Washed Up

De: Kandi Steiner

Narrado por: Hannah Chiclana, Edward Black

It was just another day in the Emergency Department - until she was wheeled in through the doors.

Amanda Parks, my childhood best friend's mom, who I may or may not have secretly kissed before leaving for college.

I haven't seen her in over a decade, and in so many ways, she hasn't changed.

Same killer curves.

Same hypnotizing eyes.

Same reaction from my heart when I see her.

But something new? There isn't a ring on her finger anymore...

And I'm much more of a man than I was at eighteen.

Washed Up is a stand-alone, age-gap, medical romance in the Bayside Heroes series!

©2021 Kandi Steiner (P)2022 Kandi Steiner

An Emotional Age Gap Romance

In true Kandi Steiner fashion she puts our hearts through the wringer with Washed Up. I usually have a harder time believing an age gap between and older woman and younger man however with this story everything is laid out on the table and you can feel the emotions between these two! Being that her love interest is her son's best friend you also have that added taboo part.

The story held all the real worries and reactions one could have with the situations these characters came across. From the abuse to divorce to learning to love yourself and finding who you are again. Beautiful story!

The narration combo of Hannah Chiclana and Edward Black were perfect for Greg and Amanda and really brought this story to life!

Great hook that delivered

This book had a great hook and it followed through really well. Age gap, medical professional, shared history/second chance.

A woman going through divorce from her P of S abusive ex ends up in a car accident. When she's being put under by her emergency surgery team, she recognizes her anesthesiologist. He was her son's best friend in high school, but now he's grown up and time has been very kind to him. While loopy from the drugs and falling asleep, she tells him so.

While Amanda is working on pulling her life back together post accident, her son invites Greg back into the fold to help out. It's been a long time since Greg saw her, since he left for college having barely kissed the gorgeous married older woman, but as soon as he starts spending time with her, he doesn't want to stop.

I loved Amanda and Greg. and Hannah Chiclana & Edward Black did an amazing job of bringing them to life. There were a lot of emotions in this one, past trauma from abuse (emotional and physical) on Amanda's side, less than warm home environment on Greg's but these two found strength and warmth and home in each other. They each brought forth a full range of emotions that I loved experiencing. Edward Black can tell me I'm a bada$$ any day.

This story had the added fun of being part of a shared world with 3 other authors. Many of the characters from the other books were part of this story and it makes me want to experience their tales. Washed Up is first so you don't need to know anything else, but I'm left wondering how much of the shared scenes in this story will appear in the others... I love continuity.

Beautiful story

For women who are older, you will totally get Amanda’s fears and doubts, the narrative that age makes us somehow less… it was easy to get caught up in this story. I felt this book and experienced the joys and pains. Easy to love Greg too!! A great read/listen!

Age does not define u

this was a wonderful story of heartbrake, survival, and finding your person.

i wish there had been a twist of possible child for him. but it was so enduring to listen to his patience and his understanding.

Bayside Heroes!

Washed Up (Bayside Hereos series) is a age gap romance that is romantic and brings on new beginnings. The characters are compelling and likeable characteristics. The ending is sweetly perfect.


Hannah Chiclana, Edward Black - firstly the only reason for the four stars is because Hannah inflection is very young and I feel doesn’t fit the character. Otherwise it would be a five star. Her performance was very emotional and brought the story to reality. Edward's performance of Greg had a good tone and easy listening.