In Love With a Younger Man (Paperback)

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Robinson's (Sweet Georgia Brown) new urban fiction is distinguished by its intractable protagonist, Olena Day, whose first love committed suicide at age 15, which just might give her the right to be the bitch her college dormmates refer to her as. Olena's roommate/cousin Candice tells Olena she won't find a boyfriend because dark skinned men prefer light skinned women, and when Olena does find a boyfriend, Andrew, and gets pregnant, he convinces her to abort what would have been twins. Then he leaves her, only to get engaged to another girl he's made pregnant. Fast forward 25 years: Olena is a successful businesswoman without love or friends. She takes a paid yearlong sabbatical intending to write a book and sort out her life, but soon falls for Matthew Harper, a finance executive at a luxury car dealership who's 18 years younger. Their relationship is passionate and complicated, and a stunning revelation at the end makes the age difference seem a minor point as Olena must face not only her future but her past. In a straightforward and entertaining tale, Robinson delivers what she promises. (Jan.)
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Product Description

An inspiring novel about taking risks and following your dreams from “one of the hottest fiction authors of today.”(Urban Reviews)

At forty-three years old, Oleana Day feels restless. She just needs change, and a direction. She’s found it in Matthew Harper. He’s smart, financially stable, drop-dead sexy, and has no baggage. There’s just one problem—he’s 18 years younger, and he’s full of surprises. But what unfolds between them is something neither would have guessed—an unexpected romance about coming to terms, coming of age, and fighting for the love of your life.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: NAL Trade (January 6, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0451225821
• ISBN-13: 978-0451225825
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #395,723 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Start The New Year Off With a BANG!!!, January 6, 2009

By	Denise Bolds "Lion Who Reads A Lot!" (New York United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Cougar Gets Captured, January 6, 2009

By	Miss "Missy" (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Thought-Provoking And Entertaining!, March 19, 2009

By	Urban-Reviews.com (Urban-Reviews.com) - See all my reviews

Olena Day has never had it easy with men. After her first boyfriend in high school committed suicide, Olena went off to college seeking a brand new start. Things begin looking up for her until she gets her heart broken by an upperclassman. Olena is now 43-years old and is a successful businesswoman. She just started her year long sabbatical from her job when she meets ex-football star Jason Nix. She becomes interested in a platonic friendship with Jason until she meets the sexy Matthew Harper. Matthew is a successful finance manager at a luxury car dealership and he's everything that Olena is looking for. The only problem with Matthew is that he's only 25-years-old. Can Olena put aside Matthew's age difference in order to pursue a long-term relationship with him?

Cheryl Robinson once again brought a thought-provoking and entertaining novel with In Love With a Younger Man. Robinson put a very modern spin on May/December relationships. You can see how Olena can fall in love with Matthew and will want to root for their relationship. However, you can also see Jason as the more suitable choice for Olena given his age and life experience. Robinson captured the little problems that Olena and Matthew have due to their age difference, like Matthew's preference for text messaging instead of having actual telephone conversations. This story is full of humor and some unexpected twists that could possibly lead to a sequel. In Love With a Younger Man is a wonderful contemporary story about relationships that can be enjoyed by all.

Reviewed by Radiah Hubbert
for Urban Reviews