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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
Flirting with 40 was a delightful binge read! Once I started reading, I simply could not put it down. Slade is PERFECT in nearly every way. And for those who are flirting with 40 (or looking at 40 in the rear view) will relate to Blakely on many levels.
Adorable, fun, and real, Flirting with 40 delivers an age gap romance with a fake dating spin. Both Blakely and Slade are high achieving professionals who have high expectations of themselves. Blakely's marriage recently ended, she is struggling with her new boss, and she is starting to have crippling self doubt. Honestly, I could relate to Blakely on many levels. Something about hitting 40 sort of reframes your perspective on certain things. I can't imagine how getting a divorce at this same time would further impact those feelings. Oh, and Blakely's ex...yeah he is already engaged to a 20 something woman.
Slade is in his last year of residency, but is currently suspended. He is smart and sexy, but hasn't really been a relationship guy. I loved that Blakely sort of threw him off kilter and made him evaluate his feelings.
Blakely and Slade are the top reasons to read Flirting with 40, but Bromberg delivers so much more. There are some fun scenes that will have you laughing out loud, some scenes that will have you cheering for Blakely as she stands up to her boss, and some emotional scenes that will have you wanting to hug the characters and make things better. Honestly, Flirting with 40 was just incredible in so many ways and I loved so many things.
- POV: dual 1st
- Tears: a few
- Trope: age gap, fake relationship
- Triggers:
Spoiler
a child in the story was abused by a parent. The abuse isn't detailed, but the aftermath is. - Series/Standalone: standalone
- Cliffhanger:
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no - HEA:
Spoiler
yes
The Allure of Julian LeFrey by RS Grey, A Favor for a Favor by Helena Hunting, I Think I Love You by Lauren Layne...then you will probably like Flirting with 40!
Flirting with 40
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emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
This was a low angst listen. The narrators were very nice to listen to. Slade was a big, squishy cinnamon roll. Their trip to fall in love was pretty quick, but it was nice to listen to them figure out how they feel about each other. Blakely had a lot of self-doubts that Slade helped her to see that she didn't have to accept. He just made her realize that she was still a great person to know and work with.
Flirting with 40 is a super cute and easy to read age gap romance filled with heart, many many swoons and dreamy sigh worthy banter. I really enjoyed this one. With its mix of great characters, fake dating hijinks and close proximity, I couldn't put it down.
Blakely is divorced, almost 40 and her boss is out to get her. One night as she drowns her sorrows in a too trendy bar, she meets the crazy sexy and young doctor Slade Henderson. Their chemistry is red hot from the start.
With her company retreat looming, Slade and Blakely come up with a plan to pretend to be a couple in order to win over her co-workers, her boss and to ensure she gets the promotions she was working so hard for.
Slade may be my favorite book boyfriend this year. My goodness! It doesn't get swoonier than the hot doc. I loved him so much. His heart and the way he champions and builds Blakely up will have you weak in knees in love. Even when his professional career is hanging in the balance his positivity never waned. He was legitimately a great guy.
As for Blakely, while I did like her, I do think she was a little too hung up on whatever shortcomings she thought she had. Yes, she's older, a divorceé and different from her co-workers...I wished she would have just owned it. I wanted more awesome, confident Blakely. Her insecurities got to a point where I couldn't root for her self sabotage. When we did get that carefree confident woman, she was a star.
This was such a fun read from K. Bromberg. I can pretty much guarantee you'll walk away with hearts in your eyes after reading.
Blakely is divorced, almost 40 and her boss is out to get her. One night as she drowns her sorrows in a too trendy bar, she meets the crazy sexy and young doctor Slade Henderson. Their chemistry is red hot from the start.
With her company retreat looming, Slade and Blakely come up with a plan to pretend to be a couple in order to win over her co-workers, her boss and to ensure she gets the promotions she was working so hard for.
Slade may be my favorite book boyfriend this year. My goodness! It doesn't get swoonier than the hot doc. I loved him so much. His heart and the way he champions and builds Blakely up will have you weak in knees in love. Even when his professional career is hanging in the balance his positivity never waned. He was legitimately a great guy.
As for Blakely, while I did like her, I do think she was a little too hung up on whatever shortcomings she thought she had. Yes, she's older, a divorceé and different from her co-workers...I wished she would have just owned it. I wanted more awesome, confident Blakely. Her insecurities got to a point where I couldn't root for her self sabotage. When we did get that carefree confident woman, she was a star.
This was such a fun read from K. Bromberg. I can pretty much guarantee you'll walk away with hearts in your eyes after reading.
lighthearted
fast-paced
I liked this a lot - for the most part it was quite lighthearted and fun. I love a good fake dating premise and in this book Blakely and Slade really went for it. The two of them had explosive chemistry and delightful banter. I loved that moment when they were sitting on the swing Slade had put up at the cabin - it was sweet and tender...and then just funny. The situation Slade was dealing with at work was pretty heavy and I couldn't decide if it fit well into the overall tone of the story. I appreciated the seriousness of it but...I don't know, I probably could have done without it.
lighthearted
medium-paced
Synopsis: Blakely Foxx is nearing 40 and is dealing with fixing her life after a messy divorce. And if that’s not enough, she’s being undermined at work and her ex is now engaged to someone new. Her life could get worse, but it could also get better. In the form of Slade Henderson, who sweeps into her world without knocking and completely turns it upside down. In all the right ways, of course.
Review: “Flirting with 40” was a lighthearted, fun read. The characters were fun too, making you want to soak it all up at one go. Blakely and Slade’s chemistry was sweet, more than hot. And while that would seem like a bad thing when reading a romance about two people falling in love, it’s actually a nice change from the trope. And K. Bromberg wrote these two characters to be relatable and to suck you right into their lives almost instantly.
Blakely Foxx is still working on getting her life together - dealing with her ex-husband and the new people at work. She’s just not having the best time. But she’s a tough woman. I love seeing her work side. While she’s soft and sweet when she’s with Slade and even her best friend, at work, she’s a powerhouse. Blakely won’t let anybody use her age and her experience against her in that kind of setting. She knows the skills she has and she knows what she can do for the company, especially since she’s been doing it all for so long.
Slade Henderson is 31 and a cardiothoracic surgeon on sabbatical for caring too much, if you will. He’s fun and wild and free and the complete opposite to Blakely. While Slade takes his job seriously, he’s also a really lighthearted guy and is looking for a good time. He might be handsome and sexy, but he doesn’t come off as a playboy, which is a nice change too. He’s not a bad guy, he’s just not good with long term commitment. But Slade brings out a side of Blakely that is so different and refreshing that even she can’t help but soak it all up.
When Blakely and Slade come together, it’s really great. He offers to help her find herself after everything that has happened and even though she’s hesitant at first, how can you refuse an offer like that? A company retreat at a camping ground turns into days of Blakely taking back what’s hers and finding that there’s so much more to life than what she’s been living so far. For Blakely, finding herself hasn’t been a priority till Slade comes in and reminds her of all the things that she could do and the person she used to be. He unwraps that part of Blakely one day at a time and ugh, it’s so beautiful.
K. Bromberg weaves a story so captivating, but also uncomplicated, to suck you into Blakely and Slade’s world. It’s always so incredible to see the man support the woman so completely and effortlessly that you wish he was real. Slade sees a side of Blakely that she’s forgotten to pay attention to during her marriage and now that she’s free, she sees all that she could be. I also love that in situations where Blakely could have been an absolute bitch and made things ugly for everyone, she stood up taller. She fought for what she believed in, especially when it came to work.
Age gap romances are a big favourite of mine and I absolutely loved this one. While the age gap isn’t as big as you’d imagine, it’s still big enough for Blakely to get hung up on the difference rather than focus on the good things that Slade brings into her life. While Slade and Blakely are great together, I felt like the chemistry wasn’t sizzling. Not because of the lack of open-door sex scenes, but because it felt more like two friends getting to know each other better rather than two people falling in love. All that aside, I soaked up this book completely and I love what K. Bromberg has done with all the characters!
Thanks to K. Bromberg and Valentine PR for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Review: “Flirting with 40” was a lighthearted, fun read. The characters were fun too, making you want to soak it all up at one go. Blakely and Slade’s chemistry was sweet, more than hot. And while that would seem like a bad thing when reading a romance about two people falling in love, it’s actually a nice change from the trope. And K. Bromberg wrote these two characters to be relatable and to suck you right into their lives almost instantly.
“You should never let another woman steal your sparkle. You know that.”
Blakely Foxx is still working on getting her life together - dealing with her ex-husband and the new people at work. She’s just not having the best time. But she’s a tough woman. I love seeing her work side. While she’s soft and sweet when she’s with Slade and even her best friend, at work, she’s a powerhouse. Blakely won’t let anybody use her age and her experience against her in that kind of setting. She knows the skills she has and she knows what she can do for the company, especially since she’s been doing it all for so long.
Slade Henderson is 31 and a cardiothoracic surgeon on sabbatical for caring too much, if you will. He’s fun and wild and free and the complete opposite to Blakely. While Slade takes his job seriously, he’s also a really lighthearted guy and is looking for a good time. He might be handsome and sexy, but he doesn’t come off as a playboy, which is a nice change too. He’s not a bad guy, he’s just not good with long term commitment. But Slade brings out a side of Blakely that is so different and refreshing that even she can’t help but soak it all up.
When Blakely and Slade come together, it’s really great. He offers to help her find herself after everything that has happened and even though she’s hesitant at first, how can you refuse an offer like that? A company retreat at a camping ground turns into days of Blakely taking back what’s hers and finding that there’s so much more to life than what she’s been living so far. For Blakely, finding herself hasn’t been a priority till Slade comes in and reminds her of all the things that she could do and the person she used to be. He unwraps that part of Blakely one day at a time and ugh, it’s so beautiful.
“Quit letting them—whoever they are—put you in a mold, Blakely. Make your own damn mold. You might surprise yourself in the process.”
K. Bromberg weaves a story so captivating, but also uncomplicated, to suck you into Blakely and Slade’s world. It’s always so incredible to see the man support the woman so completely and effortlessly that you wish he was real. Slade sees a side of Blakely that she’s forgotten to pay attention to during her marriage and now that she’s free, she sees all that she could be. I also love that in situations where Blakely could have been an absolute bitch and made things ugly for everyone, she stood up taller. She fought for what she believed in, especially when it came to work.
“It was my pleasure watching you find yourself, Blakely. Don’t ever forget how you felt this week. Don’t ever forget who she is. We’ll talk soon.”
Age gap romances are a big favourite of mine and I absolutely loved this one. While the age gap isn’t as big as you’d imagine, it’s still big enough for Blakely to get hung up on the difference rather than focus on the good things that Slade brings into her life. While Slade and Blakely are great together, I felt like the chemistry wasn’t sizzling. Not because of the lack of open-door sex scenes, but because it felt more like two friends getting to know each other better rather than two people falling in love. All that aside, I soaked up this book completely and I love what K. Bromberg has done with all the characters!
Thanks to K. Bromberg and Valentine PR for an ARC in exchange for an honest review!
3.5
Perfect book to break up the heavy topic I have been reading lately. It is light and full of laughter, perfect to end the night on. I had to give it a bit lower on stars for the instant love trope that was constantly mentioned and Blakely's constant nagging on Slade internally. The man was highly forgiving to her in an instant, which was sweet even though it went along with the instant love can't live without trope.
Perfect book to break up the heavy topic I have been reading lately. It is light and full of laughter, perfect to end the night on. I had to give it a bit lower on stars for the instant love trope that was constantly mentioned and Blakely's constant nagging on Slade internally. The man was highly forgiving to her in an instant, which was sweet even though it went along with the instant love can't live without trope.
Flirting with 40 was my second K. Bromberg read, and I had so much fun with this one. After my first K. Bromberg read, I understood the appeal of the author but didn’t quite fall in love. After this one, however, I am especially eager to dive into more.
Flirting with 40 sucked me in from the very first page. It was a light story with plenty of moments that made me smile, ensuring I could not get enough. I was hooked on the characters and their story, eager to see all the little details that played out. It was light-hearted and easy, but it also contained some great messages. With lots of little things to leave you smiling, this is a story that can be devoured in a single sitting.
Without a doubt, this one has me eager to dive into more of the author’s work.
Flirting with 40 sucked me in from the very first page. It was a light story with plenty of moments that made me smile, ensuring I could not get enough. I was hooked on the characters and their story, eager to see all the little details that played out. It was light-hearted and easy, but it also contained some great messages. With lots of little things to leave you smiling, this is a story that can be devoured in a single sitting.
Without a doubt, this one has me eager to dive into more of the author’s work.
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You know the kind of book that makes you so happy you hate to put it down? That was Flirting with 40 for me. I fell in love with the characters (well, not the heroine’s boss!), the interesting premise, and of course K. Bromberg’s lively bantering kept me captivated and wanting more.
Swoon. Slade and Blakely’s fake relationship that turned real–quickly–was oh so sigh-worthy. And I loved that it was the heroine who was older by about 8 or so years instead of the hero being older. It was a nice twist that had a huge affect on how Blakely perceived Slade’s interest in her... Read More
You know the kind of book that makes you so happy you hate to put it down? That was Flirting with 40 for me. I fell in love with the characters (well, not the heroine’s boss!), the interesting premise, and of course K. Bromberg’s lively bantering kept me captivated and wanting more.
Swoon. Slade and Blakely’s fake relationship that turned real–quickly–was oh so sigh-worthy. And I loved that it was the heroine who was older by about 8 or so years instead of the hero being older. It was a nice twist that had a huge affect on how Blakely perceived Slade’s interest in her... Read More