Love Lessons Learned

John Wainwright finally accepts that he is gay and all this coincides with his first teaching job. Evan, and Daniel, take him out to celebrate in Manchester’s gay village. That is the answer.
Head Teacher, Brett Sanderson has a double life and goes away during breaks because no one knows he is gay. He has never had a relationship.
Brett is attracted to John but thinks he is straight , same with John thinking that about Brett. But get close and they make many mistakes but when tragedy strikes and Brett opened his eyes ... he needs to make a decision that changed all.
They have to fight for their love and learned that love and happiness is there ...
Love the roommates of John and hope they get their stories and a chance at happiness

After I had read the books in the Learning to Love series (look for my reviews below!), I was curious about John, Evan's brother from book 2. At the time I thought that his story would be one worth reading because he seemed liked such a complex and interesting character. I have to say, K.C. Wells did not disappoint in telling in his story.
With her usual mix of the sweet, the spicy and the emotional, K.C. Wells delivered an amazing first book as the start to this series.
I loved John! His character was a mixed of vulnerability, curiosity and determination. I loved that after struggling with it he accepted his sexuality and was determined to move forward with his life and his career. His emotions were intense and his struggles felt real. I especially admired his fortitude when everything seemed to be against him and Brett.
Brett was also a great character to get to know. I especially enjoyed his struggle to keep his emotions and physical attraction at bay when it came to John. He had so many layers to him and I enjoyed seeing as each and everyone of them was peeled away simply because of John. He was both sweet and intense with a lovely caring side and so very conflicted about the situation he was facing.
Do I even have to mention how amazing was their chemistry? One thing I have to say about K.C. Wells is that she doesn't pull any punches when it comes to bringing in the heat factor in her stories. Both John and Brett fought their attraction for each other so hard that when the time came for that first encounter *fans herself* it was everything I had expected and very, very HOT!
What I enjoyed the most though would have to be John and Brett's honest interactions and their tender moments. They all served to deepen their connection and bring them closer together. Of course, the sex was awesome too, especially once their emotions came fully into play.
All in all, a great start to a series that brought about the story of two individuals that had resigned themselves to never finding that one person they could spend their life with but embraced the opportunity when the right person came along.

4.5 stars
Another new series by K.C. Wells is off to a wonderful start. Spun off from the Learning to Love series, Love Lessons Learned focuses on John Wainwright, a 24 year old man about to start his first teaching job. John was briefly introduced as Evan’s older brother in Learning to Love: Evan & Daniel. He was questioning his sexuality then and now has just come out to his brother, but realizes his job will require him to stay closeted. His ill-conceived kiss in that earlier book is also his only experience with a man to date. Brett Sanderson, 33 years old and head teacher at the school where John is working, is also in the closet as a result of work. Since a relationship isn’t in the cards for him, he spends his breaks in Brighton where each night is spent with a different man.
Both John and Brett are secretly lusting after each other and are under the impression the other is straight. After months of working together, and a little nudge from Evan and John’s housemates, the two men finally take a chance. Unfortunately each time they get close, Brett manages to handle the situation as poorly as possible and both their personal and professional relationships suffer.
Luckily for John, his three housemates are there to offer him unconditional support. Stu, Alec and Martin are all single, gay and more experienced than John. They offer advice, comfort, loyalty and a glimpse into their own romantic wants and experiences. Alec and Stu were fleshed out well, while Martin remains a bit more mysterious, but I am definitely looking forward to reading their stories in the upcoming series. Evan and Daniel and Josh and Chris also offer assistance, including a booze fueled party that allows John to let loose with one rather amazing party trick!
Brett’s support and guidance comes from Elliot, the owner of the hotel in Brighton that Brett has made his regular home away from home. Brett realizes his true feelings for John and feels a lot of guilt for his poor judgment, but just needs the right push to start to make things right. Add to the mix a potentially dangerous school parent, a vindictive co-worker and the potentially serious repercussions of having a relationship in the workplace and there is just enough drama and angst to keep the story moving.
The characters are all well written, with humorous dialog and plenty of emotion. John was so naïve and hopeful, I just wanted to give him a hug. While I understood Brett’s thinking, his poor communication and treatment of John managed to get me so angry, I wasn’t sure he would be able to redeem himself. The relationships between the housemates brought a smile to my face. Alec especially has won me over and I am most excited for his continued story. There is a lot of sexual tension in the buildup of John and Brett’s relationship and the sex scenes were hot and passionate. It was also great to briefly catch up with the boys of the Learning to Love series (if you haven’t read those books, this one works fine as a standalone). A great start to a new series.