This book had me hooked from the very beginning, the reverse age gap was a surprise to me but the chemistry between the main characters was great. Overall it was a heartwarming , spicy book!

Give & Take - A Wilder Ride! 🌊☀️
Claire Wilder’s Give & Take is a delicious age-gap romance that had me hooked! The chemistry between Lana and Raphael is 🔥, and their banter is hilarious. This book is more than just a steamy read; it’s about second chances, overcoming insecurities, and finding love in unexpected places.
What I Loved:
• Character Development: Lana’s journey of self-discovery and Raphael’s genuine care for her kids were so heartwarming.
• Emotional Depth: It’s not just about the physical attraction; the emotional connection is beautifully portrayed.
• Small-Town Charm: Redbeard Cove feels like a real place, and the supporting characters add so much to the story.
Mature Content Warning:
This book contains explicit scenes and explores themes that may not be suitable for all readers.
Overall, Give & Take is a fun, flirty, and emotionally satisfying read that I highly recommend if you’re looking for an age-gap romance with depth. 💖 Grab your copy and get ready to swoon! #AgeGapRomance #RedbeardCove #ClaireWilder #BookReview #SteamyReads #RomanceBooks #HEA ✨

This was an absolutely fantastic read! Pure rom-com gold!! This is an absolute gem!! I read this one in a few hours because I just couldn't put it down. Ms Wilder has quickly become one of my favourite and insta-read authors. And she surely does not let us down. I can't wait for the next ones to come out! Happy reading

Yes! Yes! Yes!
Hands-down, my favorite book of the month.
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for an early copy!

LOVE LOVE LOVE. This was my first impression of a Claire book and was sold instantly.


Definitely will be reading book one to see the character crossovers.

I really enjoyed this contemporary romance! The ending sent my heartbeat into overdrive and I stayed up WAY too late to finish it (both good things). Raph is on summer break from his PhD and takes a job babysitting for a very hot single mom. Also, the kids are awesome. These two are so into each other it hurts and once they are together it is BLAZING! Read this book if you like an age gap, really cool kids, and a man in a slutty little necklace. Drink this book: enjoy with Canadian Dry Riesling.

I am a sucker for a good age gap, and this one really hit the spot!!! I'm a big fan of the older woman/younger man dynamic, because I feel like a lot of age gap relationships in books are the other way around. There is so much more to explore emotionally and socially with an older woman, so this was a really fun take on the trope.

Give & Take by Claire Wilder was a beautifully written age gap romance. It follows Raphael and Lana and her two girls. I was obsessed with all the characters in this book because they were multidimensional and felt real. I loved how strong Lana was and how much Raph supported her - it was so sweet! After reading this I want to read the other book Claire Wilder has in this series!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the arc in exchange for a review!

4.5⭐

I pretty much went into this book blind and was I in for a right treat! The story had me hooked from the get go and I just couldn't get enough!
The MC'S in the book is reverse age gap, with the FMC being much older than the MMC. You just can't help but root for them and hope they get their HEA.
Definitely enjoyed this book and would recommend to others.

This was my first book from this author but it will not be my last. Off to hunt for the first book in series now!

Another 5 star read for my 2025 year! I absolutely LOVED this story by Claire Wilder. I have never read her before, but she's now becoming one of my autobuy authors. Her style, her craft, and the way she writes a story was perfection. I loved the development of both Lana and Raph as people individually as they navigated life together. Was he (much) younger than her? Sure. But did he complete her? YES x2479874. Lana had her own faults and guards, but Raph being able to break them down time and time again, and not waver in his love for her, just made this story all the better. And the girls? Don't get me started on how they just made a complete family after all that Lana had gone through. And the town with all the different townspeople who essentially were family? I loved it. Oh, and the spice? Holy. Heck. DO NOT GET ME STARTED. Claire Wilder, you are amazing! I cannot wait to see what else comes from you. Thank you for the opportunity to read!

I have never read anything by this author, but I will be looking out for other books they write in the future. I really enjoyed the story as well as the pacing of the story.

This story is just short of outrageous…but not in the way one might think. There are cougars and motorcycles and really big feelings.

It made me laugh on the inside and cry on the outside. I felt my heart filling the entire cavity of my chest. I really didn’t know what to expect, and rightfully so because nothing would have come close to the true depth and emotional impact of this book. At the end of the day I love, love…and this book is filled with it.

Thank you #Netgalley for an advanced copy. It was thoroughly enjoyed. I’ll have to read more of Claire Wilder’s work.

Thank you NetGalley, the Author and Publisher for an advanced reader’s copy of this book. This was a reverse age gap, small town romance that had such beautiful character development. The tension was giving what it needed to give 👏🏽 This was my first novel of this author and I actually didn’t read the first book in this series and I don’t think you need to. It seems to work as a solid standalone, but it did make me curious to read the first one so I can get some more context on characters. Raph has my heart and Lana is so fierce, great read!

#GiveTakeAnAgeGapRomance #NetGalley

Give & Take by Claire Wilder is an absolute delight—a heartwarming and cozy romance that had me hooked from start to finish. Set in a charming small town, the story brings Lana and Raphael’s slow-burn romance to life with humor, real-life challenges, and genuine emotional depth. Lana is a relatable single mom balancing her dreams and raising two wonderful daughters, while Raphael is the perfect swoon-worthy hero: patient, thoughtful, and full of quiet strength. The book beautifully explores themes of personal growth and self-love, making the love story even more meaningful. This was my first Claire Wilder novel, and it definitely won’t be my last! A feel-good, memorable read I’ll be recommending to anyone who loves a heartfelt romance.

Tropes: Age Gap, Grumpy x Sunshine, Black Cat x Golden Retriever, Single Mom x “Manny,” He Falls First, Forced Proximity, Small Town

3.75 ⭐️ ARC review! - I love unconventional romances.

This book is a Reverse Age Gap book, meaning the FMC is older than the MMC... and I always eat these kinds of stories up like they are dipped in chocolate. I might be Raph age irl -and can therefore attest to just how odd I would find it to date someone about 15 years my senior- but I loved this story. Lana's character was a bit of a mess emotionally speaking, and I don't necessarily think she was a person to imitate when it comes to maintaining a healthy relationship, but I suppose that is the point of the story.

All relationships are unfair and unbalanced at most times. Navigating that takes some true strength of character. One which Lana did not have, all while Raph seemed to have some sadistic positivity-on-shrooms kind of kumbaya view of life, which seemed to border on manic behaviour at times. And as much as I wanted to believe his character could be possible and real -I am aware that this is a FICTION book and a romance to boot -still, I cannot suspend my disbelief quite this much. He is the 'manic pixie dream girl' version tailored to the suburban housewife, a fact that the book doesn't really try to hide, and even pokes fun at itself for it a couple of times. It was entertaining to see and heartbreaking to experience both characters breaking their own heart by trying not to damage the other's. It's a HFN ending, though, so there's nothing to worry about that.

It's a lovely Reverse Age Gap, and Reverse Nanny Romance I can definitely recommend it if those are something you like. The aspect of Raph being the nanny was, in my opinion, severely underdeveloped, but we get a good handful of scenes where he's basically falling in love with Lana's daughters, Nova and Aurora. This is a story where instalust and instalove take a very prominent role in the plot, so beware.

The ending, which I will not go into detail describing or say too much about, was both expected and unexpected in some ways. I enjoyed it, but thought it could've used a bit more info about how their lives are playing out.

🌶🌶🌶 / 5 - This is an open-door romance with discussions on safe s3x and k!nk. There are a few explicit scenes, all quite good imo.

*Thank you Net Galley for providing this eARC!

This was my Second book by this authour and I must say it didn't disappoint!
I'm normally not a huge fan of reverse age gap romance but helloooo! I also apparently cannot resist Ralph's charm.
A lovely story, charachters with a lot of heart. I can't wait for the next book.

Thank you Netgalley, Author and Publisher for the opportunity to read and share my thoughts.

I absolutely loved this story! When I realized it was the second in a series, I found the first book and read it. That book was good but not great so I was a little worried about this one.

I loved the dynamic between the main characters. I loved the age gap -- especially that the woman was older. That is so hard to find! I love finding stories about people who have been divorced with kids finding love.

The sweetness of their relationship was so adorable and then there was spice!

I'll definitely read more by this author!

This book was great! I have never read a book with an age gap like this one. But I enjoyed it quite a bit! The romance was very well flushed out!

This is a sweet and sexy story about Lana, a 40 year old divorced Mom of 2 little girls and Rafael, a very hot, charming 26 year old man who spend the summer as her nanny. It’s about societal norms (aka “Cougar”) and finding the self love to get beyond that and be with who you want to be with. Rafael is in town for the summer trying to complete is PhD dissertation on Tolstoy’s writings. Lana is desperate for childcare and has a studio apartment over her garage. They meet, there is a LOT of sexual tension, but Lana is kinda backed into giving Rafe a trial week as the nanny by her little girls. Over the summer, lots happens, they both change each other and different life paths are considered.

This book took me a while to finish, and it felt like it dragged. It's definitely a slow burn romance. Lana's back and forth feelings about Raphael was off-putting, and I struggled to connect with her throughout the book. All in all, it was just an okay read for me. I think either the story just wasn't my cup of tea, or maybe it's just not the right time for me to have read it.