From USA Today Bestseller Ava Harrison comes a steamy, slow-burn romance with a twist.Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.To him, I was the strange girl whose mom had just abandoned her.To me, he was a savior, an anchor, someone who stood beside me on that beach.The next time I saw him, I was twenty, and he was thirty-six.He didn’t remember me. And when he flirted…I didn’t … when he flirted…I didn’t tell him.
By the time he found out, it was too late.
We tried to deny our desire, but our attraction was too enticing.
Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.
Too bad he’s my dad’s best friend.
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Grayson and his siblings have been running a successful business for many years. One day his sister goes on vacation so he has to take over several important meetings. One of those is with his former best friend, the meeting goes off without a hitch. River has been invited to her father’s place and hears that Grayson is coming. She’s had a crush on Grayson since she first met him but she’s all grown up now. Will things be different? Grayson doesn’t do relationships but can River be one to change all that?
River fell in love with Grayson Price when she was very young and at a crossroad in her life. Flash forward to River almost turning 21 and the two are reunited. But she is no longer the little girl of his best friend. She is the beautiful woman who has made him feel things he has never felt before. But can the two make it work with 15 years between their ages? Or will the age difference and her father be the nails in their coffin? Heartwarming and inspiring this book shows that no matter what hurdles you have to climb over the love and connection you have with someone can make all the issues easy to get through.
As soon as I read the blurb for Entice by Ava Harrison, I knew I had to read this one. I love forbidden romances and dad’s best friend is about as forbidden as you can get! Grayson Price does not let anyone get to close much less women. But River sneaks right in when he least expects it. But she is the daughter of his friend, can he stay away from her?
To say Grayson has a lot on his shoulders is an understatement. He has his priorities and nothing comes in between them. But when River enters his life again, she stirs feelings in him he thought long dead. I loved River, she was smart and ready to go for what she wants. But she also has a lot baggage from her past. Can they learn to let the other in and let go of what others think?
Entice by Ava Harrison is a forbidden romance with an age-gap that was steamy and angst-filled. Their journey was not an easy one, but their chemistry undeniable.
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Oh… how I loved Entice! A forbidden romance with a big age gap? Yes please! I love a good taboo story! Entice tells the story of the swoon worthy Grayson Price and an old friend’s daughter, River, who happens to be 15 years Grayson’s junior! I was drawn into this story from the very beginning. There is so much angst and sexual tension and chemistry…so much emotion… whew!! You can’t help but root for them to find their way through the challenges to their HEA.
Ava Harrison truly has a way with words and never disappoints! I always look forward to seeing where she will take us next.
When she was 12, Grayson saved River from making a choice that would have ruined a lot of lives, least of all her own. Now she’s almost 21 and Grayson’s back in her life. But this time, she’s not a little girl anymore, and she wants the man who walked away from her that night with a piece of her heart. The question is, will Grayson be able to resist the beautiful woman River has become? Or will his reasons for keeping everyone at arm’s length be too much for River to overcome?
Entice is for lack of a better word, touching. It really touched my heart in a way I was not expecting. I guess, given what I knew of this story, I was expecting forbidden lust, super hot and all that. What I got instead, was, yes, sexy, but also and more importantly, something a bit heart tugging. Grayson and River are an interesting couple with a lot of obstacles, well, one big obstacle and a smaller obstacle, in the way of them being together. I can’t say that I completely was on board with them as a couple for about 3/4 of the story, but only because she is very young maturity wise, and Grayson is reticent for most of their story. But, by the time they finally came together, I could see them having a happy future together because they were able to convince me they really loved each other. I do wish they had truly gotten together a bit sooner in the story, but I also understand why Ava held them apart for most of the story, it was more realistic that way, as any couple with their obstacles would most likely be fighting things and having the push and pull that Grayson and River have. So, more realistic but slightly less satisfying for my tastes. All in all, though, I really liked Entice. It’s a bit angsty, it’s sexy, and it really touched my heart. These Price men are hot, can’t wait for more of them!
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I received a copy of this book from the publisher/author to review for Stephanie’s Book Reports.
Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart. To him, I was the strange girl whose mom had just abandoned her. To me, he was a savior, an anchor, someone who stood beside me on that beach. The next time I saw him, I was twenty, and he was thirty six. He didn’t remember me. And when he flirted…I didn’t tell him. By the time he found out, it was too late. We tried to deny our desire, but our attraction was too enticing. Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart. Too bad he’s my dad’s best friend.
If you love age gap books then you are going to love this one. If you have never read one I have to say the age gap never really has affected my reading a book that has one. However, there are some people that it bothers and you might want to take that into consideration if you are one of them. I loved River and Grayson. He was there when her world was exploding and so much unhappiness was happening for her. They first met when River was twelve years old. Now time has past and they come face to face again but he doesn’t remember her. Grayson though through the years has carried the weight of the world on his shoulders. That is just how he is and always has been. He never has romantic attachments and you will learn his reasons for this. But, when River enters his life again he doesn’t seem to think there is much choice by to open up his heart to live and love. River is wise beyond her years and I fell so in love with her. She has always known that Mr. Price carried a piece of her heart with him and now the time has come to either get it back or give him her whole heart. This is a book that you will devour. You do not want to miss this one.
I love a good forbidden romance and Ava delivered on this yet again. I enjoyed the slow build up between River and Grayson. For me it helped that there was a previous connection between them and it wasn’t all sexual. There is a 15 year age gap between them and he’s her dad’s friend so they have alot to overcome. I liked both characters even grumpy moody Grayson and felt River was mature and would be able to deal with the repercussions that would inevitably follow them as a couple. A really enjoyable fun sexy read.
Entice takes you on an emotional journey as Gray and River navigate their way through the push and pull of feelings they have for each other. They realize that getting involved with each other may not be the best decision but they simply can’t stay away from each other. I enjoyed watching as they came to realize that the chemistry and passion they shared was something that they couldn’t walk away from even though it was a bit taboo.
River has had a crush on her father’s best friend since she was twelve, but hasn’t seen him for years. Now she is an adult and when they see each other again she still feels drawn to him, but will she allow her insecurities to get in her way and ruin something that makes her happy.
Gray is dealing with his own issues and he knows that his feelings towards a women 15 years younger and his friends daughter should not be acted on, but she makes him smile, allows him to feel again and brings out his softer side.
Can they overcome all of the obstacles and not hurt anyone in the process? Read this fantastic story and find out.