Welcome to this week's edition of Top Ten Tuesday which is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. This week the theme is a love freebie. No, not swinging 60s Miss Free Love kind of freebie, but a theme of my choice about love.
I have decided to focus on romances with older characters, mainly because I didn't meet my lovely husband until I was in my mid to late 40s so I know that love stories can happen at that age. Now, I could cheat and just do 10 of Maggie Christensen's books, but I am sure that I can find some others authors too. But let's start with Maggie and see where we go from there.
The Life She Deserves by Maggie Christensen - This is the first book in the Granite Springs series and the first I read by Maggie. I am now up to book number 14.
Summer in Bellbird Bay by Maggie Christensen - This is the first book in the Bellbird Bay series, which was a spin-off from the Granite Springs series.
A Basic Renovation by Sandra Antonelli - One of the earliest authors I read who specifically wrote mature age romance.
Finding Love at the Christmas Markets by Jo Thomas - I discovered this author last year by accident and really enjoyed her so have read a couple of her books now.
One French Summer by Gillian Harvey - This is the book I am reading right now,
Sun-Kissed by Laura Florand - When I was having a massive reading slump a few years ago, Laura Florand was one of only two authors I kept reading. I wish she was still writing,
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - I read this book years ago!
Black Rose by Nora Roberts - I read this book years ago!
Apples Should be Red by Penny Watson - We are now in the territory of unread books that caught my attention. This sounds like fun. The content warning says "Story includes copious profanity and botanical references."
The Woman Who Met Her Match by Fiona Gibson - Or this!
Can you recommend any mature-age/second chance/later in life/whatever you want to call them romances?
That's a nice theme, since it's so rare to come across books with older characters. I'd also add Bujold's Chalion series, though they are not strictly romances.
ReplyDeleteI had considered moving outside the romance genre but found enough in the end.
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This is a fantastic idea for a post. I'm very interested in reading stories about people who have found love later in life.
ReplyDeleteThe Switch by Beth O'Leary has an older person romance. I think Major Pettigrew's Last Stand does, too.
I thought about Major Pettigrew's Last Stand but decided it wasn't romancey enough!
DeleteAww, what a fun theme!
ReplyDeleteMy post: https://lydiaschoch.com/top-ten-tuesday-books-i-liked-about-asexual-characters/
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DeleteI like that there are authors out there writing for other age groups that the twenty-something love stories. Thanks for the visit.
ReplyDeleteTerrie @ Bookshelf Journeys
Or early 30s! Thanks for stopping by!
DeleteAh nice theme to highlight mature romances!
ReplyDeleteMy TTT: https://jjbookblog.wordpress.com/2023/02/14/top-ten-tuesday-407/
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DeleteLater in life romances when done well are so nice. I only don't like them if they make 40 and 50 year old come across as 80year olds. I think Marie Force has a couple of good ones I've read. I also loved one Helena Hunting did. Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteYeah, there are definitely some of those around too Deanna!
DeleteGreat topic! I also enjoy books with older couples...although at the moment I can't think of any off the top of my head.
ReplyDeleteIt was a fun list to put together Cindy
DeleteI love your topic! And how true it is that love can happen to us at every age. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt truly can Maureen!
DeleteLove this list, only author I've read is Nora. I must look up Maggie Christensen.
ReplyDeleteI find her very easy reading Kathryn!
DeleteFiona Gibson's book seems fun, love that cover too. Happy reading! My TTT https://readwithstefani.com/my-top-10-romances/
ReplyDeleteIt's definitely a happy cover Stefani!
DeleteI feel like when I've come across older characters in romances, they've been side characters who also find love at the same time! I don't think I've read too many that focus solely on an older couple.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice when they are the story, not just part of the story.
DeleteWhat a great topic! I like to have older characters in my books.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by Dara!
DeleteGreat topic! I know lots of people who haven't found their true loves until later in life. There really should be more books out there with this kind of romance in it.
ReplyDeleteHappy TTT (on a Wednesday)!
There really should be Susan! Thanks for stopping by!
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