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Drinking Hanging Out In Love. Introspection Late Night Partying. Rainy Day Relaxation Road Trip. Romantic Evening Sex All Themes. Streams Videos All Posts. Stream or buy on: But I not only liked it, I loved it. I couldn't swipe the pages fast enough. I really cared about this couple and wanted to see where it would go. And the only reason it took me two days to finish it was because work got in the way. I hate when real life interferes with a good book! Anyhow, the story takes place in South Africa. It's not a big deal, just something different.
The story could've taken place in any metro North American city. But I found the location interesting. Jane has just been dumped by her husband Francois of 12 years for another woman. They share a 12 year old daughter Abby--who I found a little bratty and have had a less than passionate marriage. Jane's true love was a man named Evan, who died in a motorcycle accident.
Jane shoulders the blame for that, and has lived with that guilt for 12 years. Something died in her when Evan died, but she had to go on living for the sake of her daughter. How do Jane and Brian cross paths? A stranger makes a proposition to Brian in a bar. He sees how the ladies react to the studly Brian and he thinks he can use Brian's charm and good looks to accomplish something he wants. Seems this guy has a score to settle with Jane The money would solve all of his financial problems.
And seducing this Jane would not be a hardship at all. But looking at her picture he feels a connection. He vows to meet her I don't want to reveal much more.
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They meet, the lust explodes off the pages, they can't help themselves and have a secret affair. Brian may be nineteen but he has the maturity and sexual skills of a much older man. What he's been through in his life and how he takes care of his family and how protective he is of Jane makes you forget about his age. And Jane comes across as much younger than her age. Yes she has concerns about being old enough to be his mother, but he unleashes her long dormant passion and she just can't help herself around him. Really, their sex scenes together are almost animalistic.
Brian is a dominant, dirty-talker in the bedroom and Jane is only too happy to obey his every command. Obviously this relationship is not going to be smooth sailing. There are objections from both family and friends, there's an ex-husband who's determined to take everything away from Jane, there's a local mafiosa who is blackmailing Brian into marriage with his spoiled daughter, and there's a secret from Brian's past that is bound to reveal itself that may come between Brian and Jane.
The odds are stacked against them. The book ends on a cliffhanger! Luckily I had the next book Young Enough: The Age Between Us on hand because I had to know how this relationship played out! To sum up--this book had everything to keep me turning the pages. Riveting writing, a grand soap-operish plot, plenty of twists and turns and reveals, scorching and I mean scorching hot sex, and characters to root for.
And if he wanted Jane, then I wanted him to have Jane! I just loved this story--and I would love to see it made into a movie. This book contains some graphic sex scenes both oral and anal , a dirty talking hero, some spanking and almost public sex, and some voyeurism. Not for the faint of heart. My thanks to the publisher for providing an arc via Netgalley.
View all 12 comments. So good and the best is yet to come. It is funny how people view others when the man is older — that is acceptable. However, when the woman is older, then that is seen differently. Shame and disgust can be evident even from your good friends. This story is one of those stories.
A hidden secret romance that has a huge secret at So good and the best is yet to come. A hidden secret romance that has a huge secret attached to it. However, this young man has an old soul and is dedicated to this woman, regardless of what others say and do. That can be very dangerous. The author has brought us a solid glimpse at this budding and somewhat dark romance, with a hint of danger and a taste of suspense attached. Loaded with super hot connections and plenty of erotic steam, you will need to make sure the fans are running to keep yourself cool. I am definitely rooting for Team Brian!
I need to find me one! However, this book is just the wind up to the whole romance. Ending on a hot cliffhanger, we have to wait a bit to get the rest of the story. I, for one, cannot wait to see how this one will play out! View all 3 comments. Aug 18, Ashi- A hopeless romantic girl: D rated it did not like it Shelves: Damn this book was a total disaster! I sure finished the whole story because plot had points to keep you interested and some suspense to want you to reach the end but as i read the book all i was feeling was anger, frustration and so much pity for me.
First of all this was my saturday night read which i always look forward to but this book ruined it!! Second of all whatever happened in heroine's life felt like a mix of bunch of bad soap operas where she is raped, stabbed, chea Spoilers Ahead!!! Second of all whatever happened in heroine's life felt like a mix of bunch of bad soap operas where she is raped, stabbed, cheated, taken advantaged of and yet all she does is forgive, ignore or compromise i mean for fuck sake!
Heroine's daughter was another thing like i can not even believe how she treated her own mother tbh i still can somehow understand all that but leaving your mother alone and staying with your stepmother with whom your father cheated on your mother like really? Ok somehow i understand that too but putting your stepmother's photo in the necklace your mother gifted you was too cruel and she only met her step mother for like 1 month before i mean c'mon!
No 13 yr old girl is that insensitive and specially when she is smart enough to know how her mother never lover her father!! Jul 15, Philomena Callan Cheekypee rated it it was amazing. Old Enough is another fabulous read by this author but I really do need more: I loved the different spin on how these two meet.
Jane is older than Brian by quite a few years. How long can Brian keep his secret for?? That ending was perfect. Apr 12, MsMoxy rated it it was amazing. Charmaine Pauls is a brilliant writer who creates these layered characters you become completely head over heels in love with, and emotionally attached to.
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I feel for Jane! I hate anyone who stands in their way of achieving happiness, and it seems like the stakes are set against this taboo love affair. What makes it so taboo? I really want to lament about how this book took me on this emotional roller coaster! She is constantly put second by those who are supposed to love and value her!
I love the way this story unfolds, the plot so tactfully put together, that you immediately pay attention to all the details to pick apart whatever clues are dropped along the way. How could I let him go so far? An awful, beautiful, arousing mess.
Brian helps Jane let go of the last bit of emotional attachment she has for Francois and anything material that came with it. Brian is the right kind of therapy Jane needs to unleash her suppressed desires after losing her first love. The process is so gut wrenching and hawt all at the same time! Old Enough is the kind of book that stays with you even after days and weeks have gone by. What will happen to these two in book two? I was kindly provided an ARC for an honest review.
All opinions shared here are my own. Jun 28, Jo rated it it was amazing. I need the next book NOW! The story of Jane and Brian has you literally galloping through this page turner. There are a number of characters in this book that bring out that passionate side of you. Brian is walking a tightrope trying to avoid the nasty Monkey and Jane is totally oblivious to this,and this is not the only issue. Charmaine Pauls is slowly but surely on her way to becoming one of my new favorites. Her stories are so addictive and unique.
The norm seems to be for the guy to be older so to see this was great. She really does make her characters feel so authentic and I had no trouble rooting for the both of them. The story has a lot more to it than what it seems. Brian has a difficult home life, Jane is going through a divorce and kind of a mid-life crisis. The two of them together though are absolutely electrifying. Their chemistry is through the roof and the smut is superb.
Brian is such a swoon worthy, dirty talking alpha male and I really love his character. Jane was a great character as well. Everything in her life is just falling apart around her but she never let that get the best of her which I appreciated. Plus, the way this one ended left me yearning for the next one immediately. Jul 04, Laura- BookBistroBlog rated it really liked it. After the devastating opening scene, bits and pieces are all coming together. Jane, has felt nothing but loss as far as her love life has gone.
Having a successful career is about the only thing that is in her favor. Brian, barely surviving on his paycheck and full-time student status. Raising his younger sister and taking care of his mother are added to the pile. When he un-expectantly meets a gentleman, who is offering him a road to travel on that is paved instead of dirt, he has no other option but to hear him out.
All it took was one look at the photo and year-old Brian was ready to sign up. His sister could be enrolled in the private school that she needs to be at. Instead of the public school that she is bullied at daily. When year-old Jane arrives home to find intruders in her swimming pool, who can she turn to for help?
Pulling up her big girl panties, she confronts them.
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There is one who catches her attention and not in a bad way. There are people who are making demands, marriages being planned, families being threatened. It took me a while to understand this book and location. Its location is South Africa and not knowing how things are done there, it was confusing for me to read about. But looking past that, the story was there.
Now If I can get book two as soon as possible, that would be great!!! What a cliffy this one left me on. BookBistroBlogApproved Follow us on: Jun 29, Viktoriya rated it did not like it Shelves: For starters, this was a first book for me where a much younger man is "romancing" an older woman most of the times, it's the other way around. So, I was very intrigued to see how it all played out. The characters written in such a way that you would never believe that Brian is barely 20 and Jane is in her 40s. Brian acts, talks, things, and behaves himself like a 40 plus year old man and Jane is like a virgin teenager who is making out with her first boyfriend.
Jane has absolutely NO personality, she doesn't have any will-power, she is such a push-over, it's simply laughable, she has NO emotions whatsoever. You would think when your husband tells you that he is leaving you for another woman, who he has been sleeping with, and who you know, you would throw a fit, right? Even if that conversation takes place in public, right? You would probably throw something at him. OK, I guess our forever didn't last long Oh, and don't get me even started on Brian I think he was supposed to be that dominant alpha male that just oozes sex appeal Instead, he is controlling simply for the sake of showing control.
It just doesn't make sense. His so-called dominance is very close to be called abuse The ending of the book was very abrupt. It literally ended in the middle of the chapter. At first I thought that my e-book was corrupt, but not, that's the author's "brilliant" plan to leave room for a second book. Oh, and the copy I got contained a sample one chapter of the next book and let me tell you, it gets worse I will not be continuing with this disaster. Jul 01, Gladys rated it it was amazing. I am a very big fan of the forbidden romance trope, so when I saw this I was intrigued.
Often though these books can lead to a letdown because they are just cookie cutter copies of the same basic idea and are all about the intimate scenes and lack anything else of substance. Well, that was definitely not the case for this book. Was it hot and steamy? Yes It was, but it was so very , very much more. This is a complex, well written, deeply moving and powerfully engaging read. These I am a very big fan of the forbidden romance trope, so when I saw this I was intrigued. These are complex and complicated characters.
Each burdened by the baggage of their pasts and bearing deep emotional scars. Both broken, both imperfect and yet, so perfect for each other. You will very quickly fall for both these characters and find your whole heart invested in their romance. This is book 1 of 2 and does end on a cliffhanger, but not a brutal one, and the conclusion releases in about five weeks. If the next book is as good as this one it will be well worth the wait. My heart breaks in so many ways for her. She has suffered more than her fair share of loss, pain, tragedy, unfairness and injustices in her life.
She is smart, kind, talented, a great mom and a way better friend then some of her friends deserve and almost always comes across as a lady unless Brian is around to unfetter her inner carnal dragon that has been chained and asleep for years. She has been encouraged and forced to o and act and live a certain way by various people for years and it was so thrilling to see her begin to break free of other peoples ideals and expectations and start to evolve into who she was always meant to be.
I can not wait until she goes into full "No More" mode and everyone that walks all over her gets what's coming to them. He may be younger in years but in life experience he's much, much older. Brian has grown up tough and in a tough neighborhood. He is not always a good guy, by his own admission and you may start out not liking him. However, he will quickly grow on you as you learn more about him and his family history. This guy is dominate, responsible, capable, smart, talented, motivated, hot, caring, kind, charming and often heartbreakingly sweet. Blindsided by and fully invested in the powerful and unexpected feelings he has for Jane, he is working hard to make her happy, keep them together, protect and provide for his family, find a way to avoid the threats and danger from his neighborhood and the exposure of a big secret.
At it's core is of course the romance between Jane and Brian. And it is a doozy. In addition to the age difference she's old enough to be his mom , it is an opposites attract story. Jane and Brian may only live miles apart but their lives and childhoods are worlds apart. This fact does nothing to dampen the fierce attraction that they feel towards each other. The chemistry they share just sizzles and sparks from the pages. The intimate scenes they share are scorching and fervent.
They often include some elements of BDSM. Specifically bondage, spankings, voyeurism and some power exchange. Their romance is also very sweet and filled with tender emotions. In total this book was just amazing! It has a brilliant blend of romance, passion, emotional turmoil, lies, secrets, danger and a bit of suspense that will grab your interest and not let it go. For now I eagerly await book 2. This is my completely honest, voluntary review. Holy mother of God, Batman; Old Enough is one hell of a ride!
However, Old Enough has just given me my very first exception to this because it is seriously amazing. It's super sexy, it's suspenseful, it's got a central mystery running through it, and the characters are deeply layered and interesting. Jane has just been told by her douchey husband that he's leaving her for his assistant. And to make things worse? Her and Francois' daughter, Abby, adores him and his mistress.
Yep, talk about kicking her when she's down. Not exactly an auspicious meeting, but it sets the stage. And when he keeps coming back and starts maintaining the grounds of her house, she's drawn to him even though he's young enough to be her son. And they're fast forming a serious attachment to each other. But things cannot possibly keep being this easy because they both have their fair share of baggage. It's also left her damaged and bearing scars that no one really knows about.
Brian's got a family that he's fiercely protective of - a younger sister that he fathers and an alcoholic mother that he cares for. They're why he so desperately needs money. But just what will he do for that money? How far will he go?
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And what will Jane do if she ever finds out his secrets? I absolutely loved Old Enough. I'm dying here now, though, waiting for Young Enough. Even though it's coming August, I cannot possibly wait that long! I received an ARC for an honest review. This is the story of Brian and Jane. Jane just got confronted by her husband saying that he is leaving her and pursuing a relationship with a women he worked with and now loves.
Jane of course is shocked and surprised that he would leave her after 12 years of marriage. Brian who will be 20 in 8 months has struggled to care for his family and really is older that his physical age through experience. Brian needing money for his little sister takes a 'job' that sets in motion a secret that may end up ruining something he didn't know he wanted. Really enjoyed it and can't wait for the next installment in their story!
The writing was top notch too. Charming couple but I didn't feel sparks. I dont know maybe I just like it rougher?
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But there was no shock value for me. So you know what this was like? Watching Magic Mike and realizing the screenwriter tried to give it a plot. That's what I compare it to. Jun 30, Sara rated it it was amazing. Jane and Brian are prefect match for eac Gah! My heart literally ached for Jane in many parts of this book. Fingers crossed she gets her happy ending, and certain people in this book get what they deserve! Old enough is the perfect blend of romance, taboo and mystery.
Jun 30, Sofia Weavind rated it it was amazing. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. I love Charmaine Pauls! I was very quickly completely taken over by Brian and Jane. Sadly, the end did come and I am on tenterhooks for the next book. Brian and Jane make something work, that looks impossible from the outside. As usual there is a lot of detailed story and I just lo I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book. If you have read a book by Charmaine Pauls before, then this is a must.
This one is just incredible Jun 29, Angela rated it really liked it. Brian is definitely an old soul who had to grow up too early and is more responsible than anyone I know that is his age. What can I say about Jane except that I cannot help but feel sorry for her and her circumstance. I do want to shake her a bit and s Having read Ms.
But when Jane and Brian get together, hot off the charts chemistry. I love how he takes cares of her and is not worried about their age difference. I was reading along and the ending blew me away. Secrets will do you in every time. Cannot wait for the next installment. I received a complimentary copy from the author. Jun 27, Anadosen rated it it was amazing. When I started reading I couldn't put it down. Charmaine Pauls is magnifysent writer.
I cannot wait to read more of there books. Keep up the great work. You should definitely read this book. Jun 30, Buffyanna rated it it was amazing Shelves: Until an unexpected encounter with a middle-of-night intruder leads to lust and longing that she never thought to feel again. Brian Michaels is a first-year university student who is juggling poverty, family, and unwanted attention from the criminal elements that rule the rough side of town.
His introduction to Jane is unorthodox, but from the moment he laid eyes on her he knew he wanted to protect this woman and stake a claim. Brian is mature beyond his years. Jane is too naive despite hers. They have both endured a lot in their respective lives and are yet facing greater threats, both known and unknown. Their unfolding story was beautiful, sensual and mesmerizing.
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