Six neighbors, six women drawn to each other. Over the years, their friendships blossomed from friends to sisters. Together, they tackled the challenges they faced in juggling their complex roles as women, wives, and mothers. Now, the time had come for them to take on the most important challenge yet. To restore the passion and romance to their marriages that had been neglected through the years. These are the stories of six couples. Six stories of rekindling and reawakening their romance. Welcome to Éveiller Drive.
Ava & Will Ava is shy and unsure. She loves Will more than anything, but lately he’s not been the same man that she fell in love with and married. Their marriage is strained, very near the breaking point. Fearing the end is near, she comes up with a plan to make her husband notice her. Can they fix what they once had? Is their love for one another worth the fight?
The is a novella of approximately 12,000 words. This novella contains adult situations that are not suitable for young adult readers.
The Éveiller Collection Ava & Will Kara & Dave Laura & Alan Jamie & Brad Ashley & Jeff Valerie & Greg
New York Times & USA Today Bestselling author, Melanie James spent 14 years as an IT systems administrator before tiring of the hustle and bustle of the technology world. She's doing what she loves, by writing paranormal comedy, steamy paranormal, and contemporary romance books. Melanie has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh in Leadership and Development, with a minor in Women's Studies. She is working on her Master's Degree in Adult Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.
Melanie is married to a wonderful man who supports her dreams and goals. She has two children, three step-children, a beautiful daughter-in-law, and an adorable grand-baby.
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I loved this short story about Ava and Will. This book is about everyday real life of what a marriage and or relationship is all about. Sacrifices and needs for one another. Never take for granted your relationship. No one ever said it would be a piece of cake, but you've got to fight for what you want. Ava and Will did just that. They have great friends and loving children, but sometimes you just need to put a little more spice into your life. Gearing up for their 10th Anniversary Ava decides to plan a special surprise for her hardworking husband. Will has been wound up as tight as a tick and is relieved to spend a weekend away with his beautiful wife in more ways than one.... Be sure to pick up this fabulous short story.. You won't be disappointed. Can't wait for the next one.
I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a good job. I enjoyed this quick listen well rounded listen. The author did a good job making such a short story feel complete.
This is a short, hot, sweet, romance. I recommend this for adults only. This is the first book in The Éveiller Collection. This can be read as a stand alone but it flows with the up coming books in this series, the six women who are also neighbors in this series are the best of friends. The first book is about Ava, she is determined to save her marriage. She wants to put the spark back into her marriage, well really the bedroom. This is an awesome example that sometimes stepping outside of your comfort zone is exactly what is needed. And materialistic things are not more important than your loved ones. I can not wait to read more.
This is Avas story. Ava is a stay at home mom, with a hectic schedule. She waits all week for one day to spend with her best friends, they are her sanity. The circle of friends share their happiness, sorrows, discuss options and help each other anyway they can. Ave has a situation, she has been married to Will going on ten years now, and she is desperate to rekindle the fire in their marriage. She is hoping that this anniversary she will be able to surprise him with a weekend getaway, get some alone time, maybe fulfill some fantasies. With her friends' help with babysitting, she is anxious to rock Will's world. Will this help their marriage? Or will she see things for what they truly are?
Favorite passages: "Sex consisted of the four fs- fantastic, fun, frequent, and fu**ing mind boggling. Now, it was nothing more than a frequently overlooked urge." "Ava, Kara, Laura, Ashley, Valerie and Jamie were always there to support one another, and offer encouragement, in any way they could." "He thought a promotion would be a good thing, but all it turned out to be was a giant sh** sandwich the he was forced to swallow, day after miserable fu**ing day." "The sensations were those of complete bliss." "She was past caring about what would be considered proper, when it came to what felt good and right with her husband in the privacy f her own bed." "Ava had always been quiet and shy, never the type to rock the boat. Now she rocked his entire fu**ing world." "Life had become between them." <3 "It wasn't just an awakening for the individuals, but the couple as a whole."
I found an immediate connection within the first few words of this book. How many times have you had coffee with your girlfriends, get to talking and realize that you are not the only victim of life taking over your marriage? You have kids, they have needs - you're the nucleus to your family and somehow the intimate relationship you once had with your significant other just goes south. It's so damn frustrating! This is exactly what happened to Ava and Will. Thank God Ava had her coffee club group of girlfriend neighbors to commiserate with but still, the romance for her and Will was non-existent. Their lovemaking sessions were few and far between. I love how the author made you feel like you were there...having a cup of coffee sharing your deepest thoughts with a group of ladies who are in the exact same predicament. Ava takes the first step and steps outside her box - her comfort zone. I adore her for throwing it all out there and doing something she's not comfortable with to save her marriage and rekindle the romance that was once there. Our men need for us to take the reigns and become little sexy vixens. Ava did just that - plus she had worked her butt off with her jewelry business saving her money and surprised Will by letting him know that his little 'wifey' was also a successful entrepreneur who was stashing her money away for a rainy day. I love how the romance ignited with their little getaway and I was cheering for them to get things back on track. I cannot WAIT to read about the rest of the ladies on Eveiller Drive taking the bull by the horns and reeling their studs back into the foal. Thanks yet again Melanie James for giving me truly enjoyable and relatable read:)
Book: Ava & Will (Éveiller Book 1) Author: Melanie James Publication Date: 8/21/2014 Reviewed by: Tammy Payne- Book Nook Nuts My Rating: 5 Stars
REVIEW This is a really cute but sexy hot story it’s the first in a series of a few books that tell a story of neighbors who are good friends and each have their own set of issues in the bringing spice back to their marriages. The women all come up with a great plan so each book will tell each of the couples stories.
This book is about Ava and Will. Will loves his wife very much but after getting a promotion at work he is now working more hours and is never home. He misses his family and hates his job but doesn’t know what to do about it. Ava does what ever housewife does .She takes care of her family but also has a small jewelry business she runs and it has taken off pretty good. So after the weekly meeting with her girlfriends she decides to use some of her money to setup a weekend getaway for her and Will. One of her neighbors is keeping the kids and Ava sets things in motion.
This book to me is a great eye opener to many married couples who find themselves in this type of rut after having kids and working long hours.. MAKE TIME for the ones you love is basically what it is all about.
Well that’s all I am giving you on this story. I will say their weekend getaway could melt a many pages !! Very good story !! Pickup your copy and get reading..
This is the first book in the Eveiller series by author Melanie James. This group of stories is about several couples who are neighbors and friends on Eveiller Drive. This is Ava and Will's story. After 10 years of marriage, your life with your mate can change, especially having children and the responsibility that brings. That's what happened to Ava and Will. Will is constantly busy with his new promotion, a job he dislikes but feels he needs to do to bring in more money for his family. Ava is busy running the household, taking care of the children and everyday stuff and has some respite running her jewelry business. Every Tuesday morning the ladies of Eveiller drive meet for coffee and breakfast. During their breakfast the women of Eveiller Drive decide to take back the romance in their marriages. They decide the first to start is Ava. With her 10th anniversary coming up, Ava puts the plans in motion to reconnect with her husband. This is a wonderful hot and steamy read. It relates to all couples who have been married for awhile and get caught up in their everyday life and forget to take time with each other. A book I believe couples can enjoy together to bring back some spice in their life! Looking forward to the next one and sharing it with my husband!
I am giving this review for author Melanie James. This is part 1 of a 6 part series Eveiller Drive by the author.
In every day life after you get married your life changes and you get more responsibility as time goes on. Couples can drift apart and not have enough time for each other or for their families. After almost 10 years of marriage Ava and Will are having problems being able to spend time together so the girls Tuesday get together bunch figure out a way to help each other out to try and put some spark back into their marriage.
The story line was flawless from start to finish and the way the characters interacted with one another it was so real. This was a very good read.
This is a short story by the author but it packs lots of heat in the pages. This is a romance for mature readers because of sexual content and language. I can't wait to see what part 2 brings.
This is a short, sexy story about how life, responsibilities and children push romance out of a marriage...Well, Ava has had enough, she plans a most erotic weekend get away for her and Will's tenth anniversary. Will has also been feeling the strain because of the promotion at work that brought in more money was supposed to make things better for them, has left him no time for his family or his wife. He hates the job. He misses his wife. Well, this weekend they each have a surprise for each other beside the great sex that rekindles their marriage and devotion for each other. What a great read.What an amazing into. But we are talking about the amazing Melanie James. I absolutely recommend this to adults who enjoys a true to life erotic romance!
This is a short story that will get your juices a pumping.. Short and spicy... What I liked most about this steamy little story is that the story is not about new relationships, it about marriages of years trying to start the fire again.. Ava and Will has hit a rough spot in their marriage. Will is working a job with long frustrating hours that drains the life out of him and makes him cranky.. Ava takes care of the house, kids and tiptoes around him for months will she find her courage to seduce her husband, will Will find time from his busy job for his wife??? I defiantly recommend this steamy little story and cannot wait to see if the others will reconnect their marriages...
This is a great steamy short read. Each book in this series will cover a couple on Eveiller Drive. Ava is afraid her marriage to Will is falling apart. There is no passion left. Her friends agree to watch the kids for a weekend so Ava can change that. Ava takes charge and brings the passion back. Even though this book was a fun read it is true to life about how it is work to keep a marriage going. As always even though this was a short story Melanie does a great job of developing her characters and storyline. She puts plenty of steamy romance into it also. Can't wait to read the others couples stories.
I received a gift copy in exchange for an honest review.
Looking for a short read with lots of steamy sex? If so this is the book for you. This story deals with everyday problems. Maybe you are looking to add more spice to your love life. This story will definitely help you there. Will and Ava were married 9 years and somewhere along the way they lost themselves, so with their 10th anniversary just around the corner Ava plans a weekend getaway for just the 2 if them. During that time they were able to find time for just them, and were able to become whole once again. I am looking forward to see what Melanie has in store for the other 5 couples.
This is another great book from Melanie James! This book is about a marriage that is strained by kids and just life in general. Ava plans an anniversary get away for her and Will. It was so great to see the couple rekindle their romance! This is such a great book about what happens in real life. This is another great book by Melanie James! Pick it up today. I can't wait for the next one!
What an awesome Hot short story! I loved yhe truth about how you have to work at your marriage, especially after kids. For these wonderful group of women to band together to take charge was great! You have to be open and honest with your wants and needs. Loved the hot sex scenes and can't wait to read about more of the other couples!
there is not a book that melanie has written that i do not love! this is a short, hot, sweet book and it is so true to life! i love how the quiet, meek leading lady planned her and her husbands hot anniversary weekend! i cannot wait to read the next book in this series!!
Title: Ava & Will Author: Melanie James, Format: Audio Narrator: Hollie Jackson Genre: Romance, short story, married couple Standalone: Yes Part of a Series: Éveiller Drive, Book 1 POV: Ava and Will plus an omnipotent narrator 4/5
Ava & Will is the first book in the Éveiller Drive. Each book focuses on a different couple. Ava and Will are married but between life, kids, and work they've grown apart. I like how this book reminds you that how easy it is to let life pull you and your partner apart. And Ava wanted to get they spark back in her marriage. I like that there was not any drama between the couple and that they have a great support system. I liked how Ava grew comfortable is expressing her desires and Will responded with joy, love and passion. This seems like a good start to a series and an easy, quick and steamy read.
I received this audiobook for free from Audiobooks Unleashed. This is my honest and voluntary review.
Ava and Will are any couple you may know. Happy with kids, their relationship has become a little strained. Will works constantly and Ava is home with the kids. Coming up on their 10th anniversary, they both have some surprises. This is the first book in the Eveiller Drive series and I love it! Melanie James has written a real life couples story that is not only steamy, but has elements we all can understand. I love how these two compromise to make their life even better. It's what a relationship is all about and James captures it perfectly. I am loving the friendships the women have too!
Hollie Jackson narrates this series, and she is fantastic. She has such a great catalog of voices and brings them to life with all the women and Will. She has a great pace and reads a wonderful story. I enjoyed her performance.
Can't believe I have missed these little stories about rebuilding your love life. We always seem to get lost in our day to day lives and forget about the person that makes these lives possible. The one we love.
I love how Ava comes out of her shell and how Will truly does appreciate her for all she does. Perfect love story.
For a short story, I'm impressed with the writing. I enjoyed this author's realistic take on marriage and the investment it takes to keep a marriage thriving when the complications of real life get in the way.
This is book one in this series and gives a little background. I think this story covers a loathe portion of married people. I’m glad Ava and Will still have that spark for each other. I did listen to this on audio.
I enjoyed this story a lot more than I thought I would. Of course, one of my favorite narrators narrates the book. Which just adds to the amazing story in my opinion! I will be reading the rest!
This is a short story as described. It still manages to give a good character description and is the basis for the series. Sweet, hot. Read. I enjoyed it.
I was given this book in exchange for an honest review. This is the first book in a series about 6 women from different backgrounds living on Éveiller Drive, not only are they neighbors but they become steadfast friends. They meet together once a week for coffee and to vent about whatever issues they are experiencing in their marriage. Like so many couples now days, they've set their needs aside only to concentrate on their children, jobs, and bills. However, they all have one common problem, how do they bring spice back to their marriage? The women come up with a game plan. They will each take turns to watch each other’s children so the couple will have some “Adult” time alone to spice things up. They all agree Ava should be first! This book is the story of Ava and Will. Ava is a loving housewife. She takes care of her family but also has a thriving successful Jewelry business on the side. She has been walking on eggshells for months because her husband has been cranky lately and she doesn’t know why. Will loves his wife and family but after getting a promotion at work which he hates and make him cranky he is now working longer hours and never seems to have time for his wife or kids. Ava and her friends decide she should go away for the weekend for their 10th Anniversary to spark a flame back in their love life! You’ll have to read to find out if they have a HEA! Although it was a short story, it was fast paced and included a lot of hot steamy sex scenes that had your blood pumping! It was well written and what I love most about the story is that I can relate to it. I highly recommend reading this story! I can’t wait to read about Kara and Dave’s story! Awesome job Melanie James!
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This is the first book in the Eveiller Series about six couples that live on Eveiller Drive. All of the six wives are close friends despite their different backgrounds and support each other unconditionally This is Ava & Will's story.
Their 10th Wedding Anniversary is coming up, and as in most marriages, everyday life takes it's toll on a relationship. Ava would like to bring some spice back into their marriage. She has her own side job of making jewelry and she has done quite well. She's managed to save a nice little nest egg, which she decides to use some of it for their anniversary. She pays for a weekend getaway as a surprise for Will. What a surprise Will gets!! You'll have to read it for yourself to find out the rest.
This is a short, hot and sexy, down to earth story that we all can relate to and once you start reading it, you won't put it down until you are finished! I'm so looking forward to the next couple's adventure!
Eveiller is a series of six books about stay at home moms friends.
Eva and Will story comes first. A couple who has ben married for 10 years that lost touch of each other. Sex with them two used to be mind blowing, until the life of jobs and kids got in the way. Now they have a hard time making time or being with each other.
Each of the six wives made a pack to help each other out. Taking turns on taking of each others kids, so each couple can have a chance for a romantic get away. As Eva is the first, she made a plan to take her husband on a getaway and seducing him hoping that being forward will end them having a mind blowing sex.
Will Ava and Will find time in their busy lives to rekindle their romance? Or will they keep leaving their lives as being busy person, away from each other. Read and find out.
This book is short and sweet. I loved it. It has a lot of sweet moments and lots of sexy sex for such a short book.
I was so excited to get and read this book! Once again Melanie James brings us something so different from everything else she has wrote! This is a short story but it is a story that most housewives and moms can relate to! Ava is a mom and a wife, but her marriage is not perfect like most of ours are not. Her sex life is what is suffering. Ava and her friends all come together to help each other out by taking turns watching each others kids so they can focus on rebuilding the sexual chemistry with their spouses. This book leaves you wanting more and counting down the days until all the books are out! I can not wait to see how each relationship turns out! Ava & Will get 5 stars!!! Worth so much more!
This is a short novella about a married couple in need of reconnecting with each other. They spend a weekend away to reconnect and celebrate their wedding anniversary. This book is one that any married woman can relate to because at some point in a relationship, life gets the best of you and starts to create a bit of distance. Ava took initiative and brought them back together again. I love this book. LOVE IT. It is well written, fast paced, characters you can easily relate to and steamy. I can't wait to dive into the rest of this series.
The coffee klatch of Eveiller street is not your uninvolved little get together. But the women who attend have one thing is common, marriages in need of help. The woman set out to see if they can't help and encourage one another. As it's Ava and Will's anniversary, they get the first shot at seeing if something can't be done. Here is where I stop. It's about growth and change in both directions. Grab a copy, sit down with a cup of something and enjoy.
Captivating, Steamy, and over all amazing.. three ways to describe this first book in the new series by Melanie James. When you be married for as long as this couple, and you have been following the same routine change can be scary. But sometimes change is all you need to rekindle the fire. Definitely a Must read. Can't wait to see what comes next for the rest of the group in this series.
This book was so needed. I wanted to relate to this couple. I find myself needing a get away with my husband. The story helps couples gain back that since of romance they had in their marriage in the beginning. I like the idea of having good friends to help you out when there is a need. sometimes it takes a weekend away from everything to remember what's missing. I thought the book was very good and moving.
Melanie James has the ability to completely draw the reader in; hook, line, and sinker by presenting the story in a clear,fascinating, and picturesque way.
I throughly enjoyed this first installmentto a Hot series. I look forward to listening to them all.
I recommend this series to the readers who like STEAM in their reads.