Older BY Jennifer Hartmann

Before he discovered my age, he uncovered my heart.

Bruised and abused, and a victim of a loveless household, I shimmered with new life the moment he found me drowning my sorrows in a lake beneath the stars.

A chance encounter. An unspoken connection.

I was smitten; he was curious.

But, as everyone knew, fate could be decidedly cruel.

He called me Halley, like the comet.

I called him Reed.

And my best friend?

Well… she called him Dad.

Older is a forbidden, slow-burn, age-gap romance standalone. It follows Halley, a young woman escaping a painful home life, and Reed, a man burdened with his own past. Their chance meeting under the stars sparks a connection that neither can deny, even as the reality of their situation complicates their feelings. As their bond deepens, they navigate the complexities of their age difference and the social boundaries they are crossing.

Through secret moments and stolen glances, Halley and Reed's relationship grows from a fragile connection to a profound love. Despite the challenges and the odds stacked against them, they find solace and passion in each other. The story culminates in a heartfelt and satisfying happily-ever-after, proving that love can transcend any obstacle.