Title: Old Enough(Book 1, The Age Between Us)
Author: Charmaine Pauls
Genre: Dark Romance
Release Date: July 17, 2018
Synopsis
I’m old enough to drive a car, buy alcohol, and enter a club. I’m old enough to take responsibility for my actions. I’m old enough for her. No matter what her middle-aged friends or society says. No matter she’s the age of my mother. No matter why or how I met her. I’ll take those secrets to my grave. And her with them. If those secrets don’t ruin us first.
(Old Enough is Book 1 of The Age Between Us duology. Book 2 will be available on 28 August 2018.)
What reviewers and readers say: “Fabulous.” “A moving and addictive read.” “There’s a beauty and strength to the writing.” “Even when I finally managed to put the book down I couldn’t get the characters to let me sleep.” “Can't tell the last time I picked up a book and was so caught up with it.”
This was a book that I went into with certain expectations based on previous books I've read in this genre but it surpassed all of them.
Really enjoyed the dynamics of the relationship between Jane and Brian, there was no power struggle which I liked. Both characters have secrets that I think may impact on them in book two that's my guess anyway.
I will say that Jane frustrated me so much I wanted her to fight back against them all instead of just rolling with the punches they through at her. I'm hoping that we see her fight back in the next one.
Looking forward to see where the author takes the characters in the next book.
reviewed by Sweet Spot Sisterhood
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Old Enough is a taboo situation. The older woman being seduced by the younger man. It is naughty to think about but you have no idea!!!
He may be younger but he is very experienced. His control is admirable but it's his delectable fantasies that will make you wish you had a Brian. Naughty or nice, he is everything you need, want, and lust after.
It's so hard not to be jealous of Jane. Until you meet the other half of the drama in this book, you will want to shake the living daylights out of 2/3 the characters in this book. I guarantee it. And just as you are ready to battle your doubts....BAM!
It's over. Now we wait!!!!
Reviewed for Sweet Spot Sisterhood
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Excerpt
Tapping his fingers together, he doesn’t break our stare. He continues to delve deep into my eyes for four more heartbeats, and then he says, “I’m leaving you.” The words come out of nowhere and everywhere. They’re wrong, because he’d never do that to me. He promised. Our start wasn’t easy, but I’ve tried my damnedest to be the good wife for him, the wife he wanted. We have Abby. He won’t do this to his daughter. “I wanted to tell you before,” he says, “but the right opportunity was never there.” Lowering my voice, I motion at the full restaurant. “This is?” A shutter drops in his regard, and his demeanor turns distant, inaccessible. “I thought it best to move as soon as possible. I don’t want a drawn-out drama.” I can’t process what’s happening. There were no warning signs, except for his recent withdrawal, but he always pulls into himself when work gets stressful. “I’ll be out by tomorrow,” he continues. “Why?” My question has nothing to do with him moving out tomorrow. He doesn’t hesitate in his answer. “Debbie.” I only know one Debbie. “From your office?” “She resigned.” He adds, “Obviously.” As if that’s a consolation. “How did this happen?” “We fell in love.” Tears prick at the back of my eyes, but I blink them away, not wanting witnesses for my pain and humiliation. “How long?” He gets that closed-off look again. “It’s not important.” “The hell it is.” “Jane.” His tone is chastising. “Your language, please.” “Can we talk about this at home?” “There’s no point. My mind’s made up.” “Yes, there is a point. There are things to be said, explained. If you’re so certain of your decision as you say you are–”
About The Author
Charmaine Pauls was born in Bloemfontein, South Africa. She obtained a degree in Communication at the University of Potchestroom, and followed a diverse career path in journalism, public relations, advertising, communications, photography, graphic design, and brand marketing. Her writing has always been an integral part of her professions. After relocating to Chile with her French husband, she fulfilled her passion to write creatively full-time. Charmaine has published ten novels since 2011, as well as several short stories and articles. Two of her short stories were selected for publication in an African anthology from across the continent by the International Society of Literary Fellows in conjunction with the International Research Council on African Literature and Culture. When she is not writing, she likes to travel, read, and rescue cats. Charmaine currently lives in Montpellier with her husband and children. Their household is a linguistic mélange of Afrikaans, English, French and Spanish.
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