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sbauer16's review
5.0
I've never read a book by this author before, but after reading the blurb I HAD TO. I'm a forbidden romance fanatic so this book was right up my alley.
This book wasn't anything I expected though. It didn't make me love it any less. I expected more angst and drama, and while there was a little of that I'd almost consider this book a romantic comedy.
I really liked the author did at the beginning of each chapter. It made the story more faced paced, but it really flowed. I really loved seeing their different ages throughout the years and watched them grow.
I will DEFINITELY read more by this author.
sde_'s review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
geekybookmama's review against another edition
5.0
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I love this book. When I read the blurb I was a bit skeptic but I went in with a open mind and I’m so glad I did.
Victoria was awesome and hot damn Weston was hot!! The age gap didn’t make a difference. It was a beautiful love story.
I love this book. When I read the blurb I was a bit skeptic but I went in with a open mind and I’m so glad I did.
Victoria was awesome and hot damn Weston was hot!! The age gap didn’t make a difference. It was a beautiful love story.
sambrooke's review
4.0
There were a lot of cute moments. I literally took pictures of pages when our two mains had a particularly humorous back-and-forth banter going on.
In my book, nine years is not a lot. However, what gives this book a taboo-esque feel is the fact that Tori has known Weston since he was like 11. Obviously nothing happened for a long long long time. If you’re expecting smut and romance for the majority of the book, you’ll be disappointed. It’s more of a buildup to that and it is DEFINITELY worth it. Every bit of it.
In my book, nine years is not a lot. However, what gives this book a taboo-esque feel is the fact that Tori has known Weston since he was like 11. Obviously nothing happened for a long long long time. If you’re expecting smut and romance for the majority of the book, you’ll be disappointed. It’s more of a buildup to that and it is DEFINITELY worth it. Every bit of it.
tsprengel's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
bayougirl85's review
emotional
medium-paced
3.0
Older woman, younger man was interesting. I truly enjoyed the characters and their personalities.
elylibrarysec's review
4.0
Rating: 4.5 Stars
Weston Banks has a big problem. Victoria “Tory” Dixon is the cool aunt. But she shows what happens when life changes things. And how awkward things can get when having an adult conversation with a teenager. Someone that will break your heart at the beginning of this tale is Finn. There are also moments that will make you laugh. One instance is when Tory talks with her teenager.
This story is like a train ride. It starts off slowly and builds momentum as it moves along. The author doesn’t bog each chapter down with too much information so nothing to bore the reader. There’s just enough to carry the story through to the next point in time. Tory is the older woman and Weston is the younger man. But if you look at their actual age it doesn’t seem like that much of a big deal. Just like that train, the end of the ride comes too quickly. If you’ve never read this author’s work before, what a great first book to start with.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
Weston Banks has a big problem. Victoria “Tory” Dixon is the cool aunt. But she shows what happens when life changes things. And how awkward things can get when having an adult conversation with a teenager. Someone that will break your heart at the beginning of this tale is Finn. There are also moments that will make you laugh. One instance is when Tory talks with her teenager.
This story is like a train ride. It starts off slowly and builds momentum as it moves along. The author doesn’t bog each chapter down with too much information so nothing to bore the reader. There’s just enough to carry the story through to the next point in time. Tory is the older woman and Weston is the younger man. But if you look at their actual age it doesn’t seem like that much of a big deal. Just like that train, the end of the ride comes too quickly. If you’ve never read this author’s work before, what a great first book to start with.
I was not compensated nor was I required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own.
bookbae96's review
4.0
Wow, talk about unrequited love! Weston Banks has been waiting what seems like forever for the woman of his dreams, Tori Banks. She's literally right next door, and he knows that she feels the same way. Problem? She's his best friends mom. Tori Banks wishes that her heart would just shut up. She knows that the feelings that she has for Wes, her son Finn's bestie, can't be good, but, darn it, they sure are persistent. What's a lady to do?
I'm not gonna lie, I read the blurb for WHAT IF IT'S RIGHT by author J.B. Heller, and I was already all in. I'm a fan of the May-December trope, and this sounded like a great example. I can happily say that I was not disappointed, because J.B. has written a novel that is, by turn, humorous, emotional, and sexy, and that satisfies on every front.
Tori Banks' life changes dramatically in an instant, and thrusts her into the role of 'mum' to her young nephew, Finn. Flying by the seat of her pants, Tori manages to create a normal, happy life for the two of them, one that includes moving in next door to Wes Banks and his mother. Finn and Wes are friends from the very first, and the two spend pretty much every minute together. When Wes starts making, erm, those sorts of comments towards Tori, she chalks it up to his naturally flirtatious and snarky nature, but, as time goes on, it becomes clear that there's more to it. And, if she's honest, Tori can't say that the feelings that Wes inspires in her are totally motherly. I see trouble ahead, folks...
The 'yuck' factor might be strong for those not into the scenario of an older woman and younger man, and there is a touch of the forbidden in WHAT IF IT'S RIGHT. Neither Tori nor Wes want to hurt Finn or Wes' mother, but they can't help the way that they feel. Tori makes a valiant effort to stand strong, too. But J.B. has done a good job of writing this story in a way that is neither inappropriate or beyond the pale of acceptable, and does so with characters that are likable and funny, and a storyline that rolls right along, drawing you right in.
WHAT IF IT'S RIGHT is a book that, happily, lived up to my expectations, and made for a mostly lighthearted and sexy, sometimes emotional, read. It's an easy 4 stars for me, and I look forward to reading more books by J.B. Heller in future.
***ARC generously provided for an honest review.***