Friday, May 9, 2025

Older by Jennifer Hartmann

Halley grew up in an abusive, loveless home and is just longng for a connection. Which is why when she meets a much older man at a party and they hit it off, she lies about her age. Then she finds out that man, Reed, is her best friend's dad. Tara and her mom Whitney took Halley in after a bad incident at home sent her to the hospital and have become her found family. Reed is determined she's too young but can't seem to stay away and Halley knows nothing can ever happen between them without destroying her friendship.
This is a slow burn, age gap, angsty romance. This author is great at portraying all the emotions of this taboo, seemingly hopeless relationship. I wish there'd been more of the story after they were together, but I really enjoyed the epilogue.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

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