The Best Books About Older Woman Younger Man Relationships
When it comes to love, age is nothing but a number. And while some may argue that older woman younger man relationships are taboo, there are plenty of books out there that celebrate these unique partnerships. From heartwarming romances to erotic tales, these are the best books about older woman younger man relationships.
Heartwarming Romances
1. The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks
One of the most classic love stories of all time, The Notebook tells the tale of Noah and Allie, two young lovers who are forced to part ways but find their way back to each other years later. Though their relationship is tested by time and distance, their love for one another remains as strong as ever.
2. The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
The Time Traveler’s Wife is the story of Clare and Henry, a married couple whose relationship is complicated by Henry’s unusual ability to time travel. Though their relationship is fraught with challenges, they remain devoted to one another.
3. Love Story by Erich Segal
A classic love story with a tragic twist, Love Story follows the relationship of Oliver and Jenny, two college students from different backgrounds who fall in love despite the odds. Though their relationship is tested by tragedy, their love for one another endures.
4. One Day by David Nicholls
One Day tells the story of Emma and Dexter, two friends who meet on the day of their college graduation and spend the next twenty years meeting up on the same day each year. As they move through life, their relationship deepens and changes, until they finally find their way back to each other.
5. The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton
Set in the upper crust of New York society in the late 19th century, The Age of Innocence tells the story of Newland Archer, a young man who is betrothed to a woman he does not love. But when he meets her cousin, the beautiful and unconventional Ellen Olenska, he begins to question the life he’s been leading.
6. The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje
The English Patient tells the story of four people who are brought together in an Italian villa during World War II. Among them is an English patient, who is being cared for by a nurse who falls in love with him. Though their relationship is forbidden, they cannot resist each other.
7. The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman
The Light Between Oceans is the story of a lighthouse keeper and his wife, who live on a remote island off the coast of Australia. When a baby washes up on the shore, they decide to raise her as their own, not knowing that her real mother is searching for her.
8. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society is the story of a group of friends who correspond with each other during and after World War II. Among them is a young writer, who falls in love with one of the members of the society.
9. The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway
The Sun Also Rises is the story of a group of American and British expatriates who travel to Spain to see the running of the bulls. Among them is Lady Brett Ashley, a beautiful and tantalizing older woman who captivates the young men around her.
10. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is the story of Christopher Boone, a 15-year-old boy with autism who sets out to solve the mystery of who killed his neighbor’s dog. Along the way, he learns about love and loss, and what it means to be human.
Erotic Tales
1. Fifty Shades of Grey by E.L. James
The first book in the Fifty Shades trilogy, Fifty Shades of Grey tells the story of Anastasia Steele, a young woman who enters into a sexual relationship with Christian Grey, a wealthy and enigmatic businessman. What starts as a physical relationship quickly becomes something more, as the two characters explore the dark depths of their desires.
2. Bared to You by Sylvia Day
Bared to You is the first book in the Crossfire trilogy, which tells the story of Eva Tramell and Gideon Cross, two young lovers who are caught up in a passionate and dangerous affair. As their relationship deepens, they must confront the dark secrets from their pasts.
3. Beautiful Bastard by Christina Lauren
Beautiful Bastard