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Charm School After Dark: Lesson 1 Kindle Edition

by Lynn Garcia Carmer (Author), Mae South (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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From USA Today bestselling author, Lynn Garcia Carmer, comes a super-caliente, enemies to lovers, firefighter romance. This laugh out loud, rom-com is unapologetically spicy and so much fun.


She knew that wicked smile--and the infuriating face surrounding it.

When fashionista Caelen Calvo and her sisters inherit a bankrupt charm school, they have no idea how to keep the place from foreclosing.

Who goes to charm school anymore?

Solution to the problem: teach naughty, adult classes to keep the doors open.

Caelen has to instruct the first class on Oral Instruction. Oral, what? Does that mean ((gulp))... mouth hugs?

Next problem? She needs a temporary guinea pig to help her research the delicate subject matter even though she's done with men.

Someone reliable, dependable... and boring enough that she'll never get attached.

So why can't she get her bull-headed, arrogant, and sexy-as-sin arch nemesis out of her mind?

He absolutely tortured her as a kid--why should she give him the time of day?

Firefighter Dare Lagos has been in love with Caelen since middle school.

One game of Seven Minutes in Heaven, years ago, and he'd fallen hard.

As a member of the elite Hotshot crew, he fights for what he wants--and he wants Caelen.

He has one chance to make this relationship last a lifetime.

If she needs a volunteer to test her techniques, he'll make sure the only name on her short-list... is his.
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Charm School After Dark: Lesson 1
Charm School Quickie: Lesson 1.5
Charm School All-Nighter: Lesson 2
Charm School Night Play: Lesson 3
Charm School Billionaire Bad Boy: Lesson 4
Charm School Christmas Karma: A Steamy Holiday Romance
Charm School Lip Service: Lesson 6
Charm School Role Play: Lesson 7
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"I've been a little disappointed with the Contemporary Romance genre as of late but this book slapped me straight out of my funk. Ms. Carmer can write. Really well, in fact. Getting to know Caelen, Dare and the rest of the Calvo Quads was fun and left me wanting more of this series." -Wondercat Review

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00VGRAWNQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Lynn Carmer (March 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 173644560X
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When USA Today bestselling author Lynn Garcia Carmer isn’t devouring sweets and reality television, she’s writing red-hot and hilarious multicultural romance. All of her spicy contemporaries have one thing in common-- cinnamon roll heroes and over-the-top heroines who love them.

And when she isn't writing her racy rom-coms, she's focused on her steamy, dreamy, sci-fi and paranormal romance under the pen name Veva Sol.

To find out more than you ever wanted to know about Lynn and her books, follow her on Amazon or look her up at: Lynncarmerauthor.com.

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Customers enjoyed the book's fun and steamy storyline. They enjoyed the original storyline with twists and turns that surprised them. The characters were well-developed and engaging, making the read enjoyable. Readers appreciated the sweet and meaningful romance. The writing quality was described as clever and easy to read. The pacing was described as intense.

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44 customers mention "Readability"44 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book. They find it a fun, steamy read with engaging characters and situations. The plot is described as over-the-top funny and ridiculous.

"...Ms. Carmer can write. Really well, in fact...." Read more

"What a cute, sexy, unique little contemporary romance...." Read more

"...They are hysterical. This is the start of a great series." Read more

"...life and something that will make you laugh, this is the perfect read for you. I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!..." Read more

18 customers mention "Story quality"18 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the story. They find the storyline original with unexpected twists and turns. The dialogue between the sisters is engaging, and readers appreciate the different personalities of the sisters.

"...And omg let me tell you how much fun I had with it. The sisters are great they play off of each other wonderfully and the chemistry between Cealen..." Read more

"...This story is good and there are definitely funny parts to this book. Great job Lynn! I would recommend this book." Read more

"...The growth we share with the characters makes this an interesting story. Enjoy!!!" Read more

"...done with it. Wrong. The story pulled me in. I loved Caelen and Dare. I couldn't read fast enough...." Read more

15 customers mention "Character development"15 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters and their personalities. They get invested in the characters quickly and find them fun to read about. The cast is described as crazy and the heroine has flaws that have a point.

"...I was hooked from the first chapter. Her characters are hilarious and you never know what they might say or do next...." Read more

"...Caelen, though annoying at times, was a great heroine and her flaws had a point. And Dare?..." Read more

"...The characters were different and distinct with their own challenges that were still relatable..." Read more

"...Overall I enjoyed the plot as well as how developed the characters were." Read more

10 customers mention "Romance"10 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the romance in the book. They find it a slow-burning contemporary romance with meaningful sex scenes. The story is described as sweet and warming, with depth.

"What a cute, sexy, unique little contemporary romance...." Read more

"...However, with this first book in the Charm School series, Carmer's sweet and warming story also has depth...." Read more

"...so rich you can "see" Caelen and Dare having SENSUAL AND MEANINGFUL sex...." Read more

"An enemies to lovers, slow simmering contemporary romance that is all about the negotation between the Hero and heroine...." Read more

9 customers mention "Steamy content"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's steamy content. They find it light, funny, and intense. The story is described as sweet and warming, with depth.

"...this first book in the Charm School series, Carmer's sweet and warming story also has depth...." Read more

"...Hot and fun, you'll keep it by your bedside for reference! Beware the Calvo Quads, and their Charm School techniques!..." Read more

"This is one of those hot steamy reads where you are going to take your man into the bedroom to practice what you have learned...." Read more

"...will have you hooting and laughing, while also steaming the sheets while practicing the lessons...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing quality"9 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's writing quality. They find it well-written, funny, and an easy read with great dialogue and interaction between characters.

"...And my favorite thing about discovering this new to me author? Ms. Carmer can write. Really well, in fact...." Read more

"...Lynn is an incredibly talented writer. I was hooked from the first chapter...." Read more

"...It isn't! Carmer's book is excessively sexy, but her writing is skillful and the scenes some reviewers described as porn, are actually filled with..." Read more

"...The writing is engaging and captivating the way each sister is described and their personalities...." Read more

6 customers mention "Pacing"6 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's pacing. They find the love scenes intense and a serious turn-on. The story is described as an interesting romantic comedy with great characterization that keeps readers turning the pages.

"...goodness there is so much of this love-making, because it is a serious turn-on. I had to read several scenes aloud to my husband -- just because...." Read more

"This story is an interesting rom-com. The beginning had me a little Leary as I am not into certain acts. The Quads are quite an interesting group...." Read more

"...And the sparks between her and Dare... intense! Every situation smolders, and I have been keeping track of all the techniques Caelen practices...." Read more

"...with hot characters, great characterization and STEAMINESS THAT WILL KEEP YOU TURNING THE PAGE...... THIS IS IT!" Read more

3 customers mention "Chemistry"3 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the chemistry between Caelen and Dare.

"I love Caelen and Dare! The chemistry was off the charts! Caelen isn't the type of woman to sit still and keep quiet about anything...." Read more

"...own baggage which added a perfect layer to all the sass and scorching chemistry...." Read more

"I loved Caelen and Dare's chemistry. She needed his help and he has been waiting since their 7 minutes in heaven to have a chance with her...." Read more

Charm School After Dark
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Charm School After Dark
Wow!!! I absolutely loved everything about this book! Dare is mega hot! Caelen had so much growth in this book. The sexy scenes were so hot!!🔥🔥. I can't wait to see what happens with The Devil! Fantastic writing.
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  • Jen
    5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 After Dark Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2016
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    "I need to borrow your d**k for a few days."

    Well okay then!

    So there I was, minding my own business and flipping through my amazon recommendations, when this hot little number caught my eye. Now, the 'Zon has let me down in the past with regards to new to me authors, but after reading Charm School After Dark: Lesson 1 I’m happy to say all those failures are forgiven.

    The Calvo Quads, together again.

    Caelen Calvo, otherwise known as “baby C” or one fourth of the Calvo Quads, has run into some serious bad luck. After losing her childhood mentor and friend, Ms. Belle, as well as being fired and publicly humiliated by her still married boss/boyfriend, she’s left wondering just what the hell she did to p*ss Karma off.

    The one bright spot in her quagmire of suckitude is the chance to take over Ms. Belle’s Charm School and pick up where her dear friend left off. It turns out Ms. Belle was making plans to start teaching classes of certain ahem sexual nature to supplement the school’s dwindling income and if Caelen wants a shot at running the place, she’s going to have to bite the bullet and instruct some sexy classes. First lesson: B.Js! Where’s a newly single girl to find a willing man to test out BJ techniques with?

    Dare Lagos has always had a thing for Caelen Calvo. As teens at Ms. Belle’s they butted heads more than they got along, but his feelings for Caelen always ran hot and deep. After overhearing Caelen’s plan to find a man to experiment with, Dare’s first in line to volunteer. With no other prospects on the horizon, Caelen’s forced to accept her frenemy’s offer.

    I’ve been a little disappointed with the Contemporary Romance genre as of late but this book slapped me straight out of my funk. From the description you’d think this was just another excuse to cram as many sex scenes as possible into a story but luckily that’s not the case. I love me some hot book sexytimes but I need a little plot to go along with my smut.

    Luckily as far-fetched as the premise is, it worked here. The oral practice sessions took a back seat to Caelen and Dare connecting again and dealing with the many many relationship issues they both had. Don’t get me wrong, there’s plenty of hotness to be had, it just didn’t overwhelm the story.

    And my favorite thing about discovering this new to me author? Ms. Carmer can write. Really well, in fact. It sounds like an obvious enough thing for a writer to be able to tackle, but I swear it’s a lost art based on some of the books I’ve read lately. Getting to know Caelen, Dare and the rest of the Calvo Quads was fun and left me wanting more of this series.

    After finishing this I’m left with only one question: When do we get Baby B, Brynn’s story? Reading about the slightly uptight college professor getting her sex toy instruction on should be all kinds of fun.
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  • 🫧 Ren 🫧
    4.0 out of 5 stars Steamy Contemporary
    Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2021
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    What a cute, sexy, unique little contemporary romance. Not quite a romcom because the push/pull and angst was a bit on the higher side, but I’ll admit the sisters and all the banter between, well, everyone was quite hilarious.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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    Caelen and Dare were hot and heavy. Childhood nemesis, it was a tale as old as time…two kids in young love who missed their chance. Fast forward and Dare is divorced while Caelen has recently left a not-so-pleasant relationship. Caelen and her 3 sisters are given a charm school turned sexual education school and up first is Caelen teaching fellatio. Dare volunteers to be her guinea pig and the sparks fly!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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    LOTS of push and pull from Caelen. I really liked Dare and his honesty. Caelen was a bit immature but she saved the day at the end. The ending was ABRUPT AF, though and I wanted more. Told in dual-3rd person was also a bit awkward for storytelling but it worked.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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    𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥.
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  • Adriana Caceres
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and sexy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 26, 2021
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    I originally got caught on this book from the description, thought it was interesting what could be happening in a charm school after hours. So I got it. And omg let me tell you how much fun I had with it. The sisters are great they play off of each other wonderfully and the chemistry between Cealen and Dare was off the charts. Though there are times I like the old ladies more than the young ones. They are hysterical. This is the start of a great series.
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  • chris
    3.0 out of 5 stars This is a complete story NOT a cliffhanger
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2021
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    The hero of the book is a serious hot head. He never touches anybody but his first thoughts are to pound any male into the ground that poses a problem and he has to hold himself back from doing so. The ex-BF of the heroine threatens to sue if Dare touches him. Everybody in the book thinks of him as a wimp but I was cheering. So, does this book have romance? Yep. Action/adventure? Ehhh not so much. Sex? Yep there's a bit of that.
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  • BookAddict89
    5.0 out of 5 stars I want my very own Dare!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2017
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    I love Caelen and Dare! The chemistry was off the charts! Caelen isn't the type of woman to sit still and keep quiet about anything. She will go toe to toe with anyone who challenges her, especially Dare. Caelen has a serious obsession with shoes and is extremely hard working. Even though she is confident, she has self esteem issues that she needs to work on. Dare is just the right man to help her work through them. Tormentingly sexy dare has a way with works that brings woman to their knees. He just the type of book boyfriend you dream of spending your time with, especially after the lights go out. When Caelen is in danger of losing her childhood home away from home, the one man she can't seem to stand is the only man that can help her same it. But the plan may put them in some very compromising and pleasurable positions ;).

    Lynn is an incredibly talented writer. I was hooked from the first chapter. Her characters are hilarious and you never know what they might say or do next. This is the first book I've read from Lynn and you can bet that it won't be my last.
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  • Emmy
    4.0 out of 5 stars Light and funny but also WOW
    Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2017
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    Wow... If you're looking for something light, funny and smoking hot? This is it. However, with this first book in the Charm School series, Carmer's sweet and warming story also has depth. Both MC's came with their own baggage which added a perfect layer to all the sass and scorching chemistry. Caelen, though annoying at times, was a great heroine and her flaws had a point. And Dare? Not only was it possible to fall in love with him, I also actually liked him, which is not always a given.

    If you need something to take your mind off everyday life and something that will make you laugh, this is the perfect read for you. I can't wait to see what comes next in this series!

    I received a free copy of this book from the author for my honest review.
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  • Sami
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun,book!
    Reviewed in Canada on June 1, 2021
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    Well, I loved the Quads and can’t wait to dive into their stories. Whew sexy with a side of fun and humour. Very addictive.
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  • Angelina Smith
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2018
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    This is the first book I've read by Lynn Carmer and I couldn't stop reading. This book was fantastic and just my sort of story. I loved meeting the sisters and can't wait to read each of their stories as the series progresses. I really felt for Caelen who judged herself so harshly and felt that she didn't deserve to be happy after making a massive mistake with her last relationship. Dare was just the guy to break down the walls built by Caelen, and he has the patience needed when dealing with all the sisters lol.

    Charm School After Dark: Lesson 1 does have some very hot under the collar scenes, but it also has an amazing storyline that will keep you gripped throughout. You may also discover a few new things as you join Caelen on her research and seeing her test out the techniques she's discovered. It'll be interesting to see how the other sisters deal with the ‘work’ required for each of their lessons. We also get glimpses in this book of what secrets the other sisters could be hiding, and you'll be left wanting to jump straight into book 2 to see what Brynn is up to.

    If you haven't already read this series, then I recommend you start it today as you won't be disappointed.
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  • Chrissy Seymour
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mmm hmmm!
    Reviewed in Australia on July 15, 2017
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    What a mighty fine man! There is so much more though. The "Charm School" and it's, let's say, occupants all made this a fun read.
    Funny, cheeky, and great banter but also very heart felt moments come together for a great story. Jumping right into the next one. Might even learn a thing or two *wink.
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  • Lynall
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very amusing
    Reviewed in Australia on May 9, 2020
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    This is a cute funny story, with a great happy ending, and just enough loose ends to tease you into wanting to read the next story. Dare is a complex character, and the situation Caelen had left was a bit stereotypical, but the story is well written and interesting
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  • Helen
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hot Romance
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 25, 2020
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    A steamy, funny romance with many laugh out loud hilarious moments. Easy reading and good start to a very promising series. Just fun.
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