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Younger Man, Older Woman Romance Book List

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Considering how much I’ve thoroughly enjoyed quite a few “older woman/younger man” romance reads (and all of the insecurities and social reactions that come with that kind of love story), I think it’s about time I put up a list of them for us to choose from!

And these fellow readers think so, too:

Paola: I have a suggestion for a list. Older woman/younger man. I’ve read all of the Pearl Trilogy by Arianne Richmonde, the Midlife Love/ At Last by Whitney Gracia Williams The Education of Sebastien/Caroline by Jane Harvey Berrick, On the Island by Tracey Garvis Graves. These were all fantastic books. Do you have any other suggestions in this same genre? read more

A Five Fun Facts with MJ Fields about her latest release, "Cinq A’ Sept"

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<— THIS ONE JUST WENT LIVE and it sounds like our ultimate guilty pleasure, my friends!!! SINGLE MOM & YOUNGER MAN ALERT! Cinq A’ Sept (that’s french and it translates to “5-to-7” which is basically… “happy hour”) 😉 and I am already totally imagining the angst in this!!
Thank you to this week’s newsletter sponsor, author MJ Fields for THIS fun look into how this book came to be. P.S. Here’s a hint… the author says “This book was born of regret” Eeeeeep!!! 😛
But first… the blurb! read more

Giana Darling – The Fallen Men Series Reading Order

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE!! BOOK #3 Good Gone Bad (The Fallen Men Book 3) JUST. WENT. LIVE!! ➔➔➔

FORBIDDEN LOVE/BIKER SERIES ALERT!!!! <— EXTRA EXCLAMATION MARKS ’cause…

….okay. My book-buds are LOSING IT over this series, just the way I like to lose it. Forbiddeny… risqué, apparently it goes there. 😉

Where? Heck I dunno, I haven’t read it yet, but the way my friends are loving it, I know I’m there!!!

Nay: My favorite book for May was definitely Lessons In Corruption (The Fallen Men Series Book 1), the first book in Giana Darling’s biker series….It’s a great forbidden, teacher/student storyline with a very mature 18 y.o. male student whose family is involved in an MC. The alpha writing reminds me of KA A LOT and in a great way (usually when I get ‘like KA’ recs, they don’t much remind me of KA.) read more

Book Review – The Idea of You by Robinne Lee

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The Idea of You: A Novel
Okay WOW. My heart is literally POUNDING right now, and I swear and I pray that this is not the end of this incredible, intense, seemingly impossible (but SO AMAZINGLY POSSIBLE!!!!) love story. OH. EM. GEE. This captured me and the more it went, that harder I was hooked.

I’ll admit, the minute I heard older woman/rock star, I was excited!! The ultimate fantasy come to life. But then I realized “boy band” and not ever having been into the whole boy-band thing, I shied away. I didn’t think I could relate. But boy-band lover or not, DO NOT let that stop you from immersing yourself in this one. read more

Reader Favorites – Are you in the mood for an unconventional love story? I have a book-list for that!

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Are you in the mood for true love despite unusual circumstances and social norms? That kind of romance that develops naturally, but causes plenty of strife in the process? From age differences, to unacceptable liaisons to scary situations, to impossible connections, these stories have our stomachs in knots, all while giving us swoon-worthy butterflies.

I’ve compiled all of our most “unconventional love story” favorites (at least so far), into one easy-to-click list. You want 5-star, best of the best, tried-and-true reads? Dig in, my book friends!!! :D read more

Rachel Blaufeld's "Heart Stronger" is live! Who wants to play "Fact or Fiction?" with us?

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 <— Heart Stronger is LIVE!!! Oh my how this sounds wonderful!!!! Older woman… younger man (and he’s her new neighbor). Oh I can’t wait to read the angsty emotions this one brings.

“...Three years later, Claire is still mourning her losses when Aiken Fordham—who looks young enough to be one of her college students—moves in next door. Forcing Claire to face her fears, Aiken almost forgets his reason for moving to Small Town, Pennsylvania. Falling for the sexy, smart, and strong professor next door was never in the plan...”
Right? Riiiiiight???? And Rachel Blaufeld has a personal tidbit about this book AND a fun treat for us to celebrate this brand new release!
She says:
“This was both an emotional and exciting book for me to write. Located on a college campus in the middle of Pennsylvania, the setting was fun for me to put into words. As for Claire, she’s so entirely broken, she broke my own heart at times. But when she comes alive, she’s my spirit animal. And Aiken…oh, Aiken…there are no words. He’s gentle yet in charge, younger but stronger.
As for me, how well do you know me?
See if you can figure out which is the truth and which is fiction?
Fact or Fiction? read more