When love is forbidden, smiles, sparks and a little nudge turn an average mother into #Cougarlicious-Single mom Kim Doherty is heartbroken and destroyed. A shell of her former self. Each day she goes through the motions of taking care of her thirteen year old son Timmy.Flirtatious smiles and heated looks coming from Timmy’s twenty-something year old wrestling coach wake Kim’s frozen heart. Smiles … coach wake Kim’s frozen heart. Smiles turn to innocent touches. Innocent touches lead to mind blowing sex. Before she knows what’s happening, Coach Chance Carter, weaves his way into Kim’s daily life and melts her heart.
Is it just sex or something more? How many shots at love does one person get? Having lost so much already, Will Kim choose to focus on her son and say goodbye to Chance, or will she become #Cougarlicious?
A second chance forbidden romance.
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“Yikes. I am worse. I’m a horny old spinster!”
“Tears fill my eyes as blackness creeps in from every angle. My brain can’t process. My heart is about to explode. My lungs don’t want to pull in air. My body knows and now, with the blackness overtaking everything else, it’s shutting down.”
Ok, that was in the first chapter! It has been a long time since a book has elicited tears in the first chapter. And, d*mn if it wasn’t a good emotional ride from beginning to end.
The last two years of Kim’s life have been a blurry few at best. When fate took her husband away, she struggles to make it through each day and taking care of her teen son, Timmy. It is Timmy’s wrestling coach, Chance Carter that brings her life back into focus once again. Not expecting to ever feel wanted and desired again, and unsure if she could reciprocate that anyway, she hesitantly begins to flirt with the idea of looking for that second chance when she meets Chance.
The emotional, and steamy, feelings that Chance elicits are foreign feelings to Kim. One problem, he’s much younger than she is. Things start off slow with these two. Although, the sexual chemistry is palpable from the get go, she is hesitant to give into the feelings. Don’t worry though, this book promises lots of steamy scenes that will have you begging for more after each one.
“I don’t know how much time passes while I’m held there staring in his eyes. I’m unable to move. Or speak. I’m Lightheaded from a lack of oxygen. I force myself to pull in a deep breath before the light dims around me and I fall at this man’s feet.”
“Being attracted to this young man and wanting him to want me in return, feels wrong. Shame and guilt swell inside me.”
I love how Chance, though younger, has a bit of a jaded side to him that ages him in years intellectually.
“You seem very wise for someone so young.”
I found myself drawn into his determination to get the woman of his dreams, regardless of how much she may fight it.
“Don’t push me away,” he whispers.”
Will Kim be able to push aside her guilt and fears of being a spinster to embrace her cougar side and discover a new passion she thought was long lost? Or will she walk away from the second chance that she never knew she wanted?
“Fine. You made your decision. Just know that this is your choice.”
This was a nice spin on the a-typical older Alpha man and much younger woman situations that are more often the center of most romance reads you find today. It was refreshing, and I could see where this could become a strong point of Lily Ryan’s. I hope to see more like this from her as I am seriously going through a book hangover from #COUGARLICIOUS. I need more! As this is my first book I have read of Lily’s I do have the benefit of going and reading more of her previously published work!
I really enjoyed this book. This book was full of action-packed adventure and some much-anticipated hotness. I was really drawn into the storyline and the characters are quite likeable and relatable. I found the book really easy to read with a relaxing pace and style. Cannot wait to read more from this author.
I loved this story so much. It wasn’t at all what I thought when I saw the title. Kim and Chance’s backstory’s are full of heartbreak and tragedy on both sides. Moving on is the name of the game. Throwing in hormonal teenager into the mix makes for a can’t-put-it-down book.
For some reason I can never really connect with older woman, younger men. Maybe because I find older men more attractive, or it always seems like older woman have such an issues with the age gap…. I don’t know, but that part of the story wasn’t my favorite and that was just a personal preference and didn’t make this book bad. I liked the characters, and the romance that we got. You really could feel that attraction and connection that Kim and Chance. My heart broke for Her and seeing her still dealing with the death of her late husband…. it was heart breaking. Add in Tim, and him missing his dad, learning about them the way he did….. great breaking to me. There were sad moments. I loved that Chance was the way he was. Total swee heart, and just a good match for her. He helped her live again which was great to see, even when it wasn’t good. I loved the ending and so glad they got their HEA. 4 stars #2OCCJD
This book is one hell of a page turner!
It has Angst, Forbidden romance, Love, Lust, Guilt all wrapped up into one amazing ride.
You can’t help who you fall in love with it doesn’t know age, right from wrong or what social standards are it only knows what you fell deep in your heart
So when Kim’s son Timmy gets some
Extra help from his school wrestling coach and Kim meets Mr Carter for the first time Kim Can’t help but drool….
little did she know that Chance Carter also had the same reaction when laying his eyes on Kim.
My heart broke for Kim and the loss of her husband and having to raise Timmy on her own but when Love decides to show its face again and Kim begins to feel alive (something she hasn’t allowed herself to feel since the loss of her husband) things really heat up.
Fantastic read! Loved every single
Page – 5 Stars
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan hit me hard right from the start and is an emotional rollercoaster ride. I sobbed and ugly cried right from the first chapter of this story. It is a second chance romance where forbidden love between an older woman and younger male makes for some nasty responses. A forbidden love that is full of love and emotions that will pull at your heart strings. I truly loved this story so much I wish that it was way longer, because I could not get enough of these characters. Lily did a great job of making the story feel real.
If you are looking for a story that takes you on an emotional journey of loss and love and second chances then this is story for you
A fantastic second chance romance. This tale will have you flipping pages as fast as you can to keep up with the story that unfolds. Very easy read and easy to follow. Relatable characters and great storyline pacing. My first book from this author and not my last.
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan
Five Stars
Cougarlicious is a second chance romance by Lily Ryan. This is not the first book I have read by this author , but it is my new favorite. This fast paced story had me hooked from the very first page. The characters are relatable and the story is true to life. The emotion fad me reaching for a tissue a time or two, but it also had me laughing out loud. I truly believe that is a sign of a great book, the emotional responses.
Kim is a strong single mother, who is trying to do the best she can after losing her husband two years before. Her son is a typical teanager with the grief of his father’s death weighing heavy on him, so when he shows signs of interest in wrestling. She is happy his coach is having a positive effect on him. She finds herself attracted to the “young coach”. This leaves her with some questions on whether having a relationship would be a good idea.
You need to get this book to find out if these will overcome the obstacles in their way. You definitely won’t be disappointed. I highly recommend this book.
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan gives hope to all of us older ladies if we ever find ourselves single again. I have been known to appreciate a nice looking younger man every now and again, but never would I expect one to be interested in me.
When I learned about Kim’s story it brought a few tears to my eyes but I was happy to read how she was able to pick up the pieces and start living again with her son.
I thought of quite a few guys when I tried to imagine Chance. He is young, hot and is just a good guy.
Thought the ending was perfect. I would love to catch up with Timmy once he grows up and see how things turn out for him.
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan was a great easy read. It was a real page turner for me.
Kim Doherty has been trying to raise her son Timmy by herself since a terrible tragedy happened and she lost her husband.
Kim finds herself crying a lot even though it has been two years.
When she meets Timmy’s wrestling coach Chance Carter, both are attracted to eachother immediately.
Timmy will always come first for Kim and she tries to hide any feelings her and Chance have for eachother. Timmy has been very distant with his mother but, Chance knows a lot and tries to be a role model for him.
Will Kim and Chance be able to keep their secret or will they crash and burn before having to tell Timmy?
Cougarlicious
By Lily Ryan
5/5 Stars
Oh how I love Lily Ryan’s books! But this one holds a special place in my heart!! It truly speaks volumes, just listen!! This is so much more than just the title of the book. It deals with tough subject matters that are sensitive and difficult ! But it’s done in a matter where it’s relatable and enjoyable!! It’s beautifully done all around!! Another outstanding job, Lily!! I can’t wait to see what’s next!!
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan is a great second chance romance full of angsty romance. Following the story of Kim who has lost her husband two years ago and rediscovering herself and her love life. Having a hard time reconnecting with herself after her loss, Kim works every day to just go through the motions until she meets Chance, her son’s wrestling coach. The age difference between Kim and Chance is always on Kim’s mind but the way that he makes her feel is something that she can’t stay away from. The more time that she spends with Chance, the sidelong glances and intermittent touches keep her engine revved up and help to worm him deeper into her heart every day. Kim never thought that she would feel this way again, but could it be love? Could Chance be the man to make her find herself again? Chance needed to be a strong character to help bring Kim back to life, and his strength is served both to her and her children. The closer that these two become the more you fall in love with them. Ryan is an old favorite of mine when it comes to romance novels, so when I saw this book I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. The storyline was nothing short of amazing to get to read, the characters and their back stories pulled me in from page one, I devoured this book and could not put it down. If you are looking for a great second chance romance with an older female lead and a hot younger male than this is definitely the book for you!
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan is a story of second chances after a tragic loss with an added twist of an older woman/younger man. This is not my first encounter with Ms Ryan so I jumped on the story after reading the blurb! It is great to read so skilfully and artfully written books where the dynamics between women and men have turned upside, sort of …. There are not so many stories with older women/younger men that do not come cross too sleazy or …
Cougarlicious is the story of Kim Doherty, who is the mother of an 11-year old Timmy, and Chance Carter, her son’s wrestling coach who is in twenties. I have read the other reviews where they call it a story of forbidden relationship but I think it is only forbidden when you look at it from a narrow moralistic point of view – they are both grownups and consensual and they are not hurting anyone or cheating on anyone … it is the society that looks down on them …
It is a beautiful journey of two people that pulls at your heartstrings and makes you to take stand and keep reading … I would have loved to have heard more ‘from’ Chance as that would have given his characters more depth and layers but at the same time, the writer has taken on a challenge in itself with the topic. I will be on a lookout for more of her writing!
This was definitely a refreshing read! I loved how the roles were uniquely reversed, in that the male hero was all in in terms of a relationship, yet the heroine was extremely hesitant. I understand Kims hestitantion, In that she has gone through a significant amount of emotional trauma by losing her husband.
My favorite part of this book had to be the age difference between the characters-yet their intense chemistry that was present. I felt the heat wholeheartedly and it was easy to see that both characters were absolutely going to succumb to their attraction. The plot kept my engaged, as I do wished for a happy ending for the characters because they so deserved one.
Kim was definitely a tough woman-and I could relate to her which made this story that much more amazing. She was a great mother, and I really adored how she handled the situation of keeping her household together after tragedy, as well as undergoing so many changes emotionally.
Grab a tissue box, and one click this book if you’re looking for a good cry, and a sweet happy ending!
Book Review: Cougarlicious
Author: Lily Ryan
FOUR STARS
Going through loss of any kind is hard but when you are left alone because your spouse is murdered and you have a child to raise, you do your very best to be strong so the child doesn’t see you hurt.
That is one of the many situations that our Female main character is dealing with in Cougarlicious. Now add in the hot wrestling coach, who coaches her son, and the fact that he is almost 1/2 her age and you have a whole other set of issues.
The attraction between the two of them is steamy and she tries to put him off and not get involved but her heart has other things in mind. He is persistant and kind and knows how to get under her skin.
What happens when her son finds out? What happens with friends and family find out?
Great book
Kelli Harper
5 Star
Cougarlicious By Lily Ryan
Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan is a second chance romance that will suck you in from the beginning to the end. I had a hard time putting it down I was in deep had to keep reading. This isnt my first Book by this author, but its definitely one of my favorites.I loved the characters in this book as they made me feel like I was apart of the story
This story did take me on an emotional rollercoaster ride and I even found myself crying a couple of times. There was a couple of “on the edge of your seat” moments that left me guessing what was going to happen next.This story is about a older woman who has lost her husband and she’s trying to find herself again.Kims husband passed two years ago but shes having a rough time letting go.Kim finds herself just going through the motions antil she meets her sons very young wrestling coach. Next she knows she finds herself having hot steamy sex with a man who is definitely easing himself into her heart. Can this be just what kim needs?Is it possible for it to be love?Does her age get in the way ?Can he mend her broken heart ? I highly recommend this Book especially if you want to know what happens. I can’t wait to read more from this author.
5 Stars
#Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan is a brilliant second chance, older woman/younger man, forbidden romance. It is sexy, sensual, romantic, emotional touching, and entirely entertaining.
Kim Doherty was left heartbroken and shattered after her husband died two years earlier. She has had a hard time letting go of the pain and moving forward. The only reason she goes through the motions of her day to day life, is because of her beloved 13 year old son Timmy. She isn’t interested in relationships, especially since the last one brought her so much pain. But, you should never say never- right?
When she meets her sons wrestling coach, Chance Carter, he turns her world upside down and re-opens a door she though would remain shut forever. Will he sooth and repair her broken heart? What about the guilt, and age difference? Will they become obstacles to their happiness?
A great read!
Thank you, Ms. Ryan!
The name of this book is called, “Cougarlicious by Lily Ryan. In the mist of preparing dinner, doing laundry, eating, and putting my kids to bed I read this entire book. It was completely and utterly captivating!!!!!!!!!! There were quite a few issues in this story that kept me turning each page regardless of what I was doing at the same time. The main characters, Chance and Kim were amazing together. They had crazy text messages sent back and forth to each other. They seemed to be an awesome couple together despite all the moral issues going on between themselves and loved ones. Kim was that mom trying to do all following a tragedy that no family wants to experience. She’s trying to deal with the repercussions of that tragedy with her teenage son. She meets the ultimate wrestling coach who seemed to ooze sex appeal from his very pores. He pushes Kim to her limits emotionally and physically. He was a great role model for Kim’s teenager trying to deal with the lose of his father. I am giving this book 5 stars. The author dealt with some serious everyday issues to affect many families.