Nothing says happy birthday like catching your husband in a compromising position with his boss.His male boss.Why, hello, midlife crisis. I’m starting over, but this time I’m doing it right. Or at least I’m doing what I want.Taking the day off from work to hang out poolside? Yup. Do I leave the swimsuit in my house? Sure.Does my very hot, twenty-something pool boy happen to catch me naked? Oh, … happen to catch me naked? Oh, yeah, he does. And he likes what he sees… a lot.
My best friend keeps telling me to have a fling and get back out there. But I’m not so sure she meant for me to do it with her son.
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Holy Hotness pool boy!
From the start, you get a sense that this isn’t your typical age gap romance. It’s more…so much more.
When Erika catches her husband with his pants down, she finds herself on her own and ready to reinvent her future. What she didn’t bank on was getting involved with her BFF’s son! A chance encounter leads to them getting together, and their story continues with her seeing him sing at a bar, pushing him to try out for the open act for the hot pop star on tour, her finding her writing muse again, and his catapult to stardom.
Of course, getting involved with the your friend’s son has some drama…but nothing over the top, and expected in this scenario. This was my first read by Nikki Sloane, and I’m ready to go back and read the first book in this series (the neighbor makes an appearance here, and his book is the first it appears).
What a way to get wet!
This pool boy is a man in all the right sense. Troy is burning-hot temptation, a summer fantasy served on a sinful platter, and the perfect antidote to a bleak mood.
Bad day? Try the pool boy for all kinds of healthy benefits. Body fitness, heat in the right places, and plenty of swoony feelings so you’ll never run out of dreamy material.
I started the book for the hot promise and the good writer behind the sultry words. I stayed in a stupor of passion and romance until the very last note of this beautiful story.
Troy is a dream come true when he shows up at Erika’s home to tend to her swimming pool only to engage in an unexpected game of cat and mouse with naked surprises, forbidden gasps, and dangerous lust. Favourite hot scene of the year!
The excitement never dwindles. It may stem from rule-breaking desire, but it develops into an ardent age-gap relationship where the older woman reclaims her self-worth and the young man fulfills so many dreams. I loved that her job matches his talent and opens up a path that redeems both their lives.
I really enjoyed his good nature as much as his looks and that he feels more for her than she had imagined. There’s room for these characters to reach for their dreams, to learn from their mistakes, and to fall in love in the most natural, sensual, deep, meaningful way.
I loved the author’s descriptions of the characters’ talents as they weave their magic over each other or other people. It’s a very good romance about finding the right person no matter the differences and pursuing your innermost desires. And the hot scenes really strike a match and burn ;-). Enjoy!
I’ll start by saying… where’s my pool boy?
Erika’s coming out of a messy divorce, still dealing with the difficult discovery of her husband cheating on her. A discovery that upset her.
Troy is the pool boyfriend, the one who goes to Erika’s house to take care of things.
Troy is also Erika’s best friend’s son.
The encounter between the two occurs in a strange and ironic way. Troy sees Erika sunbathing in the pool and let’s say that in front of her half naked, his reaction is difficult to hide.
It has to be said that when I find myself in front of Troy, with the similarities of Zac Efron, well, most probably I would have behaved in the same way.
Their story, though forbidden, doesn’t stop them.
Theirs is a hot and exciting story, a story that devours itself in a matter of hours. I couldn’t tear myself away from the book.
Erika is determined to get Troy to reach his goal and help him.
Troy is not the classic bad boy we find in books, the classic bad boy, but he’s a guy with a good head and he really cares about Erika.
I devoured their story, a fun and fast reading. A summertime reading.
Besides, I love stories with an age difference.
4.5 “Music of the Heart” Stars
Since first reading the synopsis of The Pool Boy, I was eager to get this story. I really enjoy age gap romances and this one was without a doubt a very delicious one. If I’m not mistaken, it was my first time where the heroine is older than the hero and it felt refreshing to me. Nikki Sloane achieved to bring the right balance between steamy hot and emotional with this story.
Erika and Troy’s relationship was so amazing. Their stolen moments were sinfully hot, but also the way they connected so easily through their passion for music was beautiful. Every single moment between them, I felt their romance wasn’t only something physical, but ran deeper! In spite of their age difference, they brought something special to each other.
The fact Troy was Erika’s best friend’s son added a little bit of taboo to this already forbidden love story. I enjoyed this story a lot and I’m now intrigued about the first novel in the Nashville Neighborhood Series, The Doctor, that I hadn’t previously read. I’ll certainly check it out soon!
** ARC received in exchange for an honest review **
4 stars!
When you are in the mood for forbidden, taboo, and smutty you know that Nikki Sloane will deliver! The Pool Boy is all that and more. There is a pretty large age gap here so keep that in mind before starting this one, but have an open mind because not only is this insanely hot, there is a level of emotion here I did not anticipate.
Erika is recently divorced. Yikes, my heart broke for her in the first chapter upon discovering her husband of 20 years cheating on her with another man. But Erika is strong. She is resilient and fights back. 10 months later she is ready to get back out there but is reserved about it too. Then along comes the pool boy and Erika sees him as a chance to make a fantasy come true. I loved her confidence and her take charge, go after what you want attitude. Although she was slightly reserved about a relationship due to all the unknowns of how a relationship with such a younger man could last but GAH Troy was the sweetest in bringing up her confidence in them.
Troy is Erika’s pool boy but is also her best friend’s son….HELLO forbidden! There was a sweetness about Troy that I loved. He has always had a thing for his mom’s best friend but knew she was completely off limits.
WHOA the chemistry and heat between these two was scorching! Major sparks and immediate physical attraction.
This was a super quick read and one I devoured in one sitting. It is hot and steamy and super erotic. Pick this up when you are in the mood for some delicious steamy scenes and a super taboo and forbidden read.
*ARC received in exchange of an honest review.
“You make me want to be reckless,”
Scorching. Forbidden. Dirty.
One thing I always say about Nikki’s writing.. she always writes the HOTTEST stories. The steam is on a whole different level. The chemistry between the characters can set your kindle on fire.
Troy and Erika were EXPLOSIVE. I don’t read many older woman/younger man stories, but this one is easily one of my top favorites.
The forbidden feel made me flipping through the pages just to see what would possibly happen next. Nikki captivated me from chapter one and kept me until the very end.
Definitely read this if you’re looking for an angsty, steamy read! Nikki’s packs all the heat in this super hot, extra naughty story!
“Where’d you find him?”
“He’s, uh . . . my pool boy.”
Oh wow this one is super super hot, the steaminess is off the charts, but it’s not just the hot stuff that makes this book a page-turner, there’s also the complicated story behind it. It’s not a rainbow and roses romance, there’s a lot doubts, insecurities and fears, it’s not a typical romance read, lots of struggles and hurdles, but it’s oh soooo good and addicting, and easily to be devoured in just one sitting.
A steamy romance read with great story and loveable characters that I just can’t stop once I start, totally recommended and definitely a MUST-READ for steamy romance lovers.
Nikki Sloane brings scorching hot chemistry and intense emotions in The Pool Boy. This story gave age gap romance a spicy edge. An entertaining treat of steam and swoon.
Erika is a smart and successful woman. But her love life is unfortunately sad. Her husband cheated on her and even before that revelation, their chemistry was lost for years. Now she is divorced and lonely. Troy is not only her pool boy..he is her best friend’s son and way too young for her. But that doesn’t stop the irresistible attraction between them. Things get complicated when she makes Troy give audition for a big musical opportunity and she cannot be his manager and lover simultaneously. Also it won’t be easy for everyone to accept.
I absolutely adore Erika! She is not ashamed or hesitant to go after what her heart wants. But she also has this scared and vulnerable side. She is so supportive of Troy and selflessly helped him. She has a big heart and her intelligence is amazing. And more amazing is Troy. He may be half her age but he acts so maturely! He is emotional and a bit reckless and whole lot of mouth watering hot! Just being a musician propelled him a thousand spaces in hotness scale. And the way he cared for Erika’s emotional needs and became her supporter in every way…just wow. The story was hotter than hell. Expect some of the dirtiest sex scenes you have EVER read. But I loved how the emotional part was never compromised. It had a fairytale ending after necessary bumps and twists…
The Pool Boy by Nikki Sloane was a sinfully sexy and soul deep romance. It was like a hot summer day. All fun, frolicking, heat and the right kind of burn!
Received ARC for honest review
The pool boy fait partie de la saga Nashville Neighbourhood mais peut être lu de manière complètement indépendante. J’avais découvert la plume de Nikki Sloane avec Trois simples règles et j’avais adoré la plume de l’auteur dans un style où la sensualité doit être au rendez vous et faire monter la température. Je peux vous assurer qu’elle y arrive une nouvelle fois et que j’ai adoré faire la connaissance de Troy.
A 42 ans , Erika Graham aimerait pimenter sa vie maritale et laisser libre cours à ses envies. Elle va donc vouloir faire une surprise à son mari qui a une fois de plus mis son travail avant sa femme en lui rendant une petite visite. Elle aura bien une surprise mais surement pas celle qu’on attendait. J’ai aimé découvrir ce personnage car rares sont les héroïnes dans la quarantaine qui ont leur propre histoire et qui assume leur envie. La température va monter d’un cran quand elle se fera surprendre en tenue d’Eve par le fils de sa meilleure amie. A partir de là , les choses vont aller crescendo mais ce que j’ai apprécié est le fait que nous n’avons pas une accumulation de scènes de sexe. L’histoire prend tout son sens au fil des pages et j’ai aussi aimé l’analogie faite entre la découverte de sa sensualité et la musique. C’est un univers qu’elle connait puisqu’elle même a tenté de percer dans ce domaine et qu’elle est à présent la manager de nombreux talents. Erika est une femme qui va donc écouter ses sens et non sa raison et qui va entamer une liaison torride avec Troy. Les scènes sont très bien écrites et nous allons apprécier de découvrir son histoire. Pourra t-elle aller au bout de sa démarche et laisser libre cours à ses sentiments? Que se passera t-il quand la vérité éclatera?
Troy Osbourne n’est pas un jeune homme comme les autres. A 24 ans , il a fini ses études et travaille à la fois dans l’entreprise de construction de son beau père, dans la salle de sport où il est coach sportif tout en s’occupant de la piscine de Mrs Graham. Il ne ménage pas ses efforts et c’est clairement quelqu’un qui a la tête sur les épaules. Il sait aussi ce qu’il veut et il assumera ses envies. Tomber sur Erika dans une position aussi délicate est le déclic dont il avait besoin. Il est clair dans sa tête et son attirance pour cette femme plus âgée ne date pas d’aujourd’hui. Il assumera donc son envie et il saura prendre le contrôle en cas de besoin. Au lycée, il a été déçu un première fois en rêvant d’une carrière dans le monde du sport mais il ne veut pas avoir une nouvelle fois le tour quand une opportunité dans l’univers de la musique se présente. Tout chez lui est capable de nous faire vibrer et c’est une grande tentation à laquelle il sera difficile de ne pas succomber. J’ai aussi aimé découvrir cet homme car il est mature et réfléchi et il n’est pas uniquement qu’un beau corps capable de réaliser les envies de notre héroïne. Il est sérieux dans sa démarche et n’a pas peur d’affronter le regard des autres. Quand il devra choisir entre divers chemins, espérons qu’il fasse le bon choix.
Bref, j’ai passé un excellent moment de lecture avec ce roman qui va indéniablement nous donner chaud . Troy et Erika sauront nous emporter avec eux dans leur histoire et dans leur univers. Nikki Sloane aborde avec brio la différence d’âge et l’envie d’une sexualité épanouissante. Un roman à déguster au bord de la piscine .
First of all, you had me at pool boy. Second, I want to move to this Nashville neighborhood! Yes, this story is full of heat, but it’s also a beautiful, multi-layered love story. Love between a man and a woman, but also loving yourself and following your own path.
Erika has a successful career, but her personal life takes a big hit, and she has to deal with that. Troy is staying at his parents’ home while working for his stepfather, working at a gym, and also taking care of Erika’s pool. Troy and Erika are both going through some struggles, and they kind of come together at just the right time—although sometimes it seems the timing is wrong. Their chemistry is off the charts, and they can’t seem to get enough of each other—which is a great thing. I’m in love w/Troy and his dirty mouth!
I love this story of finding love while dealing with an age gap. Usually the problem is with the older person, and I loved seeing Troy and Erika work through their issues—and the issues of friends and family who have their own opinions about Troy and Erika being together. You get to catch up with the guys from The Doctor, the first book in this Nashville Neighborhood series.
Wow…I read it and I got hot under the collar! This was an incredibly hot & steamy read. Erica and Troy have amazing chemistry that lit up the pages of this story. Seemly, they are opposites, yet they share a common love of music and have the ability to bring out the best in each other. This book has:
a hot, dirty talking younger man
a strong, sexy older woman
sensual shenanigans by a pool
off the charts chemistry
a varied cast of supporting characters
a HEA
If you enjoy any or all of these, then this book may be the one for you. Advanced copy provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
This book is HOTT!!! Set your kindle on fire kind of hot!!! I am a big fan of the taboo/forbidden romances. There’s this certain thrill and danger that surrounds them. They shouldn’t be doing this but makes them want to do it more! I love it! That is how this book starts out. The forbidden romance of an older woman and younger man. As we progress into the story more we get more about the character and see it as more of a love story than a fling. I really enjoyed this story! I thought the characters were great and likable. The story was super hot but also became something deeper. Definitely pack up your kindle head to the pool and enjoy this fantastic book!
The Pool Boy by Nikki Sloane seems like a hot taboo older woman + younger man romance, and it IS certainly that. That being said, it’s also more than that. It was sweet and emotional for so many reasons. Erika is basically getting her groove and confidence back after catching her husband cheating, and Troy is finding his spot in this world and figuring out what he wants to do with his life. The fact that these two have the hots for each other and tear up the sheets together is just a small bit of how they weave into each other’s lives.
Their relationship isn’t one that is easily accepted for a few reasons outside of the age gap, but I’ll let you discover those while reading. All that said, TPB is hot, it’s steamy, but it’s also romantic AF. I think I want to stay in this Nashville Neighborhood forever!
“What we were doing was reckless. He was my best friend’s son, and she’d never forgive this betrayal, but I was too desperate to stop.”
Forbidden, taboo and a whole lot sexy, this age-gap romance story was the perfect escape! I love an older woman younger man romance and this book ticked all the boxes for me. With the temptation of a younger man making her feel sexy again, Nashville music manager Erika Graham takes a chance on love with a man who is 18 years younger than her, with Troy at just 24. Despite the age gap and complications of who his mom is, Troy and Erika fit together like they were meant to be, the muse to the music living in each of them.
“The moment our lips touched, I went weightless. It was like leaping off a stage into the waiting hands of the crowd, yet never landing. Falling forever.”
The steam factor in the book is off the charts sexy, Troy and Erika are explosive together, exploring each other’s bodies is like a new kink for them both. And let me tell you the visuals the storytelling created were scrumptious, I will definitely take my own pool boy!
“If he had a flavor, it was just like his music. Sinfully rich and hot.”
Erika hadn’t felt a man desire her in years, her pig of an ex-husband didn’t cherish her like he should’ve even though she was a truly beautiful woman inside and out. But Troy, oh did Troy know how to cherish and pleasure her body in ways she didn’t even know were possible. I knew this book was going to be sexy, forbidden and definitely dirty, but the story a lot more meat to it, no pun intended. The Nashville music scene gave this book a rock star romance vibe, their secret love affair and the underlying self-esteem struggles brought this book up a notch with an emotional punch to my heart. Sexy, beautiful and addicting, this story was a sinfully delicious getaway from reality!
“Maybe you could only reach a certain level of happiness for yourself, but . . . happiness for someone else? That was limitless. That was joy.”
Erika and Troy are combustible! This is an age gap romance that turned out to be so much more than I expected! Erika is recently divorced from her cheating husband. She is a musician turned agent and finds Troy performing at an open mic night while scouting for the music label she works for. Troy also happens to be her pool boy…..and best friend’s son! She helps Troy with his big break but during the process finds out he’s had a thing for her for YEARS. Trying not to act on their physical attraction proves to be futile and when they come together SPARKS FLY! This book was hot, sexy, and sweet!
This is an age-gap/taboo romance between an older woman and a younger guy. It starts out emotional with Erika ending her 20-year marriage. Troy is her best friend’s son who cleans her pool. What Erika doesn’t know is that Troy has carried a torch for her for a long time. The job Troy initially took to make extra money is turning into so much more. They didn’t plan for anything to happen but that fantasy soon turns into reality. Will reality come crashing down on them once things go beyond the fantasy?
Holy wow! This book is scorching hot. Initially, I thought that this was just going to be a super hot and steamy read, and I was okay with that. This is so much more. It is definitely hot but there are some angsty and emotional moments. The characters are very likable in the story. I wasn’t expecting Troy to be so mature and loving. Erika waas a force to be reckoned with even though she had her insecurities and doubts. I love that she was confident and got her groove back. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend reading it!
****ARC generously provided in exchange for an honest review.****
Not having read Nikki Sloane for a while, this was a great re-introduction into her books.
Age gap romances are seldom ‘cougars’ so The Pool Boy was a refreshing change…Did I say refreshing? What I really meant was hot as all hell!
Although there is about 20 years between this amazing couple, the story doesn’t seem trite or contrived often being supportive and tender…as well as hot as all hell!
Of course there are issues, aren’t there always? It wouldn’t be romantic fiction without them! However, Nikki Sloane does an amazing job convincing the reader that this is a match made in heaven, or at the very least, Nashville.
I will definitely be going back to read the first instalment in the ‘Nashville Neighbourhood’ series and look forward any future additions.
This is my first time reading this author, but it will not be my last!!! The Pool Boy was everything I needed and more!! it was one of the hottest books I’ve read! I tried to read it slowly, but I just couldn’t, it was amazing!
Wow! I enjoyed this sexy forbidden/age gap storyline. Troy and Erika had chemistry in spades. Sexy times, dirty talk and swoon worthy moments will keep you hooked from the beginning to the end.
Je ne savais pas trop à quoi m’attendre en commençant cette aventure puisque c’est l’un des rares “différence d’âges” que je peux lire et j’ai été prise dès le départ par l’histoire de Troy et Erika. L’autrice alterne bien entre leurs histoires du quotidien et leur romance pour le moins intense, Troy était amoureux depuis longtemps de l’amie de sa mère et quand il voit une ouverture, il ose s’y engouffrer. Quant à Erika, si au départ elle se demande ce qu’elle peut faire avec le jeune homme, il lui devient vite essentiel et elle va tout faire pour le voir heureux. Le final est vraiment génial et nous permet de les quitter avec le sourire. Je n’ai pas vu défiler les pages et j’ai adoré leurs actions et réactions !!