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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ "About a woman over 40 continuing her exploration after a breakup, and still feeling attractive enough to go for what she wants."

Day One.

Eliza Bailey is a beautiful, sexy and vivacious forty-four-year-old woman, bored with her mundane life and all it has to offer.

Finding herself unexpectedly single, she realises it's time to reassess who she is and what she truly wants.

Over the course of seven days, and with the help of several gorgeous, yet unique men, Eliza sets out to rediscover her sexuality.

Aaron is the hot, handsome, muscled and well hung twenty-something neighbour that rocks Eliza's world and sets her on course for sexual liberation.

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Published February 1, 2021

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Zane Michaelson

118 books323 followers
My name is Zane Michaelson and I am a best-selling, multi-genre author with over fifty titles released.

I was born and raised in the North West of England but moved away to study Law at University, before returning and meeting the woman of my dreams.

Now I live in Spain with my beautiful wife, four wonderful children, who are the lights of my life, and a host of animals.

It has been four years since my debut release, and I still have so much to say.

With more books planned, including further co-writes with my wife Jenna Michaelson and fellow author, Kaylee Rose, I'm excited for what the future brings.

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Profile Image for The Redhead.
272 reviews23 followers
October 18, 2018
Perfect Adult bedtime story to keep in the nightstand
Just as I expected from Zane Michaelson in this short sexy story. Thank you for writing a story for the over 40 reader and reminding us that we are still attractive and desirable regardless of the years we have behind us.
Eliza is what every woman over 40 fantasizes about at least once. Her confidence is exactly what I want to have when fantasizing about having fun with a younger man. Find that young guy and get everything I want for the night, no strings, just pleasure. The fact that Aaron has weapon of mass destruction was a bonus I would love to have seen for myself.
This story will find a place right next to my other favorite short stories to keep next to my bed for a quick heat check. Let's call it book foreplay. Day 2 can't come quick enough.
Profile Image for Susan Freestone.
131 reviews30 followers
October 18, 2018
Wow!! This maybe a short read but it definitely makes up for it, it's steamy hot!!

I absolutely loved it, it was so sexy and really hot! It got me a bit hot! I can tell you. It pulled me in ftom the start. It's well written as always with a Zane Michaelson book and it definitely left me wanting more I couldn't put it down!
What a day Eliza, she had one hell of a night with sexy Aaron as you will read he knows just how to get Eliza all steamed up, I could say more but I don't like spoilers!! All I will say is its so worth a read you won't be disappointed!
I can't wait for day 2.

Zane Michaelson definitely without fail knows how to write a book and make you feel the story not just read it he leaves you wanting more! he has shown he can write different genres, albeit a Series or a standalone. I'm so excited to see what other stories he has to tell.

I highly recommend this.
Profile Image for Julia Leonard.
803 reviews16 followers
October 23, 2018
Sexy Read

This was a short but smoking hot read.
It leaves you wanting more.
Hopefully Zane will be giving us more of Eliza's story...
It was just starting to get way more interesting.
Even a possible threesome with the neighbor joining in...
Oh the possibilities.
117 reviews3 followers
October 23, 2018
The Eliza Bailey Diaries-Day One is a sexy hot short story you don't want to miss. It gives you a glimpse into the day in the life of a 44 year old divorcee. A day that couldn't get hotter or could it. Can't wait for Day 2
Profile Image for Gloria Nuckols.
482 reviews
October 17, 2018
Eliza is an amazingly strong middle-aged woman. She is very comfortable in her own skin and is ready to take what she wants, when she wants it. Aaron is just delicious on a stick - maybe that should read delicious with a monster stick. I thoroughly enjoyed this short story. This isn't your typical HEA type story, but it is fun, flirty and Eliza is definitely left satisfied. Zane Michaelson continues to surprise me with the variety of stories he brings to us, yet they all have that Zane trademark "feels" factor that brings the words to life. This story is no different, you will definitely feel. I am looking forward to what Day 2 brings for Eliza.
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1,297 reviews30 followers
July 25, 2019
Eliza is a woman that is starting over mid life and has no plans of settling down again. If you’re looking for a quick read that you can knock out within an hour this is a nice short story that gives us a slight cliffhanger yet closure at the same time.
Profile Image for Amanda.
619 reviews13 followers
October 18, 2018
Wow, this is one hot read. I love Zane's writing, he never disappoints. Eliza is a woman in her forties that is not ready to grow old. She still has a great body and she is more than willing to share it if your young and hot. I can't wait for the next chapter of her diary.
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702 reviews19 followers
October 17, 2018
"You're a naughty boy, do you know that?"
"You've no idea how badly behaved I can be."
"Then, isn't it about time ou walked the walk and showed me just how bad you are?"

It's so refreshing to read a story involving a woman who's not in her twenties and playing the "should I, shouldn't I" game! We cougars have stories too! I only wish my stories were as hot as Eliza's!

Eliza Bailey is divorced, distrustful, and downright dirty!! After tiring of her latest partner, she's up for something new. No strings still, but more exciting. And younger. Mother nature has been kind to her and even at her age of forty-four, she can still turn the heads of men half her age. And, that's just what she plans to do!

Day one of this plan brings her Aaron - her sexy, young, voyeursitic neighbor. He brings out the big guns, or should I say HIS big gun, and she couldn't be happier! She only has one thing to say after Aaron.... Who's next?

Once again Mr. Michaelson shows us his diversity. I continue to be impressed with how different each of his books and series are from the next ones. This was a short read, but it was not short on the steam! I can't wait to read about Eliza's day two!! I think Kaveh's going to be amazing!
Profile Image for Martha Lindblom.
822 reviews4 followers
October 17, 2018
What a wonderful short story. One day in Eliza life and what a sexy hot day and night it was. Now waiting for day two. You will thoroughly enjoy reading this book.
Profile Image for Gaynor.
12 reviews2 followers
October 22, 2018
I personally loved this short story by Zane
It was the type of story I couldn’t put down until I finished . If book 1 is anything to go by seriously cannot wait for book 2
Five stars *****
277 reviews8 followers
November 5, 2018
Wow devoured this short read over my lunch break, and it's a hottie.... Eliza Bailey is 44yrs old, she's a strong confident Woman who knows what she want's and how to get it. This story is written in a diary form and let me tell you Day/Night 1 is of the scales. I love Eliza's colourful language and her take no nonsense attitude. Day one's hunky man Aaron is sex on legs and knows how to make Eliza scream.... mmmmmm roll on for Day 2 in Eliza Bailey's Diaries, I can't wait !!!!
134 reviews2 followers
January 21, 2022
Although I have been following this author on Facebook for some time, I have never read any of his books, till now. ‘Through the Window’ is my first but not my last. I enjoyed this read. It was short and sweet; the story of a woman who is still not willing to put her feet up with her cats and a cup of tea. She still has lots of life in her and a lot to give to a deserving guy. There is a world out there with men, younger than her 44 years, who are more than willing to give her the sexual experiences that she has never had.

After an unhappy marriage and a relationship with a man who wants her to settle down with him, Eliza decides to live dangerously. She casually meets a man on a job site after following through with his request, ‘show me your tits, darling’, and he, in turn, shows her his most prized huge asset. After casually meeting a man on a job site who shows her his huge asset, she follows through with his request, ‘show me your tits, darling’, and gives him her card. That evening, she flirts with someone who is watching her naked body from a window across her garden. Soon, he appears at her door and she receives sexual pleasures that she has never experienced before. So the door opens for Eliza and the adventures that she longs for.

Although the topic may be considered ‘raunchy’ the writing is addictive. This book is well written, with word choice and sentence structure that help create the characters and display the mood and meaning in the text. Here is an author who realizes that women over 40 are not dead to the wonders that sex can bring. Women from 50 to even 90 are still willing and able to enjoy the joy and contentment that making love can bring. But there is one big number to go with this equation; a man who knows how to please a woman, who knows to put her needs first. And it looks like Eliza is on the right road to finding those men.
Profile Image for Karen Moriarty.
52 reviews4 followers
November 5, 2018
This author always puts a smile on my face and with his straight forward phrases and cheeky play on words l always find myself smiling while enjoying his words..

We meet the star of the book Eliza in a semi rut of working hard and partying even harder on the weekend. Having come out the other side of a divorce, she finds herself floundering a little. But what she has in spades is a confidence and sass by the buckets that has her looking for something more in her life.
This is a quick fun read with a sassy female who owns her sexuality and is not afraid to get out there and have a go. Age and expectation be dammed.. I love Eliza's Sass and l can't wait to read the next installment of her adventures.
Highly recommend if you are wanting a a quick hot sassy read....
54 reviews8 followers
October 26, 2018
Loved this short story because it's about a woman over 40 continuing her exploration after a breakup, and still feeling attractive enough to go for what she wants. She finds herself doing things she never thought of, and for once takes care of herself. Great read, very well written for a quick read in the bath, or before bed to set the mood. Hot doesn't describe it, but is, very much. Recommend highly.
Profile Image for Connie.
202 reviews9 followers
November 12, 2018
Another amazing book by Zane Michaelson.

This is a very hot steamy romance of a middle aged woman who was betrayed by her her husband. She lost all trust in men until she meets her next door neighbor who happen to be younger then her.
I cannot wait for the second book!! I couldn't put this book down. This is a book I would want you to miss! I would highly recommend it if you like sexy hot romance.
Profile Image for Rachel Hendry.
360 reviews1 follower
November 13, 2018
A short story by Zane Michaelson.
It was all I’d come to expect from Zane...short, spicy, sensual and left me salivating.
I loved the premise of the story, an above 40 divorcee who makes no excuses for wanting what she does, taking what she needs and fulfilling her desires... after all life begins at forty or so they say.
So grab it... it will provide lunchtime entertainment as long as you’re not in company!
Profile Image for Carolann Evans.
67 reviews6 followers
December 27, 2018
A must read
Eliza has been hurt in the past and you know what they say life begins at 40, well it seems to for Eliza. After yet another break up Eliza is now finding her way. She looks after her body and now she is noticing younger men are taking notice. This is a short story but is packed full of action and Eliza is getting plenty of that. A story that leaves you wanting more and we don't have to wait as book 2 is already available.
Profile Image for Wall to Wall Bookshelves.
562 reviews3 followers
January 14, 2019
A short steamy sexy read from Zane Michaleson.

Eliza Bailey has been hurt and betrayed, which has left her with trust issues when it comes to relationships. She doesn't want to settle down again, she doesn't want to get married again. Eliza wants spontaneity, will this be the week that she finds it. 

Aaron, her new neighbours son helps her realise she wants more from her life. How will Day 2 measure up? We'll find out..
18 reviews9 followers
November 2, 2018
Old fiddle my a$$

Loved it. The story of an older women Eliza who gets discarded, gets re- vitalized by A younger man. Who happens to be her neighbors 21 year old son. She shows she can walk the walk after being hurt by her ex. I can't wait for Day two of Eliza's Diaries. Being in th 40 something age bracket myself, made me relate even more. Thanks Zane for another great read.
94 reviews20 followers
November 17, 2018
Eliza!!!!
A woman i admire!
Older,confident, sexy, knows what she doesn't want and doesn't do the whole 2nd guessing game. I mean if it's not workin for ya...don't do it! I love Eliza! No holds barred! Daring, adventurous, and makes me want french doors! Well...that and a handsome young studly son of my neighbor 😈

If this is just day 1...i can't wait for the rest of the days!
Profile Image for Rosemary Pollock.
4 reviews
January 21, 2022
A Good Short Read

My first book by this author. It was well-written, the author choosing words and phrases making his story have style and purpose. Lots of truth in how he describes the aging/ageing woman. Will continue to read the rest of Eliza’s adventures. Most enjoyable.
339 reviews
October 18, 2018
Steamy

Once again Zane gives us a hot and steamy story that is only just beginning. I can’t wait for the next installment to see where he’s going with Eliza.
Profile Image for KELLIE CONWAY.
60 reviews
October 20, 2018
🔥🔥🔥

This short story had it all! It was hot and intense! Another fabulous read by Zane Michelson! Can't wait for Day 2!!
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436 reviews8 followers
November 4, 2018
Day One

Wow! What a day Eliza had on her first day as a single woman!
Can't wait to see what Day two brings!
Love Zanes work, he never fails to catch me completey with his writing.
Profile Image for Elizabeth Gardner.
333 reviews5 followers
November 10, 2018
Loved this book, very interesting read. Cant wait to read the other novellas in this series. I definitely recommend this book and this author.
Profile Image for Stephanie Joy.
34 reviews5 followers
November 25, 2018
Hot

Sizzling just what you know is like to do but may not have the balls. Amazingly hot and well writtien
Profile Image for Patricia Cordovez.
496 reviews6 followers
December 14, 2018
Sexy and short

When Eliza's boyfriend dumps her, she bounces right back. She may be 44 years old but she still has what it takes to turn the head of the guys
Profile Image for Wendy Ballard.
651 reviews1 follower
January 16, 2019
this book is an pretty good read and is a short read and you will never guess what will happen next
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Author 118 books323 followers
October 17, 2019
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✫THROUGH MY WINDOW ✫
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The Eliza Bailey Diaries:

Day One - Through My Window

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💞Blurb
A Hot & Steamy Short Story.

Day One: Aaron.

Meet Eliza Bailey.

She is a beautiful, sexy and vivacious forty-four-year-old woman, bored with life.

Finding herself unexpectedly single, she realises it's time to reassess who she is and what she wants.

Over the course of seven days, and with the help of several gorgeous, yet unique men, Eliza sets out to rediscover her sexuality.





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