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Sexy Silver Foxes #1
After Care
Breast cancer survivor Edie Williams is ready to live.
Divorced. Mother of two.
She’s planned the vacation of a lifetime for a reboot,
only to encounter an awakening adventure—Tommy Carrigan.
Manager of the band Collision, Tommy Carrigan has his plate full.
Independent. Carefree.
He’s on an annual holiday with his band family,
when the unexpected happens—Edie Williams.
Love might be just what the doctor prescribed,
but can it survive the world of rock-n-roll?
+ + +
If you enjoyed The Sex Education of M.E., you’ll love After Care, another romance for the over-forty from L.B. Dunbar.
Continue the adventure previously published in Love Notes, the newsletter of L.B. Dunbar.
Divorced. Mother of two.
She’s planned the vacation of a lifetime for a reboot,
only to encounter an awakening adventure—Tommy Carrigan.
Manager of the band Collision, Tommy Carrigan has his plate full.
Independent. Carefree.
He’s on an annual holiday with his band family,
when the unexpected happens—Edie Williams.
Love might be just what the doctor prescribed,
but can it survive the world of rock-n-roll?
+ + +
If you enjoyed The Sex Education of M.E., you’ll love After Care, another romance for the over-forty from L.B. Dunbar.
Continue the adventure previously published in Love Notes, the newsletter of L.B. Dunbar.
419 pages
First published January 28, 2018
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About the author
L.B. Dunbar
90 books3,267 followersL.B. Dunbar loves sexy silver foxes, second chances, and small towns. If you enjoy older characters in your romance reads, including a hero with a little silver in his scruff and a heroine rediscovering her worth, then welcome to romance for those over 40. L.B. Dunbar’s signature works include women and men in their prime taking another turn at love and happily ever after. She’s a USA TODAY Bestseller as well as #1 Bestseller on Amazon in Later in Life Romance with her Sterling Falls, Lakeside Cottage, and Road Trips & Romance series. L.B. lives in Chicago with her own sexy silver fox.
To get all the scoop about the self-proclaimed queen of silver fox romance, join her on Facebook at Loving L.B. or receive her weekly newsletter, Love Notes.
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January 30, 2018
It seems like I'm again a minority here.
I was excited to read this, I always want to read about older MCs.. I'm tired of reading how the 18 year old girl fell in love/lust with an older man, sadly I spent rolling my eyes during the whole book.
Who lets a man finger f*ck her after the second time seeing him? And she gave him a hand job what does she do? She said she did what any self respecting woman do... She ran, yep that's what apparently any self respecting woman do, they let themselves get finger fuck*d, they give a man a hand job, act like a groupie and then they run.
I was so damn annoyed with this heroine. Women can have ONS or have hook ups, have FWBs, I'm not shaming her for that but OWN IT!!! I wanted her to owned it, dont act like you did something wrong that's what I'm shaming her for, she acted like 18 year old running because she thought she did something wrong and her jealous moments when he talked to young groupies or if the groupies got close to him were pissing me off. He always told her the color green looked good on her meaning he liked her jealousy. 🙄
This girl Ivy befriended her and she had a husband, she sees this young couple kissing and she grew wet seeing them kiss, I was like how pathetic can she be that she grows wet when she sees this young girl (who's almost her daughter's age) kiss her husband.
Does this sound like a woman who's 43 years old?
I'm tired of authors writing the heroes as the most beautiful specimen in the world but they write heroines with flaws, with fat on their tummies, stretch marks, saggy boobs, flat hair, some of these things are not written in this book but the heroine is so insecure while she sees the hero as the most beautiful man with abs and beautiful salt and pepper hair with a nice c*ck while she sees herself with fat in her tummy. I'm really tired of this, this may be real to some authors but if you're going to be or write as realistic as you can be then please write a real hero. No man after 45 is that flawless.
I thought the hero was the band's manager who turned out to be a former rock star, who was married to a super model once upon a time. (Cliche, a rock star with a super model).
This hero kept secrets that the heroine finds out by herself and he wanted her to trust him? He jumps to conclusions and he didn't let her explain, breaks things with her, doesn't go after her for months, they only see each other because Ivy is his niece and was labor and the heroine goes to the hospital to see her, IMO he wouldn't have gone after her at all. He apologized and she forgives him. I wanted more grovel, that half ass apology wasn't enough for me.
Overall thoughts: Way too disappointed in this book.
I was excited to read this, I always want to read about older MCs.. I'm tired of reading how the 18 year old girl fell in love/lust with an older man, sadly I spent rolling my eyes during the whole book.
Who lets a man finger f*ck her after the second time seeing him? And she gave him a hand job what does she do? She said she did what any self respecting woman do... She ran, yep that's what apparently any self respecting woman do, they let themselves get finger fuck*d, they give a man a hand job, act like a groupie and then they run.
I was so damn annoyed with this heroine. Women can have ONS or have hook ups, have FWBs, I'm not shaming her for that but OWN IT!!! I wanted her to owned it, dont act like you did something wrong that's what I'm shaming her for, she acted like 18 year old running because she thought she did something wrong and her jealous moments when he talked to young groupies or if the groupies got close to him were pissing me off. He always told her the color green looked good on her meaning he liked her jealousy. 🙄
This girl Ivy befriended her and she had a husband, she sees this young couple kissing and she grew wet seeing them kiss, I was like how pathetic can she be that she grows wet when she sees this young girl (who's almost her daughter's age) kiss her husband.
Does this sound like a woman who's 43 years old?
I'm tired of authors writing the heroes as the most beautiful specimen in the world but they write heroines with flaws, with fat on their tummies, stretch marks, saggy boobs, flat hair, some of these things are not written in this book but the heroine is so insecure while she sees the hero as the most beautiful man with abs and beautiful salt and pepper hair with a nice c*ck while she sees herself with fat in her tummy. I'm really tired of this, this may be real to some authors but if you're going to be or write as realistic as you can be then please write a real hero. No man after 45 is that flawless.
I thought the hero was the band's manager who turned out to be a former rock star, who was married to a super model once upon a time. (Cliche, a rock star with a super model).
This hero kept secrets that the heroine finds out by herself and he wanted her to trust him? He jumps to conclusions and he didn't let her explain, breaks things with her, doesn't go after her for months, they only see each other because Ivy is his niece and was labor and the heroine goes to the hospital to see her, IMO he wouldn't have gone after her at all. He apologized and she forgives him. I wanted more grovel, that half ass apology wasn't enough for me.
Overall thoughts: Way too disappointed in this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 19, 2020
“The most gorgeous silver fox is here to see you.”
I loved this story!
Edie is a breast cancer survivor, she has two grown children, she is newly divorced, she is over 40 and she doesn't have the perfect body or the perfect hair. Overall her self esteem is low and the last thing she expects when she takes a break in Hawaii is to meet the love of her life there.
Tommy is the manager of a famous band, he used to be famous too, he is rich, he is good looking. And as far as Edie thinks, he is out of her league.
Tommy is the absolutely perfect silver fox who will teach Edie how to let herself relax and how to feel like a desirable woman again. My God...all the smutty hot scenes.
“Kiss me back, darlin’,” he growled against my mouth.
My lips followed his lead, tentative at first. A tug of the lower lip. A suck on the upper bow. A lick across the seam, and I opened for him. My body crushed against his, arms sliding up his firm biceps to grip his shoulders. My tongue met his, curling and colliding, crashing with his as I breathed him into me, willing him to get closer.
Unfortunately Tommy omits too many things and tries to keep his distance from Edie for his personal reasons- although he starts have feelings for Edie. There will be misunderstandings and jealousy from Edie.
Both characters are mature and I thought that the writing style is also matured. It fits the characters.
I will definitely read more books by this author!
P.S. I was super excited when I heard that L.B. Dunbar and Brazen Lana from The Doctor Will See You are the same person!
I loved this story!
Edie is a breast cancer survivor, she has two grown children, she is newly divorced, she is over 40 and she doesn't have the perfect body or the perfect hair. Overall her self esteem is low and the last thing she expects when she takes a break in Hawaii is to meet the love of her life there.
Tommy is the manager of a famous band, he used to be famous too, he is rich, he is good looking. And as far as Edie thinks, he is out of her league.
Tommy is the absolutely perfect silver fox who will teach Edie how to let herself relax and how to feel like a desirable woman again. My God...all the smutty hot scenes.
“Kiss me back, darlin’,” he growled against my mouth.
My lips followed his lead, tentative at first. A tug of the lower lip. A suck on the upper bow. A lick across the seam, and I opened for him. My body crushed against his, arms sliding up his firm biceps to grip his shoulders. My tongue met his, curling and colliding, crashing with his as I breathed him into me, willing him to get closer.
Unfortunately Tommy omits too many things and tries to keep his distance from Edie for his personal reasons- although he starts have feelings for Edie. There will be misunderstandings and jealousy from Edie.
Both characters are mature and I thought that the writing style is also matured. It fits the characters.
I will definitely read more books by this author!
P.S. I was super excited when I heard that L.B. Dunbar and Brazen Lana from The Doctor Will See You are the same person!
December 26, 2021
Favorite Quotes:
I was forty-three. I should have been in the prime of my life. Where was that sexual libido return everyone promised me would happen? Oh, right, it walked out the door with a younger model—blonde, thin, and cancer-free under her skin.
Marriage was hard work. One in two marriages still ended in divorce. I wasn’t a statistic; I was a trend.
When leaving the hospital, aftercare was always part of the experience. What you did after—the procedure, the treatment, the incision that cut deep. However, nothing could have prepared me for how I’d take care of myself after Tommy Carrigan. There was no list, no instruction manual online at patient dot com for matters of the heart.
I just want to be close to you… No one’s ever talked like that about me, and I just want to capture it for a little while. I want to hold onto it, if I can. For just a little bit.
I bet you’re used to leather and lace, and I’m one-hundred percent cotton.
You’ll never be an excuse, darlin’. Always my reason.
My Review:
Being an, ahem, mature woman on the plus side of forty, I couldn’t help but notice that bookstores have a rather limited selection of engaging offerings featuring vibrant and appealing main characters within my demographic of a platinum-haired goddess. Interesting female characters of my age tend to be written as secondary players, and most typically are the younger heroine’s indulgent or eccentric auntie. With this in mind, I found L.B. Dunbar’s After Care to be a refreshing and welcome change of pace and have a deliriously gleeful urge to erect an altar of pink typewriters in her honor. Not only were her characters highly appealing and alluring, they were smart and well seasoned. The premise was unique and relevant while the storylines were multi-layered, well-crafted, and wily. However, the writing wins the blue-ribbon prize as Ms. Dunbar’s wordcraft was delightfully textured and insightful, witty, thoughtfully observant, hit all the feels, and sizzled and snapped with sensuality. I was quickly invested in the tale and remained happily engaged throughout. Ms. Dunbar has a new fangirl.
I was forty-three. I should have been in the prime of my life. Where was that sexual libido return everyone promised me would happen? Oh, right, it walked out the door with a younger model—blonde, thin, and cancer-free under her skin.
Marriage was hard work. One in two marriages still ended in divorce. I wasn’t a statistic; I was a trend.
When leaving the hospital, aftercare was always part of the experience. What you did after—the procedure, the treatment, the incision that cut deep. However, nothing could have prepared me for how I’d take care of myself after Tommy Carrigan. There was no list, no instruction manual online at patient dot com for matters of the heart.
I just want to be close to you… No one’s ever talked like that about me, and I just want to capture it for a little while. I want to hold onto it, if I can. For just a little bit.
I bet you’re used to leather and lace, and I’m one-hundred percent cotton.
You’ll never be an excuse, darlin’. Always my reason.
My Review:
Being an, ahem, mature woman on the plus side of forty, I couldn’t help but notice that bookstores have a rather limited selection of engaging offerings featuring vibrant and appealing main characters within my demographic of a platinum-haired goddess. Interesting female characters of my age tend to be written as secondary players, and most typically are the younger heroine’s indulgent or eccentric auntie. With this in mind, I found L.B. Dunbar’s After Care to be a refreshing and welcome change of pace and have a deliriously gleeful urge to erect an altar of pink typewriters in her honor. Not only were her characters highly appealing and alluring, they were smart and well seasoned. The premise was unique and relevant while the storylines were multi-layered, well-crafted, and wily. However, the writing wins the blue-ribbon prize as Ms. Dunbar’s wordcraft was delightfully textured and insightful, witty, thoughtfully observant, hit all the feels, and sizzled and snapped with sensuality. I was quickly invested in the tale and remained happily engaged throughout. Ms. Dunbar has a new fangirl.
January 22, 2018
When Edie Williams meets Tommy Cardigan in Hawaii, it's the most unusual of settings
They're both older, with family baggage and both survivors in their own lives. I'm so glad someone wrote about a woman's love story , yanno. A woman who's over 40, who does NOT have the perfect body, who's life has two adult kids, an ex and fake boobs (Fuck Cancer) in it. A woman who's confident yet so vulnerable. She's lost herself in taking care of her family, her kids, her career, her husband. Now when she eventually survives two major disasters on her life, Cancer & Divorce , she's finding her feet in the late sunshine in her life. More power to her !!! She discovers herself, through the eyes of Tommy, the eternal bachelor !
"I hadn’t been me in so long, I didn’t recognize myself when I looked in the mirror. When I smiled at my reflection after my time with Tommy, the tinges of a new me appeared, and a hint of the old me dusted off cobwebs. Where you been?"
"Waiting for that explorer, returned from the sea with his new ways of thinking, to show me what he had discovered. Through sharing his learnings, I found me. I was drowning before, but now I could swim, or at least be brave enough to wallow in the shallow end."
The story is quite ordinary, in the sense, woman meets man and they have instant attraction and mind blowing sex later fall in love. The EXTRAORDINARY things are the characters, in their personalities, sensibilities and premises. Dunbar has very courageously dealt with the topic of desirability in older women. Her complex regarding her breasts, her "should i / shouldnt i " dilemma. Her ironic similarity between Edie and her daughter Masie's crossroads on life.
I loved the story, I'd have loved to see the problems of older women more.
Life's too short to delve on risks and diseases and social constraints, go for what your heart desires at ANY AGE. Older women are not dead, I loved the concept and Eddie's bravery. #WomenPower
why always settle for wine, when some days call for champagne?
And champagne my fellow women, is good any day 9f the week
4.5 "Family Loves Unconditionally " stars
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They're both older, with family baggage and both survivors in their own lives. I'm so glad someone wrote about a woman's love story , yanno. A woman who's over 40, who does NOT have the perfect body, who's life has two adult kids, an ex and fake boobs (Fuck Cancer) in it. A woman who's confident yet so vulnerable. She's lost herself in taking care of her family, her kids, her career, her husband. Now when she eventually survives two major disasters on her life, Cancer & Divorce , she's finding her feet in the late sunshine in her life. More power to her !!! She discovers herself, through the eyes of Tommy, the eternal bachelor !
"I hadn’t been me in so long, I didn’t recognize myself when I looked in the mirror. When I smiled at my reflection after my time with Tommy, the tinges of a new me appeared, and a hint of the old me dusted off cobwebs. Where you been?"
"Waiting for that explorer, returned from the sea with his new ways of thinking, to show me what he had discovered. Through sharing his learnings, I found me. I was drowning before, but now I could swim, or at least be brave enough to wallow in the shallow end."
The story is quite ordinary, in the sense, woman meets man and they have instant attraction and mind blowing sex later fall in love. The EXTRAORDINARY things are the characters, in their personalities, sensibilities and premises. Dunbar has very courageously dealt with the topic of desirability in older women. Her complex regarding her breasts, her "should i / shouldnt i " dilemma. Her ironic similarity between Edie and her daughter Masie's crossroads on life.
I loved the story, I'd have loved to see the problems of older women more.
Life's too short to delve on risks and diseases and social constraints, go for what your heart desires at ANY AGE. Older women are not dead, I loved the concept and Eddie's bravery. #WomenPower
why always settle for wine, when some days call for champagne?
And champagne my fellow women, is good any day 9f the week
4.5 "Family Loves Unconditionally " stars
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October 26, 2025
After Care is so so. It does not have that twisting plot. Or the heartbreak. The plot is mild and almost contains no drama. A lot of smut though.
The POV is from the heroine. Feels like Miss Dunbar only wants to emphasize the cancer survivor vibe.
3 stars
The POV is from the heroine. Feels like Miss Dunbar only wants to emphasize the cancer survivor vibe.
3 stars
February 6, 2018
She did it again! One of my favorites authors! Thank you!
Such a wonderful book, amazing H and h!
Since i'm almost very close to h age, a understand her sooo sooo much!
She is a suvivor, she is such a great mom, strong heroine, like i love them :)
And H was sooo scorching hot, melting-drenching panties!
Such a wonderful book, amazing H and h!
Since i'm almost very close to h age, a understand her sooo sooo much!
She is a suvivor, she is such a great mom, strong heroine, like i love them :)
And H was sooo scorching hot, melting-drenching panties!
March 6, 2018
I'm noping this at 7%. I loved the idea of a mature romance, but the MC is 43 and is being written as if she's 70, talking about the striped, wrinkled skin under her jaw making her look like an okapi (I'm not even kidding here). And the man who is being set up to be the male lead is just gross. Female lead has had a mastectomy and he says 'you think I've never felt a fake tit before?' Ugh, on no planet is that sexy. Just nope.
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November 27, 2018
Loved! Soooo good! Can’t wait for more!
February 18, 2020
Highly enjoyable!
April 30, 2020
This is another fabulous read where the main characters are 40+ This is a trope that this author does so well.
Edie is on a much needed and long awaited family vacation with her young adult children. She is a recent divorcee and cancer survivor. This holiday is a celebration of life, she has overcome so much and is ready to move on with her life.
When Edie and her family meet another family on vacation they end up spending a lot of time together. Amongst that group is a man called Tommy. Tommy is a similar age to Edie, he has lots of tattoos, has been in the music industry his whole life and is a very good looking man. He sets his eyes on Edie and she really couldn’t have imagined what was to some.
When Edie decides to take a leap of faith and give in to her desire for Tommy it would be fair to say that he rocks her world. Thus begins the exhilarating sexual awakening of Edie. She has never felt more desired and more beautiful - this is exactly what she has been missing and it feels so good.
Edie has no idea where her inner sexual goddess had been hiding but she is taking the lead for the rest of their family holiday. When two weeks is up they will go their separate ways, back to their own lives and Edie is sad that her connection with Tommy is coming to an end. Or is it?
This was a great audio listen for me :)
Edie is on a much needed and long awaited family vacation with her young adult children. She is a recent divorcee and cancer survivor. This holiday is a celebration of life, she has overcome so much and is ready to move on with her life.
When Edie and her family meet another family on vacation they end up spending a lot of time together. Amongst that group is a man called Tommy. Tommy is a similar age to Edie, he has lots of tattoos, has been in the music industry his whole life and is a very good looking man. He sets his eyes on Edie and she really couldn’t have imagined what was to some.
When Edie decides to take a leap of faith and give in to her desire for Tommy it would be fair to say that he rocks her world. Thus begins the exhilarating sexual awakening of Edie. She has never felt more desired and more beautiful - this is exactly what she has been missing and it feels so good.
Edie has no idea where her inner sexual goddess had been hiding but she is taking the lead for the rest of their family holiday. When two weeks is up they will go their separate ways, back to their own lives and Edie is sad that her connection with Tommy is coming to an end. Or is it?
This was a great audio listen for me :)
January 9, 2023
Surprisingly good
I was expecting something a little lighthearted, but I am surprised with the quality of.the story and the layers beneath Tommy. I would like to know if there is going to be a book about West and Masie.
I was expecting something a little lighthearted, but I am surprised with the quality of.the story and the layers beneath Tommy. I would like to know if there is going to be a book about West and Masie.
January 29, 2018
This book was amazing. After Care by L.B. Dunbar was real, emotional and delightful. This story about an over 40 couple held my interest from start to finish. These two complex characters Edie and Tommy were so different and from completely different backgrounds yet they just fit together perfectly.
While this was a romance between an older couple, I loved how the author balanced it out by showing relationships with the younger couples in the story and it goes to show you can find love at any age.
Interesting storyline, amazing characters and steamy scenes, this story was a roller coaster of emotions and will give you all the feels.
Apart from romance, it was a story about family, about surviving cancer and living life to its fullest.
This fascinating page-turner was a phenomenal read and I would highly recommend it. I absolutely loved this novel.
*I voluntarily reviewed and ARC of this novel.*
While this was a romance between an older couple, I loved how the author balanced it out by showing relationships with the younger couples in the story and it goes to show you can find love at any age.
Interesting storyline, amazing characters and steamy scenes, this story was a roller coaster of emotions and will give you all the feels.
Apart from romance, it was a story about family, about surviving cancer and living life to its fullest.
This fascinating page-turner was a phenomenal read and I would highly recommend it. I absolutely loved this novel.
*I voluntarily reviewed and ARC of this novel.*
April 5, 2019
There is so much to love about this story. It has a strong heroine. Edie is so relatable. She is a divorcee, over 40, a cancer survivor, a great mom on vacation with her adult children, not looking for anything except relaxation and a recharge.
Tommy is manager of Collision and on holiday with the band. He is rough around the edges and speaks his mind. He is immediately attracted to Edie but looking for nothing more than a fun fling.
This was my first book by this author but I loved the writing, the storytelling, everything about this story and I can’t wait to read more. I listened to this on audiobook and loved the narration!
-4.5 Stars!-
Tommy is manager of Collision and on holiday with the band. He is rough around the edges and speaks his mind. He is immediately attracted to Edie but looking for nothing more than a fun fling.
This was my first book by this author but I loved the writing, the storytelling, everything about this story and I can’t wait to read more. I listened to this on audiobook and loved the narration!
-4.5 Stars!-
September 2, 2019
Cliche! Ugh. I simply got so bored I couldn’t finish this. Like another reviewer I was excited to read about older main characters. But honestly, Edie, the heroine, is immature, clueless and frumpy and boring. I could not fathom why Tommy even spoke to her. At first she is borderline rude to him. Every attempt at conversation she deflects which signals disinterest? She’s dull...nothing and I mean nothing about this character is even slightly interesting.
I cringed at her silly behavior...like when she literally runs after she has sex in a hallway of a resort after meeting Tom for the second time. That screams hook up. And she gets so carried away? What? Um no, that’s young boys not Middle Aged women. Lol. She’s 43 and yet dresses like she’s 93..come on! Wearing granny panties? And having no clue to popular bands? Does she live in a cave? I feel like the author has no experience to write this.. she has a teenaged daughter and a son in college....that means she would have heard of popular bands. It even mentioned her son liked to play guitar so yeah, she’d have heard of the band if they listened to them. Unless you are childless you are aware of music and clothes of your kids generation.
Still the most cringeworthy was Tommy constantly calling her darling. My eyes started to twitch. Who says that? I mean who? No one! Especially hot, sexy former rock stars who are band managers of a hot young rock band. Cliche, corny and cheese fest. And if she is a pudgy, clueless, with no hair and he’s a middle aged Adonis with young girls falling all over him? Why would he be interested? She has no personality and doesn’t take care of herself...is he really gonna be eyeing her? Um no. Sorry. He isn’t. That’s reality.
She just got outta chemo and a divorce so her being awe struck and but dropping her panties every time she sees him without knowing much about him and then pretending nothing is going on? 🤦♀️
I simply had to stop reading. Because I realized I didn’t care if the had a HEA or a HFN ending.
I cringed at her silly behavior...like when she literally runs after she has sex in a hallway of a resort after meeting Tom for the second time. That screams hook up. And she gets so carried away? What? Um no, that’s young boys not Middle Aged women. Lol. She’s 43 and yet dresses like she’s 93..come on! Wearing granny panties? And having no clue to popular bands? Does she live in a cave? I feel like the author has no experience to write this.. she has a teenaged daughter and a son in college....that means she would have heard of popular bands. It even mentioned her son liked to play guitar so yeah, she’d have heard of the band if they listened to them. Unless you are childless you are aware of music and clothes of your kids generation.
Still the most cringeworthy was Tommy constantly calling her darling. My eyes started to twitch. Who says that? I mean who? No one! Especially hot, sexy former rock stars who are band managers of a hot young rock band. Cliche, corny and cheese fest. And if she is a pudgy, clueless, with no hair and he’s a middle aged Adonis with young girls falling all over him? Why would he be interested? She has no personality and doesn’t take care of herself...is he really gonna be eyeing her? Um no. Sorry. He isn’t. That’s reality.
She just got outta chemo and a divorce so her being awe struck and but dropping her panties every time she sees him without knowing much about him and then pretending nothing is going on? 🤦♀️
I simply had to stop reading. Because I realized I didn’t care if the had a HEA or a HFN ending.
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February 2, 2018
I don't even know what to say about this story. I am blown away! It was AMAZING! It was real life and so absolutely perfect!
Edie was a mother, a divorcee and a breast cancer survivor. A once in a lifetime vacation to Hawaii threw a curveball in her simple life. A sexy silver fox named Tommy Carrigan ROCKED HER WORLD! They were HOT!
I absolutely loved watching her come out of her "mom" shell and enjoy life with him. He made her feel sexy, feel wanted, feel like a woman. He just made her feel.
Their story was romantic
Their story was sexy and steamy
Their story was Insta-lust, Insta-love, Insta-family.
They fit, her family, his family, they just fit!
But it was a vacation and those end and you go back to real life on opposite sides of the country. That brought me tears, it had to get worked out. They were a family!! And I still had half a book left!!
The rest of the story just made me love this couple more. Their good times were good but long distance love is HARD. I was rooting for them, loving them then my heart dropped and I gave up when they gave up. Misunderstandings, lack of trust and hurtful words did them in. And I was so sad a bit of a mess actually.
BUT in the end I smiled because Family always says I'm sorry and Family loves unconditionally!
I would love to see more, I think some of the characters have stories to tell. There is definitely a young love story blossoming.
I do believe this my favorite by LB Dunbar!!
Edie was a mother, a divorcee and a breast cancer survivor. A once in a lifetime vacation to Hawaii threw a curveball in her simple life. A sexy silver fox named Tommy Carrigan ROCKED HER WORLD! They were HOT!
I absolutely loved watching her come out of her "mom" shell and enjoy life with him. He made her feel sexy, feel wanted, feel like a woman. He just made her feel.
Their story was romantic
Their story was sexy and steamy
Their story was Insta-lust, Insta-love, Insta-family.
They fit, her family, his family, they just fit!
But it was a vacation and those end and you go back to real life on opposite sides of the country. That brought me tears, it had to get worked out. They were a family!! And I still had half a book left!!
The rest of the story just made me love this couple more. Their good times were good but long distance love is HARD. I was rooting for them, loving them then my heart dropped and I gave up when they gave up. Misunderstandings, lack of trust and hurtful words did them in. And I was so sad a bit of a mess actually.
BUT in the end I smiled because Family always says I'm sorry and Family loves unconditionally!
I would love to see more, I think some of the characters have stories to tell. There is definitely a young love story blossoming.
I do believe this my favorite by LB Dunbar!!
January 6, 2020
I picked up this book because it had characters who were over 40. I have read other books with mature characters and I loved them because their need for unnecessary drama is low. You can have conflict without the childishness.
This book, for the most part, had that until it didn’t. I get it angst/drama sells and that’s great but sometimes I would just like to enjoy a well rounded story without all that.
I loved the characters Tommy and Edie are great, I loved them together. I do love that the “drama” was mostly caused by side characters and not them that helped. I was rooting for Edie she deserved to be happy after everything she has been through.
This was a first for me by this author, I liked the older characters so I will try more books by L.B. Dunbar but sadly I am not a fan of the narrator I liked her man voice the best. But I won’t seek out this narrator.
This book, for the most part, had that until it didn’t. I get it angst/drama sells and that’s great but sometimes I would just like to enjoy a well rounded story without all that.
I loved the characters Tommy and Edie are great, I loved them together. I do love that the “drama” was mostly caused by side characters and not them that helped. I was rooting for Edie she deserved to be happy after everything she has been through.
This was a first for me by this author, I liked the older characters so I will try more books by L.B. Dunbar but sadly I am not a fan of the narrator I liked her man voice the best. But I won’t seek out this narrator.
January 11, 2019
Loved this story about a breast cancer survivor. Edie is on a holiday with her two grown children, the holiday is a present and celebration of her fighting the deadly C and coming out on top. Now she just needs to find herself again & re-learn being a woman and feeling desirable.
Tommy Carrigan, band manager and caretaker to a host of family and friends is also on holidays, their paths cross and what evolves is a beautiful story of a free flying guy showing Edie that she is more than a cancer survivor, she is beautiful, desirable and sexy.
I really loved being in Edie's head and seeing her internal struggle with the new situations she finds herself in on this holiday and finally letting go and accepting that life is to short and precious to worry about social etiquette. she just goes with what she wants and it feels so good!
Tommy helps heal Edie. It's a great story to read. And I love that both these characters are over 40!
Tommy Carrigan, band manager and caretaker to a host of family and friends is also on holidays, their paths cross and what evolves is a beautiful story of a free flying guy showing Edie that she is more than a cancer survivor, she is beautiful, desirable and sexy.
I really loved being in Edie's head and seeing her internal struggle with the new situations she finds herself in on this holiday and finally letting go and accepting that life is to short and precious to worry about social etiquette. she just goes with what she wants and it feels so good!
Tommy helps heal Edie. It's a great story to read. And I love that both these characters are over 40!
February 4, 2018
Not bad, is the best I can say....
Not bad is the best I can say....
I started out soo soo hopeful but by the end I was ready for it to be over....
I hate that this book wasn’t better, I kinda hacks me off a bit that with romances where they couple aren’t in their teens or early twenties or even in their 30’s even ( which, sighs, you don’t see enough of sadly) that separately and together these two are two of the most insecure ppl iv3 even freaking met!!!
That’s definitely something you should get in an older couple is some simple self assurance in themselves, confidence in themselves and if they are going to be pining for someone and telling them they love them and having sex w/them ever chance they can get by dang have some trust and faith in each other ...
Edie drove me abso freaking crazy through out the book w/how deeply insecure she was,she never really seems to grow into herself ,never seems to grow to love herself , to own who she is,accept who she isn’t , she never really trusts Tommy because she never lets go of her past and can’t seem to really assert herself where it matters and just have one good deep conversation w/him...
Sadly he’s just as bad....
Here are two possibly wonderful ppl who until the very end, don’t let go and stop letting their past dictate their present and future ...
I spent most of the book wanting to smack the hell out of Edie, needing her desperately to get a damn clue but by the end I just wanted to smack them both ...
Ok,Edie’s had it rough I get that,but she’s a survivor ! She’s survived a bad marriage,an alcoholic, that left its mark mentally and emotionally on her, survived breast cancer, raised two great kids probably more alone than anything else,has a good job and supports herself, that’s a hell of a lot to be proud of!!!!
But does Edie ever OWN any or all that truly and grow from it ?
Does she find a way between all that and the love a new man to grow stronger and better and lemon scented ? ( I know not lemon scented, just in a roll ;) ) No!
No she does not ..... Heck both her and Tommy seem to stay fit by jumping to conclusions about each other ...
Edie, seems to look for things to be suspicious about and soo does Tommy, I don’t know how they say they can love each other because neither seemed to trust each other at all..
Heck Edie never seemed to trust Tommy when he said she was beautiful,after months and months together she’s still questioning what he sees in her...
Seriously ?!?
Ok, I’m gonna be facing divorce at some point, I’ve never been blessed with kids,thankfully no cancer but I have my own health problems,need to lose almost two hundred pounds and I’m 5 years older than Edie , soo I want a book about an older woman where she’s facing her fears and kicking them to the curb...
A book that leaves me thinking Heck yeah! I can do it!
No over 200 pages of a timid,tepid ( yeah,that’s what I called her through most of the book) woman giving* into her fears and practically having a pity party thru.most of the book ...
Soo what you don’t like some parts of your body, You. Are. A . Survivor!
Own your battle scars!
This woman kicked cancer back and won,don’t have her looking for reasons she should feel less than ...
Sadly Tommy never had a p.o.v and he turned out to be just as bad at jumping to conclusions and when the formulaic break up “had to happen” ( as it seems to in books like this ) with all the mounting insecurities it seemed to be ripe for it to happen but at the same time, it also just seemed more of an excuse for a break up than anything else ...
Two ppl who claimed to “love” each other but at the same time held back their trust in reserve were bound to “break up” but Tommy waited over 4 months after he pushed her away to even begin to try to do something and then he expected her to come to a concert to make up ?
Seriously ? She’s supposed to come to your bands concert after you kicked her to the curb ?
WTH
This was a good premise, but two deeply insecure 40 something who say they love buy don’t trust is NOT a fun read...
We all deserved more,the characters and the readers....
I wouldn’t care is both of the MC’s still liked cartoons and Capt.N Crunch ,( Hey I do !) but I want them to be mature when it comes to stopping and talking about what they want from each other and asking questions instead of constantly jumping to conclusions...
I leaned a thing or two about myself thru them I think,but I’m grateful this was KU
I couldn’t make myself read this again
Not bad is the best I can say....
I started out soo soo hopeful but by the end I was ready for it to be over....
I hate that this book wasn’t better, I kinda hacks me off a bit that with romances where they couple aren’t in their teens or early twenties or even in their 30’s even ( which, sighs, you don’t see enough of sadly) that separately and together these two are two of the most insecure ppl iv3 even freaking met!!!
That’s definitely something you should get in an older couple is some simple self assurance in themselves, confidence in themselves and if they are going to be pining for someone and telling them they love them and having sex w/them ever chance they can get by dang have some trust and faith in each other ...
Edie drove me abso freaking crazy through out the book w/how deeply insecure she was,she never really seems to grow into herself ,never seems to grow to love herself , to own who she is,accept who she isn’t , she never really trusts Tommy because she never lets go of her past and can’t seem to really assert herself where it matters and just have one good deep conversation w/him...
Sadly he’s just as bad....
Here are two possibly wonderful ppl who until the very end, don’t let go and stop letting their past dictate their present and future ...
I spent most of the book wanting to smack the hell out of Edie, needing her desperately to get a damn clue but by the end I just wanted to smack them both ...
Ok,Edie’s had it rough I get that,but she’s a survivor ! She’s survived a bad marriage,an alcoholic, that left its mark mentally and emotionally on her, survived breast cancer, raised two great kids probably more alone than anything else,has a good job and supports herself, that’s a hell of a lot to be proud of!!!!
But does Edie ever OWN any or all that truly and grow from it ?
Does she find a way between all that and the love a new man to grow stronger and better and lemon scented ? ( I know not lemon scented, just in a roll ;) ) No!
No she does not ..... Heck both her and Tommy seem to stay fit by jumping to conclusions about each other ...
Edie, seems to look for things to be suspicious about and soo does Tommy, I don’t know how they say they can love each other because neither seemed to trust each other at all..
Heck Edie never seemed to trust Tommy when he said she was beautiful,after months and months together she’s still questioning what he sees in her...
Seriously ?!?
Ok, I’m gonna be facing divorce at some point, I’ve never been blessed with kids,thankfully no cancer but I have my own health problems,need to lose almost two hundred pounds and I’m 5 years older than Edie , soo I want a book about an older woman where she’s facing her fears and kicking them to the curb...
A book that leaves me thinking Heck yeah! I can do it!
No over 200 pages of a timid,tepid ( yeah,that’s what I called her through most of the book) woman giving* into her fears and practically having a pity party thru.most of the book ...
Soo what you don’t like some parts of your body, You. Are. A . Survivor!
Own your battle scars!
This woman kicked cancer back and won,don’t have her looking for reasons she should feel less than ...
Sadly Tommy never had a p.o.v and he turned out to be just as bad at jumping to conclusions and when the formulaic break up “had to happen” ( as it seems to in books like this ) with all the mounting insecurities it seemed to be ripe for it to happen but at the same time, it also just seemed more of an excuse for a break up than anything else ...
Two ppl who claimed to “love” each other but at the same time held back their trust in reserve were bound to “break up” but Tommy waited over 4 months after he pushed her away to even begin to try to do something and then he expected her to come to a concert to make up ?
Seriously ? She’s supposed to come to your bands concert after you kicked her to the curb ?
WTH
This was a good premise, but two deeply insecure 40 something who say they love buy don’t trust is NOT a fun read...
We all deserved more,the characters and the readers....
I wouldn’t care is both of the MC’s still liked cartoons and Capt.N Crunch ,( Hey I do !) but I want them to be mature when it comes to stopping and talking about what they want from each other and asking questions instead of constantly jumping to conclusions...
I leaned a thing or two about myself thru them I think,but I’m grateful this was KU
I couldn’t make myself read this again
September 24, 2018
4.5 stars
I love reading romance between people over the age of 40 and After Care by L.B. Dunbar was exciting, fun, sexy, and memorable. There were a lot of themes running through this book, it was full of plot twists and turns, but there was so much love in all forms that it was a joy to read.
On a two week vacation with her grown children celebrating being Cancer free, the last thing forty three year old Edie Williams expected was to meet a man who jump started her absent libido. Tommy Carrigan’s life has been filled with ups and downs and managing and up and coming rock band is challenging on the easy days and downright nuts on others, but he does it out of love. Tommy has no desire to change his bachelor lifestyle, but he wouldn’t mind a vacation fling with his niece’s new friend, Edie.
I honestly loved almost everything about this book, the good times and the bad, the fun and the fights, the highs and the lows. As a lover of rock star romances, this one was on the fringe of that lifestyle and Tommy is smack dab in the middle of it as a band’s manager, the lead singer happens to be his niece’s husband. There were some crazy scenes with the band with Tommy trying to keep them from saying inappropriate things around Edie while also avoiding admitting he liked her. I loved that Edie held her own throughout this book, she didn’t take any crap off anyone rock stars be damned and she was determined in her “new” life to live it to the fullest. I admired her strength but also appreciated she showed some vulnerability. She had reasons to be nervous starting a sexual relationship with someone she barely knew, but she also understood it was okay to have some fun after all she’d been through. I adored Tommy with one exception and that was the fact that he had a bad habit of omitting parts of his life to Edie which caught her off guard. While I don’t condone his behavior, I could also understand it given his situation, but it still rubbed me the wrong way.
There was a lot going on in this book, however it was all so fascinating and at the heart of it was this wonderful romance between two people in their 40’s both of whom were unsure what they wanted out of it and afraid to ask for more. It was both sweet and frustrating and I simply couldn’t put this book down waiting for them to figure it out.
This was my first book by L.B. Dunbar, but it won’t be my last, in fact I’ve already downloaded another book from this series and can’t wait to start it. After Care is a prime example that love can happen at any age, you just have to be open to the possibilities.
January 26, 2018
After Care
By: LB Dunbar
4.5 Stars
Did someone say, “Silver Fox”? That was all it took to hook me into this book! Longing for a book that wasn’t about a 21 yr old virgin, this book nailed it.
Edie has fought the battle against breast cancer. While fighting for her life, she gets informed that her husband of 20 plus years, wants a divorce. Now in remission and recently divorced, she has taken a much-needed vacation to Hawaii with her 2 children. A vacation that she really couldn’t afford. One that she justified because her kids are adults now, one going to graduate from high school this year and one who is in college already. Plus to celebrate beating cancer.
Tommy is the manager of the band Collision. They are in Hawaii on a much-needed break before the next tour starts. Living with the band is never a dull moment. But what Tommy has come to love is that they are his family. With all the drama, they are there for each other. Even when the going gets tough, ‘Family always says they are sorry.’
Leather and cotton do attract. But will the two manage to stay connected even though they are now back at their homes and vacation is over? Tabloids, Jobs, Bosses, all are getting in the way for these two to enjoy themselves. But when one wears leather and the other wears cotton…they will figure out how to overcome the obstacles.
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By: LB Dunbar
4.5 Stars
Did someone say, “Silver Fox”? That was all it took to hook me into this book! Longing for a book that wasn’t about a 21 yr old virgin, this book nailed it.
Edie has fought the battle against breast cancer. While fighting for her life, she gets informed that her husband of 20 plus years, wants a divorce. Now in remission and recently divorced, she has taken a much-needed vacation to Hawaii with her 2 children. A vacation that she really couldn’t afford. One that she justified because her kids are adults now, one going to graduate from high school this year and one who is in college already. Plus to celebrate beating cancer.
Tommy is the manager of the band Collision. They are in Hawaii on a much-needed break before the next tour starts. Living with the band is never a dull moment. But what Tommy has come to love is that they are his family. With all the drama, they are there for each other. Even when the going gets tough, ‘Family always says they are sorry.’
Leather and cotton do attract. But will the two manage to stay connected even though they are now back at their homes and vacation is over? Tabloids, Jobs, Bosses, all are getting in the way for these two to enjoy themselves. But when one wears leather and the other wears cotton…they will figure out how to overcome the obstacles.
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January 30, 2018
I was drawn to this book when I saw the cover. First of all, the model is sexy as all hell. Second, I liked that this book has older characters. Not many books do and I was excited to read After Care.
This is my first book by LB Dunbar and will not be my last. That’s for sure. Both of these characters were so real and so lovable. This is life. Real life portrayed. And I loved it. With that comes baggage and issues.
Tommy is so sweet. I really fell for him hard. He’s so good to Edie and that made me happy. And Edie- loved her. She deserved a second chance at life and she got it. Seeing them together made me smile.
After Care has amazing writing and loveable characters. It’s a story that made my heart happy. A must read!!
An arc was provided for an honest review.
This is my first book by LB Dunbar and will not be my last. That’s for sure. Both of these characters were so real and so lovable. This is life. Real life portrayed. And I loved it. With that comes baggage and issues.
Tommy is so sweet. I really fell for him hard. He’s so good to Edie and that made me happy. And Edie- loved her. She deserved a second chance at life and she got it. Seeing them together made me smile.
After Care has amazing writing and loveable characters. It’s a story that made my heart happy. A must read!!
An arc was provided for an honest review.
April 9, 2018
Wow, there needs to be more books depicting the life of both men and women over forty. Yes, men and women are still sexy at this age and we need more books to empower them. I love this book in so many ways. First, I love a book where there is a diverse group of characters as this story held. I love real life struggles but I also like it when the story reaches; as it does when it pairs Edie, a cancer survivor with Tommy, a rock and roll manager. But, there is so much to this story, so many layers and so much raw emotion. In the end, it will give you hope for those that struggle in life that they will find their happily ever after.
July 7, 2019
Tommy Carrigan is a dick and I love him so much. This book was a delicious treat.
February 13, 2018
Although I’ve been familiar with L.B. Dunbar and her books for a while now, I have to admit After Care is the first novel of hers that I’ve had the opportunity to read. Simply put, I found the premise of this second chance love story irresistible.
After Care is the story of Edie Williams, a woman whose 20-year marriage ended at around the same time she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having come through the most challenging time of her life, Edie and her children have decided to celebrate her remission with a Hawaiian vacation. And this is where Edie’s life takes yet another unexpected turn. While relaxing at the pool, Edie meets Tommy Carrigan. He is similar in age to Edie and, as manager of the famous rock band Collision, he is the epitome of the sexy silver fox. Tommy is barrel-chested, gruffly voiced, thickly armed, and covered with salt-and-pepper facial scruff. Within hours of their introduction, an intense attraction ignites between the two.
Unable to resist one another throughout the tropical vacation, Edie and Tommy convince themselves that they are enjoying a fling. But as the return to real life looms larger and larger, the two discover they’re not quite ready to let each other go even as they’re both determined to return to the lives and routines they’re deeply rooted within.
Falling in love with Tommy was not anything Edie was planning on but having embraced a new appreciation for that precious thing called life, Edie finds herself willing to toss old fears and insecurities aside to pursue new happiness. What’s left to be seen is if Edie and Tommy have the determination and the patience to work through the hurdles of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
After Care is a great introduction to the writings of L.B. Dunbar. I really enjoyed Edie and Tommy’s story and came away with a fondness for the author as well as a new appreciation for the Darlin’ endearment. This is a romance featuring characters in their forties – individuals with a wealth of experiences, regrets, undying dreams, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to be happy. I happily recommend this story to those looking for a fun escape to a warm setting with mature characters.
After Care is the story of Edie Williams, a woman whose 20-year marriage ended at around the same time she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Having come through the most challenging time of her life, Edie and her children have decided to celebrate her remission with a Hawaiian vacation. And this is where Edie’s life takes yet another unexpected turn. While relaxing at the pool, Edie meets Tommy Carrigan. He is similar in age to Edie and, as manager of the famous rock band Collision, he is the epitome of the sexy silver fox. Tommy is barrel-chested, gruffly voiced, thickly armed, and covered with salt-and-pepper facial scruff. Within hours of their introduction, an intense attraction ignites between the two.
Unable to resist one another throughout the tropical vacation, Edie and Tommy convince themselves that they are enjoying a fling. But as the return to real life looms larger and larger, the two discover they’re not quite ready to let each other go even as they’re both determined to return to the lives and routines they’re deeply rooted within.
Falling in love with Tommy was not anything Edie was planning on but having embraced a new appreciation for that precious thing called life, Edie finds herself willing to toss old fears and insecurities aside to pursue new happiness. What’s left to be seen is if Edie and Tommy have the determination and the patience to work through the hurdles of maintaining a long-distance relationship.
After Care is a great introduction to the writings of L.B. Dunbar. I really enjoyed Edie and Tommy’s story and came away with a fondness for the author as well as a new appreciation for the Darlin’ endearment. This is a romance featuring characters in their forties – individuals with a wealth of experiences, regrets, undying dreams, and a deeper understanding of what it takes to be happy. I happily recommend this story to those looking for a fun escape to a warm setting with mature characters.
September 14, 2018
★¸¸.•*¨*•★Minor Spoilers Alert★•*¨*•.¸¸★
Cover gush: I wish I met more men aged 40 and over in my daily Los Angeles life who looked like this Tommy cover model. He’s so fit and yummy looking! 😉
Length: 300 pages
Release Date: January 31, 2018
•*¨*•
Story rating: ★★★★☆
These two weren’t looking for love while on their respective vacations but indulging in a bit of lusty companionship never hurt anyone. Edie certainly deserved a bit of fun after the medical battle she had to fight and luckily survived. I enjoyed how Edie and Tommy’s vacation fling turned into a much more meaningful relationship even if it was initially a long distance one.
What did I love about this contemporary romance novel?
Easy-to-read / Entertaining / Vacation destination setting / Wonderfully complex characters / Original / Page-turner / Romantic / Steamy / Realistic / HEA
Would I recommend this book?
Yes, absolutely! I think my 196 notes & 216 highlights show how much I enjoyed this romance for those curious about romance for well developed fictional characters aged 40 and older.
What other book might you compare this novel to and why?
I love that this author has chosen to write another romance featuring characters who are over 40 years old. I automatically compared it to her novel The Sex Education of M.E. since it was the first novel of hers I read. It compared well although the former is still my favorite of her novels that I’ve read so far.
Coming Up Next: Mid-Life Crisis (released on May 20, 2018), another romance for the over 40 crowd like me. I’m also slowly working my way through this author’s previous book releases and really enjoying her story telling ability.
Cover gush: I wish I met more men aged 40 and over in my daily Los Angeles life who looked like this Tommy cover model. He’s so fit and yummy looking! 😉
Length: 300 pages
Release Date: January 31, 2018
•*¨*•
Story rating: ★★★★☆
These two weren’t looking for love while on their respective vacations but indulging in a bit of lusty companionship never hurt anyone. Edie certainly deserved a bit of fun after the medical battle she had to fight and luckily survived. I enjoyed how Edie and Tommy’s vacation fling turned into a much more meaningful relationship even if it was initially a long distance one.
What did I love about this contemporary romance novel?
Easy-to-read / Entertaining / Vacation destination setting / Wonderfully complex characters / Original / Page-turner / Romantic / Steamy / Realistic / HEA
Would I recommend this book?
Yes, absolutely! I think my 196 notes & 216 highlights show how much I enjoyed this romance for those curious about romance for well developed fictional characters aged 40 and older.
What other book might you compare this novel to and why?
I love that this author has chosen to write another romance featuring characters who are over 40 years old. I automatically compared it to her novel The Sex Education of M.E. since it was the first novel of hers I read. It compared well although the former is still my favorite of her novels that I’ve read so far.
Coming Up Next: Mid-Life Crisis (released on May 20, 2018), another romance for the over 40 crowd like me. I’m also slowly working my way through this author’s previous book releases and really enjoying her story telling ability.
June 11, 2018
A beautiful story of unlikely love. Edie and Thomas come from two very different worlds. But from the moment their worlds collide, the undeniable passion ignites their souls. Though they both struggle with their own insecurities and uncertainties, the love they share triumphs and proves to them both no matter your age, love can find you in the most unexpected places which leads their two hearts to become one.
I read the second book in this series first, but I fell so hard for all of these characters, I knew I had to go back and read Edie and Thomas' love story as well. I don't really notice many opportunities to read over 40 romance, but being older myself, I love it so much. L.B. Dunbar has most definitely been added to list of my must read authors. I'll definitely be watching and hoping for more in this series.
I read the second book in this series first, but I fell so hard for all of these characters, I knew I had to go back and read Edie and Thomas' love story as well. I don't really notice many opportunities to read over 40 romance, but being older myself, I love it so much. L.B. Dunbar has most definitely been added to list of my must read authors. I'll definitely be watching and hoping for more in this series.
October 11, 2018
After Care was sweet enough, but it also kind of felt like Edie was 17 years old at times. She had all the same insecurities and a lot of the same naïveté I would expect of a much younger heroine.
I enjoyed Tommy, Edie, and the others, though.
I enjoyed Tommy, Edie, and the others, though.
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April 25, 2020Note: I caution disabled readers to tread carefully and read the content warnings.
Content Warnings
I was mostly enjoying this rather high heat romance between older characters--a rarety and much appreciated, but the last third of it was rather clunky and dragged it down, and my reading experience was ruined by the late reveal classic ableist trope at the end. It made me want to throw the book across the room. Using secondary disabled characters solely as plot devices that are there to prop up ableism where the characters don't even get a voice is something I can't stomach as a disabled reader.
Content Warnings
I was mostly enjoying this rather high heat romance between older characters--a rarety and much appreciated, but the last third of it was rather clunky and dragged it down, and my reading experience was ruined by the late reveal classic ableist trope at the end. It made me want to throw the book across the room. Using secondary disabled characters solely as plot devices that are there to prop up ableism where the characters don't even get a voice is something I can't stomach as a disabled reader.
January 31, 2018
Review coming soon
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