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Everything She Ever Wanted: A Reverse Age Gap Romance (A Different Kind of Love Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Liz Durano (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 849 ratings

She's smart, independent and heartbroken. He's gorgeous, cocky, and too young.
But when a scheduling mistake lands them in the same place at the same time, can their fling turn into the real thing?

When transplant surgeon Harlow James hits the open the road after a devastating personal loss and ends up in Taos, New Mexico, she hopes to find out where she went wrong. Or maybe a way out altogether...

Instead, she finds the perfect man.

There's only one problem: he's too young.

But even if master carpenter Dax Drexel is the perfect distraction to her problems, can their thirteen-year age gap survive the scrutiny of her profession, her friends and his family?

And when all is said and done, can she truly risk her heart again with a man whose life is just beginning when hers feels like it’s on hold?

Set amidst the enchanting landscape of Taos, New Mexico, Everything She Ever Wanted is a small-town reverse age-gap contemporary romance that explores one woman’s search for what really matters—like love and family—and where losing her way turns out to be the best prescription to finding herself... and falling in love.

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  1. Book 1 of 5
    A Different Kind of Love
  2. Print length
    299 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    October 12, 2016
  6. File size
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"Everything She Ever Wanted is a moving, beautifully written story of a woman discovering aspects of herself that had never been given a chance to flourish while confronting the lies that had eroded her confidence over time and kept her from being honest with the one person most deserving of the truth." -Alexia Montibon-Larsson, author of Forged in Fire

"...this story is extremely well-written and that the characters are very well-developed is not surprising. The innovative, surprising element is the risk she took in portraying a heroine who's in her forties, facing the fears and insecurities ─ and rediscovering the thrills ─ of falling in love. So rare these days. Unfortunately." -Ana Simons, author of Silent Signs

"Miss Durano crafts a beautiful landscape, relatable characters you'll root for, not to mention hot scenes. You'll laugh, you'll cry, you'll feel every emotion there is within the first few chapters of this book and will continue on until the very last page." -Michelle Jo Quinn, author of Confessions of a Wedding Planner and the bestselling Bliss Series

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Order of Reading for A Different Kind of Love Series:
  • Everything She Ever Wanted: Older Woman Younger Man Romance (Dax and Harlow)
  • Falling for Jordan: One-Night Stand Secret Baby Romance (Jordan and Addison)
  • Breaking the Rules: Friends to Lovers Emotional Romance (Sawyer and Alma)
  • Friends with Benefits: Brother's Best Friend Romance (Campbell and Caitlin)
  • Every Breath: Love in Taos "slice of life" (Benny and Sarah)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B01LZSTIJB
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Velvet Madrid
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 12, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 5 ‏ : ‎ A Different Kind of Love
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 out of 5 stars 849 ratings

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Liz writes women's fiction and romance with angst. When she's not living through her heroines, she's usually drinking too much coffee while wondering what to cook next in her air fryer.

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Customers find this romance book engaging from start to finish, with a well-written story that's wonderfully full of angst and love. The characters are well-developed, particularly Dax and his family, and customers appreciate the attractive cover. They value the mature approach to the age gap, with one customer noting how love knows no age. Customers enjoy the book's humor and steamy content, with one review highlighting the smoking-hot chemistry between the characters.

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69 customers mention "Enjoyment"67 positive2 negative

Customers thoroughly enjoyed this story, finding it well-written and beautiful, with particular appreciation for the characters Harlow and Dax.

"...Got it, read it and it didn't disappoint! It was a good read....love knows no age! These two characters met under totally different circumstance...." Read more

"...up of powerful emotions, drama, passion, heartache, angst, humor and romance. This is a book that very firmly has its feet planted in reality...." Read more

"...All in all, a great read and I'm glad I stayed up to 5am to finish it!!" Read more

"Such a beautiful story...." Read more

21 customers mention "Emotional content"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the emotional content of the book, describing it as wonderfully full of angst and love, with heartbreak and heart-wrenching situations.

"I thought that this read was very moving and emotional. This book's story line quickly pulled me in...." Read more

"This is an emotional book that speaks to many obstacles women face today...." Read more

"...did not expect to enjoy it but I did because the author handles sensitive issues with compassion." Read more

"...The premise is a second chance of love, but the story goes way beyond that. So much more........" Read more

20 customers mention "Character development"20 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the characters in the book, particularly Dax and his family, and appreciate how the side characters enhance the story.

"...Dax was a really good guy. He had a bit of baggage from his past but for the most part he had his head on straight...." Read more

"...seeing Harlow grow into herself and Dax was a very strong, dependable character as well...." Read more

"...that this story is extremely well-written and that the characters are very well-developed is not surprising...." Read more

"...The characters stuggle with real life, heart-wrenching situations that can be devistating and life altering...." Read more

18 customers mention "Attractive cover"18 positive0 negative

Customers find the book's cover attractive, describing it as wonderful and sweet, with one customer particularly appreciating the magical backdrop of the Pearl.

"...Their romance was hot and sexy. It was also built on lies and omissions. Both could be immature and were hurt in other relationships...." Read more

"...Dax was charming, of course, and while he is a self-described manho, he didn’t come across as obnoxious about it, like so many others do in stories..." Read more

"...The dual POV makes for an interesting story and adds another layer of distinctiveness. The story takes place outside of Taos, New Mexico...." Read more

"I enjoyed this book from start to finish. I love the cover and I love the blurb which sucked me in to add it to my wish list...." Read more

9 customers mention "Age"9 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the older woman and younger man dynamic in the book, with one customer noting that love knows no age.

"...Sweet, sexy, older woman, younger man hea!" Read more

"...Got it, read it and it didn't disappoint! It was a good read....love knows no age! These two characters met under totally different circumstance...." Read more

"...It was very tidy. I appreciate the maturity. I would recommend this one." Read more

"...I loved the fact that Harlowe was older & Dax isn't your typical younger man either...." Read more

9 customers mention "Writing style"9 positive0 negative

Customers praise the writing style of the book.

"Fast paced and colourful; no skimming or skipping. Well written, emotional and entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed this story from start to finish...." Read more

"...Liz is an exceptionally gifted writer, so the fact that this story is extremely well-written and that the characters are very well-developed is not..." Read more

"...The story is all around refreshing, wonderfully written, and I encourage you to read this for yourself. You'll be glad you did." Read more

"...The book is well written, the storyline is captivating, and had an easy pace and flow...." Read more

7 customers mention "Humor"7 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it both funny and entertaining.

"...is made up of powerful emotions, drama, passion, heartache, angst, humor and romance...." Read more

"...Romance does not come in a one size fits all package. There were humorous and touching parts...." Read more

"I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I laughed, I got righteously indignant/angry, I even cried… which all tells you that the author did a great job with..." Read more

"...Well written, emotional and entertaining. I thoroughly enjoyed this story from start to finish. The uncertainty, the volatile back stories. Well done!" Read more

5 customers mention "Steamy content"5 positive0 negative

Customers enjoy the steamy content of the book, with one customer noting the smoking-hot chemistry between the characters.

"...Problem is, he’s hot and sexy. And nice. A kindhearted man, actually. So what’s the problem?..." Read more

"What a wonderfully sweet and sexy hot story. I loved Dax and Harlow's romance...." Read more

"...book lots of challenges for the characters but the chemistry was undoubtedly smoking Hot...." Read more

"A well-developed story with touching, heart-gripping, and steamy moments driving this story forward to the very last page...." Read more

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  • Elizabeth Bard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2025
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    I loved this book! I couldn’t put it down! I will definitely be reading the next ones in the group.
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  • Aunt G
    4.0 out of 5 stars A Heart Touching Romance That Seems All To Real
    Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2019
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    I thought that this read was very moving and emotional. This book's story line quickly pulled me in. It is an older woman/younger man romance that is made up of powerful emotions, drama, passion, heartache, angst, humor and romance. This is a book that very firmly has its feet planted in reality. That is what makes these characters and their story so engaging and enjoyable. Harlow and Dax are two very different people that are very different stages of their lives. These facts do not stop their immediate attraction to each other though. Harlow, I think will resonate with so many readers, for one reason or another. From her painful childhood, her burning need to succeed to be worthy, her struggle with fertility, her terrible marriage and husband and the horrible insecurities and guilt she feels over it all ring true and are so very common for so many of us. Dax was a really good guy. He had a bit of baggage from his past but for the most part he had his head on straight. Together I thought these two made a great couple. I thought that they both brought something into the relationship that made them more as a couple than they were singularly. I really enjoyed it. This is my sincere, impartial review.
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  • Deitra Parker
    5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful love story!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2025
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    I enjoyed every minute of the book. While I figured out much of it, I still couldn't wait to read more.
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  • K. OConnor
    3.0 out of 5 stars Great plotline, but story fell short
    Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2017
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    The high ratings, rave reviews, and the premise of the book is what initially drew me to purchase this book. I'm usually not a fan of first POV, but it's not often you come across a book that has a dual POV from the heroine and the hero. The dual POV makes for an interesting story and adds another layer of distinctiveness.

    The story takes place outside of Taos, New Mexico. The author does an incredible job of describing the desert and the environmentally friendly unique home that our main characters stay in. Durano paints such a beautiful vivid description of the New Mexico desert. I would often take a break from the story and Google the places that were described!

    However the first person POV - didn't work. Harlow's internal monologue was too long and some of the lines were cheesy;

    "Does Dax know just how handsome he is?
    Does he realize just how the chiseled lines of his jaw are even more defined by a beard that’s trimmed so perfectly, making this woman’s stomach tighten in knots?
    Is he aware just how his mouth begs to be kissed again, for me to toss every ounce of self-respect left in me out the window and just take what I can?"

    Dax's POV wasn't believable. It didn't feel like you were reading from a male perspective even with the swear words and talk of his male anatomy whenever he was around Harlow. I never understood why female authors think that the only way to make it a believable alpha male POV is to have them swear and talk crudely. There were too many lines that felt like it was a female talking rather than a male.

    It was hard to immerse yourself in the story when the dialogues felt contrived and awkward. The dialogue and storyline didn't flow, it felt forced.

    This could have been a great story because of the premise, but it fell short. However that's just my opinion.
    34 people found this helpful
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  • Gillek2
    5.0 out of 5 stars Harlow and Dax!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2017
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    Harlow is an accomplished transplant surgeon however she and her husband are having trouble conceiving a child. When their last attempt results in the stillborn death of her son her husband starts divorce proceedings and ensures that she is fired from her position. At her breaking point she ends up on a road trip and ends up at The Pearl where her life is forever changed.

    Dax is the much younger sexy successful craftsman who is renting The Pearl to her. Although his first encounter with her makes him privy to information that she doesn’t know they do become friends and then much more. He infiltrates the barriers she has built around her heart but when she must return to face the nightmare her life has become she knows that their relationship could damage the business he has worked so hard for she ends things. Will they be able to find their way back to each other?

    I really enjoyed Harlow’s journey as she recovered from the multiple betrayals by her husband and Dax was her rock and only wanted to protect her and ensure her happiness.
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  • Badass Lioness
    4.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars! Harlow and Dax
    Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2016
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    I enjoy reading romances with an older female (over 30). She falls for a younger, successful man named Dax when he mistakenly heads to the place he built, but was rented to her. She ran away from her broken marriage, heartbreak, and loss of a career and ended up in New Mexico. It starts with her almost committing suicide in a moment of despair. That caught my attention. It also helped give depth to the story.

    Their romance was hot and sexy. It was also built on lies and omissions. Both could be immature and were hurt in other relationships. Their pain pasts made them relatable. Their differences added to the story as they were both successful, but in very different fields. He was mature, and definitely not a kid. She was immature at times, with more to learn, even though she was older than he.

    I really appreciated that he got the test done. This was not another romance where in the middle of sex they yell out,
    "I'm clean!" That can be so annoying.

    Also it was easy to fall for his family and see how different his mother and father's relationship was. Romance does not come in a one size fits all package. There were humorous and touching parts. I also liked that she was a foster kid who was still dealing with being unwanted and being made fun of. He identified more with his mother's side and spoke Spanish to his abuela.

    This was my first time reading a novel by this author. I would be interested in reading more by her.
    15 people found this helpful
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  • Matchli 46
    5.0 out of 5 stars great book!
    Reviewed in Canada on August 27, 2024
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    Beautiful story with great characters we get attached to. There were some emotional moments that tug at your heart . It was a quick fun read. I really enjoyed it.
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  • Anita_booktoread.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Soft and sensual.
    Reviewed in Australia on June 27, 2017
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    I really enjoyed this story of Dax and Harlow. I think you got the cover photo just right also. It's a beautiful story that allowed all characters to grow and find their place in life. Beautiful.
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  • Lynne H.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Lovely read
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 10, 2019
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    The story was very easy to read, well written and accurate on the medical field it was covering and anything with Fran in the cover is a win win for me

    I would say though if IVF or stillbirth is a trigger for you this may not be your book
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  • NAT.orious reads
    3.0 out of 5 stars 3.25 ★★★✩✩
    Reviewed in Germany on March 19, 2019
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    Hm. So this is one of the books that really make me wish I could give actual X.5* ratings becuuuzz I did get through it fast and I did enjoy it. I am plagued by the mayor suspicion that this is only because the only alternative I had with me while I was reading this, was Triumph of the City: How Our Greatest Invention Makes Us Richer, Smarter, Greener, Healthier and Happier, an absolute disappointment. It simply wasn't what I hoped for, too many provocative statements, too little science. So I enjoyed this instead, thanks for that, Liz.

    Stil, I have read better books. Everything she ever wanted was a very pleasant read that had no mayor eye-roll moments - at least not to overly cheesy scenes or anything. It made me relate to real-life moments a lot which I consider a great achievement. I liked the honesty of what it is like to lose a baby and how you overcome humiliation at its finest.

    Obviously, it was also a very cute story. I also discovered my passion for romances where the woman is the older one but they are both within all the legal requirements to not make it disgusting.
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  • Tibule
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sympa
    Reviewed in France on December 29, 2018
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    une histoire d'amour entre un artiste qui sculpte des meubles et une chirurgienne de 14 ans son aînée. Elle a vécu des évènements traumatisants et elle s'est réfugiée au fin fond de nul part pour les traiter.
    Il y a beaucoup d'émotion, et finalement, le rapport jeune homme/femme plus âgée n'est pas le plus conflictuel de l'histoire.
    Il y a quelques petites incohérences, et certaines descriptions sont trop longues, mais globalement, j'ai passé un bon moment de lecture.
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