Scan barcode
raindrops333's review
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Misogyny and Infidelity
rosie_valadez's review against another edition
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Moderate: Infidelity
Minor: Outing
skillwithaquill's review
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Infidelity
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Outing and Stalking
Other possible content warnings: age gap relationship, minor stalking depictions (incessant phone calls & showing up unannounced/uninvited), some minor dominance play during sex, and a third party catching a couple during sex. *** Light, fun erotica with just enough character depth and development to keep things interesting. All conflicts are resolved rather quickly and easily, but that’s the nature of this type of romantic fantasy. I didn’t expect the arc about country music and songwriting. Not a turn off, just a surprise based on the “pool boy” premise.shaykay's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
4.5
Immediately after finishing The Doctor, I had to pick up the next book. I wanted to know how this series was going to connect, and I just wanted more. So, in this one, we had another age-gap romance, but this time, the female was the older character. I know there are other books where the FMC is the older character, but this is the first one I've ever read, and it just felt like a fresh new twist to me.
We have a more significant emphasis on cheating this time around since Erika had been married to her husband for a long time when she walked in on him with another man! She does end up outing them to the other man's wife, and Erika's husband does try to take some revenge on her by making the divorce very hard. However, we don't go through the divorce with them. We do a time jump, 10 months, and by the time the book picks back up, the divorce has been finalized, and she got to keep the house. But that finalization didn't stop the ex-husband from being a nuisance. He just keeps calling her repeatedly even though she never answers. Eventually, he shows up at the house and catches her with Troy. I wish it was a little bit more explosive since he was one of the villains of this story. The other big drama issue in this one is Erika's best friend just so happens to be Troy's own mother! It got very messy! I hate how she treats Troy the whole book.
As for Troy and Erika, I really liked them together, but it kind of felt like maybe he was just going to end up being a rebound for her. They do talk about it sometimes in the book. I think they realize that they are more than just a rebound and a childhood crush, but I loved that he's always had a huge crush on her, and it was just cute how they came together. I can't wait to see where the next book goes. I really hope we get to know where these two are in the later books because it sounds like Troy will end up making it big, and I hope they stay together.
We have a more significant emphasis on cheating this time around since Erika had been married to her husband for a long time when she walked in on him with another man! She does end up outing them to the other man's wife, and Erika's husband does try to take some revenge on her by making the divorce very hard. However, we don't go through the divorce with them. We do a time jump, 10 months, and by the time the book picks back up, the divorce has been finalized, and she got to keep the house. But that finalization didn't stop the ex-husband from being a nuisance. He just keeps calling her repeatedly even though she never answers. Eventually, he shows up at the house and catches her with Troy. I wish it was a little bit more explosive since he was one of the villains of this story. The other big drama issue in this one is Erika's best friend just so happens to be Troy's own mother! It got very messy! I hate how she treats Troy the whole book.
As for Troy and Erika, I really liked them together, but it kind of felt like maybe he was just going to end up being a rebound for her. They do talk about it sometimes in the book. I think they realize that they are more than just a rebound and a childhood crush, but I loved that he's always had a huge crush on her, and it was just cute how they came together. I can't wait to see where the next book goes. I really hope we get to know where these two are in the later books because it sounds like Troy will end up making it big, and I hope they stay together.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Infidelity
Moderate: Abandonment and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Outing and Grief
onlyonebookshelf's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity
angamsbary's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
ednam0dewannabe's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Infidelity
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Abandonment
Minor: Outing, Grief, and Alcohol
lunahale's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
oh, this was cute 🥰 and the little gregcassidy mentions were so nice
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity
Minor: Outing
essie__reads's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This is the first age gap romance I've read and it was so great! The novel had a good plot outside of just the steamy scenes. I don't want to mention the plot and give away spoilers but I enjoy when a steamy book has substance and this one definitely did! The steamy scenes were 🥵🥵🥵
These 2 characters are both freaks in the sheets! Also love when the characters get verbal consent before sex, and check in with their partners during new sexual acts. Overall this was a super fun and quick read!
It's set in Nashville and music plays a big part in the plot, I'd definitely recommend it to any country music fans!
My only critique is the use of "clean" as a term for not having STIs/STDs.
These 2 characters are both freaks in the sheets! Also love when the characters get verbal consent before sex, and check in with their partners during new sexual acts. Overall this was a super fun and quick read!
It's set in Nashville and music plays a big part in the plot, I'd definitely recommend it to any country music fans!
My only critique is the use of "clean" as a term for not having STIs/STDs.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content
Minor: Abandonment, Outing, and Infidelity
misswirum's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Very cute lovestory with age-gap (older FMC, young MMC)
The first Nashville-book had a plot-what-plot vibe. But "The Poolboy" was very different and I loved the story!
The writing is great as always 😏
4,5/5⭐️
4,5/5📝
3/5🌶
The first Nashville-book had a plot-what-plot vibe. But "The Poolboy" was very different and I loved the story!
The writing is great as always 😏
4,5/5⭐️
4,5/5📝
3/5🌶
Content Warnings
Graphic: Infidelity and Sexual content