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cala_p's review against another edition
5.0
I received an ARC of this from a Facebook giveaway
I read this in two sittings: before bed and when I woke up to the afternoon. I couldn’t start my Sunday without finishing this book down. “One more chapter” became the motto from 60-80% through the book. After that, I was near the end, so what is the point of stopping?
I enjoyed this book so much and I think it’s one of the best age gap books done to date. I loved how nothing happened for a long time and even though the interest and attraction was there from the beginning, the book took the time to build the angst (a perfect level of angst) and build both characters to stand on their own, and then together.
For River, she loved him since she was 12. When he helped her through a rough day, she formed a childhood crush on him, but then hasn’t seen him since. Grayson’s attraction to River only started in the present, of course, but the dilemma of River being his friend’s daughter as well as just underage kept him from doing anything. When she turns 21 and legal, it’s only his morals holding him back then.
It’s only after she turns of age that anything happens. I’m sure this was done on purpose from a writing standpoint, so it may be a taboo story, but it’s in the bounds of legality. At the same time, the author didn’t have to start the story so long before her 21st birthday, but this timeframe allowed the characters’ problems to be introduced as well as their attraction for one another.
River is an awesome character. I love her backstory and her continuing story, beyond Grayson. Her rough childhood, not-great parents, the constant abandonment was all so interesting. The author did an amazing job showing how this abandonment rolled over into trauma for her and River goes a little down at the news from her stepmother. Grayson too has his own little sad backstory, about his commitment to working and his avoidance of his Hamptons house but it wasn’t as good as River’s. His character’s story is more focused on his morals and how he doesn’t want to cross the lines and hook up with River.
Once they do get together in the last half of the book, their romance is hot and sweet! The sex is steamy but their relationship is extremely sweet, especially more toward the end when things are getting so real. I laughed so hard when she was stuck under his desk.
I don’t have one negative thing to say about this book. It’s the first I’ve read from the author, but I will definitely be checking out more.
Merged review:
I received an ARC of this from a Facebook giveaway
I read this in two sittings: before bed and when I woke up to the afternoon. I couldn’t start my Sunday without finishing this book down. “One more chapter” became the motto from 60-80% through the book. After that, I was near the end, so what is the point of stopping?
I enjoyed this book so much and I think it’s one of the best age gap books done to date. I loved how nothing happened for a long time and even though the interest and attraction was there from the beginning, the book took the time to build the angst (a perfect level of angst) and build both characters to stand on their own, and then together.
For River, she loved him since she was 12. When he helped her through a rough day, she formed a childhood crush on him, but then hasn’t seen him since. Grayson’s attraction to River only started in the present, of course, but the dilemma of River being his friend’s daughter as well as just underage kept him from doing anything. When she turns 21 and legal, it’s only his morals holding him back then.
It’s only after she turns of age that anything happens. I’m sure this was done on purpose from a writing standpoint, so it may be a taboo story, but it’s in the bounds of legality. At the same time, the author didn’t have to start the story so long before her 21st birthday, but this timeframe allowed the characters’ problems to be introduced as well as their attraction for one another.
River is an awesome character. I love her backstory and her continuing story, beyond Grayson. Her rough childhood, not-great parents, the constant abandonment was all so interesting. The author did an amazing job showing how this abandonment rolled over into trauma for her and River goes a little down at the news from her stepmother. Grayson too has his own little sad backstory, about his commitment to working and his avoidance of his Hamptons house but it wasn’t as good as River’s. His character’s story is more focused on his morals and how he doesn’t want to cross the lines and hook up with River.
Once they do get together in the last half of the book, their romance is hot and sweet! The sex is steamy but their relationship is extremely sweet, especially more toward the end when things are getting so real. I laughed so hard when she was stuck under his desk.
I don’t have one negative thing to say about this book. It’s the first I’ve read from the author, but I will definitely be checking out more.
I read this in two sittings: before bed and when I woke up to the afternoon. I couldn’t start my Sunday without finishing this book down. “One more chapter” became the motto from 60-80% through the book. After that, I was near the end, so what is the point of stopping?
I enjoyed this book so much and I think it’s one of the best age gap books done to date. I loved how nothing happened for a long time and even though the interest and attraction was there from the beginning, the book took the time to build the angst (a perfect level of angst) and build both characters to stand on their own, and then together.
For River, she loved him since she was 12. When he helped her through a rough day, she formed a childhood crush on him, but then hasn’t seen him since. Grayson’s attraction to River only started in the present, of course, but the dilemma of River being his friend’s daughter as well as just underage kept him from doing anything. When she turns 21 and legal, it’s only his morals holding him back then.
It’s only after she turns of age that anything happens. I’m sure this was done on purpose from a writing standpoint, so it may be a taboo story, but it’s in the bounds of legality. At the same time, the author didn’t have to start the story so long before her 21st birthday, but this timeframe allowed the characters’ problems to be introduced as well as their attraction for one another.
River is an awesome character. I love her backstory and her continuing story, beyond Grayson. Her rough childhood, not-great parents, the constant abandonment was all so interesting. The author did an amazing job showing how this abandonment rolled over into trauma for her and River goes a little down at the news from her stepmother. Grayson too has his own little sad backstory, about his commitment to working and his avoidance of his Hamptons house but it wasn’t as good as River’s. His character’s story is more focused on his morals and how he doesn’t want to cross the lines and hook up with River.
Once they do get together in the last half of the book, their romance is hot and sweet! The sex is steamy but their relationship is extremely sweet, especially more toward the end when things are getting so real. I laughed so hard when she was stuck under his desk.
I don’t have one negative thing to say about this book. It’s the first I’ve read from the author, but I will definitely be checking out more.
Merged review:
I received an ARC of this from a Facebook giveaway
I read this in two sittings: before bed and when I woke up to the afternoon. I couldn’t start my Sunday without finishing this book down. “One more chapter” became the motto from 60-80% through the book. After that, I was near the end, so what is the point of stopping?
I enjoyed this book so much and I think it’s one of the best age gap books done to date. I loved how nothing happened for a long time and even though the interest and attraction was there from the beginning, the book took the time to build the angst (a perfect level of angst) and build both characters to stand on their own, and then together.
For River, she loved him since she was 12. When he helped her through a rough day, she formed a childhood crush on him, but then hasn’t seen him since. Grayson’s attraction to River only started in the present, of course, but the dilemma of River being his friend’s daughter as well as just underage kept him from doing anything. When she turns 21 and legal, it’s only his morals holding him back then.
It’s only after she turns of age that anything happens. I’m sure this was done on purpose from a writing standpoint, so it may be a taboo story, but it’s in the bounds of legality. At the same time, the author didn’t have to start the story so long before her 21st birthday, but this timeframe allowed the characters’ problems to be introduced as well as their attraction for one another.
River is an awesome character. I love her backstory and her continuing story, beyond Grayson. Her rough childhood, not-great parents, the constant abandonment was all so interesting. The author did an amazing job showing how this abandonment rolled over into trauma for her and River goes a little down at the news from her stepmother. Grayson too has his own little sad backstory, about his commitment to working and his avoidance of his Hamptons house but it wasn’t as good as River’s. His character’s story is more focused on his morals and how he doesn’t want to cross the lines and hook up with River.
Once they do get together in the last half of the book, their romance is hot and sweet! The sex is steamy but their relationship is extremely sweet, especially more toward the end when things are getting so real. I laughed so hard when she was stuck under his desk.
I don’t have one negative thing to say about this book. It’s the first I’ve read from the author, but I will definitely be checking out more.
pattyfgd's review against another edition
5.0
Ava Harrison, what have you done to me? Including so many of my favorite subgenres in one book and then have it narrated by an amazing team!!!! This book has so much in it. First a taboo age difference, then his best friend's daughter. Add in a slow burn, and a build of passion that just set the book on fire and I just couldn't stop listening! 8 years have gone by since River has seen her crush, Grayson. He was the one person who gave her solace when her mother dropped her on her father's doorstep. Now grown up, and seeing him again, her feelings haven't changed, and the attraction between the two is impossible to ignore. And their story begins. Now I can tell you, there is some meat to this book. It's not all fluff and romance. Ava masterfully weaves a thread in this book, giving us a real look at River, her past, why she is who she is and how things in her life were manipulated. It's emotional, and gives a real understanding to all the characters. And I don't want to miss saying how much I loved Gray's brother Jackson. He gave that humor in times of trouble, but is steadfast in his loyalty. I love Ava's style of writing, always giving me a little of everything I need to enjoy a story.
The narration is impeccable. Sebastian York is perfect as the broody, Grayson. He gives him all the characteristics that make us frustrated with him just with his voice, but can't help but fall in love with him. Virginia Rose as River...the best casting ever! She is River, giving her that free spirit with the underlying hurt and unending amount of love. It's a fantastic casting and the performance amazing.
Merged review:
Ava Harrison, what have you done to me? Including so many of my favorite subgenres in one book and then have it narrated by an amazing team!!!! This book has so much in it. First a taboo age difference, then his best friend's daughter. Add in a slow burn, and a build of passion that just set the book on fire and I just couldn't stop listening! 8 years have gone by since River has seen her crush, Grayson. He was the one person who gave her solace when her mother dropped her on her father's doorstep. Now grown up, and seeing him again, her feelings haven't changed, and the attraction between the two is impossible to ignore. And their story begins. Now I can tell you, there is some meat to this book. It's not all fluff and romance. Ava masterfully weaves a thread in this book, giving us a real look at River, her past, why she is who she is and how things in her life were manipulated. It's emotional, and gives a real understanding to all the characters. And I don't want to miss saying how much I loved Gray's brother Jackson. He gave that humor in times of trouble, but is steadfast in his loyalty. I love Ava's style of writing, always giving me a little of everything I need to enjoy a story.
The narration is impeccable. Sebastian York is perfect as the broody, Grayson. He gives him all the characteristics that make us frustrated with him just with his voice, but can't help but fall in love with him. Virginia Rose as River...the best casting ever! She is River, giving her that free spirit with the underlying hurt and unending amount of love. It's a fantastic casting and the performance amazing.
The narration is impeccable. Sebastian York is perfect as the broody, Grayson. He gives him all the characteristics that make us frustrated with him just with his voice, but can't help but fall in love with him. Virginia Rose as River...the best casting ever! She is River, giving her that free spirit with the underlying hurt and unending amount of love. It's a fantastic casting and the performance amazing.
Merged review:
Ava Harrison, what have you done to me? Including so many of my favorite subgenres in one book and then have it narrated by an amazing team!!!! This book has so much in it. First a taboo age difference, then his best friend's daughter. Add in a slow burn, and a build of passion that just set the book on fire and I just couldn't stop listening! 8 years have gone by since River has seen her crush, Grayson. He was the one person who gave her solace when her mother dropped her on her father's doorstep. Now grown up, and seeing him again, her feelings haven't changed, and the attraction between the two is impossible to ignore. And their story begins. Now I can tell you, there is some meat to this book. It's not all fluff and romance. Ava masterfully weaves a thread in this book, giving us a real look at River, her past, why she is who she is and how things in her life were manipulated. It's emotional, and gives a real understanding to all the characters. And I don't want to miss saying how much I loved Gray's brother Jackson. He gave that humor in times of trouble, but is steadfast in his loyalty. I love Ava's style of writing, always giving me a little of everything I need to enjoy a story.
The narration is impeccable. Sebastian York is perfect as the broody, Grayson. He gives him all the characteristics that make us frustrated with him just with his voice, but can't help but fall in love with him. Virginia Rose as River...the best casting ever! She is River, giving her that free spirit with the underlying hurt and unending amount of love. It's a fantastic casting and the performance amazing.
kandisteiner's review against another edition
Entice is LIVE! From USA Today Bestseller Ava Harrison comes a steamy, slow-burn romance with a twist. Grab this forbidden age gap romance today!
Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.
Too bad he’s my dad’s best friend.
On SALE for $2.99 for a few days only or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Amazon US: https://shor.by/ReadEntice
Amazon UK: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeUK
Amazon AU: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeAU
Amazon CA: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeCA
Available on Audio. Narrated by Sebastian York and Virginia Rose.
AUDIO US: https://shor.by/enticeaudio
AUDIO UK: https://shor.by/enticeaudiouk
Merged review:
Entice is LIVE! From USA Today Bestseller Ava Harrison comes a steamy, slow-burn romance with a twist. Grab this forbidden age gap romance today!
Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.
Too bad he’s my dad’s best friend.
On SALE for $2.99 for a few days only or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Amazon US: https://shor.by/ReadEntice
Amazon UK: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeUK
Amazon AU: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeAU
Amazon CA: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeCA
Available on Audio. Narrated by Sebastian York and Virginia Rose.
AUDIO US: https://shor.by/enticeaudio
AUDIO UK: https://shor.by/enticeaudiouk
Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.
Too bad he’s my dad’s best friend.
On SALE for $2.99 for a few days only or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Amazon US: https://shor.by/ReadEntice
Amazon UK: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeUK
Amazon AU: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeAU
Amazon CA: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeCA
Available on Audio. Narrated by Sebastian York and Virginia Rose.
AUDIO US: https://shor.by/enticeaudio
AUDIO UK: https://shor.by/enticeaudiouk
Merged review:
Entice is LIVE! From USA Today Bestseller Ava Harrison comes a steamy, slow-burn romance with a twist. Grab this forbidden age gap romance today!
Eight years ago, I gave Grayson Price a piece of my heart.
Too bad he’s my dad’s best friend.
On SALE for $2.99 for a few days only or read FREE in Kindle Unlimited!
Amazon US: https://shor.by/ReadEntice
Amazon UK: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeUK
Amazon AU: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeAU
Amazon CA: https://shor.by/ReadEnticeCA
Available on Audio. Narrated by Sebastian York and Virginia Rose.
AUDIO US: https://shor.by/enticeaudio
AUDIO UK: https://shor.by/enticeaudiouk
caseroo7's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this one. Gray and River had issues and vulnerabilities and that made them perfect for one another. They understood each other like no one else could. Their bond was strong and they had so much chemistry. Great read!
nicki_theoverflowingbookcase's review against another edition
4.0
River fell in love with Grayson Price when she was very young and at a crossroad in her life. Flash forward to River almost turning 21 and the two are reunited. But she is no longer the little girl of his best friend. She is the beautiful woman who has made him feel things he has never felt before. But can the two make it work with 15 years between their ages? Or will the age difference and her father be the nails in their coffin? Heartwarming and inspiring this book shows that no matter what hurdles you have to climb over the love and connection you have with someone can make all the issues easy to get through.
jennyluvlitbooks's review against another edition
4.0
"This is a subject you don’t breach, a forbidden fruit you don’t taste. Not now. Not ever. It doesn’t matter how decadent you know it will taste. You don’t. It’s not on the menu and never will be."
Entice is the latest stand alone book from an interconnecting story of the Price siblings. It's a forbidden/ taboo, with parts age-gap element romance story of River and Grayson, the older brother of Addison from the book, Deceit.
The story start when Grayson went to a bar at Malaga to meet his bestfriend Tyler for a business meeting. While there, he met a young beautiful woman who has caught his attention, only to find out that she was the daughter of his bestfriend. For as long as she could remember, River has got a huge crush on Mr Grayson Price growing up. And for a moment at the bar, he seemed to have noticed her too until he found out about her identity.
"But I do see something I recognize very well. Loneliness. It bursts from him, alive and raw and pulsing like an injured animal. I can smell it. I can almost taste it. We are the same, yet we are nothing alike."
Grayson's character as the oldest sibling made him a responsible, serious for his own good, all work and no play kind of guy. His world revolves around his family and work only. But one look at River, all his carefully constructed walls and routine came tumbling down. River has known disappointments ever since her mother abandoned her and went her carefree way. She has a healthy fear that she might have inherited her mother's carefree attitude when she keeps on taunting Grayson despite the obvious fact that they couldn't possibly be together
"I know I’m playing with fire, but sometimes, you need to be burned to feel. And he makes me feel."
There was a lot of angry, frustrated sexual tension between this two. Grayson was attracted to River but couldn't allow hisself because of the age difference and the fact that she is his bestfriend's daughter, which makes her a definite off limits. Not only that, Grayson also has a past that still haunts him. Though River enjoyed teasing him, she mostly felt rejected and confused by his hot and cold reactions. Coupled with her feelings of abandonment, daddy and mother's issue, I think River was attracted to Grayson because he personifies stability and someone dependable. While I feel Grayson is attracted to her because she makes him feel alive again, something that was missing now from his life. Their love story is sizzling with so much pent up passion, hot, forbidden and angsty romance that will turn your insides to a knot; but lastly, this is a story about healing, overcoming your fears and living your life to the fullest. Another great read from Ms. Harrison!
Entice is the latest stand alone book from an interconnecting story of the Price siblings. It's a forbidden/ taboo, with parts age-gap element romance story of River and Grayson, the older brother of Addison from the book, Deceit.
The story start when Grayson went to a bar at Malaga to meet his bestfriend Tyler for a business meeting. While there, he met a young beautiful woman who has caught his attention, only to find out that she was the daughter of his bestfriend. For as long as she could remember, River has got a huge crush on Mr Grayson Price growing up. And for a moment at the bar, he seemed to have noticed her too until he found out about her identity.
"But I do see something I recognize very well. Loneliness. It bursts from him, alive and raw and pulsing like an injured animal. I can smell it. I can almost taste it. We are the same, yet we are nothing alike."
Grayson's character as the oldest sibling made him a responsible, serious for his own good, all work and no play kind of guy. His world revolves around his family and work only. But one look at River, all his carefully constructed walls and routine came tumbling down. River has known disappointments ever since her mother abandoned her and went her carefree way. She has a healthy fear that she might have inherited her mother's carefree attitude when she keeps on taunting Grayson despite the obvious fact that they couldn't possibly be together
"I know I’m playing with fire, but sometimes, you need to be burned to feel. And he makes me feel."
There was a lot of angry, frustrated sexual tension between this two. Grayson was attracted to River but couldn't allow hisself because of the age difference and the fact that she is his bestfriend's daughter, which makes her a definite off limits. Not only that, Grayson also has a past that still haunts him. Though River enjoyed teasing him, she mostly felt rejected and confused by his hot and cold reactions. Coupled with her feelings of abandonment, daddy and mother's issue, I think River was attracted to Grayson because he personifies stability and someone dependable. While I feel Grayson is attracted to her because she makes him feel alive again, something that was missing now from his life. Their love story is sizzling with so much pent up passion, hot, forbidden and angsty romance that will turn your insides to a knot; but lastly, this is a story about healing, overcoming your fears and living your life to the fullest. Another great read from Ms. Harrison!
fsmeurinne's review against another edition
5.0
This age gap story left me speechless, a phenomenal read, I thought it was difficult to raise the bar, but Ava Harrison knocked it out of the park. River and Greyson story is so deep, there are a lot of issues they have to overcome. All the layers are unveiled, Grayson a tortured man with so many issues going back to his childhood, River a confused girl with abandonment issues that makes some decisions she makes. The audiobook is phenomenal, narrated by Virginia Rose and Sebastian York, they portrayed each emotion perfectly.
Merged review:
This age gap story left me speechless, a phenomenal read, I thought it was difficult to raise the bar, but Ava Harrison knocked it out of the park. River and Greyson story is so deep, there are a lot of issues they have to overcome. All the layers are unveiled, Grayson a tortured man with so many issues going back to his childhood, River a confused girl with abandonment issues that makes some decisions she makes. The audiobook is phenomenal, narrated by Virginia Rose and Sebastian York, they portrayed each emotion perfectly.
Merged review:
This age gap story left me speechless, a phenomenal read, I thought it was difficult to raise the bar, but Ava Harrison knocked it out of the park. River and Greyson story is so deep, there are a lot of issues they have to overcome. All the layers are unveiled, Grayson a tortured man with so many issues going back to his childhood, River a confused girl with abandonment issues that makes some decisions she makes. The audiobook is phenomenal, narrated by Virginia Rose and Sebastian York, they portrayed each emotion perfectly.
abbydickerson's review against another edition
2.0
it was meh. mainly just the writing and flow of the story was the issue