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All Grown Up
by Vi Keeland
All Grown Up is about a 37-year-old divorcee trying to get back into the dating scene and ends up meeting a hot 25-year-old on Match who just so happens to be the the kid next door who used to babysit her son over the summer as they had neighboring beach houses. Yeah, guess how surprised she was when she goes into the restaurant and recognizes him. She immediately ends it then and there, but, hey, summer’s right around the corner and she has plans to head to the beach house and Ford has plans that involve Valentina (and also making sure his sister doesn’t get into trouble).
I love slow-burn relationships and this was the definition of slow-burn. It took forever before Valentina conceded and took Ford up on his offer to go on a date. She had many reservations and fears when it came to dating someone twelve years younger. Ford, on the other hand, didn’t give two shits about what others thought of their relationship. I honestly wish I had that ‘devil may care’ attitude. It would make life much easier at particular times. Still, it took some persuasion, a few carefully placed truths, and a hella lot of “mistakes” before the relationship progressed (and also during the relationship).
What I loved most about Ford was his charisma, humor and drive. He never let Valentina’s fears stop him from pursuing her because he could care less about their age gap. For him, the age gap was meaningless. His attraction to Valentina physically and emotionally was 100% there. It was the real deal. But Valentina was thinking about the logistics which, let’s face it, is never good. We all do it (most of us at least), so I completely understand Valentina’s mindset. If I was her, I’d probably have the same thoughts running through my mind.
If you have read a Vi Keeland novel before and you enjoyed it, you should DEFINITELY give All Grown Up a try. And if you haven’t read any of her books before, I recommend trying Bossman. That book is off-the-charts comical. You’ll be holding in your laughter if you’re in an area where it’s inappropriate to crack up. I wouldn’t say All Grown Up is quite as funny as Bossman, but it does have its moments.
All in all, if you’re in the mood for an older woman and younger guy romance, I hands down recommend All Grown Up. Ford and Valentina being a fresh take to the trope while also lessening the stigma surrounding this type of relationship. I mean if older guys can do it without any raised brows and judgmental thoughts, so can women. (Not that there haven’t been older guys who have been judged).
I love slow-burn relationships and this was the definition of slow-burn. It took forever before Valentina conceded and took Ford up on his offer to go on a date. She had many reservations and fears when it came to dating someone twelve years younger. Ford, on the other hand, didn’t give two shits about what others thought of their relationship. I honestly wish I had that ‘devil may care’ attitude. It would make life much easier at particular times. Still, it took some persuasion, a few carefully placed truths, and a hella lot of “mistakes” before the relationship progressed (and also during the relationship).
What I loved most about Ford was his charisma, humor and drive. He never let Valentina’s fears stop him from pursuing her because he could care less about their age gap. For him, the age gap was meaningless. His attraction to Valentina physically and emotionally was 100% there. It was the real deal. But Valentina was thinking about the logistics which, let’s face it, is never good. We all do it (most of us at least), so I completely understand Valentina’s mindset. If I was her, I’d probably have the same thoughts running through my mind.
If you have read a Vi Keeland novel before and you enjoyed it, you should DEFINITELY give All Grown Up a try. And if you haven’t read any of her books before, I recommend trying Bossman. That book is off-the-charts comical. You’ll be holding in your laughter if you’re in an area where it’s inappropriate to crack up. I wouldn’t say All Grown Up is quite as funny as Bossman, but it does have its moments.
All in all, if you’re in the mood for an older woman and younger guy romance, I hands down recommend All Grown Up. Ford and Valentina being a fresh take to the trope while also lessening the stigma surrounding this type of relationship. I mean if older guys can do it without any raised brows and judgmental thoughts, so can women. (Not that there haven’t been older guys who have been judged).