pesantes. Obtenant le premier rôle dans une comédie musicale, Sophia se rebelle et flirte avec la vedette masculine. Ce petit jeu sensuel est une bouffée d'air. Mais ne s'engage-t-elle pas sur un terrain glissant ?

Après avoir triomphé des épreuves qui ont mis en péril sa sulfureuse relation avec Sophia, Marc la demande en mariage. Elle accepte de l’épouser, mais à condition que son père, qui doute de leur engagement, leur donne sa bénédiction. Pour espérer l’obtenir, le couple doit relever le défi que ce dernier leur lance : rester éloignés l’un de l’autre durant trois mois. Mais c’est sans compter sur la jalousie de Marc. Et justement, l’amitié que Sophia porte à son partenaire de scène risque bien de l’attiser…

READERS SAY … Marc Blackwell is back and he’s sexier than ever … Mr Blackwell cracks the whip. Literally. I cannot get enough of Marc Blackwell – he is like Christian Grey and Ian Somerhalder rolled into one. BOOK DESCRIPTION If Sophia thought marriage to her handsome, troubled teacher would be easy, she has a lot to learn … Marc Blackwell is as controlling as ever, and determined to keep Sophia in line. Sophia can only hope that her light will soften Marc’s darkness. And that as his wife she can show him what love truly means. But one things is for certain. In marriage, Mr Blackwell is in charge. And Sophia must learn to obey …

FOR THE FIRST TIME – Marc shares his passion and turmoil, as he falls for his young student. ‘I never meant to fall in love with her. She is my student. But I am a man obsessed. I must have her at all costs …’ DISCOVER MARC’S DARK PAST and learn how a young boy grew to be a dangerous, powerful man, obsessed with control. A man who must be in charge. And must never fall in love … BOOK DESCRIPTION Marc Blackwell. Young. Handsome. Dangerous. Teacher and director at Ivy College. When Marc and Sophia first meet, their teacher-student love affair is obsessive, controlling and all-consuming. Handsome, charismatic and dangerous, Marc Blackwell is a teacher that every drama student wants to know better. But it’s not until Sophia Rose, comes under his tutelage that he realises he’s capable of crossing the teacher-student line. Desperate not to fall for an innocent, young student, Marc wrestles his conscience and his past. WARNING: In this book, Marc shares his past relationships with women, including in the bedroom. If you loved the Ivy Lessons and feel this would spoil the romance, you may want to wait until the next book.