Who Would Like This Book:
If you love juicy contemporary romance with a twist, "All Grown Up" delivers a hot, witty, and heartfelt story about a confident, newly single woman in her late 30s who falls for a charming younger man. The age-gap and neighbors-to-lovers dynamics keep things fresh, and Vi Keeland brings her signature banter, steamy chemistry, and relatable characters. Perfect for fans of unconventional romance, stories with strong women, or anyone curious to see the older woman/younger man trope done with humor and heart.
Who May Not Like This Book:
Some readers couldn’t quite buy into the set-up, especially the meet-cute via faceless dating app profiles and the ensuing over-the-top generosity of the male lead. If you’re looking for realistic depictions of online dating or find age-gap relationships uncomfortable, you might have trouble connecting. Ford’s level of maturity and professional accomplishments at such a young age felt unrealistic to a few, and the persistent focus on the age gap can get a tad repetitive if that trope isn’t your thing.
About:
'All Grown Up' by Vi Keeland is a modern romance novel that tells the story of Valentina and Ford Donovan, who meet on a dating app and develop a connection through texting. Despite an age gap, they are drawn to each other and navigate the complexities of their budding relationship. The plot delves into themes of love, self-discovery, and overcoming insecurities, all while showcasing the unique and mature writing style of Vi Keeland. The characters, Valentina and Ford, are portrayed as real and relatable individuals, making the reader emotionally invested in their journey towards finding love.
The book is praised for its engaging plot, well-developed characters, and Vi Keeland's skillful storytelling. Readers appreciate the modern and realistic portrayal of romance, the humor infused in the narrative, and the depth of emotions evoked by the interactions between Valentina and Ford. The book explores themes of age differences in relationships, personal growth, and the importance of following one's heart, all delivered in a captivating and heartfelt manner.
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Sensitive Topics/Content Warnings
The content warnings include themes of divorce, self-image issues, and adult situations.
Has Romance?
Romance is a central focus of the narrative with deep emotional and physical connections between the characters.
From The Publisher:
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?
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I thought this would be spicier but I did enjoy it. I listened to the audiobook and it was dual narration which I discovered I didn’t care for. I expect the main character voices to remain the same and it switches with whoever was narrating that chapter. So I am wondering if that didn’t factor into my enjoyment level. If you think that would bother you too, stick the book! But I laughed, swooned, got aggravated and felt some sadness as well. So a well rounded book emotion-wise.
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All Grown Up?
About the Author:
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 twenty five 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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