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Caught Up #2
Tappin' On Thirty
From Candice Dow comes a sexy, soul searching novel about love lost, new beginnings, and the big 3-0...
As a successful legal consultant, Devin Patterson's professional life is good. But his personal life is another story. Devin let his true love slip away when his now ex-wife intentionally got pregnant. He loves his six-year-old daughter, but as the clock ticks on his thirtieth birthday, he can't help reminiscing about the past - and he's not alone...
With her model looks and her law career, people wonder why Taylor Jabowski is still single as she's approaching her thirtieth birthday. But Taylor knows exactly why: Scooter, the high school sweetheart she broke up with when she was young and foolish. She hasn't been in love since, and with her class reunion coming up, Taylor can't help fantasizing about winning him back...
As Devin opens his heart to the idea of a new relationship, and Taylor tries to re-connect with Scooter, their paths cross. They discover they have more in common than regrets from the past. Now that they're older and wiser, can they figure it out?
As a successful legal consultant, Devin Patterson's professional life is good. But his personal life is another story. Devin let his true love slip away when his now ex-wife intentionally got pregnant. He loves his six-year-old daughter, but as the clock ticks on his thirtieth birthday, he can't help reminiscing about the past - and he's not alone...
With her model looks and her law career, people wonder why Taylor Jabowski is still single as she's approaching her thirtieth birthday. But Taylor knows exactly why: Scooter, the high school sweetheart she broke up with when she was young and foolish. She hasn't been in love since, and with her class reunion coming up, Taylor can't help fantasizing about winning him back...
As Devin opens his heart to the idea of a new relationship, and Taylor tries to re-connect with Scooter, their paths cross. They discover they have more in common than regrets from the past. Now that they're older and wiser, can they figure it out?
- GenresAfrican American Romance
287 pages, Paperback
First published February 1, 2008
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About the author
Candice Dow
15 books91 followersCandice Dow is a native of Baltimore, MD and graduate of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore and Johns Hopkins University. Before becoming a full-time writer, she worked as a Senior Software Engineer. It was her lifelong dream to write a novel and after toying with the idea for over five years, Candice made a commitment to herself to finish, Caught in the Mix; a story she had sporadically worked on.
Shortly after, Candice retained a literary agent and within two months was offered a two-book deal from Kensington Publishing. In 2005, she stepped out on faith and quit her six-figure job, one month prior to the release of her debut novel, Caught in the Mix. In her subsequent novels, Ain’t No Sunshine, A Hire Love and Tappin’ On Thirty, Candice continues to tackle relatable topics and create intriguing characters with stories that speak to the soul.
Candice currently resides in Maryland and is at work on her next novel. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Xi Omega Chapter in Baltimore. Candice is a frequent traveler and loves to analyze love, life, and relationships, and seeks to expose the answers in works of fiction.
Shortly after, Candice retained a literary agent and within two months was offered a two-book deal from Kensington Publishing. In 2005, she stepped out on faith and quit her six-figure job, one month prior to the release of her debut novel, Caught in the Mix. In her subsequent novels, Ain’t No Sunshine, A Hire Love and Tappin’ On Thirty, Candice continues to tackle relatable topics and create intriguing characters with stories that speak to the soul.
Candice currently resides in Maryland and is at work on her next novel. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Rho Xi Omega Chapter in Baltimore. Candice is a frequent traveler and loves to analyze love, life, and relationships, and seeks to expose the answers in works of fiction.
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December 14, 2008
It's Whatever!
Devin Patterson has everything he wants with the exception of love. The woman of his dreams was snatched up by another man while Devin played the fool in his own marriage. Now he's searching for someone worthy of his attributes and he's wondering where all the women with class are hiding. Pressed about finding someone now, he wonders if he's tapped out before he's even hit the big 3-0.
Taylor Jabowski had the world's greatest boyfriend in high school. Alone, desperate and tired of the pity, Taylor has decided that she's going to her high school class reunion with the hopes of a love connection. While she knows that the odds are stacked against her, she's not willing to face another birthday without a significant other.
A chance meeting and Devin knows he's willing to give love another chance. As time stands still for Taylor , it's too late because she's already skipping towards love. While the two become instant friends, something bigger, stronger is definitely in the air. Will this connection lead to exploration?
Oh my god, I loved this book! I couldn't help but feel that this duo could benefit from a second chance at love for dummies! `Tappin' on Thirty' is hilarious, smart and appealing. I found myself unable to put the book down and I was so happy at the way the book bounces between the characters allowing them to tell their unique stories.
Reviewed by: Taye
4.5
Devin Patterson has everything he wants with the exception of love. The woman of his dreams was snatched up by another man while Devin played the fool in his own marriage. Now he's searching for someone worthy of his attributes and he's wondering where all the women with class are hiding. Pressed about finding someone now, he wonders if he's tapped out before he's even hit the big 3-0.
Taylor Jabowski had the world's greatest boyfriend in high school. Alone, desperate and tired of the pity, Taylor has decided that she's going to her high school class reunion with the hopes of a love connection. While she knows that the odds are stacked against her, she's not willing to face another birthday without a significant other.
A chance meeting and Devin knows he's willing to give love another chance. As time stands still for Taylor , it's too late because she's already skipping towards love. While the two become instant friends, something bigger, stronger is definitely in the air. Will this connection lead to exploration?
Oh my god, I loved this book! I couldn't help but feel that this duo could benefit from a second chance at love for dummies! `Tappin' on Thirty' is hilarious, smart and appealing. I found myself unable to put the book down and I was so happy at the way the book bounces between the characters allowing them to tell their unique stories.
Reviewed by: Taye
4.5
April 23, 2020
Nice easy read. Romance mixed with shocking dramatic moments. Dialogue seemingly realistic. Gives a glimpse on the pressures friends and family put on us to be a particular way, thus we pressure ourselves.
August 28, 2022
Good book.
November 9, 2011
I enjoyed reading the story, but after getting to know Scooter & Taylor, and rooting for their relationship to survive, the outcome was a bit disappointing. Scooter seemed like he knew what the right move was to make, but just didn't have the backbone to do it. Similar to how Devin behaved in 075821054X Caught In The Mix It was nice to see Devin make a reappearance in this book. As I was reading it I was often asking myself why he was there, but in the end it all made sense, and I am anxious to see how his story turns out in the next book. I am only rating this 3 stars though because the love scenes were definitely not up to par with the love scenes in the first book. I also think the male leads need to be a bit more stronger and follow their guts more often, instead of doing what they think everyone else will think is right.
July 11, 2016
A Twisted Mess
This story was fun and messy at the same time. Taylor was quickly approaching 30 and still single. When her class reunion was approaching, she set out to reclaim the one man she thought she had to have. Scooter was the one she walked out on. Now it was time to reclaim him. Scooter had a girlfriend he lived with. Taylor would not take no as the answer. Over the next few months she and Scooter reconnected and the reservations on both parts were always just beneath the surface. Then Taylor met Devin and kind of made a connection. So the questions about which she would choose spanned the rest of the story.. A good read.
This story was fun and messy at the same time. Taylor was quickly approaching 30 and still single. When her class reunion was approaching, she set out to reclaim the one man she thought she had to have. Scooter was the one she walked out on. Now it was time to reclaim him. Scooter had a girlfriend he lived with. Taylor would not take no as the answer. Over the next few months she and Scooter reconnected and the reservations on both parts were always just beneath the surface. Then Taylor met Devin and kind of made a connection. So the questions about which she would choose spanned the rest of the story.. A good read.
July 25, 2012
Tappin' On Thirty
Taylor Jabowski is haunted by a lost love - Scooter. Memories of that lost love become more prevalent after a class reunion. Scooter was there and looking good as ever. Despite Scooter's current relationship, Taylor is not ready to give up on what could have been or what still can be. So caught up in the past, will Taylor miss out on the future?
Candice Dow's account of love-lost is fresh, funny and captivating. TAPPIN' ON THIRTY was a rewarding read.
4.5 stars
Taylor Jabowski is haunted by a lost love - Scooter. Memories of that lost love become more prevalent after a class reunion. Scooter was there and looking good as ever. Despite Scooter's current relationship, Taylor is not ready to give up on what could have been or what still can be. So caught up in the past, will Taylor miss out on the future?
Candice Dow's account of love-lost is fresh, funny and captivating. TAPPIN' ON THIRTY was a rewarding read.
4.5 stars
April 14, 2012
I really felt for the main character in this story, wanted her to find love and live happily ever after. I wasn't even mad at her for wanting her ex back despite his situation, because the author made her so likeable - a good girl with a genuine desire to find love. Towards the end I knew who she'd end up with and actually wanted that to be the person midway through. Another happy ending left open for me to believe they lived happily ever after.
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May 20, 2010So far so "ok", it's not a good sign when I start a book, and not read it for 2 days in a row.
August 31, 2010
The ending was a little lazy but other than that I liked it.
December 30, 2015
The past is the past
Young love we have to realize that everyone that comes into your life only meant for a season. You can mess up a good thing by living in the past.
Young love we have to realize that everyone that comes into your life only meant for a season. You can mess up a good thing by living in the past.
January 7, 2013
Ehh....
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