The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston: Spicy Chapters, Reviews & Free Download
Story Summary
Clementine is grieving the loss of her beloved aunt and adjusting to life as a rising book publicist in New York City when she moves into her aunt’s apartment — a magical one. Sometimes, the apartment bends time. One day, Clementine walks in and finds a man, Iwan, standing in her kitchen. He’s cooking dinner, barefoot and from seven years in the past.
As Clementine and Iwan navigate their mismatched timelines, they form a connection that feels both impossible and inevitable. Clementine must decide whether love can survive time itself — and whether holding onto someone from the past means sacrificing her future.
A whimsical, emotional romance that blends grief, time magic, and second-chance longing.
Main Characters
Clementine
Age: Late 20s
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Not specified
Identity: Book publicist, grieving niece
A determined woman learning how to live again while magic nudges her toward love.
Iwan
Age: Early 30s
Hair Color: Dark
Eye Color: Not specified
Identity: Chef, dreamer, Southern warmth
A passionate chef from seven years in the past who becomes the heart of Clementine’s present.
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Spice Summary
The Seven Year Slip is a low-spice, emotionally driven romance. There is one intimate scene, written softly and fading to implication. The tension is slow-burn, built through longing, proximity, and moments that quietly shift their relationship into something deeper.
Chapter 19 – The Kiss
Clementine and Iwan have been circling each other for days — sharing meals, brushing shoulders, talking late into the night. In the kitchen, the closeness finally snaps. Iwan moves toward her, cups her chin, and kisses her. It’s steady, sure, and charged.
“He kissed me like he didn’t know what year it was — only that he didn’t want the moment to end.”
Chapter 22 – The Fade-to-Black Night
After a vulnerable conversation about fear, regret, and the uncertainty of their time-crossed bond, Clementine leads Iwan to the bedroom. The scene cuts away as they fall into bed, hands on skin, breath catching. It’s clear, intimate, and tender.
“We tumbled into the sheets like a storm — quiet at first, then thunder.”
Goodreads Reader Reactions
Average Rating: 4.1 stars
Reader-style reactions:
“This book felt like magic wrapped in grief.”
“Iwan and Clementine owned my whole heart.”
“The time-slip twist was so soft and beautiful.”
“Low spice, high emotion — exactly what I wanted.”
“A cozy romance that still made me cry.”
Critiques:
“I wanted more time with the couple in the same timeline.”
“Slow in the middle but worth it.”
Overall:
A warm, wistful take on magical realism romance, blending longing, hope, and perfectly timed love.
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1️⃣ The Dead Romantics — Poston’s other magical romance with emotional depth.
2️⃣ In Five Years — For readers who enjoy time-bending emotional arcs.
3️⃣ Oona Out of Order — A nonlinear love-and-life journey with heart.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is The Seven Year Slip about?
A woman falls for a chef living seven years in the past due to her aunt’s magical apartment.
Q: How does The Seven Year Slip end?
Clementine and Iwan find each other again in the same timeline and choose a real future together.
Q: How many pages is The Seven Year Slip?
336 pages.
Q: Where does The Seven Year Slip take place?
New York City — especially an enchanted Upper West Side apartment.
Q: How many chapters are in The Seven Year Slip?
34 chapters plus an epilogue.
Q: What is the book The Seven Year Slip about?
Time magic, grief, healing, and a love that bends years.
Q: What season is The Seven Year Slip set in?
The story moves through several seasons, beginning in late spring.
Q: Who wrote The Seven Year Slip?
Ashley Poston.
Q: When did The Seven Year Slip come out?
June 27, 2023.