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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5 Stars!
All Grown Up is captivating age gap romance.
Ford and Valentina had a very strong palpable chemistry and an undeniable connection.
I loved how the story unfolded and how everything just flowed perfectly.
This story hit all the notes I need in a romance. It was full of heart, passion and depth.
I love Vi’s books; her signature humor, the sexy banter and sweet moments are addictive. Ford and Valentina were just an extra bit special. I really enjoyed this story.
All Grown Up is the perfect summer read that will have you wrapped up in all the feels!
All Grown Up by Vi Keeland was so good!!! I couldn’t put it down. I don’t know how she does it, Book after book. This book is no different. You will be glued to the pages, lose sleep and just keep reading since you can’t stop.
Valentina is divorced, and trying to start her life over after a broken marriage filled with distrust and unhappiness. Has fallen apart. This summer she will try to move on at her house in Montauk and find herself again.
Ford is a hot, younger guy that lives next store, a neighbor All Grown Up! He is persistent, caring and maturer than his age. Forced to grow up quickly to care for his sister, he isn’t your average twenty-five year old.
Their chemistry is off the charts! Their banter will make you feel all sorts of things. Does age matter if it’s the right person?
“Age is just a number to use to count all the years I’m going to love you”
Doesn’t that just make you swoon!!!!
Another winner from Vi Keeland! One click this book & fall in love with Ford & Val!
Oh gosh, Ford Donovan has stumped over all the other hot guys in Vi Keeland’s books!
I think Vi Keeland has a pull on me with all her books and I get addicted to her words right away, but damn, All Grown Up completely captured me in full force since the first page.
I love a good book with an age gap, and when it comes to the woman being the cougar …. even better!
The whole premise of the story was addicting. The characters had their moments of total HOTNESS, silliness and a little bit of sadness. But overall it was just one of those HOT summer reads that surely will have your summer day sizzling!
All Grown Up is a good read. I have read a bunch of books where the man was older then the woman but in this one the woman was older then the man. I really liked that. Ford is 25 year old and Valentina is 37. Valentina is divorced and trying out dating again. They meet on a dating app but they do have a history. Ford’s family owns a beach house next to Valentina’s beach house. Ford i sweet and nice and so swoon worthy. He has had some thing happen in life that make him act more than a guy in his twenties. Valentina is held up by the age difference but Ford slowly break her down. The chemistry is great between theses two. Just when I though everything was going great there’s a bump in the road and after that I couldn’t read fast enough to find out how it all ended.
4 1/2 Stars!
I love an age gap romance, and I absolutely adored All Grown Up by Vi Keeland. Val and Ford were amazing together and I couldn’t stop smiling as I read their story. Over the last 20 years Val (Valentina) has lost who she was playing the doting wife and mother. She was sweet and sexy, but starting over at 37 was exciting and scary at the same time. She was unsure of her new role as a single woman, and with a gentle push from her friend found herself in the world of online dating. Ford was everything. He was strong, smart, sexy and so damn witty. He was mature and responsible beyond his years. My heart melted at how patient, understanding and thoughtful he was. This book had all the feels with a small side of angst. All Grown Up was the perfect summer read and I highly recommend it.
This book is just perfect, I love every page, every chapter. The characters, Valentina and Ford are amazing. Their banter, their chemistry, the circumstances. I love a young yet mature and romantic guy, that has all the sexynes and charm anyone would love to have. Valentina is a woman that fears going out into the dating game again. Yet they find each other in a way they never expected. The story plot goes deeper than expected, yet it is just perfect. I got all the feels and I think it has come to the top list of my favorite Vi Keeland’s books. A superb 5 star must read!
Every time I finish one of Vi Keeland’s books I think to myself this is my favorite book of hers. But that is not really true it may be my favorite at the moment but there is no way I can discount her previous books are not also my favorites her stories are just that good!!
Ford and Val’s story was so very heartwarming with very little angst and an extremely satisfying ending. Their “meet cute” was very original and so very surprising. I never knew what “meet cute” was until I watched The Holiday and now, I really pay attention to it. The secondary characters were all great and enriched the story
All Grown Up was the absolute BEST!! When I finished it, I just sit there, and I breathed a sigh of contentment.
I have a new favorite Vi Keeland hero! (Although let’s be honest, she always creates fantastic heroes!) I devoured All Grown Up on vacation and it is a fabulous summer read. It was both steamy and heartwarming. Age difference romance is not my typical genre, but I knew if Vi Keeland wrote it I would love it, and I wasn’t disappointed. Ford, 12 years younger than Valentina, is swoony, sweet perfection. Although I did understand Valentina’s hesitation, it was clear that their chemistry was amazing and they were just perfect for each other. Their easy, witty conversation was so enjoyable and how effortlessly their relationship developed was magical. I predict this will be the book of the summer!
Ford had me captivated from his first dialogue. Val’s strength had me in Aww! And Ford and Val together had the pages burning! Vi never disappoints! One click this baby now!
Because while fate decided we came into each other’s lives, sometimes we have to fight to stay. And every day, you remind me we’re worth the figh
4.5 stars
After being held back by her past for a while, Valentina Davies realized she needed to move in. Thanks to a much-needed push by her best friend, she decided to take a chance a put herself out there. Little did she knew it would take her face to face with another past – the boy next door Ford Donovan who was certainly all man now.
I’ve always wanted to try an age gap book with an older woman and this one satisfied my curiosity. If I were to describe the feel, this book is airy summer sunshine. It made me smile with a warm fuzzy feeling.
Ford was very charming and his vulnerability was endearing, but he was also caring and responsible. Valentina was likable and relatable, and I liked how she made changes in her life.
What appealed to me the most was how their relationship developed organically and how they didn’t let their relationship held then back. However, there were a couple of things I wish I got an answer for but weren’t addressed.
All Grown Up is a story of finding happiness on your own terms. It would appeal to readers looking for a sexy summer vacation read.
I have to say this book was not how I expected it to be. I ended up enjoying this book once I got past the stigma of reverse age gap of older woman and much younger man.
Valentina is recently divorced and has entered back into the dating game. One swipe on an app and she is immediately smitten with her match Donovan. Deciding to meet up Val realizes he looks familiar. He was none other than Ford Donovan, the son of her neighbors. Mortified she leaves and cuts off all contact with him.
But they had formed a connection and Ford wants to continue and explore further if a real relationship is possible.
A super spent in their respective summer homes brings them back together.
Can they get over the age gap and have a relationship? Get to one-clicking to find out!
I LOVED THIS FREAKIN BOOK!! Eeeep! I’m giddy after reading and that doesn’t happen often. It was epic. The story was fresh and addicting. The characters and their witty banter had me laughing and then other parts had me cussing. It had all the good feels you need to set back and enjoy. Super easy to read with a great flow. The connection they had was awesome.
Definitely not a book to miss! Most definitely one I’ll recommend for a while because I won’t be forgetting this story any time soon! Another kick ass read from Vi!
When it comes to love, age really doesn’t matter. No matter what people say about you being a cradle snatcher or a cougar or an old man, if love is real, it doesn’t really matter. Age is but a number, love is all you need. That’s what Ford Donovan wants you to know when it comes to relationship. And boy, this man definitely knows how to conquer love.
All Grown Up is about a woman, who’s been divorced for two years after more than fifteen years of marriage, and the man who becomes her match made in dating heaven. Valentina Davis, now Valentina Di Giovanni, finally decided to test the waters and meet a new man in her life. Except, when she got out of the water, the lifeguard who saves her isn’t a man, but a boy she used to know… A boy who used to babysit her own son… A boy named Ford Donovan, all grown up, all man and muscles and charm.
I can’t tell you how happy I was when I learned about Vi Keeland’s newest novel. A May-December love affair. I myself am older than my husband (about three years only, but still) and there comes a time when I also feel what Valentina felt about Ford. (Oh yes, my husband is silly and acts like a child sometimes, calls me mommy when he wants attention, go figure). But this guy (Ford) is mature enough for his age, doesn’t mind what others think, and knows what he wants. That’s what I liked about him (and my husband, per se). He’s driven, determined and dead-set. He’s also sexy, smitten, smart… and did I mention sexy?
Of course, there’s always some setbacks with their relationship, but what I love about their story is the passion and commitment they have to make it work in their own special way…. well, Ford mostly.. but Valentina must also be commended for her willingness to take risk and open herself to the world.
I love how this story began and ended. I love how mesmerized I’ve been from start to finish. I love how Vi Keeland continues to give us readers more characters to love, adore and gush over. I love love love this book!
This is a MUST READ if you like younger man/older woman stories! Ford Donovan is hot hot HOT, and absolutely the sweetest guy I’d ever like to know. The whole plot was just awesome and unique. They have a certain history, but not what you’d think. I have to say that I would definitely think twice in her situation lol, being in the older category myself. I don’t usually read this age gap genre but Vi can write about grass and I would read it!
This one has all the feels guys! Do not pass this one up! If you are new to this talented and beautiful writer, do yourself a favor and make this your cherry popper!
6 Hearts!
All Grown Up is Vi Keeland’s newest sexy, witty, and fun standalone novel. God, I love her stories and this one might just be my favorite! I fell hard for this one. If you follow my reviews then you know I rarely read the synopsis and once again that was the case. I read them before writing my reviews so I don’t spoil anything. This one explains a lot so I will try to make this quick.
Valentina wasn’t ready to start dating but her friend Eve knew she just needed a push. And she did just that when she pushed the active button on the Match.com profile she made for her bestie. What she didn’t expect was for Valentina to actually be semi ok with it. So much so that she edited a bit and pushed the active button herself. And then chat with a twenty-something year old hottie! Then to meet him the sexy stranger who is also witty with a naughty side. What she really didn’t expect was that he was the boy next door. This was even better than expected. Especially when he was even hotter than sin without his shirt on and just as sweet as he was naughty. Yep! Eve was a genius.
Ford had no idea that the woman he had been lusting over online was Mrs. Davis. The same Mrs. Davis who lived next door to his family at their summer home. The summer home he had watched her son in. But damn, he didn’t care. He wanted her. After-all, she wasn’t a Mrs. anymore. Except, she couldn’t do it. She didn’t see him as the man he was. She saw him as the boy. He was determined to show her that he was anything but. And when after years of being absent form his summer home, he was back and she was right next door. For the whole summer.
I can’t get more into than that. I will say Ford is a determined man. He is also a shameless flirt. I loved his filthy mouth with a passion. It makes me want to read it all over again! He is more than just a pretty face and a rock hard body. He is sweet, witty, and just wants her to see what he sees when he looks at her. A beautiful woman inside and out. One full of spirit, sexiness, and wit, and smarts.
Overall…It. Is. Everything! I love that she is older than him. I love that he doesn’t care. I love that he shows her that he doesn’t care and that she shouldn’t either. I loved them together. I fell hard for both of them. I swooned hard. I got hot and bothered just from his dirty mouth. And I even cried. He is the total package and she is too even if she doesn’t think so!
Quotes:
“The back door squeaks.”
“You want WD-40, not actual oil then.”
“Oh yeah. Okay. Thanks.”
“I have some lube that can take care of you.” She glanced sideways at me, unsure if I was being a wiseass or not. I managed to keep a straight face and turned back to the fridge.
“What the hell?” She smiled as if she hadn’t just broken girl code.
“You can thank me later, after he gives you all the orgasms I know a man with that body is capable of.”
“I’d be happy to help you work on being inappropriate”
I laughed. “I bet you would.”
I really loved and enjoyed All Grown Up! I was hooked right away and couldn’t get enough of Ford and Valentina. I loved the chemistry they had and how there story went so well together. One of my favorite reads this year!
Another phenomenal book from Vi. I really loved this one, it was full of emotions and sexual tension. Valentina was strong and smart. Ford was sexy, smart, and persistent in his chase for Valentina. These two were so right for each other and I enjoyed watching them take the ride. Will he be able to convince her or will she walk away from him? This is a must read!!!
I truly loved everything about this book. I had never read an older woman/younger man romance before but this was absolutely amazing. I loved that Val was in her late thirties. She had been married for many years and now she was single with her son off to college. She wanted to discover who she really was, not the wife and mother but the woman inside.
I loved how mature Ford was when we met him in the book. His parents passed away and he had to be the guardian and caretaker of his little sister. While he had a wild streak before we met him in the book, he really did step up and be the brother/father figure his sister needed. I really loved how Ford wasn’t afraid to show when his feelings were hurt by the things that Val would say to him. He knew their age difference of 12 years was hard for her to accept but he knew the connection and chemistry they had was real and not just some passing fling.
Val had a list that she wanted to complete…sort of a finding me list. She had been just a wife and mother for so long that she lost herself along the way. She had always been worried about what other people thought of her and her choices. Ford didn’t care what people thought. It took Val a while to finally see what Ford had been saying all along, it didn’t matter as long as they were happy.
I really loved that these two amazing characters connected first through messaging via the dating app and then later to texting. They were able to learn things about one another and they developed a friendship first. Then when they met, there was obvious physical attraction. But Val was always worried that Ford wouldn’t stay interested in her because she was so much older. He truly helped her see herself the way everyone else did…as a beautiful and confident woman.
This might be my favorite Vi book to date. I think each book gets better than the one before. Definitely wouldn’t mind seeing Val’s son Ryan and Ford’s sister Bella get a book…maybe even a book together…nudge nudge wink wink.
I LOVED THIS FREAKIN’ BOOK!! Eeeep! I’m giddy after reading and that doesn’t happen often. It was epic. The story was fresh and addicting. The characters and their witty banter had me laughing and then other parts had me cussing. It had all the good feels you need to sit back and enjoy. Super easy to read with a great flow. The connection they had was awesome.
Definitely not a book to miss! Most definitely one I’ll recommend for a while because I won’t be forgetting this story any time soon! Another kick ass read from Vi!
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Omg! Loved it! I’m swooning all over the place. I need a Ford…I’m sure my husband won’t mind. Valentina and her situation hit me all in the feels. That woman had married young and given her life to her husband and her family. All of a sudden she’s alone and not sure if she’s ready to jump back in the dating game. Ford was an old soul who had to grow up pretty quickly when his parents passed away and raising his little sister. This story had me all up and down with frustration, little heart pulls, schmexy Ford, sassy banter and the hopefulness of moving forward. Such an epic love story for those going through this sort of starting over midway through their lives. So sweet and I have chills just thinking about it.
New Vi Keeland favorite? I think so!
I just adored this book so much. I love the fact that’s it’s an age gap romance but one where the female character is older instead of the male. I feel like everyone who writes age gaps, the male is always the one who’s older so this book was refreshing in that sense and I’m so glad this trope was written by one of my favs. It’s been a while since I’ve read a Vi Keeland book, and this book made me realise that I’ve been seriously missing out.
I love Vi and her words. She writes some pretty good and sexy heros and Ford is one of my favs!! I loved him so much. I don’t really want to go into plot here, besides you get a lot from the blurb but god it was so good and funny and cute!!! Ford is impossible to resist! And he’s persistent and tempting and oh so hot! I loved how he didn’t back down and even though Valentina kept saying no to a relationship, he kept messaging her and built a friendship. He was there for her in every capacity, he made her see herself in his eyes and he helped her live. And he kept at it, even when her actions and words hurt him. I really freaking loved his character and I want him for myself. Too bad he likes older woman.
I really liked Valentina too. It was so great to see her overcome her struggle to put herself out there and to get over what people thought and just live life for her like everyone should. Ford made her life sparkle. He was fun, daring and he wanted her to live and do all that her exhusband had deprived her of, even when those things weren’t in his favor and had him out of the picture.
All Grown Up is an amazing story that proves just how much age is just a number. It is lighthearted at times and those will have you laughing and smiling from ear to ear, at others it’s heartfelt and the angst will hit you right in the feels. Ford and Valentine share a beautiful connection right from the start, they have so much in common, they understand each other, make each other laugh, they are just perfect for one another. And Ford will prove that to you in the best way in this perfect summer read that will give you all the feels and summer vibes you need.