A reckless and irresistible soccer star. A forbidden affair that could ruin her career. The locker room has never been this steamy.Starting over was her only option.Forty-years old and still reeling from a public and painful divorce, Thalia Blackwood is looking for a fresh start, somewhere far away from her upside down life. When she’s offered a new job as the sports therapist for a football … sports therapist for a football (soccer) team, she jumps at the chance. This is just what she needs to leave the heartbreak and shame of Manchester behind, trading it in for the warmth and hopeful vibrancy of Madrid.
He was her only desire.
Alejo Albarado is rising up the ranks in his career. As the charming forward for the Real Madrid team, Alejo’s life revolves around women, parties, and being a tabloid darling, that is until the new sports therapist joins the team.
Their passion could not be ignored.
What starts out as a strictly professional relationship between Thalia and the young Spanish player, slowly evolves into something more. Much more.
Their relationship was forbidden.
But their combustible chemistry and simmering sexual tension can only go so far–should Thalia give into Alejo’s advances, she’s at risk of not only losing her job, but succumbing to a much younger man will drag her through the spotlight again.
Alejo might be worth that risk.
Unless he breaks her heart in the process.
The Younger Man is a full-length standalone romance. Characters from Love, in English make a cameo in this book, however The Younger Man is intended to be read as a STANDALONE. This book is approximately 500 pages long.
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I don’t think I’ve ever read a book so fast in my entire life. Everything you need in a forbidden romance, so steamy it singes the pages.
A reckless and irresistible soccer star. A forbidden affair that could ruin her career. The locker room has never been this steamy. The Younger Man is a standalone age-gap sports romance with a forbidden twist.
The Forbidden Man is an intense emotional rollercoaster that will hit you in all the feels. Steamy, lush and oh-so sensual, this is a love story you won’t soon forget. An absolute must read!
A reckless and irresistible soccer star. A forbidden affair that could ruin her career. The locker room has never been this steamy. The Younger Man is a standalone age-gap sports romance with a forbidden twist.
Karina Halle’s latest release is some of her best work to date. And THAT is saying something! It’s sensual, lush and steamy, An emotional rollercoaster you won’t want to get off. It will get you in the feels and touch your heart. It’s unputdownable and unforgettable! A reckless and irresistible soccer star. A forbidden affair that could ruin her career. The locker room has never been this steamy. The Younger Man is a standalone age-gap sports romance with a forbidden twist.
“Te amo, Thalia. I love you in all the languages.”
The best book I’ve read in 2019. The Younger Man by Karina Halle isn’t that effortless and timeless love. No, it’s the kind of love that is put through the ringer where the characters claw their way out fighting not only for themselves by for each other.
The Younger Man will take you back. It’ll take you back to the time you picked up your first romance novel and you couldn’t put it down for days after finishing it. The characters lived in you for days, weeks at a time. Thalia and Alejo’s love will forever thrive through everything. Everything that is you, everything that is the epitome of Karina’s writing, and everything that is love in its most raw form.
Yes this is a forbidden sports romance and yes it’s a younger man romance. But what you won’t be expecting is the fact that this book is different in the way of understanding what your first breath of fresh air would feel like. If there’s one book you need to read before 2019 is over, it’s The Younger Man.
Now titled THE FORBIDDEN MAN. Steamy, angsty, emotional, and filled with amazing tension! Thalia and Alejo will pull you deep into their stunning romance and leave you with a guaranteed book hangover.
5* Passionate Stars
I was eager to read Karina’s latest book which takes place in the world of soccer in Madrid and has cameos of Mateo and Vera from Love, in English, which was a fantastic read.
The forbidden love story between Thalia, the Sports Therapist for the soccer team Alejo plays with is super sexy and addictive. The chemistry between them, despite Thalia being 17 years older than the popular sexy Alejo, is undeniable and scorching. It was an emotional read seeing them struggle to hold onto their love when the circumstances were against them all the way. Their story was real and full of feels.
The secondary characters were engaging and pivotal to the HEA that Alejo and Thalia were chasing.
I absolutely devoured The Forbidden Man and it was a great passionate read to end my 2019 reading year.
A reckless and irresistible soccer star. A forbidden affair that could ruin her career. The locker room has never been this steamy. The Younger Man is a standalone age-gap sports romance with a forbidden twist.
This book undid me! Karina Halle at her very best. Angsty and delicious. Highly recommended.
This one is ALL THE FEELS!! A constant rollercoaster of emotions that I felt to my bones!
It’s sensual, lush, steamy as hell.
It’s an emotional rollercoaster.
It’s a love story you won’t soon forget.
BOOM – three reasons to get your butt reading this book RIGHT NOW! Go read it!!
From the beautiful city of Madrid to the thrilling pitches of European Football, Karina Hale brings a story full of excitement and love that doesn’t judge by age.
First off I want to thank Ms. Halle for writing a story that breaks the stereotype. That takes away the stigma of an older woman and a younger man dynamic. It’s encouraging to see vintage gal (like myself) become the heroine in this story and to win the heart of a younger man and football star.
Thalia is the vintage gal and truly encompasses the old adage that “Age is but a number, you are only as old as you feel”. Her heart has been bruised and broken, and she bravely starts over in the beautiful city of Madrid and working for the Real Madrid football team.
Alejo is the younger man, wise beyond his years in some aspects yet his young years shines through in others. And oh my me does this fella bring the heat and the swoons to the story!
Ms. Halle is able to bring a realness to her characters and the story is angst-filled and so moving to read. I could so empathize with Thalia’s plight and I was rooting so hard for the relationship that was building between Alejo and Thalia.
Oh the feels! So many ups and downs! Karina has a special way with words that’s completely addicting. This story was different and interesting. Reading other cultures for me is challenging in the best ways. Getting to understand how they live and sports and all the good things intrigues me. Throw in some steamy forbidden romance and I was a goner. Loved the book! Would definitely recommend!
Continuing my older woman-younger man binge, today I bring you The Forbidden Man by Karina Halle. This one fits much better into my overall theme if you get my drift (HEA…) .
This book follows Thalia as she escapes to Spain for a fresh start after a harsh divorce that includes public humiliation and infidelity. She was one of the trainers for Manchester United and just when she needs an out, Real Madrid happens to have an open position – it’s kismet! So, yes, you need to suspend reality a bit (especially when the job flip-flop happens again). It’s not too hard to do that with Spain as the background and if you focus your attention on Alejo instead. Hot, romantic, swoony, sexy, Spanish, star soccer player Alejo who perfectly maneuvers between wild, carefree and passionate in an only-the-young-can-let-themselves-go way and then effortlessly shifts to being a wise, thoughtful, grounded, romantic that you can’t help but adore him. The chemistry between young Alejo and newly 40-year-old Thalia sizzles off the page. But she quickly finds herself in charge of his rehab after an injury and well, all that touching and the close quarters for physical therapy pressurizes their chemistry until it is combustible. But is it worth risking it all, and, given their age difference, could it really last?
This book is definitely an escape because it’s a bit far-fetched but it’s a fun, hot beach read for August, so let yourself go and enjoy losing yourself in a life of fame, money, and delicious athletes for a bit. You deserve it.
Quote: “This goes beyond looks. This is a connection of the souls. It’s how we knew we were meant for each other the moment we laid eyes on each other. And that connection, that’s not going to go away with age. It’s only going to strengthen.”
Song for Thalia and Alejo: What If by Kane Brown featuring Lauren Alaina: “What if I was made for you and you were made for me. What if this is it, what if it’s meant to be? What if I ain’t one of them fools just playin’ some game.”
I cannot get over how much I loved this book! This is what every love story should be like. I loved every aspect about it. Alejo and Thalia’s love story is sweet, sultry, and hot. I also really loved the sports aspect of this book too.
I also loved that the woman was older than the man, you do not see that a lot in books and it’s nice to know a women in her 40’s that has been through so much can find her true love even if he is 17 years younger then her.
Karina Halle did a great job with this book, her writing is outstanding and I’m sure she had to do a lot of research about soccer because soccer is king in Europe. Thank you for this love story, it will always be one of my favorites!
Soccer drama – pure fun
One of the best books I’ve read this year. This book had my emotions running on high. I could feel the love between Thalia and Alejo seeping through the pages. And the sex…so freaking hot. I wish I could read this book again for the first time. A must read!
This was the first book for me by Karina Halle. And I am hooked! Where can I find an Alejo?? Holy smokes!! This story melted my heart and my kindle! First thing I enjoyed is how well written the story is. I knew absolutely nothing about European football. And I don’t speak any Spanish…but the story sucked me in and made me see the beauty of both. And I have to say Alejo is the best book boyfriend EVER!! He is hot, athletic and says all the things that make you have all the feelings. The sex scenes were classy and HAWT!! I loved everything about this book. There were a couple moments when I wanted to slap Thalia…but that was because I wanted her to stop wasting time. I will be reading more by Karina!!!
This book had me hooked. My favorite Karina Halle so far!