A new, sexy standalone from #1 New York Times Bestseller, Vi Keeland.When I first encountered Ford Donovan, I had no idea who he was…well, other than the obvious. Young, gorgeous, successful, smart. Did I mention young? If I did, it bears repeating. Ford Donovan was too young for me.Let’s back up to how it all started. My best friend decided I needed to start dating again. So, without my … dating again. So, without my knowledge, she set up a profile for me on a popular dating site–one that invited men ages twenty-one to twenty-seven to apply for a date. Those nicknamed Cunnilingus King were told they’d go straight to the top for consideration. The profile wasn’t supposed to go live. Another point that bears repeating–it wasn’t supposed to.
Nevertheless, that’s how I met Ford, and we started messaging. He made me laugh; yet I was adamant that because of his age, we could only be friends. But after weeks of wearing me down, I finally agreed to one date only–my first after twenty years of being with my high school sweetheart. I knew it couldn’t last, but I was curious about him.
Though, you know what they say…curiosity kills the cat.
My legs wobbled walking into the restaurant.
Ford was seated at the bar. When he turned around, he took my breath away.
His sexy smile nearly melted my panties.
But…he looked so familiar.
As I got closer I realized why.
He was the son of the neighbor at our family’s summer home.
The boy next door.
Only now…he was all man.
I hadn’t seen him in years.
I left the restaurant and planned to put the entire crazy thing behind me.
Which I did. Until summer came.
And guess who decided to use his family’s summer home this year?
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All Grown Up is my first read with the female being older then the male, and I loved it. It really makes you ask yourself why it’s a big deal, men date younger women all the time. You’re going to love Ford, he’s hot, funny and persistent as all hell.
Watching Valentina fall for Ford and let go of worrying what other people think will have you falling in love with them both.
Just remember, no love story is that easy.
And can I just say I loved Eve, I think every girl needs a best friend like Her!
Loved this swoon-worthy romance!!
All Grown Up was another great read by Vi Keeland. I loved it alot. I loved loved Ford. He was so swoony and the perfect man. I loved Valentina, she was such a great heroine. Ford and Val had amazing chemistry and were perfect for each other. I loved them together. Definitely a must read!
This book was so much more than I expected when I first started reading it, what I thought was going to be a fun lighthearted romantic comedy turned into an epic love story with the perfect mix of natural flowing banter and humour and I’m really not show how or if I’m going to get over the high this book left me on……..
Ford and Valentina have to be my couple of 2019 I fell in love with them big time, I loved the chemistry, the banter and everything about their romance. I laughed, I cried, I swooned and at times I held my breath, I was captivated from the first chapter to the last line and All Grown Up will be a book I will certainly be re reading and recommending to anyone who will listen to me because this is a MUST READ !!!!
Valentina is a 37-year-old divorced mom who is ready to be back out there. Or well, her friend thinks she should be, so she sets up a profile for her on Match.com. The man she meets on Match is sweet, funny and charming. But when she finally meets him in person? Let’s just say it doesn’t go well, and that’s the end of it. Or it would have been if Ford weren’t persistent as hell and their coincidental connection didn’t exist.
Let me tell you, I’ve read a lot of Vi’s books, have fallen in love with a lot of her heroes, but hot damn, Ford and All Grown Up have absolutely taken the #1 spot!! He is so freakin sweet and charming, and did I mention naughty and downright dirty?!? Whew, I am so in love with him and the way he loved Valentina. She is one lucky, lucky woman. I want me a Ford, too, but at least I’ll always have All Grown Up so I can fall in love with him all over again.
Don’t go thinking that this is just some fluffy, naughty piece of fun. Ford and Valentina are more than cardboard cutouts, they’re layered, substantial characters, on their own, and especially once they got together. They fit seamlessly with each other, regardless of their age gap, regardless of the obstacles that stood in their way. I love the two of them together and can only wish their story were longer, or were going to be extended to another installment, so I could live in their world a little longer.
This is a cute and fun and sexy story about a divorcee who joins a dating app to ‘get back in the game’ only to make an instant connection. She should be ecstatic. The two have chemistry that shines through their texting, but when it comes time to meet in person, disaster strikes. They already know each other and he is closer to her son’s age than he is to hers, and quite frankly that freaks her out. He is a persistent little buggar though and doesn’t let her push him away without any resistance. The book has humor and plenty of swoony moments, as he sets out to prove age is just a number and he is every bit a man as the men her age. Even the steamy moments are kinda sweet. Both characters are smart and independent. Neither were looking for long term relationships, but wanted more than that they currently had. She had a past to work through, and he had discovered a past secret that threatened to ruin everything they had worked towards together. It’s easy to read well written. Hard to put down, thus making it a fairly quick read. It alternates between POVs. Due to the sexual content, I would say this is recommended for mature readers.
Vi Keeland just spins pure magic whenever she sits down and writes a book. Ford and Valentina are an incredible couple. This story centers on the older woman/younger man trope, and Vi really crafted a complex, heartfelt story of a woman finding herself again after getting divorced from her high school sweetheart. And Ford, man he is my new favorite Vi book boyfriend!
I really liked Valentina. She got pregnant and married straight out of high school and was married for 20 years when she and her husband divorce. He’s the only guy she’s been with, so it’s not easy navigating the dating scene when you’ve never done it before. And Ford, he may be 12 years younger than Valentina but he was mature beyond his years. He was relentless in his pursuit of Valentina, but he never did anything she wasn’t on board with. I loved how he worked tirelessly to help her gain her self confidence.
This story has some of every emotion. There’s laughter and silliness, some sadness and despair, lots of passion and sexy times, angst, confusion and hurt, and lots and lots of love. This story just really captured me and I couldn’t put the book down. Valentina and Ford quickly became my favorite Vi Keeland couple.
This book is a definite must read!
Oh boy… I mean man. This book was HOT!
This book is definitely something different. At the beginning I wasn’t sure if this book would be something for me because I’m not the biggest fan of romances with big age differences but All Grown Up is just wow! I can honestly say that I didn’t imagine I would love this book so much. It’s so much better than anticipated – like always with Vi Keeland.
The storyline of Val and Ford is just so heartwarming. I loved their connection, how sweet, innocent and yet so forward and sexy they interact with each other. I could really feel the connection between Val and Ford. It’s beautiful reading about them falling in love. Their storyline is just incredible, the character development is just great and the whole book is amazingly written.
I loved reading about those two how they grew as a person, fell in love, and everything they experienced – with all their ups and downs. Their story is just beautiful and passionate. All Grow Up is just so much more than I expected. I loved it!
Gawd and that ending!!!! Eeeekkkkk! I just loved that ending so much! All Grown Up is definitely worth reading and I can’t wait for the next book Vi Keeland has up her sleeve.
The divorce is through, the ink is dry. It’s time to spread her wings and taste whats out there, in every sence of the word.
Match dot com, is where he finds himself pondering over a business decision.
Try before you buy. So here he is looking at all the ladies hes been matched with. One draws his eyes. She has a freedom about her that appeals to him.
One message, one reply, one summer.
This book is a nice read. Its gentle, its serene it’s like a summer’s breeze blowing in your hair. Pleasant and enjoyable.
The characters weren’t what I expected, I’m not sure I read the blurb mind but they were right for each other.
I could see how they centred each other, he opened her eyes, and she calmed him. They worked, they were good together.
I just missed the explosions, the fraught sexual tension the exciting build up to a first kiss.
Whilst all this might be there, it wasnt for me sadly.
It was all too gentle, a read in the slow lane, but nevertheless it’s good, a solid story that many will enjoy and I’m sure hearts and minds alike will be captivated by her words.
Age is just a number
Top 2019 read! All Grown Up is a fun lighthearted story that shows love between a older woman and younger man. The chemistry between Valentina and Ford, her former summer home neighbors son, is off the charts. The banter between these two had me laughing out loud throughout the book. I love all of Vi’s books, but always had a number one in Caine from Beautiful Mistake, but Ford has now pushed his way up to the number one spot. He was a lot younger, but more mature than most older men as he had to grow up at a young age. He was the right equal to Valentina and they had their serious moments and fun moments throughout the book from messages to post its. Love how Ford helped Val see that she was worthy of love and that his age did not matter. That she need to live for herself. About to start a reread as I am missing them already. Way to go Vi, another 5+ star must reads!!
ARC provided for honest review
“If you love something, set it free, and if it doesn’t come back, it was never yours.”
As I started this book it seemed like a light hearted romcom. The banter between the characters was perfect and I found myself laughing out loud at so many parts throughout the story. But as I got deeper and deeper into the story there was so much more to the story than just a light hearted romcom. These were two characters trying to find a way to move forward from their past and taking baby steps to the future. And all they need was a summer to see that.
“A physical attraction makes for intense chemistry, but a physical and mental connection is damn combustible.”
They two characters had this amazing connection. It radiated off the pages. No matter how much they tried to deny it, it was undeniable. I loved reading their connection and how it grew and how they tried to fight it but couldn’t. It made for some steamy and fun reading.
“Goodbyes are not forever and aren’t the end, they are only until we meet again.”
But their pasts finds a way to haunt them…it more ways than one. As their relationship intensified so did their doubts and fears. The drama and anticipation on what was going to happen had me on the edge of my seat! I wanted to know how it was all going to play out because of course I wanted them together. After everything that happened they deserved all the happiness.
This was a book I thoroughly enjoyed to the fullest. It was funny, sweet, romantic, steamy, and dramatic. It is everything I enjoy while reading. It was well written and the story flowed perfectly. This is a book not to miss!
“Age shouldn’t be counted by the time we’ve been alive. It should be counted by the years we have left. Look forward, not back.” Wise words from wise beyond his years Ford Donovan, the younger man in Vi Keeland’s summer hit, All Grown Up. This story is more than just an age gap romance (Valentina Davis, the female protagonist is 37.) It reaches a little deeper while providing comic relief and BFF goals from Val’s bestie, Eve. Amidst the antics of getting Val back into the dating scene there are reminders (some of them Post It notes!) to take a chance, try new things, stretch a little. I loved the very real ups and downs in All Grown Up, and the trusted writing voice of Vi Keeland.
As soon as this book popped up on my kindle, I immediately dove in. oh my god! What an amazing 6 star story this was. I love Ford!!!!! I love Valentina!!!! And I Love Vi Keeland!!!!
What’s not to love about a younger man and older woman story. Ford and Val had the perfect connection and hot as heck chemistry. Ford is the perfect character that is as funny on the outside as the inside. His thoughts were quite hilarious. The bantering between them was funny. The storyline was addicting and quite entertaining.
I read this story in a day. Too bad I had to work because I would have read it in one sitting. I was sucked in so deep that I didn’t want it to end. Amazing writing, amazing characters and amazing storyline. Just plain AMAZING!!!!!This is a 2019 must read.
Standalone told in a dual POV with an HEA. I strongly recommend this story.
Ford and Valentina are another example of Vi Keeland talented writing skills. These two have so much chemistry together. You can feel it spark off the pages. Perfect from beginning to end.
Vi Keeland is such a brilliantly talented author!!!! All Grown Up is a must read!!!!! DO NOT MISS THIS BOOK!!!!
Feelings. A gift that only romance can provide through stories filled with anticipation, drama, heartbreak, humor, love, and passion. This novel gave me every bit of heart and heat and longing within its pages. I loved Ford and Valentina with every bit of my soul. Their story shattered and mended, and I found myself missing them the moment my reading experience ended. Some stories stay with you, and this is one that most certainly will. It’s a story of learning to live and learning to thrive when one has experienced betrayal and lost chances, when one hasn’t had a chance to find themselves or discover what it means to love unconditionally without losing yourself. It’s about taking chances and being honest, following the heart and being willing to trust in another being despite the risk. Ford and Valentina find love even though fear and hope are in a raging battle. Fear of letting someone love you, while hoping that they are everything you believe them to be soul deep. Giving all of yourself and having faith that it’s right. I related to Valentina, so deeply as we have similar experiences and I love how her journey was written as she takes back her life and falls for Ford even as she strives to deny herself. I loved Ford; his humor and kindness, his grace and honesty, his persistence and thoughtfulness, his passion! My emotions were all over the place throughout and this story holds a special place in my heart as I fell more in love with each turned page. I never wanted it to end and if you’re wondering if you should read it, you most certainly should the moment it releases!
I loved this older women younger man read. It’s not that often you read a story like this.-Lana~White Hot Reads
Valentina is trying to start over again after being in a relationship for 20 years. She’s not sure what to do or think. So when the super cute and witty “Donovan” reaches out to her, she’s not sure. “Donovan” aka Ford comes along and sweeps her off her feet but shes too hung up on the age difference to see they have a connection. Can Ford get her to see that age is just a number and doesn’t make a man. Can she actually date a younger man? Valentina struggles with this and its awesome to watch her grow through it.
Falling for Ford
Every book I have read by Vi Keeland has been a delight but I gotta say this book has everything. Ford is a handsome, mature, sexy man who has lifes priorities figured out. He knows age is just a number. Val, is a woman who has lost who she is. Her ex did a number on her but she has “friends” who help her see her worth. This book has all the feels, you’ll laugh, cry, get mad, and fall in love. I fell hard for Ford, can I call dibs? Seriously, read this and rediscover love.
Vi has done it yet again and I have to say this is probably my favorite book yet of hers that I’ve read! I absolutely adore & LOVE Ford!!! You’ll swoon, you’ll smile, you’ll laugh and you’ll love. Ford is perfect!
Valentina is 37-year old divorced woman who is still not ready to get back into the dating world after the way her ex did her. Her best friend signs her up for a dating site though. Ford signs up on the same site for his business to check out their advertising.
Ford is only 25 but he’s very mature for his age as he had to grow up real fast. He knows what he wants and doesn’t care to go after it. In this case, it’s Valentina! *swoon* It was impossible to not fall in LOVE with Ford. He was smooth, HOT (love those texts) but also sweet and romantic as well. Make sure you grab Valentina and Ford’s story. You won’t be disappointed.
I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
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Title: All Grown Up
Author: Vi Keeland
Series: No
Release: July 8th
Cliffhanger: No
HEA: Yes
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I’m not even surprised that i loved this book as much as i did.
Its Vi Keeland.. that about sums it up.
To me you always seems to find Older man and younger woman tropes and books but I’ve very rarely seen Older woman and younger man books so when i saw this book i literally jumped at the chance. I knew Vi Keeland could pull it off and she did!
Ford and Valentina was amazing. I really liked Valentina was great! I don’t know if it because she was a little older so she had the maturity that some of the women lack in other books or what but i really did like her.
Ford well i knew i was going to like him anyway because lets face it i don’t think I’ve ever read a Vi Keeland book that i didn’t absolutely love the male main character.
I loved how he chased after Val even when she was thinking she was all wrong for him.
You guys really need to grab this book! You won’t be disappointed!
Absolutely one of the most beautifully written, insanely awesome books I’ve read this year; one I’ll won’t soon forget. Vi has once again managed to steal my heart only this time I won’t get it back. Valentina could be my best friend an unassuming thirty seven year old divorced women who had spent her entire adult life pleasing everyone else. She is full of self doubts about herself thanks to her ex husband. Val doesn’t see herself as attractive. Her best friend Eve sees her potential and sets up a Match account for Val hoping to get Val to date again. Eve doesn’t intend for it to go live but she accidentally marks the account live. Ford Donovan is a well built, sexy hot twenty five year old businessman whose marketing people want him to advertise on Match. In an effort to understand how Match app works. Ford creates a profile. It’s here the story starts as Val and Ford are matched and start talking. Val rules Ford out as a match stating age as the defining factor, but Ford wears her down and she agrees to meet him for a drink. It’s at that clandestine meeting she realizes that Ford is the boy from next door. This is a story how two hearts heal, a story of fate, fun, chemistry and love you will laugh, cry, curse and cheer and want to kick and scream as these two navigate their relationship. Ford stole my heart a five star read you will never forget…it’s a story you will think about and reread again and again……definitely one of the best ever. Bravo Vi you did it again!
ARC given for an honest review