All Grown Up by Vi Keeland Published by Vi Keeland on July 8, 2019
Pages: 339
Genres: Romance
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A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.
When I first encountered Ford Donovan, I had no idea who he was...well, other than the obvious. Young, gorgeous, successful, smart. Did I mention young? If I did, it bears repeating. Ford Donovan was too young for me.
Let's back up to how it all started. My best friend decided I needed to start dating again. So, without my knowledge, she set up a profile for me on a popular dating site--one that invited men ages twenty-one to twenty-seven to apply for a date. Those nicknamed Cunnilingus King were told they'd go straight to the top for consideration. The profile wasn't supposed to go live. Another point that bears repeating--it wasn't supposed to.
Nevertheless, that's how I met Ford, and we started messaging. He made me laugh; yet I was adamant that because of his age, we could only be friends. But after weeks of wearing me down, I finally agreed to one date only--my first after twenty years of being with my high school sweetheart. I knew it couldn't last, but I was curious about him.
Though, you know what they say...curiosity kills the cat.
My legs wobbled walking into the restaurant.Ford was seated at the bar. When he turned around, he took my breath away.His sexy smile nearly melted my panties.But...he looked so familiar.As I got closer I realized why.He was the son of the neighbor at our family's summer home.The boy next door.Only now...he was all man.I hadn't seen him in years.I left the restaurant and planned to put the entire crazy thing behind me.Which I did. Until summer came.And guess who decided to use his family's summer home this year?
All Grown Up is a winning older woman/younger man romance that hits all the right notes.
Valentina is reluctant to return to the dating scene after divorcing her high school sweetheart. While she is hung up on the big age difference (12 years) between her and Ford, her fears are not simply based on her insecurities or what people think – although that is a large part of her hesitation. She has legitimate concerns for Ford’s wellbeing as well.
He may be only 25, but Ford could give lessons on how to be a man. His level of maturity is remarkable, and it is admirable how he is so honest about his emotions. I enjoyed his pursuit of Valentina and the ways he encourages her to give zero craps about others’ opinions.
The story could easily have Ford and Valentina sneaking around for sexy times throughout the entire story and nearly getting caught. I’m so glad the author avoids that trap. Their relationship is based on more than just physical attraction.
Some of the characters could have been more developed; for example, Ford’s sister and his best friend. I loved Valentina’s meddlesome friend, Eve, though. The Montauk setting is charming – a perfect backdrop to this witty, sweet, and sexy story.
Recommended for fans of:
Beach homes
Dating websites
Age gap love stories
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About Vi Keeland
Vi Keeland is a #1 New York Times, #1 Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestselling author. With millions of books sold, her titles have appeared in over a hundred Bestseller lists and are currently translated in two dozen languages. She resides in New York with her husband and their three children where she is living out her own happily ever after with the boy she met at age six.
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Great review! I totally agree with your thoughts. I found this to be a cute, fun read.