Chasing Zoe

by Mia Barrett, Matilda Martel

Zoe: I’ve been acting since I was twelve. I’ve done well. Big movies, awards, great parts, but it’s a horrible business.  
I’ve stayed around for one reason only. Ivan Pavlenko.  
He’s a director. He’s beautiful. 
He’s the only man I’ve ever loved. I just turned 19. He’s 33. 
I’ve waited a whole year for him to finally stop pretending I’m twelve years old. 
If I can’t get him to see me and chase me, I’ll leave this business for good.  
But I fear if I do, we’ll never be together.  And he's the man of my dreams.

Ivan: She was a pretty little girl. An adorable adolescent. 
But now that she’s grown, she breathtaking. 
I didn’t raise her. We’re not related. But the more I think of her, the more I feel like a scoundrel. 
A lecherous fiend preying on teenage girls. 
But I love her. I want Zoe. 
I wanted to wait until she was 20, but someone else is in the picture. 
Another director, her friend. If I don’t make my move now, I could lose her forever.  Unless it’s already too late. What if I've ruined everything? Chasing Zoe is a Steamy Romantic Comedy with an actress, two directors, no cheating, a thanksgiving parade, lots of holiday recipes and a very happy ending. 

80 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 10, 2019

About the author

Pseudonym of author Matilda Martel

Reviews

[Alison · Rating 4 out of 5]

Stars: 4
Length: Lunch Break Read
POV: Dual
Series: No
Ending: HEA
Re-read? Yes

"I should have said something. Declared my intentions. Given her some idea that I want to be with her. For good. Forever. But I chickened out."

Ugh I really liked this book, I thought it was super cute. I didn't have a problem with the age discrepancy but some might. Basically Zoe has been crushing on Ivan since she was twelve. Ivan only talks about his intentions towards Zoe from the time she turned 18 but you can tell he had feelings for her before then. He was so honorable he was going to wait until she was 20 so she could experience some of the world before he swooped in and claimed her as his.

Just a really cute read that I'll be happy to pick up again.

[Caz May · Rating 3 out of 5]

Super sweet, quick and steamy read. I enjoyed this book. The steamy scenes were my fave parts. And I thought Zoe was a great character. Ivan’s bossiness and telling Zoe what she could and couldn’t do annoyed me a little. But I did like them together. And the epilogue was really cute.

[Granger McGringot · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book was a more claiming story between a movie producer and a stunning young movie star. The H awaited for the h to be a legal adult, not knowing that she yearned for him for years. But when he decided to proclaim his love, it might be too late for him as the h was ready to move on.

This book was a fun romantic story, just Matilda Martel's book. It was filled with witty banter, playing hard-to-get, the chase, and finally the claiming. It was fun and short with quite a steam in the end.

Virgin h, Celibate H
No condoms
Bit dramatic chase between MCs
No cheating, No OW/OM. No exes
Dual PoV
Safe read, HEA, Epilogue
Overall score: 3.5 witty romance stars

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zoe has been in love with Ivan for years but her age has stopped Ivan from reciprocating her feelings. Zoe is now 19 and feels like maybe Ivan will finally give them a chance but much to her heartache Ivan does not seem to share her feelings. Ivan just wanted to wait a little while longer because in his mind she is too young for such a commitment. When Ivan once again flounders Zoe has had enough and decides to move on. When Ivan is faced with the possibility that he has lost his chance with his soulmate will he finally be willing to let them be together or will he give up on Zoe? This is a sweet read with a little naughtiness that draws you in from the very beginning. You can not help but root for these two to get their hea. Great read!

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[Vicki Stephens · Rating 4 out of 5]

Chasing Zoe by Mia Barrett is an older man/younger woman romance involving Zoe, an actress since age 12 who is in love with Ivan, a director, seven years later. Ivan is fighting his attraction to Zoe due to their age difference. I recommend this well written novella has wit, humor, wonderful characters, a fun plot, and lots of steamy attraction.

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[Shifty Bugger · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the book, the story was well written and the characters were intriguing. Once I started I could not get enough, from the start till the end I was engrossed I was even on the edge of my seat with twists and turns, lust and passion, strength. Do yourself a favor and buy the book you want be disappointed.
Thank you for allowing me to review your book.

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[Debra · Rating 5 out of 5]

An enjoyable, fast pace, emotionally deep and steamy older man younger woman romance! The characters are likeable with intense chemistry between them. It is a well written, well developed, funny, witty, and engaging page turner that will leave you wanting more. Definitely recommended!

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[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found this story to be very hot. I love a dominant male character. It was so hot. I loved the May/December relationship. I think that the narrative was well done.

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[Anika · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a fun quick read. Huge age gap between the two main characters. The hero feels quite conflicted about his feelings for the heroine and was giving her time to grow older before announcing his feelings. Then he realises that he may have lost his chance.

[effin surrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

Loved this book ❤️❤️❤️

[Tayra Sanders · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book hooked me from the beginning. I just couldn’t put it down. I fell for these characters and, what a story just perfect.