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The Midnight Voyeur
A Reverse Age Gap, Taboo Romance
Tragedy struck when I least expected it, leaving me a widow in what was supposed to be the prime of my life. With my daughter away at college, I withdrew further—becoming a reclusive version of myself.
The quietness of my big empty house was suffocating, my only form of solace being the rhythmic laps I repeated each day in my pool. Day after day, I remained frozen in time, while the world moved on without me.
Until… a year later, at forty-six, two young, handsome men came into my life who were more than willing to help me embark on a steamy journey of self-awakening. I found myself eager to watch and learn…to explore exactly what they were offering.
And before long, I was diving deep into more than just the water of my pool. My time with them taught me everything I needed to see that life after tragedy didn’t have to be done alone.
A brief encounter with a man from the gym introduced me to someone who was walking the same journey of grief after losing a spouse. He brought life back to the parts of my heart I thought died the day I lost my husband; as if fate was watching out for me, offering me a chance to love again.
Tragedy struck when I least expected it, leaving me a widow in what was supposed to be the prime of my life. With my daughter away at college, I withdrew further—becoming a reclusive version of myself.
The quietness of my big empty house was suffocating, my only form of solace being the rhythmic laps I repeated each day in my pool. Day after day, I remained frozen in time, while the world moved on without me.
Until… a year later, at forty-six, two young, handsome men came into my life who were more than willing to help me embark on a steamy journey of self-awakening. I found myself eager to watch and learn…to explore exactly what they were offering.
And before long, I was diving deep into more than just the water of my pool. My time with them taught me everything I needed to see that life after tragedy didn’t have to be done alone.
A brief encounter with a man from the gym introduced me to someone who was walking the same journey of grief after losing a spouse. He brought life back to the parts of my heart I thought died the day I lost my husband; as if fate was watching out for me, offering me a chance to love again.
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E.L. Koslo
22 books425 followersFind the funny in your life.
That’s what EL Koslo strives to do in her life every day. She spent her youth with her nose in a book, often conjuring up storylines in a composition notebook she hid under her mattress. Her love of writing continued on through high school as she served on the school paper and wrote poetry for the literary magazine.
At University, she studied Art and Art History where she met her own prince charming after kissing a few frogs, of course.
Her love of reading and writing have been a constant in her life with her nose always buried in a book, tablet, or computer—both writing and reading.
She resides in the Midwest United States with her husband and four rambunctious children. Her days are filled with driving kids to school, activities, and sports; frequently squeezing writing time in while waiting in the carpool line.
Koslo’s characters are often developed while running on the treadmill at the gym, and she has a DVR full of Hallmark movies.
Her debut novel, Foreplay on Words, combines her love of steamy romance, awkward but loveable leading males, and headstrong heroines with a dash of humor and a little bit of kink.
Follow her at: https://linktr.ee/elkoslo
Instagram: @elkoslo_writes
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That’s what EL Koslo strives to do in her life every day. She spent her youth with her nose in a book, often conjuring up storylines in a composition notebook she hid under her mattress. Her love of writing continued on through high school as she served on the school paper and wrote poetry for the literary magazine.
At University, she studied Art and Art History where she met her own prince charming after kissing a few frogs, of course.
Her love of reading and writing have been a constant in her life with her nose always buried in a book, tablet, or computer—both writing and reading.
She resides in the Midwest United States with her husband and four rambunctious children. Her days are filled with driving kids to school, activities, and sports; frequently squeezing writing time in while waiting in the carpool line.
Koslo’s characters are often developed while running on the treadmill at the gym, and she has a DVR full of Hallmark movies.
Her debut novel, Foreplay on Words, combines her love of steamy romance, awkward but loveable leading males, and headstrong heroines with a dash of humor and a little bit of kink.
Follow her at: https://linktr.ee/elkoslo
Instagram: @elkoslo_writes
Tiktok: @elkoslowrites
Facebook Page: EL Koslo Romance Writer
Facebook Reader Group: Dirty Words Brigade
ELKoslo.com
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May 7, 2025
*Audiobook
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨✨ (3.5/5)
Thanks to Hambright PR for letting me participate in this book tour. This is definitely one of the most taboo / spicy books that I’ve read.
This one is a stand-alone, female POV only, spicy, taboo romance with an unexpected, but very happy ending loosely inspired by the song Stacy's Mom.
You'll love this book if you enjoy:
🖤 Spicy Taboo Rom Com 🌊 Reverse Age Gap ✨ Love after Loss 🕛 Older Heroine (46) 🖤 Sexual Exploration 🌊 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF ✨ LGBTQ Rep 🕛 HEA 🖤 Single POV
While there is a lot of spice there are also very complicated relationships that develop along the way so you’ll get a little bit of substance too. This also leaves you with a HEA
QOTD: How spicy do you like your books? What are you reading?
#elkoslo #themidnightvoyeur #audiobook #booksmut #smuttybooks #allthespice #booktour #smut #smuttyreads #whychoose #reverseharem #WhatAreYouReading #goodreadschallenge #Goodreads
⭐️⭐️⭐️✨✨ (3.5/5)
Thanks to Hambright PR for letting me participate in this book tour. This is definitely one of the most taboo / spicy books that I’ve read.
This one is a stand-alone, female POV only, spicy, taboo romance with an unexpected, but very happy ending loosely inspired by the song Stacy's Mom.
You'll love this book if you enjoy:
🖤 Spicy Taboo Rom Com 🌊 Reverse Age Gap ✨ Love after Loss 🕛 Older Heroine (46) 🖤 Sexual Exploration 🌊 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF ✨ LGBTQ Rep 🕛 HEA 🖤 Single POV
While there is a lot of spice there are also very complicated relationships that develop along the way so you’ll get a little bit of substance too. This also leaves you with a HEA
QOTD: How spicy do you like your books? What are you reading?
#elkoslo #themidnightvoyeur #audiobook #booksmut #smuttybooks #allthespice #booktour #smut #smuttyreads #whychoose #reverseharem #WhatAreYouReading #goodreadschallenge #Goodreads
July 5, 2025
Stacey’s Mom… Has Definitely Got It Going On.
This one stood out from other MMF romances I’ve read recently—in a good way. The dynamic between the characters and their relationships felt more realistic (maybe realistic isn’t quite the right word, but close), and it really worked for the story being told.
I listened to the audiobook for an immersive experience, and while I enjoyed the narrators overall, I did get a little tripped up when new characters were introduced halfway through. Some voices weren’t quite distinct enough, so if I let my focus drift even a little, I’d find myself briefly confused about who was speaking. There are a lot of characters to keep track of, which added to that challenge.
That said, I still really enjoyed this ALC and would recommend it to MMF fans looking for something that leans a little more character-driven and “oh yeah I can see that happening.”
This one stood out from other MMF romances I’ve read recently—in a good way. The dynamic between the characters and their relationships felt more realistic (maybe realistic isn’t quite the right word, but close), and it really worked for the story being told.
I listened to the audiobook for an immersive experience, and while I enjoyed the narrators overall, I did get a little tripped up when new characters were introduced halfway through. Some voices weren’t quite distinct enough, so if I let my focus drift even a little, I’d find myself briefly confused about who was speaking. There are a lot of characters to keep track of, which added to that challenge.
That said, I still really enjoyed this ALC and would recommend it to MMF fans looking for something that leans a little more character-driven and “oh yeah I can see that happening.”
March 26, 2024
March 3-5
The moment my husband died, I thought my life was over.Left alone at forty-six with my daughter Stacy off at college, time seemed to freeze. Unsure of how to move forward, I watched others go on with their lives, keeping myself carefully tucked away where I wouldn't be forced to accept my new reality.My life fell into further disarray when my landscaper retired suddenly, leaving my pool house apartment empty. When the heater in my beloved pool stopped working in the same week, I was forced to ask for help, and two much younger men came to my rescue.Their presence in my once solitary life finally pushed me out of the bubble I'd placed myself in, and into a steamy journey of self-awakening that showed me life after tragedy didn't have to be done alone.**A stand-alone, female POV only, spicy, taboo romance with an unexpected, but very happy ending loosely inspired by the song Stacy's Mom**
Review: This book was so fun and hot
Ginny is a widow and is having trouble living life after her husband died and her daughter off in college.
Then we meet Micha who is doing ginny yard and then there is Austin who is ginny new tenant.
Austin starts bringing home women and ginny watches from her window super spicy.
Then something happens with Micha and Austin, and they see ginny watching, and then things get spicy with all three of them for a while
But Micha cuts it off he has an interest in someone else .
Ginny has been going to the gym, and there is a guy there catching her eye
Turns out he's the guy Micha likes business partner
Nolan and ginny start going out after Austin ends it
I love Nolan and ginny together they both have lost someone, and it's good they found each other .
The moment my husband died, I thought my life was over.Left alone at forty-six with my daughter Stacy off at college, time seemed to freeze. Unsure of how to move forward, I watched others go on with their lives, keeping myself carefully tucked away where I wouldn't be forced to accept my new reality.My life fell into further disarray when my landscaper retired suddenly, leaving my pool house apartment empty. When the heater in my beloved pool stopped working in the same week, I was forced to ask for help, and two much younger men came to my rescue.Their presence in my once solitary life finally pushed me out of the bubble I'd placed myself in, and into a steamy journey of self-awakening that showed me life after tragedy didn't have to be done alone.**A stand-alone, female POV only, spicy, taboo romance with an unexpected, but very happy ending loosely inspired by the song Stacy's Mom**
Review: This book was so fun and hot
Ginny is a widow and is having trouble living life after her husband died and her daughter off in college.
Then we meet Micha who is doing ginny yard and then there is Austin who is ginny new tenant.
Austin starts bringing home women and ginny watches from her window super spicy.
Then something happens with Micha and Austin, and they see ginny watching, and then things get spicy with all three of them for a while
But Micha cuts it off he has an interest in someone else .
Ginny has been going to the gym, and there is a guy there catching her eye
Turns out he's the guy Micha likes business partner
Nolan and ginny start going out after Austin ends it
I love Nolan and ginny together they both have lost someone, and it's good they found each other .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 13, 2025
ALC Review
Duet Narration
Troy Duran (a FAV!)
Branden Travis Butler
Cole Eubanks
Saw this ALC through Hambright PR- decided to buddy “listen” with a friend (who also signed up through HBPR)
5 ⭐️ for the vibes. No complaints. Honestly SHOCKED with how much I enjoyed this.
Ginger, 46- newly widowed, daughter (Stacey) in university meets her new pool boy, Micah. Who then introduces her to her new pool house tenant Austin. Both in their 20s. They’re exactly what she needs during her time of life and transitions.
Enter Nolan.. the 40 year old also widowed dad of a teenage son… and I’ll let the rest of the story play out for curious minds.
The puns in this had me cackling. The banter.. the honest conversations and nice tie ins.. I loved it!
**A stand-alone, female POV only, spicy, taboo romance with an unexpected, but very happy ending loosely inspired by the song Stacy's Mom**
You'll love this book if you enjoy:
🖤 Spicy Taboo Rom Com
🌊 Reverse Age Gap
✨ Love after Loss
🕛 Older Heroine (46)
🖤 Sexual Exploration
🌊 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
✨ LGBTQ Rep
🕛 HEA
🖤 Single POV
Duet Narration
Troy Duran (a FAV!)
Branden Travis Butler
Cole Eubanks
Saw this ALC through Hambright PR- decided to buddy “listen” with a friend (who also signed up through HBPR)
5 ⭐️ for the vibes. No complaints. Honestly SHOCKED with how much I enjoyed this.
Ginger, 46- newly widowed, daughter (Stacey) in university meets her new pool boy, Micah. Who then introduces her to her new pool house tenant Austin. Both in their 20s. They’re exactly what she needs during her time of life and transitions.
Enter Nolan.. the 40 year old also widowed dad of a teenage son… and I’ll let the rest of the story play out for curious minds.
The puns in this had me cackling. The banter.. the honest conversations and nice tie ins.. I loved it!
**A stand-alone, female POV only, spicy, taboo romance with an unexpected, but very happy ending loosely inspired by the song Stacy's Mom**
You'll love this book if you enjoy:
🖤 Spicy Taboo Rom Com
🌊 Reverse Age Gap
✨ Love after Loss
🕛 Older Heroine (46)
🖤 Sexual Exploration
🌊 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
✨ LGBTQ Rep
🕛 HEA
🖤 Single POV
June 24, 2024
Hot and spicy 🌶️
When Ginny started to date Nolan that’s when I loved the storyline. It was pure reawakening for her after the loss of her husband, she really learnt a lot about what she wanted for her s*x life going forward for sure 😉
When Ginny started to date Nolan that’s when I loved the storyline. It was pure reawakening for her after the loss of her husband, she really learnt a lot about what she wanted for her s*x life going forward for sure 😉
May 19, 2025
This book is spicy AF. Not only spicy but this woman who married young and was widowed in her 40's goes on an emotional self discovery journey and finds herself again. Great characters and world building.
update: I just listened to the audio and it was great. I loved that there were multiple people giving voices to the characters and they all intermingled during the chapters. I still enjoyed the book as much today as I did when I read it.
update: I just listened to the audio and it was great. I loved that there were multiple people giving voices to the characters and they all intermingled during the chapters. I still enjoyed the book as much today as I did when I read it.
May 26, 2025
I kind of liked it but I honestly found it hard to get into this story in the beginning and almost DNF’d by halfway but I kept going.
I had a tough time trying to figure out what to write for this too. I liked that Ginny was healing. I loved that the two men in the beginning gave her the push she needed. I liked how this resulted in her finding a new family of sorts. There were some things that made me think about my own marriage and what I would do if I lost my husband, not the extreme of what Ginny did, but more about how I would feel and operate, so there were also some thought provoking moments, but there’s a lot of spice. Normally that doesn’t bother me however this felt like more spice and not enough plot.
Ginny is a grieving widow who needs a landscaper to help with her yard and ends up hiring Micah. Micah actually grew up down the road, is the same age as Ginny’s daughter, and very openly gay. While they’re talking Micah is flirting with her and she’s flirting back, but he also makes it very known that’s she’s not his type, So then why the flirting back and forth. It didn’t fit.
Then she needs someone to help with the pool, enter Austin. Austin is also a 20 something young man who Ginny ends up letting stay in her pool house as a tenant. He’s open about his sexuality as well as his escapades, so much so that Ginny gets more than an eyeful in her backyard quite a few times until she’s eventually a part of those escapades along with Micah who suddenly isn’t sure if he’s gay or Bi, even tho he was very adamant in the beginning that he was gay.
On the one hand, these people help Ginny step out of her comfort zone which is pretty crucial to her healing; however the dynamic between them didn’t feel like it fit right and there was so much work being put into their “developing?” relationship that by the time Nolan gets introduced you’re wondering what the point of it all was. Like I said, I’m back and forth with this and I can’t decide if it’s because this type of story might just not be for me or if it’s something else.
I had a tough time trying to figure out what to write for this too. I liked that Ginny was healing. I loved that the two men in the beginning gave her the push she needed. I liked how this resulted in her finding a new family of sorts. There were some things that made me think about my own marriage and what I would do if I lost my husband, not the extreme of what Ginny did, but more about how I would feel and operate, so there were also some thought provoking moments, but there’s a lot of spice. Normally that doesn’t bother me however this felt like more spice and not enough plot.
Ginny is a grieving widow who needs a landscaper to help with her yard and ends up hiring Micah. Micah actually grew up down the road, is the same age as Ginny’s daughter, and very openly gay. While they’re talking Micah is flirting with her and she’s flirting back, but he also makes it very known that’s she’s not his type, So then why the flirting back and forth. It didn’t fit.
Then she needs someone to help with the pool, enter Austin. Austin is also a 20 something young man who Ginny ends up letting stay in her pool house as a tenant. He’s open about his sexuality as well as his escapades, so much so that Ginny gets more than an eyeful in her backyard quite a few times until she’s eventually a part of those escapades along with Micah who suddenly isn’t sure if he’s gay or Bi, even tho he was very adamant in the beginning that he was gay.
On the one hand, these people help Ginny step out of her comfort zone which is pretty crucial to her healing; however the dynamic between them didn’t feel like it fit right and there was so much work being put into their “developing?” relationship that by the time Nolan gets introduced you’re wondering what the point of it all was. Like I said, I’m back and forth with this and I can’t decide if it’s because this type of story might just not be for me or if it’s something else.
May 29, 2025
I should’ve seen the spice coming with this title 🤣🤣. We've got a widowed, pool-loving, people-watching FMC who’s agoraphobic and stuck in her grief—until her daughter heads off to college and in struts Austin, the motorcycle-riding, sex-crazed, part-time pool service tech who’ll be servicing more than just the broken heater 😉😉😂. Things get spicy fast, and Ginny becomes a full-on voyeur after renting her pool house to him. Grab your fans, besties, because 🥵 DAAAANNNGG. Reverse age gap, why choose, and so much more. By 40%, I was neck-deep in smut and side-eyeing Ginny’s bold decisions while also wondering how long it’d take for everything to go sideways—and oh boy, it does. Between her daughter and her sister both coming to stay for the summer, Ginny is just praying she can keep her home in order long enough to keep her escapades a secret.
That said, while the spice level was VERY high—repeat, VERY high—the emotional depth didn’t quite hit for me. Ginny’s grief didn’t tug on my heartstrings the way I expected, so I felt a little detached from her healing journey. I was more invested in her self-discovery than the whirlwind situationship(s). The male characters felt more like surface-level eye candy than anything swoon-worthy, and the endgame felt a little rushed. I'd file this more under women’s erotic fiction than romance—it’s a bold, taboo-laced journey of reclaiming confidence, not necessarily a love story. There are some laugh-out-loud moments (mostly from secondhand embarrassment), and the Stacy’s Mom reference had me cackling. The narrators nailed their performance, and the pacing kept things interesting. If you go in knowing it’s a hot mess of healing and pleasure-seeking, you’ll have a good time!
That said, while the spice level was VERY high—repeat, VERY high—the emotional depth didn’t quite hit for me. Ginny’s grief didn’t tug on my heartstrings the way I expected, so I felt a little detached from her healing journey. I was more invested in her self-discovery than the whirlwind situationship(s). The male characters felt more like surface-level eye candy than anything swoon-worthy, and the endgame felt a little rushed. I'd file this more under women’s erotic fiction than romance—it’s a bold, taboo-laced journey of reclaiming confidence, not necessarily a love story. There are some laugh-out-loud moments (mostly from secondhand embarrassment), and the Stacy’s Mom reference had me cackling. The narrators nailed their performance, and the pacing kept things interesting. If you go in knowing it’s a hot mess of healing and pleasure-seeking, you’ll have a good time!
May 26, 2025
✨🔮🌞🌕🍄🌕🌞🔮✨
ALC+ARC REVIEW
The Midnight Voyeur - E. L. Koslo
4/5⭐️
📚📚📚
First I’ll start with this one is super spicy and omg I was living for it. Totally blushing because of the audiobook and reading at the same time! I felt like the narrators were really able to make the characters come to life and make the book play out like a movie in my head. I absolutely loved seeing Ginny’s journey after loss and the way she really finds herself. Without giving too much away this one was very enjoyable and I totally recommend it!
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
- Spicy taboo rom com
- Reverse age gap
- Love after loss
- Older heroine
- Sexual exploration
- MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
- LGBTQ Rep
- HEA
- Single POV
… You should definitely check this out
📚📚📚
Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words. #giftedcopy
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ALC+ARC REVIEW
The Midnight Voyeur - E. L. Koslo
4/5⭐️
📚📚📚
First I’ll start with this one is super spicy and omg I was living for it. Totally blushing because of the audiobook and reading at the same time! I felt like the narrators were really able to make the characters come to life and make the book play out like a movie in my head. I absolutely loved seeing Ginny’s journey after loss and the way she really finds herself. Without giving too much away this one was very enjoyable and I totally recommend it!
📚📚📚
If you like to read:
- Spicy taboo rom com
- Reverse age gap
- Love after loss
- Older heroine
- Sexual exploration
- MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
- LGBTQ Rep
- HEA
- Single POV
… You should definitely check this out
📚📚📚
Thank you so much for sending me a copy for an honest review in my own words. #giftedcopy
✨if you could go on vacation right now where would you go?
#books #booklover #smut #booknerd #bookfriend #bookish #booklovers #bookishcommunity #bookloversunite #instabook #bookporn #bookphotography #reviews #igbooks #ilovereading #smutty #bookaddiction #bookhoader #hotnsexy #fortheloveofbooks #bookrecs #yummy #givemeallthebooks #readingthepainaway #booktok #arc
June 21, 2024
A delectable quick and fun character driven standalone that will have your heart racing and swooning. Make sure you are nice and comfy at home before diving into this super spicy read. MELT! FIRE! The writing style and pace were enjoyable, and the banter was fun most of the time. I do believe some of the banter was a little cringe at times in my opinion. The author’s skillful handling of emotions, loss of a loved ones, and character growth added depth to the story which I liked. I believe the story ended as it should and everyone is happy where they are, however, the prior relationships ended a little abruptly for me when I was thinking Austin was having true feelings. I don’t know... I really liked the connection between Austin and Ginny. Though I do feel Nolan is better suited for her.
I like the premise of the book and the spice was done well. I think you will enjoy this one!!
Rating: 3.75/5
I like the premise of the book and the spice was done well. I think you will enjoy this one!!
Rating: 3.75/5
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 10, 2025
This is a review for the ALC, (did not read the book before listening to the ALC). I did read the reviews before requesting to be a participant of the ALC release and I was EXCITED when I got my email telling me to download my copy… however…
I’m surprising myself with this rating. I’ve always been a “the more spice the better” kinda girl, but the first 5 chapters made it impossible for me to see this as anything but a poorly written porno. It’s a shame because once the storyline picks up it was… okay, but the beginning of the book ruined it for me. I wish I had gotten any amount of the plot before it was just one bad innuendo after another, followed by sex scenes where the spice level was great, but any amount of actual sex appeal or sexiness was nowhere to be found. The smoulder eventually finds its way in, but for someone like myself it was too little too late.
I appreciate being given the opportunity to listen to the ALC!
I’m surprising myself with this rating. I’ve always been a “the more spice the better” kinda girl, but the first 5 chapters made it impossible for me to see this as anything but a poorly written porno. It’s a shame because once the storyline picks up it was… okay, but the beginning of the book ruined it for me. I wish I had gotten any amount of the plot before it was just one bad innuendo after another, followed by sex scenes where the spice level was great, but any amount of actual sex appeal or sexiness was nowhere to be found. The smoulder eventually finds its way in, but for someone like myself it was too little too late.
I appreciate being given the opportunity to listen to the ALC!
May 9, 2025
(3.7 Stars)
Mrs. Ginny Robbins is a widow and a little lost after her daughter, Stacy, is away at college. She decides to hire some help for her home and that’s where her explortation to begin living again starts. First Micah the landscaper shows up and then Austin the pool guy. That’s when the fun starts. With Ginny doing a little nighttime looking through her window at the new tenant/pool boy things are definitely about to go from 1 to 1,000!!! Some of the lines are a bit cheesy and “did they just say that out loud” but it added some comic relief. A reverse age gap plus more that will have you wanting a refreshing gallon of ice water!!! MF; MM; MMF; FF; Told in Ginny’s POV
Mrs. Ginny Robbins is a widow and a little lost after her daughter, Stacy, is away at college. She decides to hire some help for her home and that’s where her explortation to begin living again starts. First Micah the landscaper shows up and then Austin the pool guy. That’s when the fun starts. With Ginny doing a little nighttime looking through her window at the new tenant/pool boy things are definitely about to go from 1 to 1,000!!! Some of the lines are a bit cheesy and “did they just say that out loud” but it added some comic relief. A reverse age gap plus more that will have you wanting a refreshing gallon of ice water!!! MF; MM; MMF; FF; Told in Ginny’s POV
May 13, 2025
5 ⭐️ for the vibes!!
I buddy read this with my bestie. We both got the ALC from Hambright PR and man this did not disappoint. I was already intrigued because I love a duet narration and Troy Duran so when I saw this I RANNNNN to sign up.
Ginger finding herself again after losing her husband was a wild ride- literally. With the help of Austin and Micah, Ginger is able to gain some confidence and come out of her shell. When she meets Nolan, also a widower, it’s basically fate.
This was so good and I highly recommend the audiobook.
I buddy read this with my bestie. We both got the ALC from Hambright PR and man this did not disappoint. I was already intrigued because I love a duet narration and Troy Duran so when I saw this I RANNNNN to sign up.
Ginger finding herself again after losing her husband was a wild ride- literally. With the help of Austin and Micah, Ginger is able to gain some confidence and come out of her shell. When she meets Nolan, also a widower, it’s basically fate.
This was so good and I highly recommend the audiobook.
May 6, 2025
Ginny (ft. Austin, Micah, Juli + Nolan)
-lgtbtq rep w/ mf endgame
-mf/mfm/mm/ff/mfmf
-sexual exploration
-reverse age gap
-love after loss
man…this is really just a whole story of exploring & those that you kinda do that with…but it ended just way to fast for me once she ended up with her endgame guy after all the content with got with the other ones…
-lgtbtq rep w/ mf endgame
-mf/mfm/mm/ff/mfmf
-sexual exploration
-reverse age gap
-love after loss
man…this is really just a whole story of exploring & those that you kinda do that with…but it ended just way to fast for me once she ended up with her endgame guy after all the content with got with the other ones…
June 11, 2025
Oh boy, does this pack a punch! Obviously I knew what I was getting myself into to, but hot damn. This book really kept me intrigued from the first page to the last, and I loved every second of it! This was my first book from E.L. Koslo and it did not disappoint! Looking forward to reading more of her books in the future!
May 20, 2025
3.5 Wow, this was a spicy one!
This story is about Ginny, a widowed woman in her forties who’s been in a bit of a funk after losing her husband and then sending her daughter off to college.
While it’s packed with spice, it also features meaningful relationships and new friendships. Ginny learns to live again… and ultimately, finds love in the end.
The audiobook was fantastic. All three narrators did a phenomenal job!
This story is about Ginny, a widowed woman in her forties who’s been in a bit of a funk after losing her husband and then sending her daughter off to college.
While it’s packed with spice, it also features meaningful relationships and new friendships. Ginny learns to live again… and ultimately, finds love in the end.
The audiobook was fantastic. All three narrators did a phenomenal job!
May 9, 2025
The Midnight Voyeur by EL Koslo was a fast and fun audiobook! Huge praise to the narrators @agirlnamedbranden @duran.troy @coledrakeeubanksnarrates who made this audiobook come alive in every way. I will listen to anything that they narrate!
Loosely based on the song Stacy’s mom, 46 year old Ginny finds herself alone and grieving after the sudden loss of her beloved husband. This is the story of how she finds connections that help her transition into a new phase or life and a new relationship.
This book is spicy! 🥵 It starts spicy, continues to be spicy and with just a bit of room for some character development and relationship growth, stays spicy throughout.
I finished it in just a few hours and it was time well spent!
Releases May 22, 2025
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Loosely based on the song Stacy’s mom, 46 year old Ginny finds herself alone and grieving after the sudden loss of her beloved husband. This is the story of how she finds connections that help her transition into a new phase or life and a new relationship.
This book is spicy! 🥵 It starts spicy, continues to be spicy and with just a bit of room for some character development and relationship growth, stays spicy throughout.
I finished it in just a few hours and it was time well spent!
Releases May 22, 2025
QOTD: Do you enjoy Age Gap romance novels?
#booksbooksbooks #bookish #bookstagram #bookstagrammer #ilovebooks #igreads #romance #elkoslo #themidnightvoyeur #romancebookaddict #romancebookstagram #romancereadersofinstagram
May 27, 2025
Okay this audiobook was spicy AF- STACY’S MOM WAS GETTING IT! Definitely more smut heavy than plot, but it worked.
July 5, 2024
A lot of porn and shredded men: okay.
A lot of kinks and exploring: fantastic!
It’s just that I thought it would’ve been a little more deep in exploring the FMC wounds and feeling, but it was kinda shallow.
The whole interactions were.
A lot of kinks and exploring: fantastic!
It’s just that I thought it would’ve been a little more deep in exploring the FMC wounds and feeling, but it was kinda shallow.
The whole interactions were.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 26, 2024
** ARC reveiw**
All in all loved the book gave me spice, gave me plot, will say it was a bit hard for me to relate as I'm not a woman in her 40s with a child starting her life over. Sometimes that can cause me to be uninterested but still enjoyed thos book like I know many others after me will.
All in all loved the book gave me spice, gave me plot, will say it was a bit hard for me to relate as I'm not a woman in her 40s with a child starting her life over. Sometimes that can cause me to be uninterested but still enjoyed thos book like I know many others after me will.
May 22, 2025
This one was SPICY! I went in blind and this is the first book i read by E.L. Koslo, and it won't be the last! There was everything! MM MMF MF FF so steamy and the audiobook was great!
thank you EL Koslo and Hambright for this ALC!
thank you EL Koslo and Hambright for this ALC!
March 19, 2024
First off this book is NSFW! I highly recommend reading at home in bed😉
Our girl Ginny is fantastic. And watching her come to life on the pages is amazing. She finds her groove and Soo much more on her way back to the outside world.
Austin and Micha (🥵)
What do you call a female pepping Tom?? Still trying to figure that one out.
Who Ginny ends up with isn’t who I thought she would be. I absolutely love who she is with, was just prepared for a different route.
I love that all EL’s MCs are older. They are all very relatable( well minus a couple of the 🌶️ scenes, lol)
I don’t like to spoil things for others . I loved the book. I suggest reading and falling in love with this book .
Our girl Ginny is fantastic. And watching her come to life on the pages is amazing. She finds her groove and Soo much more on her way back to the outside world.
Austin and Micha (🥵)
What do you call a female pepping Tom?? Still trying to figure that one out.
Who Ginny ends up with isn’t who I thought she would be. I absolutely love who she is with, was just prepared for a different route.
I love that all EL’s MCs are older. They are all very relatable( well minus a couple of the 🌶️ scenes, lol)
I don’t like to spoil things for others . I loved the book. I suggest reading and falling in love with this book .
May 26, 2025
Full Review: https://awellreadwomanblog.wordpress....
“When you’ve isolated yourself from the outside world, you find a morbid fascination in watching the people around you—”
Tropes:
MMF/MMFF Romantic “Situationship”
Reverse Age Gap
Second Chance
HEA💕
Spicy, Taboo Romance🌶
Found Family
Voyeur 👀
Exhibitionism
Hot Girl Summer 😝
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Erotic Romance 🌶🔞
Spicy Romantic Comedy
Thanks to the Author and Hambright PR for the ALC and ARC!! 😘
TWs: Grief and Loss, 🔞 Mature Adult Content
The Midnight Voyeur, by EL Koslo, is a provocative spicy-romance about a wealthy forty-six-year-old woman who tragically lost her husband and is struggling to acclimate to life without him as a widow and single mother to their college-aged daughter, Stacy.
From the Dedication: “…endless hugs to the people who are faced with having to find themselves again when life takes their future out of their hands.”
Told in singular POV via the FMC and loosely inspired by the pop-punk song, Stacy’s Mom, The Midnight Voyeur is about a woman named Ginny who has a second coming-of-age in her midlife, as she rediscovers herself and experiences a sexual reawakening with the help of her new pool boy and landscaper — twenty-something-year-olds: Austin and Micah, working for her during college break.
It all begins with a tiny peek through the blinds, when Ginny gets an eyeful of the midnight poolside activities between Austin and a stunning woman he brings home, happening right in her backyard. Not sure whether to be angry or awestruck, she holds her gaze on the sight before her, unable to look away.
Eventually, Ginny joins and participates with the encouragement of Austin, Micah, and whoever else is invited that evening.
After having her fill of fun with the boys, she questions where their “situationship” is heading and if having a “hot girl summer” is enough for her, long-term. Chasing a happily-ever-after instead of momentary pleasure, she has her cake and eats it too, finding her unexpected HEA, a second time around.
This read is smutty and spiced deliciously, then simmers down into a heartwarming slow boil that this contemporary romance fan swooned for. The erotica is heavy and quick, and involves voyeurism, exhibitionism, and group-play, falling under the “taboo romance” sub-genre.
The Midnight Voyeur is an intriguing, mildly-suspenseful, and rebellious mixture of smutty storytelling at its finest. The emotional rollercoaster Ginny felt from her entanglement with men her daughter’s age and questioning where the situationship was headed was when I started to understand the FMCs journey was one of self-awakening and self-healing through her desires, not denying herself anything.
“I can walk,” I laughed, but he wasn’t showing any signs of releasing me.
“You won’t be able to when I’m done with you.” His voice was low and gravelly. Full of want and oh so sexy.
“You promise an awful lot.”
“And I intend to follow through.”
The spice simmers down as the summer’s air cooled like her pool heater, leading to a better understanding of the characters. Each character’s personality shined by introducing their individual stories. Getting to know them, and Ginny getting her second happily-ever-after was endearing. And I just adored that epilouge!☺
I’d recommend this read to fans of unconventional romances, and special bonus if you were a teenager in the nineties (Easter Eggs Galore!)
“Ready to misbehave?”
You’ll love this book if you enjoy ⬇
🖤 Spicy Taboo Rom Com
🌊 Reverse Age Gap
✨ Love after Loss
🕛 Older Heroine (46)
🖤 Sexual Exploration
🌊 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
✨ LGBTQ Rep
🕛 HEA
🖤 Single POV
“When you’ve isolated yourself from the outside world, you find a morbid fascination in watching the people around you—”
Tropes:
MMF/MMFF Romantic “Situationship”
Reverse Age Gap
Second Chance
HEA💕
Spicy, Taboo Romance🌶
Found Family
Voyeur 👀
Exhibitionism
Hot Girl Summer 😝
Genre:
Contemporary Romance
Erotic Romance 🌶🔞
Spicy Romantic Comedy
Thanks to the Author and Hambright PR for the ALC and ARC!! 😘
TWs: Grief and Loss, 🔞 Mature Adult Content
The Midnight Voyeur, by EL Koslo, is a provocative spicy-romance about a wealthy forty-six-year-old woman who tragically lost her husband and is struggling to acclimate to life without him as a widow and single mother to their college-aged daughter, Stacy.
From the Dedication: “…endless hugs to the people who are faced with having to find themselves again when life takes their future out of their hands.”
Told in singular POV via the FMC and loosely inspired by the pop-punk song, Stacy’s Mom, The Midnight Voyeur is about a woman named Ginny who has a second coming-of-age in her midlife, as she rediscovers herself and experiences a sexual reawakening with the help of her new pool boy and landscaper — twenty-something-year-olds: Austin and Micah, working for her during college break.
It all begins with a tiny peek through the blinds, when Ginny gets an eyeful of the midnight poolside activities between Austin and a stunning woman he brings home, happening right in her backyard. Not sure whether to be angry or awestruck, she holds her gaze on the sight before her, unable to look away.
Eventually, Ginny joins and participates with the encouragement of Austin, Micah, and whoever else is invited that evening.
After having her fill of fun with the boys, she questions where their “situationship” is heading and if having a “hot girl summer” is enough for her, long-term. Chasing a happily-ever-after instead of momentary pleasure, she has her cake and eats it too, finding her unexpected HEA, a second time around.
This read is smutty and spiced deliciously, then simmers down into a heartwarming slow boil that this contemporary romance fan swooned for. The erotica is heavy and quick, and involves voyeurism, exhibitionism, and group-play, falling under the “taboo romance” sub-genre.
The Midnight Voyeur is an intriguing, mildly-suspenseful, and rebellious mixture of smutty storytelling at its finest. The emotional rollercoaster Ginny felt from her entanglement with men her daughter’s age and questioning where the situationship was headed was when I started to understand the FMCs journey was one of self-awakening and self-healing through her desires, not denying herself anything.
“I can walk,” I laughed, but he wasn’t showing any signs of releasing me.
“You won’t be able to when I’m done with you.” His voice was low and gravelly. Full of want and oh so sexy.
“You promise an awful lot.”
“And I intend to follow through.”
The spice simmers down as the summer’s air cooled like her pool heater, leading to a better understanding of the characters. Each character’s personality shined by introducing their individual stories. Getting to know them, and Ginny getting her second happily-ever-after was endearing. And I just adored that epilouge!☺
I’d recommend this read to fans of unconventional romances, and special bonus if you were a teenager in the nineties (Easter Eggs Galore!)
“Ready to misbehave?”
You’ll love this book if you enjoy ⬇
🖤 Spicy Taboo Rom Com
🌊 Reverse Age Gap
✨ Love after Loss
🕛 Older Heroine (46)
🖤 Sexual Exploration
🌊 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
✨ LGBTQ Rep
🕛 HEA
🖤 Single POV
February 4, 2025
Book Review: The Midnight Voyeur by: EL Koslo
This was my first book by El Koslo and it is intriguing and definitely 💯 a NSFW book because you’ll be blushing and kicking your legs giggling so much! And we have not one but three MMCs to melt for!
The book is about Ginny who’s a widower after her beloved husband tragically and quickly dies leaving her to pick up the pieces of a love story not yet finished. She basically becomes a hermit and stays inside for I think about a year. This book is the perfect combination of How Stela Got Her Groove Back meets The Graduate.
She has a daughter and a sister who are worried about her. But they really don’t need to because in walks two men Austin and Micha. Micha is the boy well now man from down the street who used to have crush on her when he was younger but is now gay but still has a thing for her. And Austin is there to fix her broken pool.
He also brings home a new conquest every night. She has so much hilarious inner dialogue that sometimes breaks past her lips and I was cackling! Essentially she becomes a peeping Tina watching her tenant lol and it’s just so funny! I could see this being a movie.
I really loved the reverse age gap for this book she’s 46 and I liked that she was older with younger men.
The ending was just beautiful and who she ends up with is perfect totally the right one for her. I loved the deep emotional moments and the carefree exploration of her inner desires. I loved that they were each others safe space. And the ending was just perfect!!! I hope with get her sister Saffron’s book one day.
This story will have you melting, swooning, cheering her like Diane Lane in Under the Tuscan Sun (I Still Got it!) moment. This is very spicy read and explorations se*uality. But it also speaks on loss and grief of a loved one and how even after you have gone through the stages of grief and heal they are always a part of your life and bringing them up when you are with someone new isn’t bad or an insult to your new person it’s just that they were a deep and visceral part of you. And hopefully you find that someone who understands and embraces it. She begins to go out and goes to the gym meeting Gym God! I want to live where she does all these gorgeous men! The dates and the banter ugh my heart!
It also talks about being afraid to let love in and how it’s ok to be scared and vulnerable that it can lead to something incredible. I highly recommend reading this story. But as always check the tropes and triggers. This book was absolute 🔥🔥🔥 Well done EL!!!!
PS her daughter is named Stacy… and boy does her mom got it going on!! Hahaha love it!
🔥 Spicy Taboo Rom Com
💕 Reverse Age Gap
🔥 Love after Loss
💕 Older Heroine (46)
🔥 Sexual Exploration
💕 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
🔥 LGBTQ Rep
💕 HEA
🔥 Single POV
This was my first book by El Koslo and it is intriguing and definitely 💯 a NSFW book because you’ll be blushing and kicking your legs giggling so much! And we have not one but three MMCs to melt for!
The book is about Ginny who’s a widower after her beloved husband tragically and quickly dies leaving her to pick up the pieces of a love story not yet finished. She basically becomes a hermit and stays inside for I think about a year. This book is the perfect combination of How Stela Got Her Groove Back meets The Graduate.
She has a daughter and a sister who are worried about her. But they really don’t need to because in walks two men Austin and Micha. Micha is the boy well now man from down the street who used to have crush on her when he was younger but is now gay but still has a thing for her. And Austin is there to fix her broken pool.
He also brings home a new conquest every night. She has so much hilarious inner dialogue that sometimes breaks past her lips and I was cackling! Essentially she becomes a peeping Tina watching her tenant lol and it’s just so funny! I could see this being a movie.
I really loved the reverse age gap for this book she’s 46 and I liked that she was older with younger men.
The ending was just beautiful and who she ends up with is perfect totally the right one for her. I loved the deep emotional moments and the carefree exploration of her inner desires. I loved that they were each others safe space. And the ending was just perfect!!! I hope with get her sister Saffron’s book one day.
This story will have you melting, swooning, cheering her like Diane Lane in Under the Tuscan Sun (I Still Got it!) moment. This is very spicy read and explorations se*uality. But it also speaks on loss and grief of a loved one and how even after you have gone through the stages of grief and heal they are always a part of your life and bringing them up when you are with someone new isn’t bad or an insult to your new person it’s just that they were a deep and visceral part of you. And hopefully you find that someone who understands and embraces it. She begins to go out and goes to the gym meeting Gym God! I want to live where she does all these gorgeous men! The dates and the banter ugh my heart!
It also talks about being afraid to let love in and how it’s ok to be scared and vulnerable that it can lead to something incredible. I highly recommend reading this story. But as always check the tropes and triggers. This book was absolute 🔥🔥🔥 Well done EL!!!!
PS her daughter is named Stacy… and boy does her mom got it going on!! Hahaha love it!
🔥 Spicy Taboo Rom Com
💕 Reverse Age Gap
🔥 Love after Loss
💕 Older Heroine (46)
🔥 Sexual Exploration
💕 MF, MFM, MM, FF, MF + MF
🔥 LGBTQ Rep
💕 HEA
🔥 Single POV
May 15, 2025
ALC review for The Midnight Voyeur by E.L. Koslo
Thanks to E.L. and Hambright PR for the ALC opportunity!
Featured tropes: taboo romcom, reverse age gap, love after loss, sexual exploration, multiple couplings/poly, single POV, voyeurism (obvs lol), pool boy and landscaper
Trigger warnings: death of former partner
Review: 4.5/5
Stacy's Mom has got it goin' on! She's all I want and I've waited for so looong! Stacy can't you see, you're just not the girl for meee! I know it might be wrong but I'm in love with Stacy's Mom.
If you read nothing beyond this, know the story is loosely based on the song Stacy's Mom and that should give you everything you need to know.
Okay, now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about this book. First of all, this audio needs a warning label. "Caution: do not listen to chapters 1-12 at work." When I say I was not prepared...
This book has been out for awhile so, with that in mind, I'm not going to do my usual things I liked or missed the mark for the overall story and will just give my general thoughts in that arena. Hooooo boy. Like, I don't even know what else to say. In the first half of the book I assumed we were in store for a pure smutfest. Nothing wrong with that, I was NOT complaining. Like, I literally messaged the author on Instagram to say I had to take a walk because I was listening to the audio at work and I was not prepared for the things I was about to hear. And it was great. Top tier smut in all sorts of combos. It was super fun to listen to and a unique story. After we get through Smut Central, the story, while still hot and smutty, evolves into something more. We get to see Ginny grow through the grief of losing her husband and the same can be said for Nolan (although to a lesser extent because it is single POV from Ginny's perspective). We see Micah gain a little bit of confidence. We get to see Austin, dare I say it, settle down?
The narration:
I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect going into a single POV romance yet with duet narration. Really, it just boils down to Brenden Davis-Butler doing the bulk of the narration with Troy Duran and Cole Eubanks voicing the various male speaking parts. We don't get any of the guy's perspectives but I didn't feel like I missed them. I might have if I'd eyeball read this but the narration makes them feel like part of the POV even though they aren't. This was my first time listening to all three narrators and they all did a great job. I really enjoyed Troy Duran as Austin and Nolan (and the other smaller characters he voiced). It did get a little choppy at the end when literally everyone was together and they were all voicing multiple characters but it was such a brief section, it didn't detract from the overall performance.
This was my first book by E.L. Koslo but you better believe I plan to read more. Again, I had to get up and take a walk at work while listening to this. If you can't do spice in public, save this one for a listen at home because we've got lots of peppers in this salsa.
Also, I need everyone to know the "special playlist" scene gave me life and was everything I never knew I needed. That is all.
Thanks to E.L. and Hambright PR for the ALC opportunity!
Featured tropes: taboo romcom, reverse age gap, love after loss, sexual exploration, multiple couplings/poly, single POV, voyeurism (obvs lol), pool boy and landscaper
Trigger warnings: death of former partner
Review: 4.5/5
Stacy's Mom has got it goin' on! She's all I want and I've waited for so looong! Stacy can't you see, you're just not the girl for meee! I know it might be wrong but I'm in love with Stacy's Mom.
If you read nothing beyond this, know the story is loosely based on the song Stacy's Mom and that should give you everything you need to know.
Okay, now that we've got that out of the way, let's talk about this book. First of all, this audio needs a warning label. "Caution: do not listen to chapters 1-12 at work." When I say I was not prepared...
This book has been out for awhile so, with that in mind, I'm not going to do my usual things I liked or missed the mark for the overall story and will just give my general thoughts in that arena. Hooooo boy. Like, I don't even know what else to say. In the first half of the book I assumed we were in store for a pure smutfest. Nothing wrong with that, I was NOT complaining. Like, I literally messaged the author on Instagram to say I had to take a walk because I was listening to the audio at work and I was not prepared for the things I was about to hear. And it was great. Top tier smut in all sorts of combos. It was super fun to listen to and a unique story. After we get through Smut Central, the story, while still hot and smutty, evolves into something more. We get to see Ginny grow through the grief of losing her husband and the same can be said for Nolan (although to a lesser extent because it is single POV from Ginny's perspective). We see Micah gain a little bit of confidence. We get to see Austin, dare I say it, settle down?
The narration:
I'll be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect going into a single POV romance yet with duet narration. Really, it just boils down to Brenden Davis-Butler doing the bulk of the narration with Troy Duran and Cole Eubanks voicing the various male speaking parts. We don't get any of the guy's perspectives but I didn't feel like I missed them. I might have if I'd eyeball read this but the narration makes them feel like part of the POV even though they aren't. This was my first time listening to all three narrators and they all did a great job. I really enjoyed Troy Duran as Austin and Nolan (and the other smaller characters he voiced). It did get a little choppy at the end when literally everyone was together and they were all voicing multiple characters but it was such a brief section, it didn't detract from the overall performance.
This was my first book by E.L. Koslo but you better believe I plan to read more. Again, I had to get up and take a walk at work while listening to this. If you can't do spice in public, save this one for a listen at home because we've got lots of peppers in this salsa.
Also, I need everyone to know the "special playlist" scene gave me life and was everything I never knew I needed. That is all.
May 22, 2025
⭐ 5/5
🔥 Spice level: 5/5 – Raw, emotional, and beautifully explicit
full review here:
https://literarystitchsociety.blogspo...
🎧 I listened to the audiobook (ALC), which was narrated in duet style. All three voice actors gave incredible depth to their characters, making every emotional beat and spicy scene feel vivid and real.
The Midnight Voyeur is an erotic and emotionally rich story about rediscovering life, pleasure, and connection after loss. Ginny, a 46-year-old widow, has spent nearly a year shut off from the world, her life frozen after the sudden death of her husband. Her house—once full of family—has become a quiet reminder of everything she’s lost.
Then come two unexpected elements: Micha, a sweet and grounded landscaper, and Austin, a flirty, chaotic mechanic who rents her pool house. What begins as Ginny secretly watching Austin’s late-night hookups turns into a journey of reawakening. First voyeurism, then desire, then participation—and eventually, real connection.
The entire story is told from Ginny’s point of view, which made it feel deeply personal and intimate. I loved how honest her inner voice was—conflicted, often self-deprecating, but also sharp and full of heart. There’s so much growth here, both emotional and sexual, and it’s portrayed without judgment. Even the steamiest scenes serve a purpose in showing how Ginny slowly comes back to life.
What really surprised me was the banter. The tension isn’t only in the sex—it’s also in the teasing, the innuendoes, the unexpected lightness that balances out the heavier themes of grief and identity. That mix made the story feel complete: messy and funny, tender and hot, serious and freeing.
By the end, all three characters have found their way forward—new relationships, new dynamics, and a surprising but heartwarming chosen family. It’s not a typical romance arc, but it’s absolutely a love story.
A brave, emotionally intelligent book that doesn’t shy away from desire, age, loss, or reinvention. I won’t forget Ginny’s journey anytime soon.
🔥 Spice level: 5/5 – Raw, emotional, and beautifully explicit
full review here:
https://literarystitchsociety.blogspo...
🎧 I listened to the audiobook (ALC), which was narrated in duet style. All three voice actors gave incredible depth to their characters, making every emotional beat and spicy scene feel vivid and real.
The Midnight Voyeur is an erotic and emotionally rich story about rediscovering life, pleasure, and connection after loss. Ginny, a 46-year-old widow, has spent nearly a year shut off from the world, her life frozen after the sudden death of her husband. Her house—once full of family—has become a quiet reminder of everything she’s lost.
Then come two unexpected elements: Micha, a sweet and grounded landscaper, and Austin, a flirty, chaotic mechanic who rents her pool house. What begins as Ginny secretly watching Austin’s late-night hookups turns into a journey of reawakening. First voyeurism, then desire, then participation—and eventually, real connection.
The entire story is told from Ginny’s point of view, which made it feel deeply personal and intimate. I loved how honest her inner voice was—conflicted, often self-deprecating, but also sharp and full of heart. There’s so much growth here, both emotional and sexual, and it’s portrayed without judgment. Even the steamiest scenes serve a purpose in showing how Ginny slowly comes back to life.
What really surprised me was the banter. The tension isn’t only in the sex—it’s also in the teasing, the innuendoes, the unexpected lightness that balances out the heavier themes of grief and identity. That mix made the story feel complete: messy and funny, tender and hot, serious and freeing.
By the end, all three characters have found their way forward—new relationships, new dynamics, and a surprising but heartwarming chosen family. It’s not a typical romance arc, but it’s absolutely a love story.
A brave, emotionally intelligent book that doesn’t shy away from desire, age, loss, or reinvention. I won’t forget Ginny’s journey anytime soon.
June 6, 2025
4.5 Stars
Wow. This book was definitely something else. I love a reverse age gap, and this really why choose was such a wonderful example of one. I don’t know if you could find three people more different that had such a wonderful connection as Micah, Austin, and Ginny. This book gave you a widow in her 40’s that was still attempting to get over the loss of her husband, a gay man in his 20’s that is shy at times but such a sweet person, and a sexually fluid promiscuous man that has never settled with anyone in his life. But curiosity and attraction caused some voyeuristic behavior, that in turn led to a connection between the three. I thought it was so great that each person brought something else to the relationship, and it all seemed to work together. I will admit there was definitely a point where I was screaming at the book with tears in my eyes, but I was definitely okay with how everything turned out.
I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook of this story and the story progressed perfectly with the three narrators bringing life to the main characters. I had listened to Troy Duran in a few different audiobooks in the past, but this was the first time I had the chance to listen to a book narrated by Branden Davis-Butler and Cole Eubanks. Each narrator did an amazing job of bringing their character to life and their voice perfectly matched what I had in my head for each character. I liked the pacing of the audiobook and I found myself hooked to the story that the narrators were telling.
I enjoyed listening to this book a lot. I was enjoying it so much that even when I felt angry and emotional, I still was not able to stop listening. The spice was so amazing in the book. There was a span of about 8 chapters that all had at least some spicy scene in them. I found myself greatly enjoying this story and and the characters in it. There was one part that had me wanting to throw something, but I could see what they were doing. I had tears in my eyes but I kept going and I was rewarded by a wonderful story. It is a great and, I would say, I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook and it was definitely one I would recommend.
Wow. This book was definitely something else. I love a reverse age gap, and this really why choose was such a wonderful example of one. I don’t know if you could find three people more different that had such a wonderful connection as Micah, Austin, and Ginny. This book gave you a widow in her 40’s that was still attempting to get over the loss of her husband, a gay man in his 20’s that is shy at times but such a sweet person, and a sexually fluid promiscuous man that has never settled with anyone in his life. But curiosity and attraction caused some voyeuristic behavior, that in turn led to a connection between the three. I thought it was so great that each person brought something else to the relationship, and it all seemed to work together. I will admit there was definitely a point where I was screaming at the book with tears in my eyes, but I was definitely okay with how everything turned out.
I had the opportunity to listen to the audiobook of this story and the story progressed perfectly with the three narrators bringing life to the main characters. I had listened to Troy Duran in a few different audiobooks in the past, but this was the first time I had the chance to listen to a book narrated by Branden Davis-Butler and Cole Eubanks. Each narrator did an amazing job of bringing their character to life and their voice perfectly matched what I had in my head for each character. I liked the pacing of the audiobook and I found myself hooked to the story that the narrators were telling.
I enjoyed listening to this book a lot. I was enjoying it so much that even when I felt angry and emotional, I still was not able to stop listening. The spice was so amazing in the book. There was a span of about 8 chapters that all had at least some spicy scene in them. I found myself greatly enjoying this story and and the characters in it. There was one part that had me wanting to throw something, but I could see what they were doing. I had tears in my eyes but I kept going and I was rewarded by a wonderful story. It is a great and, I would say, I really enjoyed listening to this audiobook and it was definitely one I would recommend.
May 3, 2024
I adore this authors books, I've been waiting forever for her next book and it was so worth the wait. What a book. It will definitely make you want to take a cold shower to cool off after reading it. Boy oh boy! It was bloody hot 🥵. It's faces paced, spicy, action packed and has so much more. Once I started I just couldn't stop, I was hooked from the start, it had me on my knees. The characters are wonderful, the storyline was fabulous and the writing was out of this world. I can't wait to see what she brings out next. Highly recommend!
Ginny is a single mother, her daughter is at college and away with her boyfriend on a trip but she's worries about her mother and tells her to get out there more. But ginny loves her own company and the way her life is even if it is a bit lonely at times. She lost her husband a few years ago and is still trying to navigate through life.
She realises just how much her husband took care off things specially when the pool heater breaks and she can't get the pool company to come out for a while. But for now she guesses its cold swims. She notices someone watching her and that's when we are introduced to Micah, her new gardener , he's hot as sin and they flirt a little but shes disappointed when she finds out he's gay. Not to worry. He asks if she's ok and explains about the pool he tells her he has someone in mind that can fix it. And then we are introduced to the hunky Austin. He sure does bring the drama, with his late night company. She can't control herself when he's around. She dreams all sorts off things but the view late at night is amazing. She can't believe the scenes that unfold in front of her and why can't she stop watching.
One night Austin and Micah are by the pool and ginny is watching them, that is until her blinds fall and she gets caught 😂. She's mortified when they confront her the next day but things take a delightful turn and they share a intense night. And there fun just begins.
Ginny is a single mother, her daughter is at college and away with her boyfriend on a trip but she's worries about her mother and tells her to get out there more. But ginny loves her own company and the way her life is even if it is a bit lonely at times. She lost her husband a few years ago and is still trying to navigate through life.
She realises just how much her husband took care off things specially when the pool heater breaks and she can't get the pool company to come out for a while. But for now she guesses its cold swims. She notices someone watching her and that's when we are introduced to Micah, her new gardener , he's hot as sin and they flirt a little but shes disappointed when she finds out he's gay. Not to worry. He asks if she's ok and explains about the pool he tells her he has someone in mind that can fix it. And then we are introduced to the hunky Austin. He sure does bring the drama, with his late night company. She can't control herself when he's around. She dreams all sorts off things but the view late at night is amazing. She can't believe the scenes that unfold in front of her and why can't she stop watching.
One night Austin and Micah are by the pool and ginny is watching them, that is until her blinds fall and she gets caught 😂. She's mortified when they confront her the next day but things take a delightful turn and they share a intense night. And there fun just begins.
May 27, 2025
I was provided an ALC of this title for free and am leaving this review voluntarily. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
Ginny & Austin & Micah (&Saucy Señorita?)
Ginny & Nolan.
Ginny & self rediscovery.
She’s literally Stacey’s mom, and she’s most definitely got it going on…and on, and on. 👀
When the pool guy suggests an acquaintance to assist with some more work for the widowed Ginger Robbins, whose adult daughter has gone away for spring break, they both may find that they have bitten off a bit more then they can chew with Austin, the mechanic who is good with more than just his hands and heavy machinery.
She offers him the empty apartment behind her home while he’s on the job, and a mistaken glimpse of him and a random conquest quickly becomes a repeat nighttime show as she watches his midnight escapades with whomever he decides to take home for the night.
But his interest in Gin soon extends past just the maintenance he’s been hired for, and a whirlwind few months ensue. At their start, Gin isn’t even leaving the house, but by the time summer’s drawing to a close, she’s rediscovered a lust for life and opened herself up to new opportunities.
“Maybe you just need someone to show you how sexy you still are.”
I think Austin was an important step along Ginny’s journey, and that she may not have been as open to her second chance at love or her happily ever after had he not helped to restore her zest for life.
Read if you love:
Widow FMC
Innuendo galore
Middle aged FMC
Voyeurism
Filthy mouthed MMC
Tension and banter
One night stand man
Reverse Age- gap
Bisexual MMC
Consent
Virgin MMC (never been with a woman)
Sex club
“Good girl”
MF
MFM
MM
FF
MFMF
One shower
Thank you so much to Hambright PR and E.L. Koslo for the gifted advanced listener copy. I giggled the whole way through this.
Ginny & Austin & Micah (&Saucy Señorita?)
Ginny & Nolan.
Ginny & self rediscovery.
She’s literally Stacey’s mom, and she’s most definitely got it going on…and on, and on. 👀
When the pool guy suggests an acquaintance to assist with some more work for the widowed Ginger Robbins, whose adult daughter has gone away for spring break, they both may find that they have bitten off a bit more then they can chew with Austin, the mechanic who is good with more than just his hands and heavy machinery.
She offers him the empty apartment behind her home while he’s on the job, and a mistaken glimpse of him and a random conquest quickly becomes a repeat nighttime show as she watches his midnight escapades with whomever he decides to take home for the night.
But his interest in Gin soon extends past just the maintenance he’s been hired for, and a whirlwind few months ensue. At their start, Gin isn’t even leaving the house, but by the time summer’s drawing to a close, she’s rediscovered a lust for life and opened herself up to new opportunities.
“Maybe you just need someone to show you how sexy you still are.”
I think Austin was an important step along Ginny’s journey, and that she may not have been as open to her second chance at love or her happily ever after had he not helped to restore her zest for life.
Read if you love:
Widow FMC
Innuendo galore
Middle aged FMC
Voyeurism
Filthy mouthed MMC
Tension and banter
One night stand man
Reverse Age- gap
Bisexual MMC
Consent
Virgin MMC (never been with a woman)
Sex club
“Good girl”
MF
MFM
MM
FF
MFMF
One shower
Thank you so much to Hambright PR and E.L. Koslo for the gifted advanced listener copy. I giggled the whole way through this.
June 15, 2025
I am had the honor of listening to this amazing arc of Midnight Voyeur. E.L. Koslo had me on the edge of my seat red cheeked and sweating with how much spice was in this book. Stacy's mom has definitely got it going on!!!
I am obsessed with Ginny and how confident and hot she is as an older woman. She is a grieving woman and going through a loss that was unexpected not thinking she will get over losing the love of there life when these hot young men just happen to stumble into her life and she finds herself watching them out her bedroom window. Does she join in on the fun and what happens? Does she fall in love again and with who? Find out what happens to Ginny in this spicy, erotic, reverse age gap taboo romance.
The Spice in this book had me kicking and screaming my feet in excitement. The banter and scenes in this book had me also looking over my shoulder and blushing so hard. I almost needed a minute a few times.😜 SOOOO GOOOD!!!!
Will she choose Austin the man living in her pool house who brings home a new partner every night, but seems to be harboring secrets? Or Micah the neighbor who may or may not be into woman? Dont forget about Nolan the guy from the gym! Mrs Robinson has been a busy girl!! If you want to find out who she chooses or if she chooses them all or someone else even go run and pick this book up on audio! I absolutely loved the audio and hearing the different voices it made it easier to read the book. You can also pick it up on KU!
Thank you E.L. Koslo and Naughty Nook PR for allowing me to listen to this ARC and leave my honest review. I am absolutely obsessed with this!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🪟Spicy Taboo Romance
🏊🏼♀️Reverse Age Gap
👙Single POV
🍹Love after Loss
🏋🏼♀️LGBTQ Rep
🏍️HEA
🫦MMF/MF/MM/FF/MFF/MF+MF
I am obsessed with Ginny and how confident and hot she is as an older woman. She is a grieving woman and going through a loss that was unexpected not thinking she will get over losing the love of there life when these hot young men just happen to stumble into her life and she finds herself watching them out her bedroom window. Does she join in on the fun and what happens? Does she fall in love again and with who? Find out what happens to Ginny in this spicy, erotic, reverse age gap taboo romance.
The Spice in this book had me kicking and screaming my feet in excitement. The banter and scenes in this book had me also looking over my shoulder and blushing so hard. I almost needed a minute a few times.😜 SOOOO GOOOD!!!!
Will she choose Austin the man living in her pool house who brings home a new partner every night, but seems to be harboring secrets? Or Micah the neighbor who may or may not be into woman? Dont forget about Nolan the guy from the gym! Mrs Robinson has been a busy girl!! If you want to find out who she chooses or if she chooses them all or someone else even go run and pick this book up on audio! I absolutely loved the audio and hearing the different voices it made it easier to read the book. You can also pick it up on KU!
Thank you E.L. Koslo and Naughty Nook PR for allowing me to listen to this ARC and leave my honest review. I am absolutely obsessed with this!!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🌶️🌶️🌶️🌶️
🪟Spicy Taboo Romance
🏊🏼♀️Reverse Age Gap
👙Single POV
🍹Love after Loss
🏋🏼♀️LGBTQ Rep
🏍️HEA
🫦MMF/MF/MM/FF/MFF/MF+MF
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