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That One Regret: A Small Town Forbidden Romance (The Heartbreak Brothers Next Generation Book 1) Kindle Edition
That One Regret is a standalone small town age gap romance.
He was her unforgettable one-night stand. She’s the one woman he can’t have.
Grace never meant for the dare to go this far.
Flirt with the hot stranger at the hotel bar? Easy. Spend the night tangled in his arms? Even easier. Walk away without a backward glance? Impossible.
But when morning brings a devastating revelation, Grace has no choice but to leave Michael Devlin behind—without a goodbye.
She thought she’d never see him again. She was wrong.
A year later, Michael is in her small town, and he’s even more maddeningly irresistible.
Older, guarded, and carrying secrets of his own, he makes it clear he’s not staying. But avoiding him in a town like this? Not an option.
Every accidental touch, every heated glance, every stolen moment makes it harder to remember all the reasons he’s off-limits.
Michael knows he should keep his distance. Grace deserves more than he can give her. But every time she looks at him like he hung the moon his resolve shatters.
The temptation is too sweet. The risk too dangerous. Because when their secret comes out, it could destroy everything.
Until her, he thought he could live without love.
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateAugust 31, 2023
- File size1.4 MB
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'Full of all the angst, spice and drama you want. I loved this!' - Souplala, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★
'The most wonderfully romantic book I've read in a long time' - Story Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★
'The forbidden romance, age gap, love at first sight...I was hooked immediately' - Jaime, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★
'I couldn't put this book down!- Erica, Goodreads reviewer ★★★★★
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- ASIN : B0CCYZQ5P6
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- Publication date : August 31, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 1.4 MB
- Simultaneous device usage : Unlimited
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 322 pages
- Page Flip : Enabled
- Book 1 of 4 : The Heartbreak Brothers Next Generation
- Best Sellers Rank: #14,036 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Carrie Elks writes contemporary romance with a sizzling edge. Her first book, Fix You, has been translated into eight languages and made a surprise appearance on Big Brother in Brazil. Luckily for her, it wasn’t voted out. Carrie lives with her husband, two lovely children and a larger-than-life black pug called Plato. When she isn’t writing or reading, she can be found baking, drinking an occasional (!) glass of wine, or chatting on social media.
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Customers enjoy the book's storyline and romantic elements, with one review highlighting the palpable love felt between Michael and Grace. They appreciate the character development and pacing, with one customer noting how it kept them entranced to the end.
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Customers love the story quality of the book, with one customer specifically mentioning the great ending.
"...I loved this family dynamic and how they work things out. Great story for anyone." Read more
"Michael and Grace meet by accident and end up hooking up. It is wonderful. But she is 25 and he's 40...." Read more
"...This is definitely a book worth the wait and one of the authors best yet." Read more
"...My only thing, he didn't grovel enough. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!" Read more
Customers enjoy the romance in the book, with one customer particularly appreciating the love story between Michael and Grace, while another notes how the love felt between them was palpable.
"The tangled webs we weave should be the motto for this awesome love story. I loved this family dynamic and how they work things out...." Read more
"...I can't recommend but the love story is great." Read more
"So I love an age gap romance 😍 . Great small town romance with twists. I wish it hit some emotions a little harder. Wanted more angst...." Read more
"I really loved this book. Both Michael and Grace were perfect for each other..." Read more
Customers enjoy the pacing of the book, with one mentioning it kept them entranced to the end and another describing it as fun to read.
"...From the beginning this book grabs you and keeps you wondering what will happen next...." Read more
"What a sweet story. I hated it ended before it started but I knew they would find their way back...." Read more
"This was an amazing story that kept me entranced to the end...." Read more
"...It is truly one of my favorites and to see the next generation is so much fun. This follow's Becca's daughter and Cam's step-son...." Read more
Customers appreciate the character development in the book.
"...All the characters were intriguing and she built up each character so you would know them all. I especially loved the character of Michael...." Read more
"This is the first I’ve read by this author and I love the characters. The deep family connection and obvious adoration. The family support...." Read more
"...I really enjoyed the storyline and development of characters. Never got bogged down in monotony either!" Read more
"Plot, characters, family - really great book. Thank you! Keep em coming !" Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2025The tangled webs we weave should be the motto for this awesome love story. I loved this family dynamic and how they work things out. Great story for anyone.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2024Michael and Grace meet by accident and end up hooking up. It is wonderful. But she is 25 and he's 40. The next morning she discovers he's her cousin so they can't be together ever. As a Jewish girl I can tell you that this is nonsense: Jews marry their first cousins and Michael and Grace are step cousins. What's the problem? I skipped to the end and of course there's no problem. 95% of this book is based on a mistake. I can't recommend but the love story is great.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2023Oh My Goodness. Carrie Elks has done it again. She adds a worthy chapter to this increasingly popular series "Heartbreak Brothers" but this time with a new twist I didn't see coming. The characters I loved now have have children of their own. This book was hard to put down. All the characters were intriguing and she built up each character so you would know them all. I especially loved the character of Michael. I am sure there will be a book in the future about his sister Sabrina and I'm sure she will make it a wild ride. I also really loved her friend Beth, another main character in the book. From the beginning this book grabs you and keeps you wondering what will happen next. Many times storyline left me wondering if this was going to turn out the way I wanted. I was so tempted to go to the back and read the last chapter but luckily like always, I did not give give in to temptation. I read the whole book from beginning to end and realized I would have missed so much, like when Beth's dad came into her house uninvited and decides to walk in and walks up to her bedroom where she has her boyfriend and they are both trying to put on clothes but can't find them. Daddy didn't handle that well even though she is an adult and has only been home a year from spending years living on her own in Paris. This is definitely a book worth the wait and one of the authors best yet.
- Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2024So I love an age gap romance 😍 . Great small town romance with twists. I wish it hit some emotions a little harder. Wanted more angst. Pretty fast read. Was a little bit of a slow burn, but it helped having both POVS. Spice level was minimal, maybe a 1. spoilers below.
SPOILERS
Some may be warry of the relation, but let's be honest, I have step cousins that I don't even talk to, and I don't even consider them family. So that information was nothing big for me. So I don't find it taboo. It's interesting how Ethan just fell off the map. Lol. Also, being a small town there most certainly would have been some serious crap that would have happened, but I'm glad it was just a small amount in the book. Although I did get irritated that I had to wait til I was three quarters done with the book to find out his actual age!!! 🙄
- Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2024I was invested from the first sentence.
Read it in one sitting.
Grace and Michael meet one night in NY
She discovers the next morning that he's her aunt's stepson and hides, she also changes her number.
A year later they meet again. Hrs come home because his mom is having treatments.
Can they stay away from each other?
What will the family say if, or rather, when, they find out?
My only thing, he didn't grovel enough.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2025What a sweet story. I hated it ended before it started but I knew they would find their way back. I thought for sure they would have led back to each other long before he came home. When he did, sparks flew problems developed and it went down hill. So glad they turned this one around.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024Grace didn’t think stealing a cab from a man would end up with one of the most amazing nights of her life, or that he would feel the same way.
That was until the next morning, and she worked out who he was, she knew that she needed to move on with her life.
A year later Grace is working for her parents, and Michael has come home because his mother is ill. Michael was surprised to see Grace, until she admits she found out after their night.
They both try to stay away from each other, but they can’t. Deciding that they want to be together is easy, but telling everyone and seeing how their families react and the town is another thing.
- Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024I really loved this book. Both Michael and Grace were perfect for each other
I did read Mia and Cam story but was a while back and could not remember Michael. You don’t need to read the previous books to enjoy this one.
Top reviews from other countries
- Georgina M.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 17, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful
Great book, I love that age never matters, true love is all you need, Michael is such a gentle soul, Grace having her heart broken once is enough for anyone in a life time.
- Teaandbooks.KMReviewed in the United Kingdom on October 29, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Ok, good
REVIEW - Spoilers.
⭐️⭐️⭐️🌶🌶🌶
That One Regret by Carrie Elks
Small Town
Forbidden Romance
Age Gap
Taboo
Step-Cousins
3rd Person Book
Wow the step cousins was a freeling shock. I was laughing my head of and kicking my feet like a school girl 👧 🤣.
The book overall was an okay book and I enjoyed reading it. For me it was a very easy read, book you read when your brains overloaded or in a reading slump.
Is there anything wondering about it? Apart from the one moment at the start of the book where the step-cousins thing happened. Unfortunately not. But it's still a good book to read.
- Susan murrayReviewed in Australia on October 25, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars That One Regret
This one is really good.
Two people meet trying to get in the same cab. Michael lets Grace take it. Later their eyes meet in the hotel bar and they spend the night together. Only to find out they are step cousins.
Its a totally different older man younger woman trope and well worth reading.
- Lynette aldcroftAmazon CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 4, 2025
5.0 out of 5 stars Love
This book has it all, intrigue, feelings, emotions, and deep love for family, but most of all love.
I look forward to the next one.
- Lyn, Welsh border.Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 29, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Astoundingly Romantic and oh sooo good! 💞
Loved this age gap, romantic as hell, sensual and passionate attraction between this couple. I was truly drawn into every page and never disappointed.. Such a change to really feel the emotion between them - I was hooked from page 1! If you're looking for a truly electrifying encounter then this is it. All the characters seem so real it's almost as though you could touch the page and they'd come to life! LOVED THIS. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. 🔥💕💞💘