Mature romance recs for those who have aged out of new adult reads

6/12/2020

So, earlier this week, I admitted that I was a grumpy old hag who has officially aged out of new adult romance. In fact, I broke up with it once and for all. The angst and youthful dumbassery are just too much for me to handle. With that in mind, I thought it was time to update our recommendations for mature romance--that is, romance where characters are older than 30. There's some great stuff here, so get ready to 1-click, folks. Happy reading!

Romance Rehab's picks

Reader picks

NOTE: Romance Rehab hasn't read these YET, but our super-smart readers swear by them, so we feel pretty good about recommending these.

But what about y'all? Anything you'd like to add? Let's share those recommendations!

10 Comments

Jeriann Fisher

6/12/2020 10:38:43 am

Great list here! Thank you for including Julie Miller. She has created several sexy mature heroes.

Kathy

6/13/2020 02:37:59 am

Thanks for the recommendations! I'd also add Getting a Grip and Balance Check by ME Carter - funny and realistic, definitely great reads!

Linda from Ohio

6/13/2020 09:25:16 am

Crusie's "Bet Me" is great, but addresses the issue of weight more than age. The age issue is more directly addressed in "Anyone But You." HIGHLY recommended!

Sharron C link

6/14/2020 12:07:54 am

Silver Brewer is one of THE BEST BOOKS EVER! Love L B Dunbar!

Elizabeth ROSEMOND

6/14/2020 12:42:47 am

Amazing list!! I must also HIGHLY recommend Lucy Score's "By a Thread" and Mae Wood's "This Time is Different"

Ginger

6/14/2020 12:54:22 am

Any and all of Freya Barker's books are awesome! L B Dunbar has some great reads for those seeking more mature characters.

Christine

6/14/2020 03:03:32 pm

Thanks for the suggestions. Everything Freya Barker is a must read for mature romance. I recently read Holding on to Someday by K. Leah which I highly recommend and the Magdalene series by Kristen Ashley

Nancy Shaw

7/2/2020 01:17:32 am

I'm THRILLED that I found you. While I'll read just about anything I have been searching for a place where I can find books that are for older readers. I am already listing new titles to look for . Thanks!

Tina Evans

4/20/2022 02:36:54 am

Ayla Asher's Ardor Creek series features a slew of older (late 30's to mid 40's) characters who go through domestic violence, grief, infertility, bullying and more.

Tina Evans

8/24/2023 10:53:05 pm

Ayla Asher's Ardor Creek series feature mature aged characters who are real and funny and I adore the series so much.

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