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Zane
My ex-husband made me think I didn't deserve a second chance at love. Luckily, a hot younger man had other thoughts on the matter.I wasn't looking for a relationship. Who knew that my silly flirting with the roofer would lead to this? I hadn't even wanted to look at another man since my divorce, and now I'm sharing a bed with one who's so beautiful it almost hurts.I'm nearly forty and have a mom bod, curvy and soft. I lift cupcakes instead of weights. Zane is seven years younger, and practically a statue, chiseled from marble. How did this even happen?I study his face in the dim dawn light and wonder how long it'll take for him to love me, if ever. Because I'm already there; my heart aches with longing at the mere thought of a future with him.His eyes crack open a sliver. "Go to sleep, baby," he whispers.Yes, Zane, I'm your baby. I'm the older woman who will now wait for you to love me, too.But please hurry. The waiting is killing me.Zane is a steamy, love-filled second chance romance from acclaimed romance author Alexis Adaire.
150 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 24, 2017
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Alexis Adaire
104 books170 followersLiving in the Pacific Northwest, Alexis Adaire spends too much time indoors, cuddling under blankets, emerging from the bedroom periodically to refill her coffee mug and write stories.
Alexis likes to take her readers to those secret, unspeakable corners of their fantasies they barely even knew existed.
Alexis likes to take her readers to those secret, unspeakable corners of their fantasies they barely even knew existed.
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November 8, 2017
Nailed is the first book I have read by Alexis Adaire. If you enjoy a light, sexy, older woman, slightly younger man scenario, than this is for you. I enjoyed it so much!
Dawn is a thirty seven year old woman who has been divorced for two years. She was hurt badly by her ex-husband. He cheated repeatedly during their marriage. Dawn’s self confidence has taken a big hit. She hasn’t allowed herself to attempt to date since the divorce and can’t imagine why any man would be interested in her anyway.
Zane is a thirty year old sexy as sin roofer that is working on the roof next door to Dawn’s home. Dawn’s therapist has told her to try to imagine a man that she would enjoy spending an evening with. That’s not too difficult since she has no problem imagining the sexy roofer she has been watching through the window in all sorts of scenarios. He wakes something up in her that’s been long since asleep.
It seems like Zane is equally interested in Dawn. Maybe he’s just being polite. No one that looks that good could find anything attractive about her could they? But Zane is persistent and Dawn can’t believe her very long dry spell is about to end with such a beautiful man.
“All men should be this caring and considerate with women, but from what I know first-hand and what I’ve read, most aren’t. Zane is the exception. Zane is exceptional. Zane is all man, all the time.”
This is a pretty short story and is chock full of sexy times. I felt so bad for Dawn and the way her ex treated her. Zane brought out the best in her, made her feel bold, brave, uninhibited.
I did feel really bad for Dawn and the way she had been treated by her ex. I loved Zane but I do have to admit that there was one particular time, when I wasn’t very happy with Zane. I was so proud of Dawn for standing up to Zane the way she did but if it were me, at that point, he would have been toast.
Having said that, I did enjoy this and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
Dawn is a thirty seven year old woman who has been divorced for two years. She was hurt badly by her ex-husband. He cheated repeatedly during their marriage. Dawn’s self confidence has taken a big hit. She hasn’t allowed herself to attempt to date since the divorce and can’t imagine why any man would be interested in her anyway.
Zane is a thirty year old sexy as sin roofer that is working on the roof next door to Dawn’s home. Dawn’s therapist has told her to try to imagine a man that she would enjoy spending an evening with. That’s not too difficult since she has no problem imagining the sexy roofer she has been watching through the window in all sorts of scenarios. He wakes something up in her that’s been long since asleep.
It seems like Zane is equally interested in Dawn. Maybe he’s just being polite. No one that looks that good could find anything attractive about her could they? But Zane is persistent and Dawn can’t believe her very long dry spell is about to end with such a beautiful man.
“All men should be this caring and considerate with women, but from what I know first-hand and what I’ve read, most aren’t. Zane is the exception. Zane is exceptional. Zane is all man, all the time.”
This is a pretty short story and is chock full of sexy times. I felt so bad for Dawn and the way her ex treated her. Zane brought out the best in her, made her feel bold, brave, uninhibited.
I did feel really bad for Dawn and the way she had been treated by her ex. I loved Zane but I do have to admit that there was one particular time, when I wasn’t very happy with Zane. I was so proud of Dawn for standing up to Zane the way she did but if it were me, at that point, he would have been toast.
Having said that, I did enjoy this and look forward to reading more from this author in the future.
November 9, 2017
The ending ruined the book for me completely.
It just left such a bad taste in my mouth.
Heroine screwed up, yes, however she was also the one trying to fix things.
She tried to contact him and almost made a joke out of herself at his work when he told her that she’s a selfish bitch to try ruin his effort to move on from her. May be he didn’t swear but it was very much implied.
He hurt her beyond imagination because his pride was hurt. She asked if they could talk. He rejected her the second time!
Yet after that HE decides that they need to talk, and she gladly accepts him?
Not only that he DEMANDED that she accepts him?
He demanded she lets him in to talk and tells her she just have to listen?
He wants to talk. Well no. She offered that, you told her pretty much in plain English that you don’t want to talk or get past the hurdle to work on your relationship so WHY should SHE now talk when SHE is trying to get over you?
Also, heroine’s insecurities were justified. He DID have legal problems and he DID have debts.
Is it wrong for us to want to fix the problem our loved ones facing?
His pride being hurt is NOT a justified reason for him wanting to end relationship. Sorry. I’m not with him in this one. The authors need to stop justifying the toxic masculinity about men not accepting help yet it’s their job to protect females.
It’s disgusting and selfish.
After he dismissed the heroine the SECOND time, anything from him needed to be grovelling, on knees, begging.
Standing outside heroine’s house in rain for 15 minutes while giving her nervous breakdown is NOT making amends. It’s creepy and after being told to leave the 3rd time is a little stalkerish.
And let’s not forget, his response to her showing up at his work trying to make amends “you’re a piece of work”!
So no. This was NOT done.
It just left such a bad taste in my mouth.
Heroine screwed up, yes, however she was also the one trying to fix things.
She tried to contact him and almost made a joke out of herself at his work when he told her that she’s a selfish bitch to try ruin his effort to move on from her. May be he didn’t swear but it was very much implied.
He hurt her beyond imagination because his pride was hurt. She asked if they could talk. He rejected her the second time!
Yet after that HE decides that they need to talk, and she gladly accepts him?
Not only that he DEMANDED that she accepts him?
He demanded she lets him in to talk and tells her she just have to listen?
He wants to talk. Well no. She offered that, you told her pretty much in plain English that you don’t want to talk or get past the hurdle to work on your relationship so WHY should SHE now talk when SHE is trying to get over you?
Also, heroine’s insecurities were justified. He DID have legal problems and he DID have debts.
Is it wrong for us to want to fix the problem our loved ones facing?
His pride being hurt is NOT a justified reason for him wanting to end relationship. Sorry. I’m not with him in this one. The authors need to stop justifying the toxic masculinity about men not accepting help yet it’s their job to protect females.
It’s disgusting and selfish.
After he dismissed the heroine the SECOND time, anything from him needed to be grovelling, on knees, begging.
Standing outside heroine’s house in rain for 15 minutes while giving her nervous breakdown is NOT making amends. It’s creepy and after being told to leave the 3rd time is a little stalkerish.
And let’s not forget, his response to her showing up at his work trying to make amends “you’re a piece of work”!
So no. This was NOT done.
October 29, 2017
Loved this read about an older woman, Dawn, who has been divorced for 2 years and has a grown son. Then there’s the roofer, Zane, who is redoing her neighbour’s roof. She sees him from the kitchen window and keeps spying on him when she gets the chance, he’s built, tanned and hot. He seems to enjoy looking at her to and when she gets enough courage she offers him a drink and they start talking. He’s definitely interested and who is Dawn to say no, she’s been put down by her ex for years, been cheated on by him and now her ex flaunts all his young playthings in front of her. For once she wants to feel alive, sexy and confident and Zane brings that out of her.
A great great read with steamy hot scenes and I loved the fact that the woman was older than the man and that man brought out the confidence in her, made her believe in herself and was actually living for once for herself and not for others. I also loved the fact that Zane only had eyes for her and no one else. Dawn was real, a mature woman with curves, a mom and a woman who finally learns to be alive. Zane was intense, handsome and a real man who wasn’t afraid to express what he felt with her. The only thing missing for me was Zane’s POV, I would have loved to read his side, his thoughts, his feelings at least once. But even with that missing for me I could not give it less than 5 stars.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
A great great read with steamy hot scenes and I loved the fact that the woman was older than the man and that man brought out the confidence in her, made her believe in herself and was actually living for once for herself and not for others. I also loved the fact that Zane only had eyes for her and no one else. Dawn was real, a mature woman with curves, a mom and a woman who finally learns to be alive. Zane was intense, handsome and a real man who wasn’t afraid to express what he felt with her. The only thing missing for me was Zane’s POV, I would have loved to read his side, his thoughts, his feelings at least once. But even with that missing for me I could not give it less than 5 stars.
*I voluntarily reviewed an ARC of this book*
October 28, 2017
copy received for review
This book was pleasantly surprising. I expected a dirty little short story. It was more than that. Dawn is a woman who is still feeling the effects o her divorce. Her ex did a number on her self esteem. When she gets an eyeful of the hot roofer her next door neighbors hired she is flustered to put it mildly. What follows is a quick bout of flirting and the best sex she has ever had. Dawn has many insecurities that play into the story. Zane is carefree and hot. He is just what the doctor orders for Dawn(literally). But his secrets and outside noise from the jealous neighbor and a pain in the butt ex husband causes drama. This is quick read that s full of sexy times and a good characters. I always like when the main characters can stick ti to the ones who do them wrong.
This book was pleasantly surprising. I expected a dirty little short story. It was more than that. Dawn is a woman who is still feeling the effects o her divorce. Her ex did a number on her self esteem. When she gets an eyeful of the hot roofer her next door neighbors hired she is flustered to put it mildly. What follows is a quick bout of flirting and the best sex she has ever had. Dawn has many insecurities that play into the story. Zane is carefree and hot. He is just what the doctor orders for Dawn(literally). But his secrets and outside noise from the jealous neighbor and a pain in the butt ex husband causes drama. This is quick read that s full of sexy times and a good characters. I always like when the main characters can stick ti to the ones who do them wrong.
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November 8, 2017
3.5 Bearded Stars!...This Cover Though!!
**I was given an ARC by the author for my honest review**
A couple of years after her divorce, Dawn was finally looking to jump back in the man-pool, per se. She wasn't looking for anything more than a good time and a chance to build herself back up after being broken down but what she found in the roofer working on the house next door was more than she had ever thought she could find; much less more than she ever thought she deserved.
'Nailed' was a fun, sexy, very sweet story with a happy ending. While I did enjoy it I feel that there could have been a little more character development in what brought these characters to this place in their lives, as well as some things that could have or should have been laid out better. A couple of times I had to think back or read back to see if I missed something only to find out that I, in fact, did not. The story itself and the characters themselves were not shallow but I do feel that as a whole the book was a bit rushed and just skimmed the surface as opposed to really delving into the depths. While this story was only about 112 pages long, I believe, I feel that if it were stretched out a bit more not only could we have been given that depth to Dawn and Zane and their story together but, too, it wouldn't have felt like it was slightly rushed in places.
All of that said, I really did enjoy Dawn and Zane's story (even though I am not a beard girl...they just don't do it for me. *shrugs*) and while some people do not like the "instant love at first sight" stories, I personally do. I think they are fun and can be whimsical and when you are looking for something to get you out of your own head and out of your own reality they are much the modern day fairytale. I had not read anything by Alexis Adaire before this but it won't be my last! Don't let my nitpick or my opinions dissuade you, Ms. Adaire has some hotness in her mind and I look forward to reading more from her!
**I was given an ARC by the author for my honest review**
A couple of years after her divorce, Dawn was finally looking to jump back in the man-pool, per se. She wasn't looking for anything more than a good time and a chance to build herself back up after being broken down but what she found in the roofer working on the house next door was more than she had ever thought she could find; much less more than she ever thought she deserved.
'Nailed' was a fun, sexy, very sweet story with a happy ending. While I did enjoy it I feel that there could have been a little more character development in what brought these characters to this place in their lives, as well as some things that could have or should have been laid out better. A couple of times I had to think back or read back to see if I missed something only to find out that I, in fact, did not. The story itself and the characters themselves were not shallow but I do feel that as a whole the book was a bit rushed and just skimmed the surface as opposed to really delving into the depths. While this story was only about 112 pages long, I believe, I feel that if it were stretched out a bit more not only could we have been given that depth to Dawn and Zane and their story together but, too, it wouldn't have felt like it was slightly rushed in places.
All of that said, I really did enjoy Dawn and Zane's story (even though I am not a beard girl...they just don't do it for me. *shrugs*) and while some people do not like the "instant love at first sight" stories, I personally do. I think they are fun and can be whimsical and when you are looking for something to get you out of your own head and out of your own reality they are much the modern day fairytale. I had not read anything by Alexis Adaire before this but it won't be my last! Don't let my nitpick or my opinions dissuade you, Ms. Adaire has some hotness in her mind and I look forward to reading more from her!
April 14, 2020
I honestly couldn't put it down.
Truly enjoyed this book. Older woman full figure meet a hot guy. Yes! Who wouldn't want that after a husband of 15 years cheated on her. You go girl!
Truly enjoyed this book. Older woman full figure meet a hot guy. Yes! Who wouldn't want that after a husband of 15 years cheated on her. You go girl!
October 27, 2017
This was a hot read about a divorced woman who is lusting after a younger man. Dawn is a 37 year old woman who needs to learn how to interact with men again. Her therapist gives her tasks, which she willingly tries out on Zane, the roofer working on the neighbour's house. Zane is so into the voluptuous woman who has been tempting him while he works. When they come together, Dawn is totally blown away. Dawn's ex is a jerk, and the way Zane deals to him is priceless. Honestly, I would read the book for those couple scenes alone! Zane knows how to stand up for his woman. Even though pesky exes and neighbours try to interfere with the lovers, no one can keep them apart. A delightful read from a new-to-me author, and I’ll be buying more of her work.
I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
I received an arc of this book and have voluntarily reviewed it.
May 23, 2020
Surprisingly really good
This is my first time reading this author and I really enjoyed Dawn and Zane's story. I loved the confidence he instilled in her and she definitely got her groove back. Great read.
This is my first time reading this author and I really enjoyed Dawn and Zane's story. I loved the confidence he instilled in her and she definitely got her groove back. Great read.
November 6, 2017
Bought book awsome
This story was awesome it's about dawn since her divorce has felt her self confidence diminish .till Zane makes her feel beautiful again . I loved this story.
This story was awesome it's about dawn since her divorce has felt her self confidence diminish .till Zane makes her feel beautiful again . I loved this story.
October 29, 2017
Her next door neighbor was getting her roof replaced and told Dawn about the cute hottie that she and her husband had hired. Dawn had no desire for a guy after her nasty divorce. But as Dawn was at the sink getting coffee ready, she looked out the window and saw him.
On a hot day, when Zane is headed toward his truck, Dawn runs out to offer him a beer. He accepts only if she will join him. She grabs slices of the cake she had made earlier and sat down outside. Zane was easy to talk to and asked if she were married? She told him she was divorced. He responded that if he had a beautiful wife who could bake like this he would never let her go. She was so self-conscious that she didn’t know how to take a compliment. He flirts with her gently, then she asks what type of woman he prefers, thinking her next-door-neighbor would more than likely be what he likes. He answered her and, as he walked to the gate to return to work, he turned and said, “Kind of like you, Dawn.”
Dawn was certain that there was nothing sexy or attractive about her that would hold the interest of the handsome, younger man. But the chemistry was there between them. Some really special men look at a woman with their heart and see more than the physical. Her trust was badly shaken by her ex and his cheating. Could she learn to trust again? Could she get over her insecurities and give this younger man a chance?
This was a very good book and quite enjoyable. The story line was interesting and the characters made an impression on the reader so that it mattered how things turned out. Zane was really wonderful and just what Dawn needed. Does she get her man? Grab a copy and enjoy! This was worth reading!
On a hot day, when Zane is headed toward his truck, Dawn runs out to offer him a beer. He accepts only if she will join him. She grabs slices of the cake she had made earlier and sat down outside. Zane was easy to talk to and asked if she were married? She told him she was divorced. He responded that if he had a beautiful wife who could bake like this he would never let her go. She was so self-conscious that she didn’t know how to take a compliment. He flirts with her gently, then she asks what type of woman he prefers, thinking her next-door-neighbor would more than likely be what he likes. He answered her and, as he walked to the gate to return to work, he turned and said, “Kind of like you, Dawn.”
Dawn was certain that there was nothing sexy or attractive about her that would hold the interest of the handsome, younger man. But the chemistry was there between them. Some really special men look at a woman with their heart and see more than the physical. Her trust was badly shaken by her ex and his cheating. Could she learn to trust again? Could she get over her insecurities and give this younger man a chance?
This was a very good book and quite enjoyable. The story line was interesting and the characters made an impression on the reader so that it mattered how things turned out. Zane was really wonderful and just what Dawn needed. Does she get her man? Grab a copy and enjoy! This was worth reading!
November 1, 2017
Sadly a lot of author's are adhering to a trend of stopping the book you buy not at the end. Yes this book ends at 85% so the author can give you previews of others books. I didn't buy( free) a preview book I bought one book. This just makes me angry! Also had the book I was reading, been outstanding I might not have minded it ending short, but it wasn't. The storyline was a decent one but the characters and the development was not.
Problems I had with the building of said characters; 37 year old women divorced living in what we're to believe is an expensive home and neighborhood but no mention of a job or how she supports herself other than" I'm writing a cookbook ".
Her cheating a-hole scumbag husband and her neighbor caught in a compromising position, but nothing said or done about it!!
Don't even get me started on how wishy washy Dawn was and chasing after Zane. Boo!!
Sexy scenes ridiculous... Stairs, severe storm (they are outside in it, doing IT) when your reading it and thinking come on that's ridiculous and either painful or stupid not sexy, you know it's not gonna end well.
Free read, liked the concept instead of twenty-somethings, just wasn't a good executed story!
Problems I had with the building of said characters; 37 year old women divorced living in what we're to believe is an expensive home and neighborhood but no mention of a job or how she supports herself other than" I'm writing a cookbook ".
Her cheating a-hole scumbag husband and her neighbor caught in a compromising position, but nothing said or done about it!!
Don't even get me started on how wishy washy Dawn was and chasing after Zane. Boo!!
Sexy scenes ridiculous... Stairs, severe storm (they are outside in it, doing IT) when your reading it and thinking come on that's ridiculous and either painful or stupid not sexy, you know it's not gonna end well.
Free read, liked the concept instead of twenty-somethings, just wasn't a good executed story!
March 18, 2019
My first impression on the cover: the man really needs to shave his beard. I find it hard to believe that his perfectly sculpted chest could be that hairless and the only hair is on his cropped-off face.
The story starts off with a woman gawking at the hot roofer. She’s a divorcee with a son in college. In fact, the roofer could just be the same age as her son.
A friend and even her therapist suggest a fling with the roofer. And she so desperately wants it. But she’s never been very good at that sort of thing, especially when the only man she’s ever been with was her cheating ex-husband.
Story basically summarizes the thoughts of a middle-aged woman wanting to venture into the dating world by getting laid. It’s a horny, old woman’s diary. She spends every day just staring at the roofer, lusting and hoping that she’ll soon get to bag him, while masturbating to her fantasies of him. The whole goal of this story is to get NAILED. And, boy, does she. In fact, she gets it over and over and over again. It gets kind of boring after a while.
This is how Dawn got her groove back.
It was on okay read.
The story starts off with a woman gawking at the hot roofer. She’s a divorcee with a son in college. In fact, the roofer could just be the same age as her son.
A friend and even her therapist suggest a fling with the roofer. And she so desperately wants it. But she’s never been very good at that sort of thing, especially when the only man she’s ever been with was her cheating ex-husband.
Story basically summarizes the thoughts of a middle-aged woman wanting to venture into the dating world by getting laid. It’s a horny, old woman’s diary. She spends every day just staring at the roofer, lusting and hoping that she’ll soon get to bag him, while masturbating to her fantasies of him. The whole goal of this story is to get NAILED. And, boy, does she. In fact, she gets it over and over and over again. It gets kind of boring after a while.
This is how Dawn got her groove back.
It was on okay read.
November 4, 2017
I voluntarily reviewed an Advance Reader Copy of this book
Oh wow....what was that I have just read!!!!!! Oh Zane, Zane, Zane.....you make my heart ❣ go pitter patter thump thump thump. I need a cool drink
I just thought it was all about Dawn having a quick fling with her neighbour’s Roofer called Zane. Oh boy, was I wrong. I am not into long beards but Zane makes you want to run your fingers through it. A hot sexy story of Dawn, alone after her ex husband Pete cheated and really needs to get back into the dating game. She thinks she is best left alone but after seeing the hot sexy hunk next door fixing the roof....well he would tempt even a nun....no disrespect.
A hot sexy read and Zane is just what Dawn ordered. They are sooo good for one another but due to petty jealousies from ex Pete and neighbour Heather , things get very frustrating at times for them both. Zane is so caring, loving and so sexy he gives Dawn the confidence she needs.
Loved the ending...now where’s that cold drink 🍷 🍷 🍷
Oh wow....what was that I have just read!!!!!! Oh Zane, Zane, Zane.....you make my heart ❣ go pitter patter thump thump thump. I need a cool drink
I just thought it was all about Dawn having a quick fling with her neighbour’s Roofer called Zane. Oh boy, was I wrong. I am not into long beards but Zane makes you want to run your fingers through it. A hot sexy story of Dawn, alone after her ex husband Pete cheated and really needs to get back into the dating game. She thinks she is best left alone but after seeing the hot sexy hunk next door fixing the roof....well he would tempt even a nun....no disrespect.
A hot sexy read and Zane is just what Dawn ordered. They are sooo good for one another but due to petty jealousies from ex Pete and neighbour Heather , things get very frustrating at times for them both. Zane is so caring, loving and so sexy he gives Dawn the confidence she needs.
Loved the ending...now where’s that cold drink 🍷 🍷 🍷
October 26, 2017
A great sexy read. As I am in my late 40s I really enjoyed that Dawn is 37 years old and Zane is 30. It is really refreshing to read a book where the characters are out of their 20s.
Dawn has been divorced for two years after finding out her husband has been cheating on her for years. She just kind of floats through her life. Until one day she sees a hot guy on her neighbor’s roof.
Dawn finds out his name is Zane. He compliments her and shows her attention that she has never even been shown by her ex-husband. Most women who are in their 30s+ start to doubt their looks and how can this hot man find her even remotely attractive is just beyond her belief.
Dawn and Zane start to heat up and the neighbor and her ex-husband start to throw doubts in Dawn’s mind about Zane.
Will they make it through the rumors/truths that are about to be revealed? Read this great sexy read. Especially if you are in your 30s or 40s. You will find that there are men like that out there.
Dawn has been divorced for two years after finding out her husband has been cheating on her for years. She just kind of floats through her life. Until one day she sees a hot guy on her neighbor’s roof.
Dawn finds out his name is Zane. He compliments her and shows her attention that she has never even been shown by her ex-husband. Most women who are in their 30s+ start to doubt their looks and how can this hot man find her even remotely attractive is just beyond her belief.
Dawn and Zane start to heat up and the neighbor and her ex-husband start to throw doubts in Dawn’s mind about Zane.
Will they make it through the rumors/truths that are about to be revealed? Read this great sexy read. Especially if you are in your 30s or 40s. You will find that there are men like that out there.
November 4, 2017
I loved this story! This was the first book that I've read by Alexis Adaire, and I'm going to have to check out her other books as well.
It is few and far between that we get a sexy romance that isn't young kids. As an almost 40 year old myself, it is so nice to read someone that I am today, and not have to think back 18 years ago to when I was in college and had no life experience.
Dawn is a strong woman who just needs a little push back into the dating world after healing (mostly) from her divorce. Who better to help her jump back in than the sexy roofer redoing her neighbor's roof! Zane is fantastic and I loved him from page 1. He's a good guy and is just who Dawn needs! If I ever found myself single again, I'd be hunting down a Zane of my own! :)
And the cover?! I mean, really? Hotness!
It is few and far between that we get a sexy romance that isn't young kids. As an almost 40 year old myself, it is so nice to read someone that I am today, and not have to think back 18 years ago to when I was in college and had no life experience.
Dawn is a strong woman who just needs a little push back into the dating world after healing (mostly) from her divorce. Who better to help her jump back in than the sexy roofer redoing her neighbor's roof! Zane is fantastic and I loved him from page 1. He's a good guy and is just who Dawn needs! If I ever found myself single again, I'd be hunting down a Zane of my own! :)
And the cover?! I mean, really? Hotness!
February 10, 2018
A new Dawn is coming...
Hero, Zane = 5/5
Heroine, Dawn = 5/5
Secondary Characters = 5/5
Chemistry = 4/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 1/5
Stars = 4 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
What a great read. At first, I was concerned about reading it because the heroine is older than the hero. Plus, the hero didn't have everything. Most books I read it's the complete opposite so this was different. I loved it! It was nice for a change to have a heroine who is older and doesn't have a perfect body or life.
The plot was fantastic and it definitely had some passionate and emotional scenes. I'm so happy for Zane and Dawn and their ending. Also, Dawn's neighbor and ex husband deserve far less.
Hero, Zane = 5/5
Heroine, Dawn = 5/5
Secondary Characters = 5/5
Chemistry = 4/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 1/5
Stars = 4 ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
Would I recommend this book = Yes
Would I read future books by this author = Yes
What a great read. At first, I was concerned about reading it because the heroine is older than the hero. Plus, the hero didn't have everything. Most books I read it's the complete opposite so this was different. I loved it! It was nice for a change to have a heroine who is older and doesn't have a perfect body or life.
The plot was fantastic and it definitely had some passionate and emotional scenes. I'm so happy for Zane and Dawn and their ending. Also, Dawn's neighbor and ex husband deserve far less.
October 26, 2017
An older woman/ younger man romance isn't usually my thing but the blurb intrigued me and then I received an ARC, it was meant to be. I loved how the age difference was only barely referenced especially since most of ow/ym books I've read have made a big deal out of just a couple of years. In this one the author made the age gap just as important as it would have been if the roles were reversed, 7 years is a decent sized gap that may cause a comment or 2 but mostly wouldn't be noticed. Okay beyond that, the main characters were likable and the chemistry was lovely. The ex and the neighbor were dingbats and hopefully karma gets them at some point. The happily ever after was adorable and escapism at its finest.
***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***
***I decided to review an ARC of this book.***
October 28, 2017
This is the first book that I have read from Alexis Adair and I am sure that it won't be the last! She changes things up and gives us an older woman and younger man story and it is excellent! Super hot and a truly great love story, and I loved watching Dawn find her confidence and passion again and their love grew. Great read!! I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book.
Hero, Zane = 5/5
Heroine, Dawn = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 1/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
Hero, Zane = 5/5
Heroine, Dawn = 5/5
Chemistry = 5/5
Sex = 5/5
Plot = 4/5
Mystery = 1/5
Action = 1/5
Darkness = 1/5
Humor = 1/5
POV = dual
Would I recommend this book = yes
Would I re-read this book = yes
Would I read future books by this author = yes
October 22, 2017
Alexis Adaire has again written an excellent story! Keeping the writing fresh and interesting! Nailed is a sweet story with some depth. Dawn 40 and views herself as overweight and not worthy of attention. She compares herself to the over surgically enhanced neighbor Two years divorced, from a cheating dirt bag, who takes advantage. Untilllllllllllll A Hot roofer is appears next door! All those unused bits wake up! There are ups and downs in this story and things get handled! There are some Hot shenanigans , but there is also a lovely story!
October 24, 2017
Dawn is healing from a divorce from two years ago. She's debating about dating again or atleast have a meaningless sex.
She flirts with the roofer working on her next door neighbor's house and it progresses from there. There is some sizzling sex.
She has a hard time believing that she's an attractive woman that could keep the interest of the super hot Zane.
I love it when these two give Dawn's ex a taste of his own medicine.
Watch out world Dawn's got her groove back!
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review
She flirts with the roofer working on her next door neighbor's house and it progresses from there. There is some sizzling sex.
She has a hard time believing that she's an attractive woman that could keep the interest of the super hot Zane.
I love it when these two give Dawn's ex a taste of his own medicine.
Watch out world Dawn's got her groove back!
I was given an ARC by the author in exchange for an honest review
October 25, 2017
I read this in one sitting, I couldn’t put it down. I really enjoyed the plot and characters. The characters were well written and developed. The chemistry, interactions and build up between them was excellent. I like how real Dawn and Zane both are and that they have a past that they are dealing with and how they help each other to overcome it and move on to find a HEA. This was my first read by Alexis Adaire and this will not be my last. I am volunteering to leave a review for an ARC of this book.
October 26, 2017
Dawn was low on self esteem after a tough divorce from her cheating ex and wary of re-entering the dating world. When she finds herself attracted to Zane, the roofer working next door, she is amazed that he seems attracted to her. With nothing to lose, what's a little afternoon sex going to hurt. A sweet and steamy story with a happy ending. Book could use a little more character development, but all in all a good, short read . I voluntarily chose to review this book after reading an advance reader copy.
October 27, 2017
After divorcing her cheating ex, Dawn figures all men are the small and resolves to live life by herself. She never expected the neighbor's roofer to change her mind. Their chemistry cannot be denied, but will both give into their feelings? Will they allow others to pull them apart?
Definitely a steamy read! I thought that Zane was just what she needed and loved what he did to her ex. I was proud of Dawn for not letting other's opinions go past the questioning faze and that she was willing to stand by her love for him. Good read!
Definitely a steamy read! I thought that Zane was just what she needed and loved what he did to her ex. I was proud of Dawn for not letting other's opinions go past the questioning faze and that she was willing to stand by her love for him. Good read!
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October 30, 2017
Omg! I loved this story about an older woman and a younger man! Yes! Almost everything I read involves women in their twenties and it is so refreshing to read. Us older gals like to imagine the action too! I will definitely for other reasons reward myself by reading more from Alexis Adaire. Her writing was smooth, the characters sexy and very charismatic and real. The story left me feeling peace and happiness, and eager for some sheet action!
I received this book as an arc and I voluntarily am submitting my review.
I received this book as an arc and I voluntarily am submitting my review.
November 12, 2017
Older women
I appreciate that the author gave us an older woman younger man story. I did like how he helped heal Dawn's broken heart. I enjoyed the humor with the X an the neighbor. An also when the X Pete showed up with his bimbo an got an eye full. It was fantastic that he encouraged her to do the things she enjoyed. He paid attention to all the things she did that Pete just took for granted. I didn't care for ALL the sex scenes. I know new couples do have sex a bunch in my opinion though it was to much for me.
I appreciate that the author gave us an older woman younger man story. I did like how he helped heal Dawn's broken heart. I enjoyed the humor with the X an the neighbor. An also when the X Pete showed up with his bimbo an got an eye full. It was fantastic that he encouraged her to do the things she enjoyed. He paid attention to all the things she did that Pete just took for granted. I didn't care for ALL the sex scenes. I know new couples do have sex a bunch in my opinion though it was to much for me.
April 11, 2020
Zane was the right man honey
After her long term marriage breaks up she is left bereft and doesn’t know how to love on. Then one hot day she spies her future husband working on the next door neighbor roof. She’s only ever had sex with her former husband so this is going out on a limb. Does she remember how to come on to a man after 17 years of marriage? Does she trust another man enough to be up close and naked? All these questions and more are answered here. Zane was the right man honey!
After her long term marriage breaks up she is left bereft and doesn’t know how to love on. Then one hot day she spies her future husband working on the next door neighbor roof. She’s only ever had sex with her former husband so this is going out on a limb. Does she remember how to come on to a man after 17 years of marriage? Does she trust another man enough to be up close and naked? All these questions and more are answered here. Zane was the right man honey!
May 18, 2020
I loved reading this book
A divorcee with a teenage son is after some excitement in her life and wants to be her again after her divorce. A hot roofer working next door may give her the excitement she needs although she still has to deal with the ex because his boat is moored at the bottom of the garden. A lovely read from start to finish and I would really love to strangle the ex and her neighbour. Can she find her HEA or will a misunderstanding derail the whole relationship.
A divorcee with a teenage son is after some excitement in her life and wants to be her again after her divorce. A hot roofer working next door may give her the excitement she needs although she still has to deal with the ex because his boat is moored at the bottom of the garden. A lovely read from start to finish and I would really love to strangle the ex and her neighbour. Can she find her HEA or will a misunderstanding derail the whole relationship.
October 22, 2017
I received this book as a arc for honest review these is also my first book by Alexis . Nailed the cover sucks you right in, sexy man with a beard. I loved Zane and Dawn, Zane the sexy roofer next door, Dawn the divorced older women trying to find her place again. I love a taboo romance and these was a reserve one too, older women younger man. These is a story I didn't put down till I finished it.
January 1, 2018
This was my first book by Alexis Adaire, and it won’t be my last! I loved this book and devoured it in one sitting! Nailed is Dawn and Zane’s story. Dawn has been divorced for 2 years from a complete jerk. She is full of self doubt and is very self conscious. Zane is a roofer who she thinks is way out of her league! Will Zane convince Dawn that she is perfect the way she is? Will they get their happily ever after?
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