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  • Aleatory

  • An Older Woman, Younger Man Romance
  • By: Xavier Neal
  • Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Scott Rose
  • Length: 7 hrs and 56 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (17 ratings)

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Aleatory

By: Xavier Neal
Narrated by: Lacy Laurel, Scott Rose
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Publisher's summary

Aleatory.

As in ey-lee-uh-tawr-ee.

As in an adjective.

As in a synonym for unpredictable.

As in the only word to describe making the mistake of falling for someone, who is not only 10 years younger than you, but your best friend's son....

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"Xavier Neal at her best!!! Forbidden and sensual and intoxicating. An age-gap story that drew me in with more than just the toe- curling off the radar nuclear chemistry. What a fabulous story!!" (Kathy Coopmans, USA Today best-selling author)

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Great forbidden romance

Sloan and Nix's reverse age-gap slow burn forbidden romance. The story is original, well written, and engaging. I liked the chemistry, the humor, and the banter. This is a great best friend’s youngest son forbidden romance. Lacy Laurel and Scott Rose did a great job bringing this story to life. I enjoyed it. #PFPAudio

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a standalone age gap romance

A well written age gap romance read by Neal. Main characters are Sloan and Nix, Not only do they have an age gap to overcome as Nix is much younger than Sloan, but Nix is also the youngest son of Sloan's best friend. While there is instant chemistry between the two, I love that Sloan is clear about her wants and needs, especially after Nix tries playing dating games which hello, you may be young but we're not in high school anymore! I love that Nix knows what he wants but his youth comes out in his insecurity. I also hated the secrecy thing - I mean, if you have to hide it you know you shouldn't be doing it - so while i get that it was the main angst and I love how easily Nix brought Sloan into his friendship group I wish Sloan had been more mature in being honest with her bestie. Of course, this is a HEA and I love the ebb and flow of the characters dynamics and realistic issues. The storyline was smooth flowing and easy to follow, and I loved the HEA ending. Dual narration by Laurel and Rose was wonderful and you could tell that while this was an age gap romance it was also an interracial romance too which came thru in the vocal tones. Plenty steamy and sweet as well - a good romance listen from Neal!

This book was given to me for free at my request and I voluntarily provided this review.

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Age Gap Romance At Its Best!!

This age gap romance was amazing, engaging, and very well written. I loved the banter and humor throughout. Sloan and Nix had amazing chemistry. I absolutely loved their relationship!!

Lacy Laurel and Scott Rose were fantastic! They did a great job bringing these characters to life. This is definitely well worth the listen!!

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Cute Couple!!❤❤

I enjoyed this book. It was a cute older woman/younger man and multicultural storyline. The main female character falls for the best friend's son. I loved the dynamics and banter between the main characters. This book was definitely worth the listen and I'll be looking for others done by this author.

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best age gap book

okay, this book was everything, to be honest I've read age gap before but they been older men and younger women never the other way around, and Holy cow I freaking loved but loved this book. it was full of fun and everything else. the Banter between them was so hilarious. This book was so good. To be honest I would love to hear more of their story.

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Age Gap Forbidden Romance

Aleatory by Xavier Neal is an older woman younger man romance that I listened to on audio narrated by Lacy Laurel and Scott Rose.

I absolutely loved the relationship between Nix and Sloan. Their chemistry was amazing. I think I have to say that this my favorite book of Xavier's that I have read.

Lacy and Scott did an amazing job on the narration. They both really know how to bring a story to life. I look forward to listening to more of their work in the future.

I would recommend this book if you're looking for an age gap romance, forbidden romance, or contemporary romance.

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Aleatory

This is a reverse age gap. This is about Sloane a mature woman who falls for her best friend’s youngest son. I really enjoyed this book. Lacy Laurel and Scott Rose did a great job narrating this book.

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Great writer

This is author is a great writer. I really liked the older woman and younger man. It had a great storyline and sexaul storylines.

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Entertaining

Narrators were ok. Scott did a good job. I was not a fan of how Lacy did her characters when it was her turn. It would start loud and then on some parts it was low and I could barely hear what she was saying so I was rewinding and putting up the volume.

I enjoyed the story. You have an author who finds herself being pursued by a younger man. Not only is he younger but he is also the son of her best friend. I really love the banter and conversation between these two.

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In between

This is the type of book that you want to just read without much drama. It was just okay for me. I feel like the hero needs some growing up to do. lol both narrators did an excellent job of narrating

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