charleys_bookshelf 's review for:

Tanner by Samantha Skye

4.0

emotional funny hopeful lighthearted tense 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

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This was the first book by Samantha Skye, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I was drawn to it by the tropes in this story! There is an age gap (but with actual adults), and it is set in a small town on an old family farm. I loved the growth of the characters individually and together. I also love when authors write a billionaire romance, where the billionaire has a heart and cares about the people and community just as much as making money, and Tanner embodies this.

The relationship that develops between Tanner and Victoria in this novel is everything! From the immediate tension that turns gooey and spicy, it was great! Sometimes, age gaps are weird when it comes to spice however, Samantha Skye wrote these characters wonderfully and the age gap added something to so love and spice of this two.

I will say the only reason I did not give this book five stars is that it felt a little like Insta Love to me, and while the suspense aspect was fun, it was predictable. I really enjoyed this book and recommend it for any spicy romance lovers of age gaps and small towns.

Tropes
20-Year Age Gap (she is 30, he is 50)
Grumpy x Sunshine
Billionaire
Small town
Suspense
Spicy
Single Dad

*ARC Review