Age Gap Trope

Elite bodyguard Rhys Larsen's rules are clear: protect clients and never get emotionally involved. That is, until he meets Princess Bridget von Ascheberg. Her stubbornness and hidden fire break down his defenses, making him crave her. Bridget, facing an unwanted throne and loveless marriage, secretly desires Rhys. Their forbidden love could destroy them both and the kingdom, but they can't resist the growing passion between them.

When soccer star Hunter Hale returns from Europe, he needs a nanny for his daughter, Story, but none of the candidates fit until Story’s uncle Hayden suggests his best friend, Piper Evans. Piper had to leave college to pay for her sister's medical bills, and just before starting a café job, Hayden offers her a live-in nanny position. The job seems perfect—until she meets her boss, Hunter Hale, who is now handsome and well-built, making him very off-limits.

I fell in love with him at thirteen. He was older, mysterious, and unattainable. One night changed everything, but there was a big problem—he belonged to her.

Sofia knows what it's like to be the consolation prize—too young, not blonde, and not an ice princess like her sister. When her perfect sister runs off with the enemy, Sofia is given to Danilo in her place, knowing she'll always be second best, yet still longing for his love.

Danilo, accustomed to getting what he wants—power, respect, and the ice princess—finds himself wounded when another man steals his bride. Now, Sofia takes her sister's place, but she's not the sister he lost. Unable to forget what he’s lost, Danilo risks losing what he’s been given.

Working as a nanny for the world's grumpiest single dad should have been easy—until I couldn’t keep my eyes off Cade Eaton, and he couldn’t keep his hands off me. Thirteen years older and rough around the edges, Cade barely noticed me until a hot tub game of truth or dare changed everything. As a city girl, I find his gruff, broad-shouldered rancher vibe irresistible. But beneath his tough exterior, I discover a man who’s been hurt before and who makes me feel more cherished than ever. My contract says two months, but my heart says forever.

Music is her life, but her father's politics control every moment. When she sneaks out to pursue her dreams, danger follows. Papá’s Second, Eliel, challenges him for the throne, putting her at risk. To protect her, her father sends her to his trusted friend, Richard. Upon reunion, a rare bond forms between them, igniting intense and powerful feelings. Their connection must remain hidden, as her father wouldn’t understand. She must find harmony amid the chaos. "Wrestling With Werewolves" is a low-angst, age-gap romance between a Latiné rock princess and her father’s best friend, featuring a devoted book boyfriend.

When I met Ford Donovan, I had no idea who he was—young, gorgeous, successful, and way too young for me.

My best friend secretly set up a dating profile for me targeting men ages twenty-one to twenty-seven. It wasn’t supposed to go live, but it did, and that's how I met Ford. We started messaging, and he made me laugh. Despite insisting we could only be friends, Ford's persistence led me to agree to one date—my first in twenty years since my high school sweetheart. I knew it couldn't last, but I was curious about him.

Cadence "Cady" Bloomquist loves shelving books at Nevermore Bookstore and her weekly calls with the mysterious "Fox." Roman Fawkes, living in seclusion, longs for Cady but believes it can never happen. When a break-in during one of their calls forces him to act, he becomes closer to her but can't reveal he's "Fox." Fawkes must resist being with Cady, knowing a happy ending isn't possible.

I've watched her for years without her knowing, making her feel unwelcome. Wren thinks I hate her, especially as my son's wife, but she doesn't know the real reason—I want her for myself. It should be my ring on her finger, not his. When my son betrays her, I'm there to pick up the pieces. I can't resist her any longer, but even though she isn't his anymore, it doesn't mean I can keep her. After all, two wrongs don't make a right.

Gordon Mackenzie, ruthless CEO of SynthoSoft, is unexpectedly drawn to vivacious Isadora Santos. Thrilled by her attraction to him, Isadora wants to be with Gordon. Their bond deepens during a snowstorm at his company holiday party, but as their love blossoms, guests at the resort start dying mysteriously. Gordon and Isadora must unmask the murderer before she becomes the next victim, testing their relationship as they race to survive.

Abbie Keller thought Richard Benson would be her forever. She changed herself to fit his mold, but he broke up with her, saying she wasn't serious enough for his career ambitions. Heartbroken, Abbie calls her friends, gets drunk, dyes her hair, and plots revenge. The perfect opportunity arises: date Richard’s boss, Damien Martinez, and get invited to the firm's Christmas party.

As Abbie and Damien’s relationship deepens, she discovers his softer side. But as feelings grow, Abbie questions whether she can continue her plan of deceit.

Novel that explores the forbidden attraction between Jordan, a young woman, and Pike, the father of her boyfriend. Set against the backdrop of their complicated and intertwined lives, the story delves into themes of love, loyalty, and the societal taboos surrounding age-gap relationships. Douglas crafts a narrative that challenges conventions and examines the depth of true love and the complexities of human connections.