Reviews
Rating: ★★★★✬ (4.5/5 Stars) Title: The D.I.L.F. Author(s): Amy Andrews Character(s): ― Stefanie Leonard: 35 years old, Red ― Owen Chandler: 25 years old, Brunette/Black Setting: N/A Tag(s): Romance, Contemporary Content Rating: R POV: Alternates between Hero/Heroine Smexy Level: Hot Favorite Quote(s): ― “If I used the shower every time I fantasize about you, your water bill is going to be astronomical.” ― “I know enough about women and relationships at twenty-five to know that this thing between us is rare. So it is going to happen. It’s only a matter of time.” ― “Owen Chandler is a fucking genius. He’s the clit whisperer, and I am the lucky recipient.” Overall Opinion: Owen has had a crush on Stefanie, his best friend Freddie's older sister who is ten years his senior since he was fifteen. Their paths cross again when he stays at her apartment during his internship when his apartment goes through renovations. Finally able to live out a few teenage fantasies, the attraction becomes mutual when it becomes apparent that Stefanie finds herself drawn to him more each and every day. Due to a past relationship, Stefanie swears off relationships with doctors and with her insecurities surfacing, Owen is doing everything in his power to win her over. The story falls more into the erotica genre than romance which I did find lacking in the story but I wasn't bothered much by it. Despite that, there are just not enough words to describe how much I love this book. This wasn't what I was expecting when I picked up D.I.L.F and it gave the word D.I.L.F a whole new meaning! I honestly couldn't put this down and page after page the story only got better. The writing style was perfection, the funny/witty banter between Owen and Stefanie was my favorite and let's talk about the oh so steamy scenes! Hot damn! It was such a quick fun read that I was left wanting more. I loved Owen's straightforwardness and how he was easily able to fluster Stefanie the first few minutes of their reunion. It was refreshing how bold he was and how quick Stefanie was able to turn him down despite the attraction. If you're looking for something a good old romance, this isn't for you, this is straight up erotica. The romance was almost nonexistent but we're not really here for that, now are we?
Nurse/doctor romances are not my thing, but it’s Amy Andrews (author of quite possibly my favorite romance ever) so how could I resist? I’m glad I didn’t, because this is an utterly over-the-top, kinda quirky, and unbelievably fun ride, with some of my favorite tropes (best friend’s sibling and forced proximity). “Connie…he’s my brother’s best friend. My kid brother. Owen Chandler is ten years younger than me.” Connie flipped her blond hair over her shoulder dismissively. “You’re thirty-five, Stef. Not dead. And you have that curvy redhead thing going on, men love that stuff.” Yeah, idiot men who thought nurse was code for sex fiend. And a redheaded nurse? Apparently, we’re all nymphos… Which is why I don’t want another DILF.” After getting dumped by the last doctor she dated, nurse Stef is done with dating life and ready to settle down and start a family. Agreeing to help out her little brother’s best friend, Owen, by letting him room with her while he’s waiting for his apartment to be ready isn’t a big deal – until she finds out he’s the new DILF at the hospital. With a ten year age gap and highly different life stages, Stef doesn’t anticipate anything happening between them, but Owen’s got a different plan. Would giving into the attraction be so bad, or will it only leave Stef brokenhearted? I liked Stef, and completely understood why she was so against starting anything with Owen, considering the age difference and how she’d been hurt in the past by another doctor who was only looking for a good time and nothing permanent. Stef was Owen’s first crush (at fifteen), and he’s not surprised when seeing her again brings up all his old feelings for her, and in fact, realizes that she’s probably “the one” for him. I liked direct he was about letting Stef know that he wanted her, though his confidence did border on cocky arrogance several times for me. Watching Stef try to resist his advances was pretty fun, and the sex, when, of course, they eventually had it was seriously steamy. And I guess this is my main criticism of it, that this falls pretty firmly on the “erotica” side of romance. The imprint name of “One Handed Reads” is a pretty big clue what’s intended, and there’s a lot of sex, so much sex, so there’s a little less time given to developing other parts of their relationship. Owen’s instalove for Stef – based largely on his memories of her from ten years ago – was the most egregious part of it for me, as I get a bit cranky with instalove in the best of circumstances. I can’t really complain too much, though, as it’s still an enjoyable book, with some ridiculously hot scenes – there’s a scene where they act out one of Stef’s fantasies (complete with large blue dildo) that’s definitely the hottest thing I’ve ever read by Ms. Andrews. Overall, if you’re looking for a steamy quick read, this will definitely fit the bill! I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.