From USA Today Bestselling Author Nikki Ash comes Only Ever Yours: a standalone, insta-attraction, age gap romance.
Camilla
Desperate times call for desperate measures—like pretending to be my best friend and posing as a millionaire’s escort for the night.
I thought I had nothing left to lose, only I didn’t take my heart into consideration. What started as a one-time date turned into so much more in the blink of an eye. Because Isaac is used to getting what he wants, and even after learning the truth, he wants me. Unconditionally.
Even though my heart is on the line, I find myself falling in love with him. But all too soon, I learn that loving a powerful man like Isaac can be dangerous. And despite how careful he is with my heart, it’s still capable of breaking.
Isaac
From the moment we met, she’s taken up residence in my head and in my heart. I’ll do everything in my power to make her mine. But first, I need to secure a second date.
It’s more than chemistry. My parents had this too. She’s the one. Marriage, babies, forever... I want it all with her, and in return, I’ll give her the world.
When the unimaginable happens, love and loyalty are put to the test. But I’ll move heaven and earth to protect Camilla... even if it means breaking her heart.
Nikki Ash resides in South Florida where she is an English teacher and mom by day and a writer by night. When she’s not writing, you can find her with a book in her hand. From the Boxcar Children to Wuthering Heights to the latest Single Parent Romance, she has lived and breathed every type of book.
Reading is like breathing in, writing is like breathing out. - Pam Allyn
While reading and writing are her passions, her two children are her entire world. You can probably find them at a Disney park before you would find them at home on the weekends!
My first read by this author but man, it was unhinged. Absurd and ridiculous at times, and overly dramatic from the beginning. The last 30% so over the top I felt more like reading soap opera. Not sure I'll ever read anything she wrote again.
Only Ever Yours delivers everything I’ve come to love about Nikki Ash’s story telling- tender feelings, swoony romance, sensational steam, and heartfelt sincerity, but yet it also surprises in unexpected ways. Nikki pairs her trademark sweet and swoony with a bit more edge and a lot more sizzle- this may be the hottest Nikki Ash book I’ve read to date! As always the chemistry sparkles and consumes, and the fast paced, unpredictable storyline created for a super consumable, one-sitting pager turning read. A story unlike any others I’ve read from her, yet entirely full of her charm.
As much as I love Nikki Ash for how I can always rely on her to tell a story that I know will make me feel all dreamy, I also love how boldly she’ll mix in unexpected twists or plotlines into her romances- storylines that both keep us, the reader, on our toes but also create unique and interesting complexities that either catalyze the romance or create a compelling challenge that helps their love grow and deepen within the adversity. And this book brilliantly does both. Based on the blurb and the last few books of Nikki’s, I thought I knew what kind of story I’d be getting. But no, it was not that at all. And even after settling in after a few chapters, she yet again put me through a loop. Its creatively entertaining and engrossing, but it also makes her stories energizing and trope defying- edgy swoon? Low angst high drama? Dark feel good? Only Ever Yours is a great constellation of all of that, unpredictable yet still reliably Nikki.
For me the fun of this was being surprised by the characters and the plot, so I won't say much about it. This story is transparently one that embraces the concept of instalove. I actually really enjoy this trope when the mood strikes, but even if you don’t, I think Nikki handles it quite carefully here. While there is in instaspark and an instalove (especailly from our hero) that drives much of the early romance, she also thoughtfully builds and complexifies on their initial magnetism. In other words, the instalove doesn’t exist in a stasis- the hero and heroine do build a substantial and believable emotional connectivity, even if their romance goes from 0-100 pretty quickly. But they are so freaking amazing together- sweet and swoony with that age gap edge- that I fell for them instantly myself.
As usual, Nikki gives us a hero that steals your heart….and makes the kitty purr. Isaac Petrosian is very different from some of my favorite Nikki heroes, and it made me love him even more. What I love most about Nikki heroes is the way she balances their alpha charisma and dominance with their swoony devotion to their heroine- her dirty talking prince charmings. Her heroes worship their lady- and Isaac melted my heart with his love for Camilla. It plays to that fantasy we all have- being swept of our feet and transplanted into the reality of our dreams. Only Camilla doesn’t trust easily thanks to betrayals of her past, and the life she once wanted has changed because of it. I loved her integrity and independence as a heroine, her patience and openness in the face of Isaac’s besotted fervor.
Their chemistry is great, and the sexy scenes- HOLY MOLY. This is some of the hottest steamy times I’ve ever read from Nikki Ash- she gives us epically swoony declarations on one page and panty melting dirty talk on another, and I AM HERE FOR IT. But truly they are just so sweet- a couple you really root for, a couple that deserves to keep the HEA they find in each other. But they have quite a few challenges to face and many twists abound- I just love how Nikki always has her couples face adversity TOGETHER versus it being the impetus to fully tear them apart, surprises and all.
Only Ever Your is yet another delicious and dreamy story. It was engrossing from start to finish, and I didn’t want it to end.
I saw this on a TikTok video and decided to give it a read. I liked our characters and their love story. It is a bit on the insta love/lust side, but that doesn't bother me. I actually prefer it. I did have to take a star off because I didn't like the way some of the drama turned out.
I enjoyed the authors writing and would read something from her in the future.
Only Ever Yours is sweet and swoony. Isaac falls for Camilla immediately and tries to be her alpha protective hero, but Camilla is determined to stand on her own feet and be her own hero! But Camilla can’t deny the obvious and powerful attraction. The chemistry and heat of this story is definitely off the charts.
“When I was in his arms, it felt like I’d known him my entire life, like we just fit…”
Any fan of insta-love, alpha hero and maybe a bit of OTT will be in heaven with this story. It has a touch of “Pretty Woman” feel but with some suspense and danger thrown in.
“How can everything be going so wrong, yet so right at the same time? Like he’s the light in my darkness.”
This was a really enjoyable story to escape into and well worth reading. -4.5 Stars-
Desperate times call for desperate measures—like pretending to be my best friend and posing as a millionaire’s escort for the night.
I thought I had nothing left to lose, only I didn’t take my heart into consideration. What started as a one-time date turned into so much more in the blink of an eye. Because Isaac is used to getting what he wants, and even after learning the truth, he wants me. Unconditionally.
Even though my heart is on the line, I find myself falling in love with him. But all too soon, I learn that loving a powerful man like Isaac can be dangerous. And despite how careful he is with my heart, it’s still capable of breaking.
Isaac
From the moment we met, she’s taken up residence in my head and in my heart. I’ll do everything in my power to make her mine. But first, I need to secure a second date.
It’s more than chemistry. My parents had this too. She’s the one. Marriage, babies, forever... I want it all with her, and in return, I’ll give her the world.
When the unimaginable happens, love and loyalty are put to the test. But I’ll move heaven and earth to protect Camilla... even if it means breaking her heart.
DNF at 1%, and let me tell you why. Settle in, folks.
Within the first page, there is blatant disrespect and disregard for women from Issac (the hero) and his friend, Noah.
ON PAGE 1, after Noah calls "dibs" on women at a bar, Issac says, "You're a dick. You know I prefer the brunettes" As if men can claim women...
Another stellar example of Issac respecting women, "I told him he could have her because I'm only into brunettes. She ended up being a dud"
oh, it gets worse... Besides, I'm wondering if the saying is true: blondes have more fun. And there's only one way to test that theory out." He nods toward the brunette. "Fuck her and see if she's more or less fun." Because a woman's body is THE determining factor of their worth.
This is a classic example of misogyny. And I don't care what type of growth or what happens in the story; I am not reading it. Who talks about women this way?? This is all in the first 2 pages of the book. & Are we expected to like the main hero? You can write a character who is a playboy and STILL respects women. It felt very tasteless and an example of poor characterization.
Guess I’m the lone voice of dissent. While not the worst book I’ve ever read, it ranks up there as one of the silliest and most soap opera-ish stories.
I was in tears as Isaac Petrosian lost people he was close to in the opening chapters. Damn you, Nikki Ash! Why'd you have to make me cry? 😭🤧😢
Camilla Hutchinson is undoubtedly a hot mess, but I love her loyalty and resilience. She's had some tough breaks as of late, but she finds the fortitude to match forward. Isaac walking into her life may be Kismet. Of course, he goes completely over-the-top with his insta-love. 🤣🔥🫣
There's a mystery or two. I was suspicious of who and the reason for it, but I didn't want to believe what my gut was telling me. I like the way that progresses even if I don't actually like what happens.
From chapter one, I knew it would be hard to put this down, and it didn't disappoint. There are sweet, creepy, sad, off-the-charts hot, and jaw dropping moments, making this a book worth enjoying.
I received an author's copy of the audio book. The narrators are Javi Wilder and Kelsey Navarro, both of whom are great to listen to. I love each for these characters.
sometimes, a person will put letters together, which will make words. those words will come together to form sentences and then eventually paragraphs. nikki ash used those paragraphs to form a book so horrific, i have already forgotten the names of every character.
Get you a man who’ll ask you to move in after a second date. 😇
PSA: My rating is solely based from my enjoyment at the time I was reading this book and my love for the author. Subject to change when I remember all the times I frowned and raised an eyebrow (or two) with how fast the romance progressed particularly the hero’s insta-love for the h. 🥰
Get ready for a bewitching tale of loss and love. Only Ever Yours was the latest epicness by Nikki Ash. It was emotional, enthralling, and hot!
Camilla had been having a hard time with life, so when an opportunity to make some quick cash presented itself, she decided to take it. Stepping in as an escort for her best friend turned out to be a step towards her future. But when she finally let her guard down, would she end up broken?
Issac knew from the moment he saw her, she was everything he had ever wanted. But in his line of work, there are always consequences. Would their love be one of them?
All the passion, charm and insta love! Loved the twists and turns. I started reading and couldn’t stop. Such a good book to start 2022 with!!
ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING!! Sink your eyes into this remarkably beautiful book. Let Isaac and Camilla’s story fill you with all the feels. You will smile, you will touch your hand to your heart and you may cry…well I cried!! Isaac and Camilla’s story is heartwarming, gripping and HOT HOT HOT. Wonderful intense, passionate and captivating characters with a memorable and tantalizing storyline. Wow Nikki you have surpassed yourself yet again. Your writing talents are beyond incredible. Thank you for sharing Isaac and Camilla with all of us. Congratulations 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️
I absolutely was not expecting this book and the tale it told. I mean, so much happens and the twists and turns just kept coming. This story really was a pleasant surprise.
Isaac and Camilla meet under false pretenses but that didn’t stop the heart from knowing what it wanted. Because Isaac falls instantly for Cam and as they say, they lived happily ever after. Just kidding. With the amount of baggage Cam is carrying and the line of work that Isaac is in, things immediately starts to railroad their relationship. One mishap after another until suddenly the unthinkable happens. And oh my heart.
The story broke my heart from the beginning and all over again in the middle. It absolutely tore my heart in two. But knowing what little I do about this author, I had hoped she wouldn’t leave us hanging. So in the end, I can happily say this book was an all around brilliantly written story with romance for days. A must read book!! 5 Stars.
If you are looking for a swoon worthy hero, look no farther. Isaac is the kind of guy who will melt your heart into a big gooey puddle. I loved how he believed in finding "the one". After watching his parents relationship he knew that once he found the one for him he wold know almost immediately and would do everything in his power to make her the happiest she has ever been.
Camilla is more that just down on her luck. Life has put her in a blender, set it on high, and then told her to try and put the pieces back together. She may have it rough, but she is incredibly strong and stubborn. She refuses to give up.
Boy do the sparks fly when these two meet. Only Ever Yours is an incredibly well written insta-love romance. It broke me in the beginning, but the result was fabulous. The twist at the end.....knocked my socks off. I totally didn't see it coming.
Only Ever Yours by Nikki Ash was a full package. Emotional. Swoonworthy. Nuclear hot. Fast paced with twists and turns. It just captured my heart instantly and completely. With an edgy alpha hero and a fierce heroine, this age gap romance was perfection all the way.
Isaac Petrosian, the ricb real estate developer from Chester Creek who also has a vigilante side, has always believed that there that ONE woman for him. And when he meets Camilla Hutchinson, he feels she is the one. Camilla has lost everything when her father's business partner framed him and he was sent to jail. They have an instant spark and Camilla is equally happy and scared to have someone in her life. A lot of obstacles and challenges are waiting for them. Will they win? . Isaac is the kind of the hero who melts your heart ( and panties). He lost his parents early and has taken over his family's legacy. He is confident and charismatic and bossy. He has that magical aura that made me swoon and sigh. I love nothing more than a commanding alpha hero who makes his woman feels like a queen. He pursued her with such ferocity and obsession and was determined to do anything to take care of her. Camilla has been hurt and was barely surviving till Isaac blazed in her life. But this sassy and sweet woman didn't take advantage of his wealth or power at all. Rather she always tried to be self reliant and make something out of her life. Their chemistry is just so explosive. The author made it incredibly hot and heartwarming. You can feel their connection really in your heart. And there is this element of suspense and angst that elevates the story to another level. I was glued to the pages as I just couldn't have enough of these two. And those twists were crazy. I definitely didn't see that coming. The happily ever after was definitely in their stars.
Nikki Ash has delivered an irresistible age gap romance with steam and feels in Only Ever Yours.
Ahhh this book is out of the ballpark. It is raw, emotional, passionate and everything in between. Heartbreaking and twisted thrown in as well. The instant connection between Camilla and Isaac is intense to say the least. It is fast paced and just overflowing with love and so much more. But then in classic Nikki Ash fashion, we are taken on a wild right that will leave you breathless, asking yourself if that just happened and how in the heck did it go from there to there. It is so intense that my mind is still spinning after finishing this one. I love how Camilla grows in this book. She is a fighter and you feel that right out the gate, but with Isaac behind her, she can spread her wings. Isaac may be a bit much to take on because he is so intense right out the gate but in such a good way. He may be cold and calculating after everything that happened when he was finishing college, but Camilla threw him for a loop and kept him on his toes. He fell hard and loved harder. BUT THOSE TWISTS!?!?! I was seriously not expecting it to go that direction and I loved that I was surprised by it. I honestly did not want this one to end!
I absolutely loved Only Ever Yours! Age gap (OM/YW), insta attraction and secret baby, YES, PLEASE!!! Camilla and Isaac had an instant connection and their chemistry is 🔥🔥🔥.
“I met the one,” I tell him, not even bothering to sugarcoat it. “The who?” He knows what I mean, but he’s being a d*ck. “The woman I’m going to marry.”
How many men would say that to their best friend and risk losing their man card? I’m gonna guess, not many. Isaac is hot, rich and knows what he wants in life. What he wants is a marriage like his parents his had. He’s persistent in trying to wear her resistance down. Isaac is ready to lay his world down at her feet. *Swoon*
“I shouldn’t be this affected by a man I don’t even know—especially after the sh!t I went through with my ex”
Camilla has been through the wringer in last few years. In a desperate attempt to pay her rent she ends up with Isaac. She isn’t looking for any kind of relationship, just a job to be able to pay the bills. She doesn’t need some guy swooping in to save the day, she’s determined to save herself. But, desperate times call for desperate measures…
The ending really had me on the edge and swiping faster just to make sure these two were going to make through the sh!t storm!
* Age gap (OM/YW) * Insta-attraction * Secret pregnancy * Mystery/suspense * All the feels
Just a few of my favorite things! I adored Camilla and Isaac. I loved the mystery surrounding him. And then all the twists and turns! Gah!! I wasn’t expecting that, so it was such a fun and pleasant surprise. I loved how quickly and fiercely he fell for Camilla. How much he wanted to take care of her and protect her. I loved how strong Camilla was despite how life wants to keep beating her down. But mostly I loved how much these two loved each other. Their connection and chemistry were pouring off the pages. I couldn’t get enough of them. This is another case of where I had to devour the book but was beyond sad it was over. Another hit from Ash.
Noah and Isaac are friends who hang out, going boating and drink. Noah’s mom is very ill and not expected to live through the night. Isaac is very close to his parents as he prepares to graduate from college. His parents are staying with him while he graduates.
Camille and Yasmin are good friends.. Yasmin wants Camille to go on a date with an escort service so she can go on a date with Tom, a guy she met in a coffee shop, I absolutely loved Issac and Camilla’s relationship and how it evolved….
2 stars…. I’m so torn on this book. I liked it! I liked the way they met and the writing was fine. It was age gap, if had the breeding kink I expected which was honestly extremely sexy. I liked how he took over for his parents and honestly I liked his friend Noah and thought maybe he’d end up with Yasmine.
And then…. Shit. Hit. The. Fan! Omg. Wtf?!?
First off I didn’t fully understand the vigilante thing but I kind of just ignored it. This book was cute and honestly I didn’t expect it to go off the rails at like 75%. If it wasn’t so deep I would have DNFed.
Spoilers***** His brother?!?! Wtf that didn’t feel like it made sense at all! And if Isaac really loved her as much as he claimed he wouldn’t have left her after a bomb went off in the same building as her. She was prego and he didn’t notice when he first got her? Idk this is all so fishy at the end. I wish they would have just had a misunderstanding or something. Which still would have pissed me off but it would have been better than “my evil half brother tried to kill me and steal my fiancé and money” like wtf? This felt more like a soap opera than a book.
This was good until it wasn’t.
3/5 on spice. 2/5 on kink. 1/5 on tears. Wtf was the end of this?
DNF משהו כמו 40% אבל באמת לא יכולה יותר להמשיך את הספר הזה! מי צריך לשלם לסי-טי או MRI? כמה פרקים בספר הזה ואפשר לראות את המוח מרוב גלגולי עיניים ים קלישאות, גיבורים הזויים בטירוף דוגמה לקטע שהטריף אותי - הוא כ13 שנים עובד במה שלא יהיה שעובד, לטענתו "העיר שייכת לו" ועדיין לא יודעת לעשות 1+1 כשאומרים לו "תהנה מהשאריות שלי"+"קמילה" כאילו באמת איך אתה חי 34 שנים בלי מוח? והיא!!!! פרק 14 אני בהלם איפה השכל שלה?! סליחה אבל זה פשוט לא אחד ענק!
Camilla and Isaac have a great insta-love story which left me as a reader longing to know what was going to happen next. The age gap definitely had a great part of the story in that Isaac just knew what he wanted. Poor Camilla and her backstory left her a little gun shy in how this was to all play out. The story came together perfectly and at a perfect pace with the characters being well written.
Ahh be still my heart. This is another Nikki Ash book in the bookshelf. It is amazing, heart racing story. From start to finish I was hooked and the twist/turns of this story is addicting. You will fall in love with this book just like I have. Nikki Ash you have out done yourself ma'am.
Isaac and Camilla have been through so much of heart ache and such rough times. Yet individually they have come out stronger. Together they were a force like no other. Their chemistry, love and trust for each other was just beautiful.
This story was full on intrigue and tons of heat! It’s also packed with surprises so be ready for that!
I loved Isaac’s alpha tendencies it also the fact that he wasn’t overbearing! Camilla was a hard worker and I admired her tenacity ! A definite fave of mine!