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sarablikes2read's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I hate-read this book.
The MMC's mother was the best character - and she only appeared via text messages.
The hockey/lockerroom stuff was hilariously wrong & bad, and the way the authors beat the reader over the head with the menopause storyline was silly. The FMC is supposed to be a smart, successful business owner - but she can't dress herself or comb her hair?
Come on.
The MMC sees the FMC as a disaster when they meet - he's of course, a total Adonis - and yet agrees to this fake wedding date with Pygmalion vibes to earn favor with his semi-estranged daughter? What a saint.
The talk about puck bunnies and the back-handed reference to consent really had me astonished that women wrote this book.
The guy lined up for book two is .... well, good luck redeeming that trash.
The MMC's mother was the best character - and she only appeared via text messages.
The hockey/lockerroom stuff was hilariously wrong & bad, and the way the authors beat the reader over the head with the menopause storyline was silly. The FMC is supposed to be a smart, successful business owner - but she can't dress herself or comb her hair?
Come on.
The MMC sees the FMC as a disaster when they meet - he's of course, a total Adonis - and yet agrees to this fake wedding date with Pygmalion vibes to earn favor with his semi-estranged daughter? What a saint.
The talk about puck bunnies and the back-handed reference to consent really had me astonished that women wrote this book.
The guy lined up for book two is .... well, good luck redeeming that trash.
aalvarez's review
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
3beansbooks's review
5.0
A Hot Flash of Fun!
I haven’t read a rom com in awhile and and this was the perfect one to start back up with. It was so funny and relatable. (The menopause symptoms not the hooking up with a hockey player.) I finished the book with a ridiculously goofy smile on my face and what more could you ask for? I’m looking forward to reading more in this series from Marika and Sylvie.
I haven’t read a rom com in awhile and and this was the perfect one to start back up with. It was so funny and relatable. (The menopause symptoms not the hooking up with a hockey player.) I finished the book with a ridiculously goofy smile on my face and what more could you ask for? I’m looking forward to reading more in this series from Marika and Sylvie.
emmeline7's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-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? It's complicated
4.75
kristakruger's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
4.0
I am in love the adult romance genre with the mature characters that are relatable. Roman LaFontaine was a dreamy aging hockey player and Olivia Wylder was a frazzled business woman and single Mom.
This book was sweet and often funny and hard to put down at times. There was even plenty of discussion about aging and how our body’s changes throughout the book.
While the premise was a little far fetched, it was at least plausible. This book is great for those who believe in whirlwind romances.
This book was sweet and often funny and hard to put down at times. There was even plenty of discussion about aging and how our body’s changes throughout the book.
While the premise was a little far fetched, it was at least plausible. This book is great for those who believe in whirlwind romances.
amandaseh's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
randi_reads's review
5.0
The title of this book intrigued me, and the book was pure fun. I am not usually a fan of insta-love, but it worked in this book and the circumstances they find themselves in.
Olivia is a 43-year-old divorced woman going through menopause. She receives an invitation to her ex-husband's new wedding and doesn't want to go...but she does. Roman is a 41-year-old hockey player. He's the oldest in the league and his body is reminding him of this daily.
Roman and Olivia's each have daughters who are roommates in college. He hasn't been the best father to Hannah so when she asks him to come to Belize to pretend to be Olivia's date for the wedding weekend, he can't say no.
Roman and Olivia are so cute together. He has it more together than she does for the situation they are in, and he helps to show her and make her realize how awesome she is. She no longer needs to put herself down in front her ex.
I love that this is about an older couple, showing that love can be found at any time. Both Roman and Olivia are dealing with changes in their body. I love that Roman was understanding of Olivia's menopause symptoms. (The extra fans each night was so funny!)
I loved everything about this book and look for more from this author duo.
Olivia is a 43-year-old divorced woman going through menopause. She receives an invitation to her ex-husband's new wedding and doesn't want to go...but she does. Roman is a 41-year-old hockey player. He's the oldest in the league and his body is reminding him of this daily.
Roman and Olivia's each have daughters who are roommates in college. He hasn't been the best father to Hannah so when she asks him to come to Belize to pretend to be Olivia's date for the wedding weekend, he can't say no.
Roman and Olivia are so cute together. He has it more together than she does for the situation they are in, and he helps to show her and make her realize how awesome she is. She no longer needs to put herself down in front her ex.
I love that this is about an older couple, showing that love can be found at any time. Both Roman and Olivia are dealing with changes in their body. I love that Roman was understanding of Olivia's menopause symptoms. (The extra fans each night was so funny!)
I loved everything about this book and look for more from this author duo.
jscarpa14's review
5.0
Hilarious
So my one comment is that Olivia's age and particular ailments felt odd to me like they were off by a decade. I'm the same age as her character and while I've got tons of complaints about my body I've yet to show any signs menopause that I've noticed and trust my I pay attention because some actually sound pretty appealing to me. I get that everyone's body is different but it just seemed like she was too young for that.
Outside of that I found myself laughing so much. I loved getting to know Roman and Olivia and on this really rare occasion I was actually convinced that they truly fell in love in a week. I felt like I knew these characters and was truly invested in not just their love story but in watching them grow as individuals.
I also applaud the authors for how they managed this. When I read the title I was a little wary because I honestly expected some kind of cougar romance which is no more my thing than age gap romance. I wasn't expecting to like it because I don't want to read about people my age dating people my children's ages anymore than I'd want to date someone young enough to be my kid. However Roman is not some young 20 something hockey hot shot. He's younger than Olivia but at 41 and nearing the end of his long lived hockey career it's not by much. The authors managed to give the mature heroine a hockey hottie without making it cringeworthy by pairing her with someone close to her age and I definitely appreciated that.
Overall its it's great story and I'd highly recommend it.
So my one comment is that Olivia's age and particular ailments felt odd to me like they were off by a decade. I'm the same age as her character and while I've got tons of complaints about my body I've yet to show any signs menopause that I've noticed and trust my I pay attention because some actually sound pretty appealing to me. I get that everyone's body is different but it just seemed like she was too young for that.
Outside of that I found myself laughing so much. I loved getting to know Roman and Olivia and on this really rare occasion I was actually convinced that they truly fell in love in a week. I felt like I knew these characters and was truly invested in not just their love story but in watching them grow as individuals.
I also applaud the authors for how they managed this. When I read the title I was a little wary because I honestly expected some kind of cougar romance which is no more my thing than age gap romance. I wasn't expecting to like it because I don't want to read about people my age dating people my children's ages anymore than I'd want to date someone young enough to be my kid. However Roman is not some young 20 something hockey hot shot. He's younger than Olivia but at 41 and nearing the end of his long lived hockey career it's not by much. The authors managed to give the mature heroine a hockey hottie without making it cringeworthy by pairing her with someone close to her age and I definitely appreciated that.
Overall its it's great story and I'd highly recommend it.
leisaann's review
5.0
Oh my my my what a great book! This is a reverse grumpy/sunshine trope. Olivia is so freaking funny and so relatable especially to those of us in the hot flash age range! Roman is pure joy and my newest favorite book boyfriend..he is definitely all that! If you’re looking for a feel good book featuring 40 something year olds with a sense of humor and tons of chemistry look no further! Highly recommend!