A wonderful read!
This novel drew me in from the very first page and kept me hooked until the end. The characters were vibrant and relatable, the writing was engaging, and the story had just the right balance of heart and humor. Highly recommend!
Many thanks to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

Let me start by saying this book made me want to book a one-way ticket to Greece immediately! The book is a perfect summer escape—warm, uplifting, and romantic. Grace Foreman is a 60-year-old widow who decides to shake things up by spending a summer teaching English on a Greek island. She’s funny, flawed, and relatable, whether she’s fumbling through modern dating or standing up for herself in a new environment. Her journey of grief, self-discovery, and learning to love again felt authentic. Then there’s Will, the grumpy-but-gorgeous ex-Special Forces soldier who slowly melts Grace’s heart. Their chemistry is a slow burn, but worth the wait! I loved how Claire Carver portrayed the complexities of falling in love later in life—the guilt, the hope, and the sheer bravery it takes to open your heart again.

That said, the book did take a little while to hook me. The first few chapters felt slower as Grace settled into her new life, but once Will entered the picture, I was completely invested. Also, where's the epilogue? I would’ve loved a glimpse into Grace's future. Anyway, would love to see more from this author in the future!

Thank you to the publishers and NetGalley for the opportunity to review a temporary digital ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

Thank you to Netgalley for a copy of this book for an honest review.

I love any book set in Greece and so on seeing the cover of this book I knew I had to read to it!

Still Got It is a brilliant romance novel that follows Grace, a woman in her 60s on a journey to find a fresh start. Grace travels to the Greek Islands to spend a summer teaching English abroad where she meets Will, the charming but frankly grumpy ex Special Forces Solider.

What unfolds in this novel is a beautiful, warm, uplifting story that reminds you it is never too late for love, age is just a number and that living bravely might just be the best reward of all.

My favourite part of the story? Feeling like I was sitting on a Greek Island - soaking up the sun, listening to the ocean waves, smelling the salty air and enjoying a cocktail or two.

Thank you to NetGalley, One More Chapter, and HarperCollins UK for the chance to read Still Got It.

Still Got It follows Grace’s journey in the aftermath of her husband’s death. When she accepts a job teaching English on a Greek Island, she is scared but excited to do something out of her comfort zone. This book is perfect for summer.

Still Got It is more than a romance. It is a story of strength and the courage to open up after loss. It took me a bit to really latch onto the story and the characters, but I’m glad I did. Life doesn’t stop just because you’re getting older and that’s a lesson I think we could all use.

I loved Grace and Will. They are funny and have lived very unique lives. Their relationship felt real. It started as a friendship and bloomed into something neither of them expected. Specifically, Grace felt as though a relationship with Will meant that she was forgetting her husband. In the end, she realizes that there can be life and love after a significant loss.

I think Still Got It read more as women’s fiction than a true romance so it was different from what I expected. While it was different from books I normally read, I still enjoyed it.

I’ll be honest—I wasn’t totally sure what to expect when I was chosen to read this as an ARC, but by the end, I was completely won over. I adored Grace! Her character was such a breath of fresh air—strong, funny, relatable, and full of life. She made me want to channel that same confidence and joy in my own life. Her journey was exactly the kind of uplifting, feel-good story I didn’t know I needed.

And the setting? Let’s just say my desire to visit Greece skyrocketed. The vivid descriptions and cultural charm had me daydreaming the entire time. I’m so glad I gave this book a chance—it’s heartwarming, empowering, and the kind of story that stays with you after you’ve turned the last page. Highly recommend!

I really wanted to love this book. I was excited about the idea of an older couple falling in love, but the way the plot unfolded just didn't do it for me.

The character's were likeable for the most part, but not fully developed. The heroine's daughters and friend annoyed me. And then, it feel like the book was competing with itself to through in as many curveballs as possible.

I think the issue was that this is much for Women's Fiction than it is a romance, and it might be on me as the reader not understanding that clearly enough. I did enjoy the writing enough to finish the book.

Thank you to the publisher and to NetGalley for an arc. All opinions expressed are my own.

so summery and set in a gorgeous location. this greek island hosted such a beautiful story of old love and peace after trauma. Grace had been through so much and i really empathised for her, she’s so strong and was so brave to love again.
the plot was sometimes too fast and had too many thing going on which were never to be mentioned again, instead of carrying one larger subplot along this book just had many short ones making it kind of chaotic. I didn’t mind that the characters were older (60) but sometimes Grace acted childish- like she was 20 and this was her first relationship.
will and grace were hilarious together and suited each other so well.

This book follows a woman, Grace, who is in her sixties. I think this is definitely something new (for me atleast) and I was intrigued to read the book.

I will admit that it is a bit hard to imagine a sixty year old woman being naive. There are times where I have to ask myself if I was still reading the same book because it felt like it was a twenty year old rather than a sixty year old.

However, I did enjoy Grace's story. Her personality is quite quirky and she is not afraid to do the right thing. GO GRACE. She is incredibly honest and caring no matter what or who. I absolutely love the body positivity too. Her going out in a bikini!! HELL YEAH.

There are quite a few male love potentials. Every man that popped up.. I went "Him?". Nope. "Him?" Nope. When we did get to the right man, oh boy. He is a treat. At first, it's easy to dislike him but it is even easier to fall right in love with him. He's a charming guy with an amazing physique (Grace said it.. not me).

Congrats on your first book release Claire!

Still Got It by Claire Carver did not disappoint!
A cute and well-crafted romance.
This was a wonderfully written story.
I absolutely loved these characters and really enjoyed getting to know them.

Okay, Still Got It by Claire Carver totally surprised me—in the best way. It’s not often I pick up a romance with a 60-year-old lead, and honestly? I’m more inclined to pick them up more often. Grace is out here proving that life doesn’t stop after 60, and I was absolutely rooting for her the whole way.
It took me a minute to really connect, not gonna lie. But once I started vibing with Grace’s journey, I was invested. There’s something so quietly powerful about a woman rebuilding her life, learning to be okay with happiness again, and finding love that doesn’t erase the past but honors it while still moving forward.
And then there’s Will. Tall, broody, ex-special forces Will who just gets her without trying to change her. Their relationship is soft and tender, and the emotional intimacy? Beautiful. Not overly dramatic, just real.
The whole book feels like a sun-soaked escape—you can practically hear the ocean and smell the salty air. If you love stories about second chances, grief, growth, and love that arrives when you least expect it… this one’s for you.
Also, this was my first Claire Carver book but not my last. Her writing is honest and warm, and now I want to read whatever she writes next.

Still Got It is a delightfully warm and uplifting story that makes you want to head straight for the airport and jump on a plane to a sunny Greek island.
It's a captivating later-in-life love story that tells the tale of Grace Foreman, a widow and mother of two grown-up daughters, who grabs the opportunity to escape the daily grind and work as a teacher at a language school on a little-known Greek island for a whole summer. I didn't immediately warm to Grace, but she definitely grew on me, and in the end, I was cheering her on as she bravely explores new beginnings and opportunities.
This debut novel is the perfect summer read. The author, Claire Carver, clearly loves Greece, and this book is full of details about the people, the culture, the food, and the sun that help make this book such an easy and enjoyable read. You can almost feel the sunshine on your face.
With thanks to NetGallley and the publishers for an ARC

Set on Greek Island, this is a story about Grace's emotional journey in the aftermath of her husband's death. She uses her teaching skills and applies for a job teaching English on the island. It's a brave move, but she's lonely and wants to make something of it for the rest of her life. Coming to terms with loss makes this a poignant tale, but Grace's sense of humour defines the story and balances the darker, sadder moments. There is also the beginning of romance, a rollercoaster of emotions for both participants. I like the protagonists, insightful storytelling, lovely friendships, humour, and romance. It's an immersive read that is perfect to escape with.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher.

Widow Grace meets Will when she is on a Greek island to teach English. I liked how they met! A great read and setting too.

Still Got It is the story of Grace, who goes to a Greek island to teach English after retirement. Her daughters are grown up and have their own lives and her husband passed away a few years earlier and she is enjoying a new life in a beautiful location. Whilst there she meets Will who is also nearing retirement age and they build a friendship which progresses into a second chance of love later in life. A light story with enjoyable characters.

Still Got It was such a fun, heartwarming read! I loved Grace’s journey of self-discovery after loss and how she slowly opened her heart again while spending the summer in beautiful Greece. The setting was stunning, the characters were so relatable, and I really enjoyed the slow-burn romance between Grace and Will. It’s refreshing to read a later-in-life love story that felt real and uplifting. The story had a lovely mix of humour, emotion, and charm. My only wish is that there was an epilogue! A great feel-good read that shows it's never too late for new beginnings.

I really enjoyed this one, this was the perfect heartfelt summer read and I loved following the Grecian adventure for Grace there is so much emotion in her rediscovering herself and her happiness. I loved her relationship blooming with Will and it truly showed the heartache of trying to accept new love whilst holding the guilt of the past. The only thing missing from this book for me was an epilogue I would have loved to seen Graces final decision and a mini part of the future adventure.

A refreshing and fun later-in-life romance! This one started a bit slow for me, but I'm so glad I stuck with it! Grace is a widow and taking herself on a Greek summer vacation, mixed in with some teaching work. She encounters a variety of characters and catches the eye of a few different men, but has the funniest encounters with Will, another inhabitant of the island. They slowly become friends and Grace starts to deal with her grief along the way.

Really enjoyed the Greek escape aspect of this romance, and the ages of the main characters made this story unique. Romance can happen at any point in your life, and this lovely story captured that.

Special thanks to Harper Collins UK and NetGalley for the ARC!

Proof that love, laughter, and second chances never go out of style. This book had me grinning from page one, completely hooked by its charm, wit, and oh-so-relatable characters.

The banter? Hilarious. The chemistry? Off the charts. And the heartwarming moments? Perfection. Carver delivers a story that’s equal parts fun and feel-good, reminding us that it’s never too late to take a chance on love.

If you love a romance that makes you laugh, swoon, and cheer for the characters like they’re your best friends, Still Got It is an absolute must-read. Trust me, you’ll still be thinking about it long after the last page! 💕📖✨

This was a really cute second chance romance set in Greece. The romance was so cute and I ate it up! Would recommend.

Claire Carver is a new author for me but I loved Still Got It and devoured each page over the course of a weekend. Grace Foreman is heading to a beautiful Greek island to teach English for the summer. Her husband recently passed away and her daughters have flown the nest so it’s high time she did something for herself. She may have turned sixty but this summer promises to be a fun experience for her, especially when she meets ex special forces soldier Will. This book was a joy to read. I loved the characters and how Grace built friendships with her colleagues and Will. You feel as if you’re on the island with them and the plot unfolds nicely. It’s a tale of friendship, new beginnings and experiences. Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Collins UK, One More Chapter and the author for the chance to review.