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This Time Is Different
Life can change in a flash.
Marriage and a baby wasn’t Amy Forsythe’s college plan. After a shotgun marriage glued together by her son, she’s convinced that love isn’t meant for her. Now nearing forty and single for the first time since her senior prom, her friends are pushing her to date. Her teenager isn’t thrilled by the idea and neither is Amy.
Silver fox Thomas Popov isn’t looking for The One. He found her decades ago. And fell apart when she died. At fifty-three with a new job, a new city, and an empty nest, he’s focused on climbing the corporate ladder.
When a softball accident lands Thomas in Amy’s dental chair, sparks fly.
Lightning doesn’t strike twice. But love might.
This time is different.
Marriage and a baby wasn’t Amy Forsythe’s college plan. After a shotgun marriage glued together by her son, she’s convinced that love isn’t meant for her. Now nearing forty and single for the first time since her senior prom, her friends are pushing her to date. Her teenager isn’t thrilled by the idea and neither is Amy.
Silver fox Thomas Popov isn’t looking for The One. He found her decades ago. And fell apart when she died. At fifty-three with a new job, a new city, and an empty nest, he’s focused on climbing the corporate ladder.
When a softball accident lands Thomas in Amy’s dental chair, sparks fly.
Lightning doesn’t strike twice. But love might.
This time is different.
283 pages, ebook
Published October 12, 2017
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Mae Wood
9 books437 followersProfessional sassypants and novelist, Mae Wood has been a bookworm her entire life.
She loves cheeses, complicated crafts that she'll start but never complete, and puns.
A while ago Mae decided that she needed to give up the fear that she couldn't write "great literature" and write what she wants to read.
And she wants romance. And laughter. And real life.
She wants heroines who are brave. Brave enough to be themselves and brave enough to fall in love. She wants men who are strong and kind.
So, what do you want to know about Mae? Drop her an email, ask questions, and she'll respond.
Visit her website for bonus content, including deleted scenes, sneak peeks, and
behind-the-scenes treats.
MaeWoodWrites@gmail.com
www.maewood.com
She loves cheeses, complicated crafts that she'll start but never complete, and puns.
A while ago Mae decided that she needed to give up the fear that she couldn't write "great literature" and write what she wants to read.
And she wants romance. And laughter. And real life.
She wants heroines who are brave. Brave enough to be themselves and brave enough to fall in love. She wants men who are strong and kind.
So, what do you want to know about Mae? Drop her an email, ask questions, and she'll respond.
Visit her website for bonus content, including deleted scenes, sneak peeks, and
behind-the-scenes treats.
MaeWoodWrites@gmail.com
www.maewood.com
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October 13, 2017
I want you to read this book. Let me tell you why.
First, it's a lovely, emotional story. It's not ugly-cry-emotional but you absolutely feel these characters as they're experiencing each step of the relationship. There's a bit of angst as both Amy and Thomas are caught in precarious situations that they must handle with deference and grace, and that often means setting their own wants and needs aside. That's real life, and it's tough.
Second, the characters themselves are beautifully developed in rich, round ways. You really know them as individuals and part of a couple, and you care about them.
Since the characters are worth another mention, they're my third point. These are mature characters. They've both been married previously and have mostly grown/adult children -- and it's so refreshing to read a book with a healthy co-parenting relationship for once. The evil ex-wife trope is pleasantly absent.
I imagine that many of us will see ourselves in these characters, regardless of whether we're single, married, divorced, widowed, whatever. I recognized some friends/extended family in Thomas's children, and I saw bits of myself in both Amy and her friend Diana.
This story doesn't rely on crazy twists or dramatic revelations to move you along; it focuses on the developments of these characters as they experience something they hadn't planned on experiencing again. There are moments when the developments are quick, and moments when it's more gradual. Again, that's real life.
This novel is a gorgeous treat of second loves, doing it all over again, and trying to find balance or space in your life when it's already full of career, family, and spy movies.
First, it's a lovely, emotional story. It's not ugly-cry-emotional but you absolutely feel these characters as they're experiencing each step of the relationship. There's a bit of angst as both Amy and Thomas are caught in precarious situations that they must handle with deference and grace, and that often means setting their own wants and needs aside. That's real life, and it's tough.
Second, the characters themselves are beautifully developed in rich, round ways. You really know them as individuals and part of a couple, and you care about them.
Since the characters are worth another mention, they're my third point. These are mature characters. They've both been married previously and have mostly grown/adult children -- and it's so refreshing to read a book with a healthy co-parenting relationship for once. The evil ex-wife trope is pleasantly absent.
I imagine that many of us will see ourselves in these characters, regardless of whether we're single, married, divorced, widowed, whatever. I recognized some friends/extended family in Thomas's children, and I saw bits of myself in both Amy and her friend Diana.
This story doesn't rely on crazy twists or dramatic revelations to move you along; it focuses on the developments of these characters as they experience something they hadn't planned on experiencing again. There are moments when the developments are quick, and moments when it's more gradual. Again, that's real life.
This novel is a gorgeous treat of second loves, doing it all over again, and trying to find balance or space in your life when it's already full of career, family, and spy movies.
October 17, 2017
A sweet, easy read with no drama at all. At times I found it to be too smooth sailing, with perfect characters that if I'm honest came across a tad flat and didn't hit me in the feels.
I also wanted more for Amy, she totally loved Thomas - he was her one for sure but as he himself said "There was only one Laurie. A man can only get that lucky once in his life.". I didn't like that for her, she so deserved to be his everything like he was for her.
I'm curious to read Bert's story but if it's going to meander along like this one did I'm not too sure I'm going to jump into it in a hurry. I liked Bert and think he totally got shafted.
I also wanted more for Amy, she totally loved Thomas - he was her one for sure but as he himself said "There was only one Laurie. A man can only get that lucky once in his life.". I didn't like that for her, she so deserved to be his everything like he was for her.
I'm curious to read Bert's story but if it's going to meander along like this one did I'm not too sure I'm going to jump into it in a hurry. I liked Bert and think he totally got shafted.
October 17, 2017
A bit disappointed, to be honest. They did not come across as an older couple. Especially him. Found him a bit immature at times. I was so excited when I read that the character was 53, older than me (not by much). Maybe my expectations were way too high.
Nice, sexy older man on the cover.
Sorry, I cannot be more enthusiastic about it.
Nice, sexy older man on the cover.
Sorry, I cannot be more enthusiastic about it.
December 13, 2018
4 ‘older MCs’ stars
BUT
2 ‘annoying kid Grady’ stars
I absolutely loved the idea of older MCs!
Yeah! Finally slightly older and mature characters. Amazing, that the hero was 53 – there is still life and love after 50! Many times yes!!!
I wish the heroine were older. Her 38 to his 53 felt a bit too young. As if they didn’t want to write a woman after 40. Why? 38 is still sexy, but 40 is too old? I wish she were at least 45. Why not?!
Women at 40 and also at 50 are still sexy and deserve to have a full life!
They even ‘stole’ her ability to have more kids, so this topic wouldn’t be an issue. Well, it didn’t sit well with me.
Overall I enjoyed this book.
It didn’t bother me, that he spoke about his love to his deceased wife, she was a mother of their 3 children!
I didn’t have a feeling the h was his 2nd best.
My biggest issue *seething* was h’s son Grady *seething*
Damn, the ‘kid’ annoyed the living shit out of me.
17 years old and he behaved like 10-year-old boy in puberty; and he was also treated like one.
He called his mother slut…, she slapped him and then she felt sorry???
WTF???
She even told sorry to him…. WTF???
This spoiled bratty POS called his mother a slut! She should have slapped him 10 times and ‘ground’ him for a year.
Grady this, Grady that. How will Grady feel when I have a new man? Poor Grady. Oh, Grady! How do you feel about it, Grady? What can I do for you, Grady? Shall I wipe your ass, Grady, and then kiss it?
UGH!!!
Grow the fuck up, Grady!
UGH!!!
BUT
2 ‘annoying kid Grady’ stars
I absolutely loved the idea of older MCs!
Yeah! Finally slightly older and mature characters. Amazing, that the hero was 53 – there is still life and love after 50! Many times yes!!!
I wish the heroine were older. Her 38 to his 53 felt a bit too young. As if they didn’t want to write a woman after 40. Why? 38 is still sexy, but 40 is too old? I wish she were at least 45. Why not?!
Women at 40 and also at 50 are still sexy and deserve to have a full life!
They even ‘stole’ her ability to have more kids, so this topic wouldn’t be an issue. Well, it didn’t sit well with me.
Overall I enjoyed this book.
It didn’t bother me, that he spoke about his love to his deceased wife, she was a mother of their 3 children!
I didn’t have a feeling the h was his 2nd best.
My biggest issue *seething* was h’s son Grady *seething*
Damn, the ‘kid’ annoyed the living shit out of me.
17 years old and he behaved like 10-year-old boy in puberty; and he was also treated like one.
He called his mother slut…, she slapped him and then she felt sorry???
WTF???
She even told sorry to him…. WTF???
This spoiled bratty POS called his mother a slut! She should have slapped him 10 times and ‘ground’ him for a year.
Grady this, Grady that. How will Grady feel when I have a new man? Poor Grady. Oh, Grady! How do you feel about it, Grady? What can I do for you, Grady? Shall I wipe your ass, Grady, and then kiss it?
UGH!!!
Grow the fuck up, Grady!
UGH!!!
October 15, 2017
Loved it! Just what I needed. A grown up real life romance. Even though he's 53 and she's 39 it worked for me. I loved that there's a building romance. Not the endless sex scenes from the get go and the word "fuck" used in every other sentence. This romance had some class. It was a smooth read that I didn't want to put down. And I liked the prickliness of the kids...getting to know the new person in their parents life. And for once the ex in this story was a good guy. Pleased to know we get his story. I'll be devouring that book next. This is a new author to me and a great experience. Give me more!
November 28, 2018
There are those times when you are reading a book and fall in love with a supporting character because their story is equally intriguing and being in their head is going to be everything. Such was the case of Amy Forsythe, who was introduced in Mae Wood’s Plus One, her ex-husband, Bert’s own second-chance romance. I am so happy that Amy’s story is here and it is nothing short of wonderful. This Time is Different is a book that sings off the page and allows the reader to get lost in its melody that is beautiful.
Very honestly, I am in love with this book, in the month since it first hit my device, I have probably re-read certain parts 3 or 30 more times. That doesn’t count the most current re-read which started as I was gathering my thoughts for this review. Chapter one soon became chapter 13 and I am once again pulled into this story of a second-chance love between two grown people who absolutely deserve it. Amy and Thomas’ story feels like real life, with dashes of Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers added for good measure. From the get-go, Amy and Thomas have a chemistry that absolutely beams off the page and warms the very bottom of your heart.
It is hard to describe just how much I adore Amy. She has been a mother, wife and a professional and with her divorce isn’t necessarily looking for love, but for a person that shares her passions and doesn’t care one whit that she can’t cook. But mostly I love this grown-ass woman for being just that – she ended her marriage on her terms and did it in a way that wasn’t full of acrimony. No, she doesn’t go looking for love, but it finds her in the person of a man who shares her love of mysteries and mob stories. A man who sees her as a woman different as any other.
Thomas Popov might be older, but that certainly does not dull his appeal. A sexy silver fox with a passion for gardening? Um, YES. PLEASE. This man is thoughtful in ways that make your heart skip a beat. He is not new to the art of courting, though maybe a little rusty, it does not show. He sees in Amy the things that make her an ideal partner for this stage of their lives and the things he says and thinks turn the swoon factor to +20.
I may not have done This Time is Different justice, but just know this book is in my heart. It, along with Plus One are in my top books of 2017. Mae Wood has created a world that I love visiting over and over and over and over again. Get both, This Time is Different and Plus One and get ready to fall in love!!
HAPPY READING!!!!
Laurie’s Rating: 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STARS
Very honestly, I am in love with this book, in the month since it first hit my device, I have probably re-read certain parts 3 or 30 more times. That doesn’t count the most current re-read which started as I was gathering my thoughts for this review. Chapter one soon became chapter 13 and I am once again pulled into this story of a second-chance love between two grown people who absolutely deserve it. Amy and Thomas’ story feels like real life, with dashes of Nora Ephron and Nancy Meyers added for good measure. From the get-go, Amy and Thomas have a chemistry that absolutely beams off the page and warms the very bottom of your heart.
It is hard to describe just how much I adore Amy. She has been a mother, wife and a professional and with her divorce isn’t necessarily looking for love, but for a person that shares her passions and doesn’t care one whit that she can’t cook. But mostly I love this grown-ass woman for being just that – she ended her marriage on her terms and did it in a way that wasn’t full of acrimony. No, she doesn’t go looking for love, but it finds her in the person of a man who shares her love of mysteries and mob stories. A man who sees her as a woman different as any other.
Thomas Popov might be older, but that certainly does not dull his appeal. A sexy silver fox with a passion for gardening? Um, YES. PLEASE. This man is thoughtful in ways that make your heart skip a beat. He is not new to the art of courting, though maybe a little rusty, it does not show. He sees in Amy the things that make her an ideal partner for this stage of their lives and the things he says and thinks turn the swoon factor to +20.
I may not have done This Time is Different justice, but just know this book is in my heart. It, along with Plus One are in my top books of 2017. Mae Wood has created a world that I love visiting over and over and over and over again. Get both, This Time is Different and Plus One and get ready to fall in love!!
HAPPY READING!!!!
Laurie’s Rating: 10+++++++++++++++++++++++++++ STARS
November 7, 2019
4.5 stars
I happened upon Mae Wood's Pig and Barley series after my sweet friend Beth of Panda & Boodle reached out, asking if I wanted to review Plus One. I adored Bert's story. When I found out that his ex-wife Amy would be getting her own book, I absolutely jumped at the chance to read it and I'm so glad I did!
This Time is Different starts before Plus One and works it's way into the same timeline. It's a complete standalone, and works well if you haven't read the previous books in the Pig and Barley series.
Amy and Thomas meet during a dental emergency - why does that sound so funny? Thomas gets whacked with a softball bat and needs emergent care, Amy is the only local doctor around. She helps him even though she's an orthodontist. Even when Thomas is under the influence of anesthetic, he is completely drawn to Amy and wants to know more about his Doctor Dentist Angel. Thomas goes out of his way to send her tokens of appreciation and thanks and decides to ask her out on a date.
Amy is completely set in her ways. She's got a great schedule at her dental office, her son is about to graduate high school, and she's cordial with her ex-husband. She's not looking for any sort of relationship, but is drawn to Thomas. The two have a nice age gap going on, and Thomas' #SilverFox status doesn't hurt one bit.
I absolutely adored this book. I recall a few times saying out loud "man, I love this story!" There's something special about an older couple. In this romance world, so many books we read are about twenty-somethings, or people who don't have their lives together. It's nice to read a story where the couple is established singularly, and then we get to experience them blend their lives together. I loved that about this entire series, really. As I stated previously, I started Pig and Barley with Plus One, then This Time is Different. Immediately after finishing Amy and Thomas' story, I started from the beginning with Trip and Marisa. Each story is easy to read, and I enjoyed every word.
I happened upon Mae Wood's Pig and Barley series after my sweet friend Beth of Panda & Boodle reached out, asking if I wanted to review Plus One. I adored Bert's story. When I found out that his ex-wife Amy would be getting her own book, I absolutely jumped at the chance to read it and I'm so glad I did!
This Time is Different starts before Plus One and works it's way into the same timeline. It's a complete standalone, and works well if you haven't read the previous books in the Pig and Barley series.
Amy and Thomas meet during a dental emergency - why does that sound so funny? Thomas gets whacked with a softball bat and needs emergent care, Amy is the only local doctor around. She helps him even though she's an orthodontist. Even when Thomas is under the influence of anesthetic, he is completely drawn to Amy and wants to know more about his Doctor Dentist Angel. Thomas goes out of his way to send her tokens of appreciation and thanks and decides to ask her out on a date.
Amy is completely set in her ways. She's got a great schedule at her dental office, her son is about to graduate high school, and she's cordial with her ex-husband. She's not looking for any sort of relationship, but is drawn to Thomas. The two have a nice age gap going on, and Thomas' #SilverFox status doesn't hurt one bit.
I absolutely adored this book. I recall a few times saying out loud "man, I love this story!" There's something special about an older couple. In this romance world, so many books we read are about twenty-somethings, or people who don't have their lives together. It's nice to read a story where the couple is established singularly, and then we get to experience them blend their lives together. I loved that about this entire series, really. As I stated previously, I started Pig and Barley with Plus One, then This Time is Different. Immediately after finishing Amy and Thomas' story, I started from the beginning with Trip and Marisa. Each story is easy to read, and I enjoyed every word.
October 12, 2017
The Silver Fox We've Been Waiting For
This story is Mae Wood's best one yet! It's a refreshing story with grown-up characters, smart writing, and steam.
As you read, you come to know Amy and Thomas as they reconcile with something they never thought would happen again- falling in love. I loved seeing some of my favorite characters from the Pig & Barley series (hi Bert 😉).
This story is a must read!
This story is Mae Wood's best one yet! It's a refreshing story with grown-up characters, smart writing, and steam.
As you read, you come to know Amy and Thomas as they reconcile with something they never thought would happen again- falling in love. I loved seeing some of my favorite characters from the Pig & Barley series (hi Bert 😉).
This story is a must read!
December 7, 2022
This was a gorgeous, second chance at love story.
Amy has been divorced for a while now and is a great mum to her teenage son. When she meets Thomas at work one day, sparks fly and he asks her out.
Thomas was widowed a while ago now and he has three young adult kids. He wasn't looking for anyone when he met Amy but he just knew he needed to ask her out.
Amy's son is a bit reluctant to have his mother move on but no one would ever be good enough for her in his eyes, his reaction comes from a place of love for her. However, he does adjust to his mother dating and it's a bit of a personal growth milestone for him.
Thomas and Amy were simply perfect together. They are at an age where they don't want to muck about, they know what they want and there is no angsty communications dramas.
This was my audio read over the weekend and I simply couldn't stop listening until I was done. The narration was fantastic and I enjoyed the story.
Amy has been divorced for a while now and is a great mum to her teenage son. When she meets Thomas at work one day, sparks fly and he asks her out.
Thomas was widowed a while ago now and he has three young adult kids. He wasn't looking for anyone when he met Amy but he just knew he needed to ask her out.
Amy's son is a bit reluctant to have his mother move on but no one would ever be good enough for her in his eyes, his reaction comes from a place of love for her. However, he does adjust to his mother dating and it's a bit of a personal growth milestone for him.
Thomas and Amy were simply perfect together. They are at an age where they don't want to muck about, they know what they want and there is no angsty communications dramas.
This was my audio read over the weekend and I simply couldn't stop listening until I was done. The narration was fantastic and I enjoyed the story.
October 23, 2017
I picked this book up first for the cover, because silver foxes with smiles are a weakness I find I have. Reading the blurb convinced me that this was more than a skin deep interest. THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT was low on angst but full on story with two main characters that I really liked.
Thomas, in his early 50s, widowed some years ago was something of a delight. Not overly perfect and a little under-confident. Amy was a 39 year old orthodontist and she was not looking for anything but really, Thomas was charming in a convincing, swoony way. These two had great chemistry and family complications which made for depth of storyline.
Mae Wood writes a great story and I’m definitely interested to read more by her, especially as I see some of the characters in this book have their own standalones. I particularly want Bert’s story. I highly recommend this for a good, easy read when you don’t want angst.
Thomas, in his early 50s, widowed some years ago was something of a delight. Not overly perfect and a little under-confident. Amy was a 39 year old orthodontist and she was not looking for anything but really, Thomas was charming in a convincing, swoony way. These two had great chemistry and family complications which made for depth of storyline.
Mae Wood writes a great story and I’m definitely interested to read more by her, especially as I see some of the characters in this book have their own standalones. I particularly want Bert’s story. I highly recommend this for a good, easy read when you don’t want angst.
November 10, 2019
Oh wow! Romance world needs a story like this. The characters are around 40 years old. Has been beaten up in life. The ups and downs being single parent, children, adjusting to single life and finding love again. This book hits all the correct spot.
Telling ur kids that you are dating again, can be a daunting task. And ur kids resenting the idea you find ur next true love can be stressfull.
The story is good. Not OOT. Honest real life when you hit that 40. The midlife crisis. The characters also have a sufficient chemistry. The sex scenes are not explicit. But enough and demure. Dont worry you still can feel the hot attraction between the characters.
4 stars
Telling ur kids that you are dating again, can be a daunting task. And ur kids resenting the idea you find ur next true love can be stressfull.
The story is good. Not OOT. Honest real life when you hit that 40. The midlife crisis. The characters also have a sufficient chemistry. The sex scenes are not explicit. But enough and demure. Dont worry you still can feel the hot attraction between the characters.
4 stars
October 16, 2017
4.0-4.25 RATING- A solid romance featuring a 39 year old heroine and a 53 year old hero. Hooray! There's definitely not enough romances featuring older characters at least with the types of books I tend to read and I was happy to spend my Sunday afternoon reading this one!
The writing was good, very readable. There wasn't any over the top drama or problems, nothing manufactured here. Just a realistic depiction of two people meeting and trying to navigate their relationship. There was some funny, some sad... a little bit of everything. We get glimpses into their past but thankfully these are just through each characters thoughts, no flashbacks littered throughout the story. I saw someone mention that there could have been more development and I agree. Because I liked the story so much it might have been nice to not have everything wrapped up so nicely and I would have loved to have spent some more time with these characters but in the end I liked it as written.
This is a new to me author and I was impressed with her story telling. Nothing complex, nothing fancy, just a nice romance which sometimes is just what I want. I definitely plan to read more from her.
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The writing was good, very readable. There wasn't any over the top drama or problems, nothing manufactured here. Just a realistic depiction of two people meeting and trying to navigate their relationship. There was some funny, some sad... a little bit of everything. We get glimpses into their past but thankfully these are just through each characters thoughts, no flashbacks littered throughout the story. I saw someone mention that there could have been more development and I agree. Because I liked the story so much it might have been nice to not have everything wrapped up so nicely and I would have loved to have spent some more time with these characters but in the end I liked it as written.
This is a new to me author and I was impressed with her story telling. Nothing complex, nothing fancy, just a nice romance which sometimes is just what I want. I definitely plan to read more from her.
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October 11, 2017
Happy and bittersweet. This is what it feels like and I’d never had it before. Soul-consuming and utterly transcendent.
It’s not just this time that’s different—this book is different too. In a needed, wonderful way.
It’s life after kids and second chances at happily ever after. It’s messy relationships and uncertain beginnings—and endings. It’s real life in all its imperfect glory, and it’s perfect because of that.
This Time Is Different takes smart, sexy characters—Gen Xers—and proves that the dreaded 4-0 doesn’t mean that romance is dead. Not when there’s a silver fox waiting to charm you.
You guys, THOMAS. I wanna shiver all over just thinking about him—about his kind, happy personality, which has enough hallmarks of alphaness to be downright hot without ever getting into OTT territory.
And that’s the way of this entire book. Mae Wood brought her A+++ game to this story, lacing humor with heat and real life with romance. It’s mature and brilliant and utterly addictive—I was 50% through before I knew it, and though I tried to slow down and savor it, I couldn’t stop myself from reading, devouring each and every word.
My only gripe? It’s over. I’m finished. This Time Is Different has an ending that fulfills and satisfies and rewards, but I have no shame in my greed. I want more. I want six epilogues, two novellas, and a short story. Please and thank you.
But until then, I’ll take more books like this one—smart, sexy and imperfectly perfect. (And written by Ms. Wood.)
And it wasn’t just fire in his eyes but an uncontrolled and uncontrollable chemical reaction, burning bright and hot and white like magnesium.
~ FIVE Silver Fox STARS ~
It’s not just this time that’s different—this book is different too. In a needed, wonderful way.
It’s life after kids and second chances at happily ever after. It’s messy relationships and uncertain beginnings—and endings. It’s real life in all its imperfect glory, and it’s perfect because of that.
This Time Is Different takes smart, sexy characters—Gen Xers—and proves that the dreaded 4-0 doesn’t mean that romance is dead. Not when there’s a silver fox waiting to charm you.
You guys, THOMAS. I wanna shiver all over just thinking about him—about his kind, happy personality, which has enough hallmarks of alphaness to be downright hot without ever getting into OTT territory.
And that’s the way of this entire book. Mae Wood brought her A+++ game to this story, lacing humor with heat and real life with romance. It’s mature and brilliant and utterly addictive—I was 50% through before I knew it, and though I tried to slow down and savor it, I couldn’t stop myself from reading, devouring each and every word.
My only gripe? It’s over. I’m finished. This Time Is Different has an ending that fulfills and satisfies and rewards, but I have no shame in my greed. I want more. I want six epilogues, two novellas, and a short story. Please and thank you.
But until then, I’ll take more books like this one—smart, sexy and imperfectly perfect. (And written by Ms. Wood.)
And it wasn’t just fire in his eyes but an uncontrolled and uncontrollable chemical reaction, burning bright and hot and white like magnesium.
~ FIVE Silver Fox STARS ~
September 19, 2017
**4.5 Stars!!**
So, Mae Wood is a new author to me. I saw a teaser for this book, read the blurb and had to have it.
This Time Is Different is a fantastic read for some of us 'older' ladies. This book is a standalone but also ties into her other book, Plus One.
After going through a divorce, Amy is in a great place in her life. She is an orthodontist and shares a practice with her best friend. The day Thomas comes into her office with an emergency visit (he took a bat to his face during a softball game) he is taken by her. Thomas is a widower and in his early 50s. They each have kids and have managed to balance each of their lives raising kids and just simply living life to the best ability.
Thomas, who works for a local hospital asks Amy out on a date. Their relationship is so sweet. They take their time getting to know each other and learn to love again. They have twists and turns with their children adapting to their parents having relationships, but learn to overcome any obstacles.
This story was so sweet. I adored these characters and especially Thomas. He is a true, 'silver fox' and very delectable. Second chance romances exist ladies, and this book helps to celebrate that.
I must say, it is so refreshing to read a book for an over 40 age bracket. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy and love books with characters in their 20s and 30s. But reading this book without any drama and dealing with real life situations is so relatable!
**An ARC was given for an honest review**
-Mel
So, Mae Wood is a new author to me. I saw a teaser for this book, read the blurb and had to have it.
This Time Is Different is a fantastic read for some of us 'older' ladies. This book is a standalone but also ties into her other book, Plus One.
After going through a divorce, Amy is in a great place in her life. She is an orthodontist and shares a practice with her best friend. The day Thomas comes into her office with an emergency visit (he took a bat to his face during a softball game) he is taken by her. Thomas is a widower and in his early 50s. They each have kids and have managed to balance each of their lives raising kids and just simply living life to the best ability.
Thomas, who works for a local hospital asks Amy out on a date. Their relationship is so sweet. They take their time getting to know each other and learn to love again. They have twists and turns with their children adapting to their parents having relationships, but learn to overcome any obstacles.
This story was so sweet. I adored these characters and especially Thomas. He is a true, 'silver fox' and very delectable. Second chance romances exist ladies, and this book helps to celebrate that.
I must say, it is so refreshing to read a book for an over 40 age bracket. Don't get me wrong, I still enjoy and love books with characters in their 20s and 30s. But reading this book without any drama and dealing with real life situations is so relatable!
**An ARC was given for an honest review**
-Mel
maybe
October 18, 2017Not sure about this one. I like the idea of the book, but don't know if I can get past feeling like the heroine is second best.
October 16, 2017
4.25 I really enjoyed this book! I loved that this couple was mature. I loved the humor. They have successful careers, they already have older kids who are at the age to have their own lives, and I loved the progression of their relationship even how each of their kids reacted to it. What a refreshing change where the heroine isn't suddenly some kind of "earth mother" that makes me roll my eyes. I also liked how they connected with their love for movies and books ... (And I agree with their favorite movie, although I'd categorize it in a genre because I have other favorite movies. ;). I think I connect with the couple because I connect that way with the hubby ... we love action/suspense thriller movies and good food.)
So why not five stars. I wanted a bit more .... I know Thomas loved Amy, but there's that dead wife issue.
So why not five stars. I wanted a bit more .... I know Thomas loved Amy, but there's that dead wife issue.
October 21, 2017
Great writing. Enjoyed the "older couple". I had NO problem with their age difference.
Thomas is a "young" 53 y/o health care executive. Widower (8 yrs prior). 3 grown kids.
Amy is 38/39 y/o Orthodontist. Divorcee. 1 son, about to start college.
Little to no angst. Except trying to start over without the guilt and pissing off their kids.
I really enjoyed this author's writing style. Very smooth flow. Ms Wood knows how to turn a phrase.
The entire book is them getting to know each other. No separations. No ow, om drama.
Thomas is in shape, works out & even does yoga. He does like pizza, so he's mortal.
In real life, I have to say I bloody sick of grown men that act like babies when they don't get their way or life throws them lemons. Thomas seemed to make lemonade when ever necessary. A real positive guy. It has been 8 yrs since his wife passed away. The love of his life.
He meets Amy. By the way, their meet cute was really... cute.
This was a nice mild story. No suspense. Just... life.
I did think that they both had a LOT of disposable income. They sure did take a lot of holidays, trips and sending kids off to schools and freakin' expensive NYC (one of Thomas' daughters).
Oh well, this couple won't be fighting about money.
Thomas had his late wife memories. Now he is making new ones with Amy.
I don't know if I would want someone new after my husband. I seriously doubt it.
It's weird, but i think that he WOULD. I think that he would be too lonely.
This story gave me a lot to think about.
1st person POV. alternating every other chapter Amy/Thomas.
I got this book thru KU.
Thomas is a "young" 53 y/o health care executive. Widower (8 yrs prior). 3 grown kids.
Amy is 38/39 y/o Orthodontist. Divorcee. 1 son, about to start college.
Little to no angst. Except trying to start over without the guilt and pissing off their kids.
I really enjoyed this author's writing style. Very smooth flow. Ms Wood knows how to turn a phrase.
The entire book is them getting to know each other. No separations. No ow, om drama.
Thomas is in shape, works out & even does yoga. He does like pizza, so he's mortal.
In real life, I have to say I bloody sick of grown men that act like babies when they don't get their way or life throws them lemons. Thomas seemed to make lemonade when ever necessary. A real positive guy. It has been 8 yrs since his wife passed away. The love of his life.
He meets Amy. By the way, their meet cute was really... cute.
This was a nice mild story. No suspense. Just... life.
I did think that they both had a LOT of disposable income. They sure did take a lot of holidays, trips and sending kids off to schools and freakin' expensive NYC (one of Thomas' daughters).
Oh well, this couple won't be fighting about money.
Thomas had his late wife memories. Now he is making new ones with Amy.
I don't know if I would want someone new after my husband. I seriously doubt it.
It's weird, but i think that he WOULD. I think that he would be too lonely.
This story gave me a lot to think about.
1st person POV. alternating every other chapter Amy/Thomas.
I got this book thru KU.
October 11, 2017
4.5 stars
This Time it's Different is a aptly titled Gen X romance. With all the music and show references I love and know. The characters fitting the mark too. No worries though it's still appliable to many. Dating again after a long time and all the trappings with it. This book is just nice and easy, all the good feels. That Say Anything boombox moment ahhh!
We got to know a little bit of Amy in plus One though we didn't know much about her then just the basics of that relationship. Now wee get to see her side of it all. I don't know what I expected really but she has very much relatable issues like any woman. She's also pretty witty and funny, likable which is always good. Thomas is a silver fox and older than Amy which is interesting. Yes also my first silver fox hero well that's more obvious anyway and likewise the cover. I like that he cares about his kids/family and one thing he has in common with Amy. He is such a good guy who wouldn't want someone like him. Love the dad jokes.
I admit I'm not well versed with older characters I still followed along no problems. I actually liked it that it's new, fresh and pretty sweet. I would just think that priorities change and all that in life and dating again but it's mostly the same with kids. Here they explore all that real life nuisances of it all in a different time. It's straightforward, not beating around game playing, they had pasts and life experiences done. They may have a age gap but it works non issue for them as they are older. They fit easily and just clicked. What's interesting to me is the dynamic of Amy and her son in this book now that she's dating and from her ex dating more protective. I get that it's mom and son thing which is nice to see. The kids were all different too. All very realistic and much kudos to the author for something new.
Something that will be a point of contest is probably what they will want later on in their new relationship. But they fit and it works. Smoothing out wrinkles and all that needed but still it was not high conflict or anything. A constant with Mae Wood is characters with great careers and smart people. Since they usually are more mature and older their lives are also different. Smart people and I can appreciate that. It leaves you happy, thoughtful, well written and enjoyable read.
*** ARC provided for an honest review ***
This Time it's Different is a aptly titled Gen X romance. With all the music and show references I love and know. The characters fitting the mark too. No worries though it's still appliable to many. Dating again after a long time and all the trappings with it. This book is just nice and easy, all the good feels. That Say Anything boombox moment ahhh!
We got to know a little bit of Amy in plus One though we didn't know much about her then just the basics of that relationship. Now wee get to see her side of it all. I don't know what I expected really but she has very much relatable issues like any woman. She's also pretty witty and funny, likable which is always good. Thomas is a silver fox and older than Amy which is interesting. Yes also my first silver fox hero well that's more obvious anyway and likewise the cover. I like that he cares about his kids/family and one thing he has in common with Amy. He is such a good guy who wouldn't want someone like him. Love the dad jokes.
I admit I'm not well versed with older characters I still followed along no problems. I actually liked it that it's new, fresh and pretty sweet. I would just think that priorities change and all that in life and dating again but it's mostly the same with kids. Here they explore all that real life nuisances of it all in a different time. It's straightforward, not beating around game playing, they had pasts and life experiences done. They may have a age gap but it works non issue for them as they are older. They fit easily and just clicked. What's interesting to me is the dynamic of Amy and her son in this book now that she's dating and from her ex dating more protective. I get that it's mom and son thing which is nice to see. The kids were all different too. All very realistic and much kudos to the author for something new.
Something that will be a point of contest is probably what they will want later on in their new relationship. But they fit and it works. Smoothing out wrinkles and all that needed but still it was not high conflict or anything. A constant with Mae Wood is characters with great careers and smart people. Since they usually are more mature and older their lives are also different. Smart people and I can appreciate that. It leaves you happy, thoughtful, well written and enjoyable read.
*** ARC provided for an honest review ***
October 12, 2017
This book completely warmed my heart and soul. I am a huge fan of Mae Wood and have enjoyed all her books from day one. Every time I read one of her books she brings us relatable characters.
This Time is Different is certainly different in a way that Thomas is one sexy silver fox. Amy is a hard working single mom and her best friend is really hoping one day she would start to date again. Low and behold Thomas comes to her office one day from a softball to the face. Thomas is a widower and enjoying his life but felt like he was missing something. He was looking for a companion and while he sat in the orthodontist chair he knew Amy was this person.
As I read this book I kept thinking this is so much more, it is smart, it is sexy and it is so relatable to people close to my age. Amy and Thomas navigate this whole process of dating at an older age. The best part of is they are friends before they are lovers and have a feel what each needs are as they move in the dating circle. But I think I will tell you the rest on my VLOG review.
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This Time is Different is certainly different in a way that Thomas is one sexy silver fox. Amy is a hard working single mom and her best friend is really hoping one day she would start to date again. Low and behold Thomas comes to her office one day from a softball to the face. Thomas is a widower and enjoying his life but felt like he was missing something. He was looking for a companion and while he sat in the orthodontist chair he knew Amy was this person.
As I read this book I kept thinking this is so much more, it is smart, it is sexy and it is so relatable to people close to my age. Amy and Thomas navigate this whole process of dating at an older age. The best part of is they are friends before they are lovers and have a feel what each needs are as they move in the dating circle. But I think I will tell you the rest on my VLOG review.
Visit more on my A Day with Ethel YouTube channel.
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October 18, 2017
Well I can't say I'm ecstatic about this the way some other people are but I did like it. It featured nice people acting like grown-ups, people with adult children, good jobs and good hearts.
Thomas Popov is a widower with three adult children, he is the Chief Operating Officer of Methodist hospital in Memphis and now that his children have all left home he's starting back on a career track that will probably see him moving from city to city. In his wisdom he thinks getting together a hospital softball team would generate some team spirit in the management team. Instead one of his colleagues swipes his face with a bat whilst warming up and socks him in the jaw.
Amy Forsythe is an orthodontist in partnership with her best friend Diana who is a dentist. Although not strictly her role, she agrees to see Thomas while her business partner attends her daughter's dress rehearsal, after all that's what the two of them agreed - kids come first. Amy is divorced with a son about to go to college.
Under the influence of the pain-killers Amy gives him Thomas declares his undying love for "Doctor Dentist Angel", something his skanky colleague films and then shows to anyone and everyone he can, but although his tongue may have been loosened by the pain-killers Thomas does feel a connection to Amy and they embark on a series of dates, but Thomas is still in love with his wife and Amy has no desire to ever get married again. Can there be a future for them?
I think that all the hype about this book is because Thomas is 53 years old, I mean that's positively decrepit in the Romanceland, and also there's very little angst. Sure there are ex-husbands and moody teenagers who don't want their Mum dating again and moody twenty-somethings who don't want their Dad getting taken in by a gold-digger or trying to replace their Mum. But all of these things are dealt with appropriately and in a mature fashion. It's like a breath of fresh air. Thomas also has a line of cheesy Dad jokes and a wicked streak of innuendo - I just loved the banter between Amy and Thomas about the wine she buys from the supermarket - so true to life.
So, if all the current romances with their 20-something characters who are either gazillionaires or terribly tortured (or both) are starting to get on your very last nerve this could be the one for you.
Off to see what other goodness Mae Wood has written ...
Thomas Popov is a widower with three adult children, he is the Chief Operating Officer of Methodist hospital in Memphis and now that his children have all left home he's starting back on a career track that will probably see him moving from city to city. In his wisdom he thinks getting together a hospital softball team would generate some team spirit in the management team. Instead one of his colleagues swipes his face with a bat whilst warming up and socks him in the jaw.
Amy Forsythe is an orthodontist in partnership with her best friend Diana who is a dentist. Although not strictly her role, she agrees to see Thomas while her business partner attends her daughter's dress rehearsal, after all that's what the two of them agreed - kids come first. Amy is divorced with a son about to go to college.
Under the influence of the pain-killers Amy gives him Thomas declares his undying love for "Doctor Dentist Angel", something his skanky colleague films and then shows to anyone and everyone he can, but although his tongue may have been loosened by the pain-killers Thomas does feel a connection to Amy and they embark on a series of dates, but Thomas is still in love with his wife and Amy has no desire to ever get married again. Can there be a future for them?
I think that all the hype about this book is because Thomas is 53 years old, I mean that's positively decrepit in the Romanceland, and also there's very little angst. Sure there are ex-husbands and moody teenagers who don't want their Mum dating again and moody twenty-somethings who don't want their Dad getting taken in by a gold-digger or trying to replace their Mum. But all of these things are dealt with appropriately and in a mature fashion. It's like a breath of fresh air. Thomas also has a line of cheesy Dad jokes and a wicked streak of innuendo - I just loved the banter between Amy and Thomas about the wine she buys from the supermarket - so true to life.
So, if all the current romances with their 20-something characters who are either gazillionaires or terribly tortured (or both) are starting to get on your very last nerve this could be the one for you.
Off to see what other goodness Mae Wood has written ...
December 29, 2017
"When I read the synopsis of This Time is Different I was curious: older hero with grown children and a younger heroine with a teenager. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found that I prefer reading about characters who are around my age and who are “real”.
This Time is Different had all of that for me. The character development along with the family dynamics was spot on (my marriage/family is a blended one with a stepson), I thought the author brought forth the relationships between all the characters perfectly. "
This Time is Different had all of that for me. The character development along with the family dynamics was spot on (my marriage/family is a blended one with a stepson), I thought the author brought forth the relationships between all the characters perfectly. "
October 17, 2017
Sweet second chance romance. I wasn't attached to the characters, but I enjoyed them. More of a light surface read. I was very pleased with the age of the characters. I'll definitely read more from this author. Very sexy hero and great heroine. Confident in themselves and no ridiculousness. Just a good read about life. I would have liked to see some more resolution about Amy being valued the same.
3 "I liked it" Stars
3 "I liked it" Stars
October 25, 2017
Ahh how to rate this book. It had a lot going on for itself, an older H and h, a nice cover and the premise of the book sounded like something I would love. In fact I was sure i would love this book unfortunately I did not. Once I read this book there was just too much that did not work for me. and I ended up not liking this book at all. The wring was good, better than good don't get me wrong but the story was filled with too many B.E.Love no no's. I will say this review is very biased because the things that happen in this book are things I have very strong feeling for.
There was just too much that didn't work for me in this book. I kept reading because the writing was so good and I kept hoping it would turn around and work itself out but sadly for me it never did so I think in the end I would rate this a 1 1/2 sad stars. As I'm sure you can see I am in the minority so I am sure many won't feel like i do at all.
There was just too much that didn't work for me in this book. I kept reading because the writing was so good and I kept hoping it would turn around and work itself out but sadly for me it never did so I think in the end I would rate this a 1 1/2 sad stars. As I'm sure you can see I am in the minority so I am sure many won't feel like i do at all.
January 26, 2018
When I read the synopsis and saw this book was about an older couple, I was intrigued. As someone in their mid-forties, it is nice to read about people around my age. This was a nice story.
Amy Forsythe is an orthodontist. One night she sees a man who took a bat to his face. That man is Thomas Popov, 53-year old silver fox widower. Despite how many drugs he's on, he is immediately attracted to Amy, and seeks her out to thank her for her work on his face. They hit it off instantly.
Amy has a 17-year old son who is kind of a dick. I have an 18-year old son. I empathize. Thomas has a 24-year old son and 20-year old twin girls. Neither set of kids is very excited about their parents starting to date again; especially Amy's son. Amy tells Thomas quite early on that she's not interested in marrying again.
There was relatively little drama in this book. It's a story about two people who meet and discover love again. I would say this, and it won't make much sense; this book takes place over 10 months or so, but it felt really rushed. I wasn't in love with the ending, and I didn't like the epilogue at all.
This is a nice story. I liked both Thomas and Amy. They were both big readers and like mysteries. They both put their kids first always, which I totally respect. Not sure if this is the first book by this author, but it was a pretty good book and I would recommend.
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Amy Forsythe is an orthodontist. One night she sees a man who took a bat to his face. That man is Thomas Popov, 53-year old silver fox widower. Despite how many drugs he's on, he is immediately attracted to Amy, and seeks her out to thank her for her work on his face. They hit it off instantly.
Amy has a 17-year old son who is kind of a dick. I have an 18-year old son. I empathize. Thomas has a 24-year old son and 20-year old twin girls. Neither set of kids is very excited about their parents starting to date again; especially Amy's son. Amy tells Thomas quite early on that she's not interested in marrying again.
There was relatively little drama in this book. It's a story about two people who meet and discover love again. I would say this, and it won't make much sense; this book takes place over 10 months or so, but it felt really rushed. I wasn't in love with the ending, and I didn't like the epilogue at all.
This is a nice story. I liked both Thomas and Amy. They were both big readers and like mysteries. They both put their kids first always, which I totally respect. Not sure if this is the first book by this author, but it was a pretty good book and I would recommend.
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October 3, 2017
This Time Is Different certainly is different. Featuring a sexy, silver fox for a hero, and a smart, proud, strong heroine, this book focuses on a mature couple, in a relatable situation. A divorcee, wanting real love, a widower, who's not even really looking for a second shot at homerun.
Amy and Thomas both slipped into my heart a bit. Amy is a bit insecure, her marriage was fine. It wasn't earth shattering love, it wasn't bliss, but it was fine. When she meets Thomas, those insecurities find themselves slipping out, but he doesn't let her overthink them.
Thomas is an educated hospital administrator. A mishap lands him in the office of Dr. Amy Forsythe. I loved how family oriented Thomas is, and how dedicated to his career he is. He was kind and thoughtful, but also the strong influence Amy needed to sort her feelings out.
This Time Is Different is a standalone. It flows well after Ms. Wood's Pig and Barley series as well, but that is just a recommendation, not a requirement. I was hooked into this story within just a few pages. It grabbed me in and wouldn't let me go. It was so easy to cheer for Amy and Thomas, and such a pleasure to see them get a second chance at a full life.
*Review copy requested and reviewed on behalf of OMGReads*
Amy and Thomas both slipped into my heart a bit. Amy is a bit insecure, her marriage was fine. It wasn't earth shattering love, it wasn't bliss, but it was fine. When she meets Thomas, those insecurities find themselves slipping out, but he doesn't let her overthink them.
Thomas is an educated hospital administrator. A mishap lands him in the office of Dr. Amy Forsythe. I loved how family oriented Thomas is, and how dedicated to his career he is. He was kind and thoughtful, but also the strong influence Amy needed to sort her feelings out.
This Time Is Different is a standalone. It flows well after Ms. Wood's Pig and Barley series as well, but that is just a recommendation, not a requirement. I was hooked into this story within just a few pages. It grabbed me in and wouldn't let me go. It was so easy to cheer for Amy and Thomas, and such a pleasure to see them get a second chance at a full life.
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October 27, 2017
This book was kind of disappointing since it featured very likable characters. Here are a few things I enjoyed and what didn't quite work:
Pros-
Age - I liked the age and maturity of the main characters, hero is 53 and heroine is 39. They're adults and act like it, it was refreshing.
Heroine - Amy was a great character. Smart, self-sufficient with a fantastic career, she wasn't looking for some man to save her.
Burt - Heroine's sexy ex-husband was a good guy. I would have preferred a second chance romance between Amy and Burt. Their breakup wasn't explained well, it was glossed over and didn't make much sense.
Cons-
Hero - Overall I liked the hero, unfortunately he was still in love with his dead wife. Throughout the book we hear of their amazing love, how much he misses her, and even referred to as his soul mate. There was no doubt they would still be together if she was alive.
I know a lot of people loved this book, but it was just okay for me. In the end I felt the heroine deserved better, she would always be second to the dead wife, with the hero and his kids.
3.25 Stars
Pros-
Age - I liked the age and maturity of the main characters, hero is 53 and heroine is 39. They're adults and act like it, it was refreshing.
Heroine - Amy was a great character. Smart, self-sufficient with a fantastic career, she wasn't looking for some man to save her.
Burt - Heroine's sexy ex-husband was a good guy. I would have preferred a second chance romance between Amy and Burt. Their breakup wasn't explained well, it was glossed over and didn't make much sense.
Cons-
Hero - Overall I liked the hero, unfortunately he was still in love with his dead wife. Throughout the book we hear of their amazing love, how much he misses her, and even referred to as his soul mate. There was no doubt they would still be together if she was alive.
I know a lot of people loved this book, but it was just okay for me. In the end I felt the heroine deserved better, she would always be second to the dead wife, with the hero and his kids.
3.25 Stars
October 12, 2017
As its title suggests, this book is different from so many romance novels out there. The main characters are mature and honest with each other. They have been there done that with angst ridden younger years and are now in a place where they know what makes them happy in and out of the bedroom. Neither planned on love again and that makes it that much sweeter. Thomas aka silver fox is swoon worthy - corny jokes and all. Amy finally gets to do something she wants but can she get her teenage son on board?
I loved this book. I smiled the entire read through its amazing believable build into a solid relationship. Realism written in a way you couldn't turn away from. The steam of two people who know what they like was off the charts. Enjoy.
I loved this book. I smiled the entire read through its amazing believable build into a solid relationship. Realism written in a way you couldn't turn away from. The steam of two people who know what they like was off the charts. Enjoy.
October 14, 2017
4.5 stars!
“This Time Is Different” is a very realistic and beautiful romance novel about how to move on from loss and heartbreak - whether that loss is a deceased loved one, or the way some people (I believe) experience a loss of sorts after having gone through a divorce. Both present their own challenges and require a great deal of courage, in my opinion.
I am sure many of us know how frightening it can be to open up our hearts again, especially when children are involved - no matter how old said children are - and I honestly have not read a romance that deals with this topic in such a beautiful way than Miss Wood handles it for a long time.
The writing is very engaging and easy - when I write “easy”, I mean, it is unpretentious with a no-nonsense flair to it that I really like. Thomas and Amy meet in circumstances that should not be funny but actually are - the term “a meet-cute” comes to mind when I think back on it - and throughout reading this book, I could not help but fall in love with them.
If you are looking for a sweet, sexy story about a silver fox and his minx, I would recommend that you read this one. And if you REALLY love “second chance romances”, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today! ;-)
(I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.)
“This Time Is Different” is a very realistic and beautiful romance novel about how to move on from loss and heartbreak - whether that loss is a deceased loved one, or the way some people (I believe) experience a loss of sorts after having gone through a divorce. Both present their own challenges and require a great deal of courage, in my opinion.
I am sure many of us know how frightening it can be to open up our hearts again, especially when children are involved - no matter how old said children are - and I honestly have not read a romance that deals with this topic in such a beautiful way than Miss Wood handles it for a long time.
The writing is very engaging and easy - when I write “easy”, I mean, it is unpretentious with a no-nonsense flair to it that I really like. Thomas and Amy meet in circumstances that should not be funny but actually are - the term “a meet-cute” comes to mind when I think back on it - and throughout reading this book, I could not help but fall in love with them.
If you are looking for a sweet, sexy story about a silver fox and his minx, I would recommend that you read this one. And if you REALLY love “second chance romances”, what are you waiting for? Grab your copy today! ;-)
(I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest and unbiased review.)
November 6, 2019
There is plenty to love about THIS TIME IS DIFFERENT but upfront, I have to admit that I have a huge crush on Thomas Popov. He is everything I love in a romance book hero. He is a romantic soul and is not ashamed to show the women in his life how he feels. He does not play games. He is sexy. He is thoughtful and kind. He is a good father and provider. He is not perfect; he’s just flawed enough to make him seem like an actual person, and one that I would love to meet in real life. He has more appeal than any 53-year-old man should!
With my gushing out of the way, let’s focus on the story. The plot and prose flow effortlessly as we follow the lives of Amy and Thomas. They both have grown children, Amy is divorced and Thomas is a widower. When they meet, their attraction is obvious and like any new relationship, there’s the excitement and giddiness of finding a person you click with. I love reading about the times they spend together because they take immense joy in being with one another. Their relationship also compels them to consider and make peace with the past. Their thoughts are honest and often bittersweet.
There are no big dramatic moments or manufactured angst here. Mae Wood has delivered a story about appealing characters with real life issues who meet, fall in love, and give us readers a delightful romance to indulge in.
With my gushing out of the way, let’s focus on the story. The plot and prose flow effortlessly as we follow the lives of Amy and Thomas. They both have grown children, Amy is divorced and Thomas is a widower. When they meet, their attraction is obvious and like any new relationship, there’s the excitement and giddiness of finding a person you click with. I love reading about the times they spend together because they take immense joy in being with one another. Their relationship also compels them to consider and make peace with the past. Their thoughts are honest and often bittersweet.
There are no big dramatic moments or manufactured angst here. Mae Wood has delivered a story about appealing characters with real life issues who meet, fall in love, and give us readers a delightful romance to indulge in.
October 8, 2017
This Time is Different is a sweet relaxing escape that will having you grinning from ear to ear. Amy is a divorced mother of a teenager. After getting pregnant unexpectedly and married while in college she's not looking to start over again when the handsome Thomas lands in her dental chair after a softball accident. Widowed with three grown children Thomas also wasn't looking to fall in love when he met the beautiful dentist after getting hit in the face during softball. Neither of them were looking for love again, but that didn't stop love from finding them.
I really enjoyed reading This Time Is Different! It was an easy relaxing afternoon read. I loved taking a break from the usual romance of couples in their twenties and early thirties and getting to have a refreshing escape with a more mature couple. There was no angst, no over the top drama, or misunderstandings. There were two adults learning how to fall in love again. The ease and sweetness between Thomas and Amy made me absolutely adore them.
The only thing I wish I had was more. I wish there was more to the ending. I'd love to see more of how their families adapted to blending together.
I really enjoyed reading This Time Is Different! It was an easy relaxing afternoon read. I loved taking a break from the usual romance of couples in their twenties and early thirties and getting to have a refreshing escape with a more mature couple. There was no angst, no over the top drama, or misunderstandings. There were two adults learning how to fall in love again. The ease and sweetness between Thomas and Amy made me absolutely adore them.
The only thing I wish I had was more. I wish there was more to the ending. I'd love to see more of how their families adapted to blending together.
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