1 / 3Older (Standard Edition) by Jennifer Hartmann
Standard Edition: Older is Jennifer Hartmann’s standalone romance about Halley and Reed, whose connection is complicated when Reed becomes her best friend’s stepfather. The listing describes an age-gap, forbidden-love story that unfolds over years and ends with a happily-ever-after.
At a glance
- A standalone romance centred on Halley and Reed, whose relationship faces complications involving her best friend and family.
- The listing identifies age-gap romance, forbidden love, slow burn and found family as central tropes.
- The story description includes secrets, guilt, longing and healing, with an HEA ending.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- The standalone story has a stated HEA, so readers are not left without a listed romantic resolution.
- The premise combines a slow-burn relationship with family complications and emotional themes.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Format | Standard Edition |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sourcebooks |
| Publication date | May 6 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 416 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1464246602 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1464246609 |
| Weight listed | 454 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 15.24 x 2.64 x 22.86 cm |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a standalone contemporary romance with an HEA.
- Readers interested in age-gap, forbidden-love and slow-burn romance tropes.
- Readers drawn to emotionally intense stories involving family, guilt and healing.
Less suited to
- Readers who prefer romance without age-gap or family-boundary complications.
- Readers looking for a light or low-angst story, as the listing frames this one as emotionally intense.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback describes the story as emotionally intense and engaging, with readers praising its writing, character development and heartfelt, angsty experience. That response may appeal to readers seeking a high-emotion romance, while the listing itself presents the story as an age-gap relationship shaped by family complications. Aggregate ratings are broadly positive but also include a substantial middle-rating share, so they do not indicate that every reader responds the same way.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the writing and character development.
- Feedback describes the story as engaging, heartfelt and emotionally intense.
Frequently asked questions
Is Older part of a series?
The listing describes Older as a standalone romance.
What is the relationship premise?
Halley meets Reed by a lake and feels a connection with him. The situation changes when her best friend introduces Reed as her new stepfather.
What romance tropes does the listing mention?
It names age-gap romance, best friend’s dad, forbidden love, grumpy/sunshine, slow burn, found family and healing from trauma.
Does the story have a happy ending?
The listing says it ends in an HEA, or happily-ever-after.
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