USA Today Bestselling Author, Terri E. Laine, brings a new standalone, Thirty-five and Single.
It hits me while celebrating my birthday with my sisters that I’m thirty-five and single. Shouldn’t I finally date someone other than my ex? I totally deserve that, right?After way too many lemon drop shots, I’m tricked into trying on my younger sister considerate gift as she put it. Did I mention … right?
After way too many lemon drop shots, I’m tricked into trying on my younger sister considerate gift as she put it. Did I mention it’s a gag gift? A “my milkshakes bring all the boys to my yard” t-shirt and velour sweatpants with “Sin-a-Buns” written across my bottom which she finds all too hilarious.
That’s how Joel finds me, too smashed to open my apartment door and when I do, I take a drunken slip and slid across the floor with my Sin-A-Buns on full display.
When I look up into his gorgeous face, I forget all the reasons why it’s a bad idea to hook-up with my twenty-something neighbor. Infact, it’s a fan-freaking-tastic idea.
Until I wake in the morning with a delicious ache between mylegs and a pounding headache. I’m mature enough not to regret it, but adultenough to realize it can’t happen again.
First–I’m too old for him. He’s in his twenties.
Second– I’m single for the first time in years. Like I’veonly ever dated one guy.
Third–Shouldn’t I date multiple men before I find the one?Wasn’t that my first mistake?
Only Joel isn’t giving up.
He’s determined to prove age is just a number–
And I’m his number one.
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I really enjoyed this book. I was in a book reading funk and needed a fun, feel good book to read. This one was just what I needed. Olivia left her cheating childhood sweetheart a year ago and moved next door to Joel, a sexy handsome younger man. They have become friends, eating and working out together. On her 35th birthday Olivia goes out with 2 of her sisters and gets smashed. Joel helps her into her apartment and they end up having a night of passion. She thinks she’s too old for him and insist on him finding someone his own age. He has been totally in love with her since he saw her. Now he has to convince her to give them a chance. There are interfering sisters, the cheating ex who won’t go away, bad dates from hell, a messed up family, a druggie ex girlfriend, nosy coworkers and lots of hot steamy scenes.
This book had all the feels. Joel and Olivia were neighbors; he’s always had a crush on her and she thought he was hot. She also thought he was off limits because he was younger than her but Joel didn’t care about her age. Olivia was so insecure thanks to her ex-husband who surprisingly I also liked; he was not bad even after time had passed my heart actually broke for him. Olivia had a beautiful heart and when she finally let Joel in it was beautiful. Joel was so mature and oh so almost perfect with family issues but still amazing. I would love Joel brothers to get their own story and Olivia younger sisters also.
This was a quick read, but it packed a punch. Poor Olivia I felt for her. What she sees as the worst thing to happen to her may just lead her where she is meant to be. Joel is just yummy. There were a few times he made me go awwwwww. He has some real swoon worthy moments. He’s so good for Olivia, but she has a hard time getting over their age difference. Can Joel carefully break down her walls? I loved that Olivia has a cat. Made this cat lover happy. I really . loved the epilogue. It was so sweet and I loved seeing into the future, but at the same time it hit me right in the heart. This book may be a fast read, but it packs in the feels and story. I was hooked right from the beginning
Great read.
THIRTY-FIVE & SINGLE by TERRI. E. LAINE is just one of a few books I’ve read by this author. She’s really good at bringing the characters to life and in this case, highlighting the difference age makes. Or doesn’t according to Joel.
Olivia is newly separated and just dipping her toe in the dating waters she missed out on from being with the same guy all her life. She’s kinda lusted after Joel in secret, but when she gets the chance to make her fantasies come to life she takes it.
She might have been drunk, but she knew what she wanted. But, he’s so much younger than her and she’s not sure where they can go from that one hookup.
Joel has other ideas and he’s not going to let her douche of a husband steal her away from him now that he’s had a taste. He’ll go all out to win. He’s younger, fitted and quite simply, the better man for the job. He just needs to convince Olivia to give him- and them a real chance.
This was a hot and steamy read, grab your copy today.
I have read a couple of books written by Terri E. Laine before, and she never disappoints. Her writing is amazing.Thirty-Five and Single is a great older woman/younger man story. Joel and Olivia’s story is beautiful, sweet, sexy and fun. They are both great characters, and they share an undeniable and strong chemistry. I love Joel! Impossible to not fall for him! He is an artist, handsome, protective and supportive. The storyline is captivating and intriguing, filled with twists and turns. I love the ending. I enjoyed reading this story. Now, I’m looking forward for more books written by this author.
O.M.G…
This novel is sweet and romantic, twisted and complicated, passionate and hilarious… and everything in between….
Olivia and Joel’s story made me feel warm and fuzzy. Both characters feel very genuin and authentic in their train of thoughts and in their acting around each other though sometimes I wanted to shake some sense into Olivia for feeling unworthy of everything good in her life…
I loved the way Ms. Laine built up the tension throughout the plot. Once I started reading, it was almost impossible to put this book out of my hand.
Hopefully there will be novels about Craig and Rhett, too…
*4,5-5 stars*
I am really loving and enjoying stories where the woman is a bit older than the guy; think it’s something refreshing to read. I really enjoyed the chemistry between the two lead characters Olivia and Joel but also how Olivia was really trying to find her way through single life. Not to mention as I’m at the same age and I sometimes wonder whether true love really exists, it’s also one of the reasons I’ve really loved reading books that can take you anywhere…
Olivia just got out of a broken marriage and didn’t expect her life to turn out like it has. She’s ready to take matters in her own hands and try to deal with everything the best she can. With her meddling sisters around to get her to go out and mingle, it’s not easy but it may be exactly what she needs. Even though she and Joel are just neighbours, there’s always been an attraction between them but Joel is younger than Olivia and she doesn’t see past the age difference although he tries to make her see that age is just a number. When one night changes everything, it’ll be harder for Olivia to keep those walls between them up but the past seems to be getting in the way. Will Joel find a way to make Olivia see how perfect they can be together?… Will they get a happy ending?…
Olivia is 35 and divorced, so she’s newly single and feeling like she should date. She ends up drunk at her sister’s party and ends up spending a sexy night with her hot, younger neighbor Joel. Olivia can’t get over the age gap and repeatedly pushes Joel away. Joel is not one to give up easily and wants to prove to Olivia that age is just a number. This is a sexy, steamy, funny read that I recommend.
I received a copy of this book and am leaving a review.
I just don’t know where to start on this book. The synopsis was so extremely intriguing that I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it & it didn’t disappoint at all! Olivia, the sweet girl has been hurt & that sexy, sweet Joel is the perfect guy to remind her of her worth. Joel, WOW, he is charming & the sweetest guy, in a bad boy package. The chemistry was so well written & the slow burn was perfect with all the circumstances surrounding this couple. The only negative I have is that I wasn’t ready for their story to end, I wanted more. Beautifully written & the perfect hea.
I highly recommend this book. Told in dual POV.
This story was so good!!! I instantly fell in love with Joel. Weirdly my heart hurts a little for Corey despite it being his fault he lost Olivia. I’m so glad Joel & Olivia got their HEA! This was such a fast paced fun summer read.
This was such a great story! I thoroughly enjoyed it! I adored the characters and the writing was outstanding! I highly recommend this one!
I really enjoyed this book, but I feel like I missed a lot. The story was good, but I felt like it was rushed. I have more questions than answers. I’m not sure if I missed a book, but since it’s not marked as a series, I’m guessing not. Also, I was not a fan of the self-deprecating 35-year-old, but that is purely a personal opinion. Overall it was well written with amazing characters, I just wish there was more to it.
Terri E. Laine delivered an emotional, dramatic and sexy romance in Thirty-five and Single. I loved the complexity of the characters. I loved the struggle, the heartbreaks, the heat and the swoony feelings! I finished it in one sitting as it was amazing!
This is an older woman-younger man story. The author handled it with class and skill. Joel is so much mature than his age. He built his life by himself without support from anyone. He is independent and has an admirable moral compass. He adores Olivia and sees her true beauty. Not her age, not her burdens or other insecurities. Olivia knows he is her best friend. But being cheated and divorced from her only love from childhood at thirty five has hit her self esteem seriously. So she resists the attraction even after giving in to it once or twice. A lot of misunderstandings, unsolved anger and life troubles tear them apart but they will get their HEA. In the best way possible.
This book is a prime example of delivering drama in controlled and effective doses. I was getting seriously pissed off at Olivia when she kept on trying to set up Joel with others. This tattooed guy with big heart is every woman’s dream. He takes care of everything even if the mess is not his fault. The story mixed up twists and turns beautifully so I was completely captivated by it. The chemistry is extremely hot and sultry. The emotions were honest and real.
Thirty-Five and Single by Terrie E. Laine is a real world emotional and passionate love story with a fairy tale ending. All kinds of beautiful and seductive feelings came out through the writing.
Received ARC for Honest Review
Such a great book absolutely loved it
*Received book for my honest opinion from Give Me Books PR*
Honestly, this book was very raw to me. It was personal because I’m married to my high school sweetheart. Clearly, my story doesn’t follow Olivia’s story exactly as I am still married to my high school sweetheart. However, I could really imagine myself in her position. The heartache and betrayal she felt.
Joel was such a sweet character. Swoon-worthy! *hearts*
The only complaint I have about this book was that sometimes the scenario or story lines seemed to move to fast. Sometimes, it all didn’t feel fleshed out. Overall, I still enjoyed the overall story very much.
Olivia never imagined that at 35 she would be divorced and single, and bring into the mix interfering sisters and a hot younger neighbor, Joel, and life is about to change. This is a beautifully written story which is humorous, witty, sweet, passionate, and sexy with tad angst, twist and complications along the way, and this is an intriguing page turner, which had me hooked throughout. I highly recommend this talented authors’ work for all.