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A review by stephsbooktalk
A Perfect Vintage by Chelsea Fagan
5.0
Thank you so much to the author for the complimentary book!
A Perfect Vintage is your perfect beach/poolside read that whisks you away to France for the summer and has you ready to pack your bags. I am not a wine drinker but this immediately wanted me to take a trip to a local winery and indulge.
"You said you wanted me to leave you alone, but I don't believe you. And I don't think you do, either."
I had previously saw a review that compared this to The Idea of You by Robinne Lee. Which if you know me, you know I scream about that book. So having that little tidbit in the back of mine made me excited to start this.
Age gap romances are becoming a favorite trope. In the few that I read I am immediately drawn in to the complexities and the insecurities of the woman who feel they cannot be in a relationship with a younger man (One day I will read when the role is reverse).
I found the age gap to be just the perfect amount (12 years) and honestly at the start of this book I was not sure which brother was going to be the object of desire. Theo made perfect sense for Lea. I love watching their relationship develop and their clandestine meetups. I love how she was trying so hard to deny her feelings until there it was just the inevitable. Theo was so wise beyond his years and I hated how much he had to prove to Lea that this was something he wanted. Once the flirtation began and they were each other's object of desire was established - I was full steam ahead and needed more and more of them. Even when the book was over I wanted more.
"Nothing about this scares me."
Lea is balancing working, this relationship as well as trying to keep a relationship with her friendship with Stephanie which hit a wall. Lea put so much pressure on herself and really tried to be all and do all for everyone. And she realizes that when it is too late that she is focusing on everyone elses happiness but never her own. Always a people pleaser. I totally can see that as a reader. Stephanie & her daughter drove me off the wall and frustrated me beyond belief. They were living the life of luxury all while Lea was struggling and no one could see. I think they deserved their break and I am glad that they had that time apart before reconnecting.
One small section of the book that I thought was very meaningful. And without giving too much, there was an interaction in the last bit of the book that I thought was very needed and helped bring clarity to Lea.
This originally was going to be rated a 4.5 because I felt there was just too much description in the first 25% of the book but the more and more I read and the days after finishing, I still was thinking about it. And from that I knew I needed to give it 5 stars. Heck even now almost weeks later I am still thinking about everyone.
I recommend this to those who want to escape to France for a couple of days & thrown into a whirlwind romance and complicated friendships.
I am looking forward to what Chelsea has in store for the future!
A Perfect Vintage is your perfect beach/poolside read that whisks you away to France for the summer and has you ready to pack your bags. I am not a wine drinker but this immediately wanted me to take a trip to a local winery and indulge.
"You said you wanted me to leave you alone, but I don't believe you. And I don't think you do, either."
I had previously saw a review that compared this to The Idea of You by Robinne Lee. Which if you know me, you know I scream about that book. So having that little tidbit in the back of mine made me excited to start this.
Age gap romances are becoming a favorite trope. In the few that I read I am immediately drawn in to the complexities and the insecurities of the woman who feel they cannot be in a relationship with a younger man (One day I will read when the role is reverse).
I found the age gap to be just the perfect amount (12 years) and honestly at the start of this book I was not sure which brother was going to be the object of desire. Theo made perfect sense for Lea. I love watching their relationship develop and their clandestine meetups. I love how she was trying so hard to deny her feelings until there it was just the inevitable. Theo was so wise beyond his years and I hated how much he had to prove to Lea that this was something he wanted. Once the flirtation began and they were each other's object of desire was established - I was full steam ahead and needed more and more of them. Even when the book was over I wanted more.
"Nothing about this scares me."
Lea is balancing working, this relationship as well as trying to keep a relationship with her friendship with Stephanie which hit a wall. Lea put so much pressure on herself and really tried to be all and do all for everyone. And she realizes that when it is too late that she is focusing on everyone elses happiness but never her own. Always a people pleaser. I totally can see that as a reader. Stephanie & her daughter drove me off the wall and frustrated me beyond belief. They were living the life of luxury all while Lea was struggling and no one could see. I think they deserved their break and I am glad that they had that time apart before reconnecting.
One small section of the book that I thought was very meaningful. And without giving too much, there was an interaction in the last bit of the book that I thought was very needed and helped bring clarity to Lea.
This originally was going to be rated a 4.5 because I felt there was just too much description in the first 25% of the book but the more and more I read and the days after finishing, I still was thinking about it. And from that I knew I needed to give it 5 stars. Heck even now almost weeks later I am still thinking about everyone.
I recommend this to those who want to escape to France for a couple of days & thrown into a whirlwind romance and complicated friendships.
I am looking forward to what Chelsea has in store for the future!