In Love with a Younger Man

Cheryl Robinson is a wonderful author. Please read the rest of her books - you won't be disappointed.

Stories like this lets me know why I am so addicted to reading African-American Romance Novels! This book is definitely one that will go on my favorite's list. I absolutely could not put this book down and didn't want the story to end! It was sooooooooooooooo good. One of the most important things in a book to me is the dialogue between the characters. I really loved that about this story. This is the first book that I have read by Cheryl Robinson and boy, it will not be the last. I can't wait to read all of her other titles. I thought this book was very well written. It was humorous, very romantic, sad (at times), and most of all it was an amazing story about love! I can't wait for the sequel. I am so glad to know that there will be one. Olena, Mathew and Jason are such intriguing characters, you are bound to fall completely in love with them. Also, I have to say that the cover of this book was so beautiful! I kept telling myself that this picture was definitely a photo of the real Olena and Mathew. They are sooooo cute together but, please let's not forget about Mr. Jason Nix. He is a loveable sweetheart that is determined to get Ms. Olena also. This book will definitely keep your attention from beginning to end. It's one of the best books that I have read so far this year. (lol) It's early in the year and I am so looking forward to reading more by this author. Please don't make us wait all year for the sequel! Also, let me add that you most definitely can judge this book by it's cover! It's an amazing story! Kudos to this author! I loved it! I loved it! I LOVED IT!!!

At college, her dorm residents dub Olena Day the "bitch" due to her prickly demeanor; she rationalizes her behavior as acceptable because her first boyfriend committed suicide when they were fifteen. Her college roommate who happens to be her cousin Candice warns Olena her chances of finding a boyfriend is slim to none as African-Americans prefer lighter skinned docile females. Olena ignores Candice's rant and becomes Andrew's girlfriend. When she becomes pregnant he demands she abort their twin fetuses. He still dumps her and marries another girl he impregnated. Twenty-five years later, Olena is even a greater bitch than her college days, as a successful businesswoman but with no friends and no outside of work relationships. Lonely she takes leave from her job planning to write a book, but soon meets finance executive Matthew Harper, who is almost two decades younger than her. They are attracted to one another and begin an ardent relationship though she has doubts beyond their age differences as she knows first-hand men leave. Olena makes this deep tale work when she falls IN LOVE WITH A YOUNGER MAN; who sees below the acerbic exterior to the lonely vulnerable woman inside. As Olena begins to think of a future without her beloved, she begins to look back to what she did to cause her to have no friends by running off anyone who tried to get close to her including family. Fans will appreciate this deep character driven contemporary romance as few protagonists are as developed as Olena is. Harriet Klausner

Oh! Ms. Robinson has a HOT one! This book is a definite must have and the perfect fodder for girl's night out!!! An old topic - but Ms. Robinson has definitely done her homework on this one! Olena has it all together, a hot career, financial stability and good looks. She is without a man, good relationships and girlfriends due to her competitive nature. Readers are taken back to Olena's youth to get answers. The two men? Jason and Matthew - well, I don't want to give too much away - but I must say I would be torn also. If there is ever a female prime - an Alpha (besides myself) then Ms. Olena is it! I LOVED this book and I could not put it down. The sex = HOT, the plot = thought provoking and NOT predictable!!! Yes! I am gushing and I usually don't! GET THIS BOOK - when you re done with it - pass it onto your girls! This book is about a very controversial topic - older woman, younger man but there is also a few other topics/issues that you will discover as you read!

When the Lord spoke through the prophet Isaiah in the bible; chapter 43 verse 19 he said "I am creating something new. There it is! Do you see it"? I believe that's how Olena Day felt; the need to become a new creation from the inside out. After twenty five years of regrets and seven years of putting her career first Olena "Sr. Key Accounts Manager" in the country is afforded the opportunity to take a paid sabbatical from her job. In four weeks Olena will be on her way to discovering a part of her and aspects of life she thought escaped her; like finding someone to love her. However this discovery doesn't come without pain and heartache nor is it present without surprises that teach life lessons."In Love with a Younger Man" is an emotional ride through the heart of Olena as she decides who deserves to co-star in her life. The quick moving relationship with Matthew that satisfies all her surface emotions or the slow burning one with Jason that touches so deep she didn't realize how deep until life and death were crouching at the door. Ms. Robinson has done it again; her gift as a writer continues to satiate the adult and the young at heart in all of us. An exhilarating read you will invite everyone you know to enjoy.