This is because of how contemporary society views older women, places them in stereotypes roles, or renders them invisible I have been wanting to collect a list of romance novels that feature ‘mature’ ROMANCE Heroines and Heroes, specifically Heroines and Heroes over 40 in CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE.

I need to add to that stockpile, and I’m looking to YOU THE READER for help because AGE DIVERSITY MATTERS! You know how I blog regularly about grown ups in romance and run something I call the ‘ Mature Content Stockpile‘ on this website. You know how all my books and short stories all feature heroines and heroes over 40.

You all know how I have books and short stories published and out there. You forgot to be inclusive of age.Īre you over 40 and feeling invisible in romance? Don’t. Kudos to the RWA and thanks for coming to the party. In an open letter to its members, the Romance Writers of America has addressed the importance of the romance industry being diverse and inclusive of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, and disabilities. There’s been discussion regarding diversity in romance fiction as well. Fear, courage, and inspiration from unlikely places will mark this journey, and Sophia is determined to persevere until the very end.A TASTE OF HEAVEN is a 57,000 word short novel that includes a foodie romance, second chances, and a wee bit of haggis.The current buzzword is diversity. There’s been discussion about the diversity of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender and age discrimination in Hollywood. Spurred by her daughters, she embarks on a poignant adventure that takes her from the wildflower fields of Vermont to the wind-swept vista of North Berwick, Scotland. Scottish chef Elliott Adamson has a chip on his shoulder the size of Loch Ness, and he's blocking her path to victory. Unfortunately, there is a large, angry obstacle standing in her way. But in a moment of defiance, she creates an extraordinary dessert, one that combines both the bitter and the sweet, just like her own life.That one bite changes everything.After a year grieving for her dead husband, forty-seven-year-old Sophia is finally ready to break out of her shell. She has only one shot to impress the judges on A Taste of Heaven. When the producer of a cooking competition requests an amuse-bouche, the chefs stick with proteins. 'Create one perfect bite.'Good little widow Sophia Brown always follows the rules. But in a moment of defiance, she creates an extraordinary dessert, one that combines both the bitter and the sweet, just like her own life.That one bite changes everything.After a year grieving for her dead husband, forty-seven-year-old Sophia is.

A Taste of Heaven by Penny Watson