Still Got It by Claire Carver

In Claire Carver’s debut novel Still Got It, sixty-one year old Grace is in love with the landscape, cuisine and lifestyle of Greece. For years she has been overwhelmed by life-changing experiences: caring responsibilities leading to early retirement, the death of her husband, an adult child settling abroad. Grace misses teaching, so she takes a job at a language school on a Greek island. There she meets age-appropriate Will, a charming ex-forces security manager who appears to be suffering from commitment phobia. The fact that at least two of Will’s ex-girlfriends live on the small island does not deter Grace, and they embark on a romance. Will is a convincing and likeable character. Not only is he capable of having mind-blowing sex on the beach, but he can also cook and do his own laundry. Grace’s colleagues at the language school provide a mixture of companionship and breathtaking scandal to move the story along. Still Got It is an easy read with a feel-good ending. Its blending of later-life romance with beautiful locations and delicious food make it an excellent holiday read.
I was given a copy of this novel in return for an honest review.
Still Got It: Make this heartwarming later-in-life romantic comedy your must-have beach read for 2025!