Age was just a number.Or rather, for Artemis Lang, anything over eighteen was just a number.She was nearly forty, in excellent shape, with a nice face, and a decided weakness for pretty boys. She also didn’t care if those pretty boys were her age or much younger. A man was a man and she loved men.But just because she was open to seeing younger men, didn’t mean she was open to a future with them.… open to a future with them.
Artemis lived her life in temporaries.
Temporary relationships. Temporary production contracts. Temporary lengths of time in different locations around the world.
No ties. No strings.
That was better for everyone.
Except, Pierce didn’t see it that way, didn’t understand they’d had their temporary fun and it was time to move on. Fifteen years her junior, Pierce was a talented young director, lovely on both the inside and out, great sense of humor, and frankly, he had the best set of abs she’d ever seen on any human. But the key word in the previous statement was young.
And circling back to temporary.
Except, Pierce had gotten it into his head that he didn’t want temporary. He wanted Artemis and not just in his bed.
He wanted her in his life . . . permanently.
The scariest part? Artemis was worried she might want that too.
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This book frustrated me so much in a good way but it was still frustrating. It is an older woman/younger man tale which we don’t normally get to see a lot of. I loved that they didn’t harp on or talk about cougar almost at all. I hate that term and the fact they didn’t keep using it made me incredibly happy. I liked seeing Artie and Pierce work through all there issues. Artie screws up BIG in the book and she apologizes and makes it right with Pierce.
This is only the second Elise Faber book that I’ve read & I enjoyed it just as much as the first one that I read. The story of Artie & Pierce takes place over a number of years. Artie is older & more wary. Hurt badly in the past her default is to protect herself. Pierce is younger, know exactly what he wants, & it’s Artie. I loved these characters. Artie, normally so confident in herself becomes surprisingly insecure when faced with someone that she really wants in her life. I really enjoyed the interaction between them & that although Artie is older, it was Pierce that very much took a protector role. I also enjoyed the addition of Pierce’s family – it bought some light moments to areas that could have become too heavy.
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By Elise Faber
Main Characters: Pierce and Artemis
I voluntarily and honestly reviewed this book without bias or persuasion from the author.
4 out of 5 stars
This book is a younger man older woman story. One of my favorite genres. Artie is a very successful Hollywood film producer and Pierce is a young up and coming Hollywood director. 1st chapter was not a fan of Artie because I am not a fan of hook-ups. However, these two had great chemistry. Artie however is a fan of temporary things. Pierce is looking for permanent. To me, this story was also a second or 3rd chance romance. I would love to read more by this author.
I enjoyed this book. It is a bit of an emotional read. The age gap genre is sometimes played out with the older male, but this is an older female with younger male, and it is filled with lust, love, drama and family. They all hit the perfect combination.
Artemis (aka Artie) Miller is a successful Hollywood film producer that has a dark past in Hollywood. Romantically speaking she only does hook ups and keeps things very surface and shallow. Once she’s done with a man, she’s done with a man. No hard feelings. Her life is her only true companion.
Pierce Daniels is a hot young Hollywood director. He wants to make films of quality and meaning, which leads him to Artie. He has decided that Artie is the woman for him. However, Artie is not interested in happily ever after and forever type relationships. What’s a man in love supposed to do?
Elise Faber is now on my list of favorite contemporary romance/erotica novelist. She is consistent with her writing and characters. When I read the names of the main characters, Artemis and Pierce, I knew this story was going to be a doozie! Those are strong fierce names for both characters, so you know there are going to be fireworks with these “alphas.” I am not usually keen on stories set in Hollywood arena because the characters are always “breathtakingly beautiful” or “painfully sexy”. Elise did not spend a whole lot of time on the physical characteristics of either Artie or Pierce. Although the title alludes to the age difference between Artie and Pierce, it is not the elephant in the room for them. The raw chemistry between Artie and Pierce is steamy, sexy and borderline raunchy. I loved the dialogue between them. It was intense at times, flirty at others and sympathetic at different times. The slow but steady shift in Artie and Pierce’s relationship over time and the shift in Artie’s self-esteem and self-confidence was enough to keep me reading. I enjoyed that both characters maintained their traits and personality to the end of the story. This was not the typical male-female hierarchy novel. This novel is Romance Channel worthy.
I received a free advanced copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.
In Cougar we meet Pierce and Artie who are having a face to face meeting for the first time. Things get hot and heavy from the very start just to have one of them quickly put the brakes on.
I absolutely adored this story! I loved that even though Artie was 15 years older than Pierce, it not only didn’t bother either of them, but it didn’t bother his family either. Cougar had all the right elements including passion, lust, family, love, and a forever. I definitely recommend reading Cougar!
I really love these stories (Bitch and Cougar so far … Whore coming soon!)
Cougar was such an awesome age-gap story! I was all kinds of happy reading this! SO frikkin passionate and hopeful and just plain happy!!
I read this story in mere hours, you guys and it isn’t that short LOL but it is that engaging! It will suck you in and you will root for them from the bottom of your soul! GAH!!!
Bring on Whore!!!
Fans of the older woman/younger man theme will enjoy much about this lengthy journey to HEA. Featuring a strong-willed woman unafraid of going after what she wants, but who hides behind a painful past, readers will find themselves rooting her on as she starts a relationship with a much younger man. It’s a young man who’s wise beyond his years and who’s committed to claiming his heart’s desire the moment he meets her in a journey full of steaminess and sweetness that kept me turning the pages non-stop. While there’s nothing unexpected in this story, there’s still plenty to enjoy in a tale with a likable main couple, witty banter, and sizzling interactions.
Artemis Lang is a commanding presence who has no problem with things that are temporary…both jobs and men. She makes no excuses for living her life the way she does either. The moment she meets younger man Pierce though she finds her way of living in conflict with him. It’s clear she’s drawn to him from the start, even clearer because of their unforgettable one night stand, but it’s a lengthy journey for them as she has to work through a painful past and her damaging preconceived notions about relationships. Because of the charming Pierce though it’s a journey full of fun and flirtiness, a journey of friends to lovers, and with each exchange the smile on my face grew bigger.
Pierce Daniels is a delightful hero, both sweet and sexy. He may be young in years but he’s a wise man when it comes to matters of the heart. He’s full of life and doesn’t let something as inconsequential as age stand in the way of getting his heart’s desire. It’s that desire that keeps him by Artie’s side no matter how often she tries to push him away and his efforts endeared him to me wholeheartedly. His family too were just as open-minded and their interactions with Artie made her a part of the family which warmed my heart. Pierce is a delicious hero and the highlight of the story for me, a highlight that I’m still thinking of as I get ready to dream at night.
On a whole this was a satisfying romance. Though I wish it wouldn’t have taken Artie six years to fully embrace her HEA, I was still captivated by the journey Ms. Faber put forth. I enjoyed the witty banter and constant sexual tension, while being equally grateful by their relationship being light on the angst which made this an easy read to while away the hours with. By the turn of the final page this ended up being another well-crafted romance from Ms. Faber and I look forward to where she’ll take us next!
Cougar Book 2 in The Chauvinist Stories Series by Elise Faber is an Older woman/younger man story that is a steamy, emotional read. Book 2 is Artemis/Artie and Pierce’s story.
She is 15 years older than he is. When the story first starts, he is 22 years old and it’s instant connection/attraction between them. They fall into this intoxicating world of lust, passion, excitement, feels, steamy moments but soon what turned into a night of passion is brought to a stop by one of them because of fears over the age gap. The other doesn’t let that stop them and this is their story- Cougar
What a beautiful story full of feels, romance, passion, excitement, humor, angst, twists, family, friendships, and the best HEA. I look forward to more in this series.
My Rating: 4.4 stars *******
Wow, I loved this one. It’s about an age — gap. She is much older. Artie loves her men uncomplicated she takes her fair and walks away. She don’t believe in relationships. She saw her parents treating themselves no good.
Pierce is 21 when they met the first time, but he knows Artemis is special — for him. He has to wait six years to get his chance. Will he be able to get into Arties shell?
I flew through the pages, was struck in the words. This book is so wonderful, powerful. Love is the strongest force in the world. Love can heal everything and no matter how old you or your partner are. The writing style is pretty clear and on the point. For the book playing in the world of film industries there are pretty many obstacles to get out of the way too. The bedroom time is totally fine and fits in this story. I loved the humor so much. The way Artie and Pierce tease each other is so funny and enjoying.
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I absolutely loved this older woman/younger man romance!
Artie and Pierce were perfect together! It just took Artie awhile to come to terms with it, but it was a very enjoyable journey we were taken down on their way to their hea! This story grabbed my attention from the first page and didn’t let me go until the end! Cougar was filled with emotions, tension, drama, friendship and amazing romance! I loved this book and the Chauvinist Stories series! I can’t wait for the next book!
This book had me at the title! I mean how can you not want to read Book 2 in The Chauvinist Stories Series especially when it’s called “Cougar”? Once again Elise Faber has me hook, line and sinker. This book is everything. Pierce is everything. Artie is everything. It.Is.Everything.
You will fall head over heels for Pierce. He is the sweetest, most honest, loving main character ever. He may be young but he is smart. Smart enough to know when he’s met the woman of his dreams and does not let something as insignificant as age deter him. Artie is beautifully damaged and is stronger for it. Together, together, they are reading pleasure at its very best. TBR this fantastic read and enjoy.
Absolutely adored this book. This is an older woman/younger man romance. Artie doesn’t do relationships and is only after something temporary. She meets Pierce, a 22 year old director, full of life, and doesn’t give a care about their age difference. They have one night together. The story spans over 6 years and Artie and Pierce become good friends. Over time Artie starts opening up about her past and her heart. Artie and Pierce were such a wonderful couple. I loved everything about this book and highly recommend it
Artie and Pierce were such a great couple. I really love that he is the one to help her come out of her shell. His family welcomes her into the fold right away and he’s able to show her that she means the world to him. Straight from the beginning this was hot as hell when they first meet. So good.
Cougar is a fabulous read. I say it’s kind of a second chance considering the time frame from the Artie and Pierce’s first encounter to their next. I love that Pierce doesn’t let age bother him when it comes to Artie. He is so patient with her and gentle when he needs to be. He also knows what his heart wants and isn’t afraid to go after Artie. Artie is strong willed and you can tell she is hiding behind a shield that she has built. I love how much she fights her attraction to Pierce and how she gives in. They are smoking hot together. Age is just a number and it takes Pierce to show Artie that numbers don’t matter love does. I loved every moment of this one. I can’t wait for more to come of the Chauvinist Stories series.