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Youth: An Age Gap Romance with a Twist
They say youth is fleeting, but what if you could fake it for a little while longer—even forever? It’s possible thanks to the Crown Serum. As the twentieth anniversary for the world’s only legitimate wrinkle wonder cure approaches, newspaper reporter Goldie Hays lands an interview with its elusive maker, Sarah Crown.
Too bad Goldie’s dealing with a broken heart at the same time. And to think, it was only a month ago on her fortieth birthday that she was saying “I love you” for the first time to her much younger boyfriend. Teo Estrada is passionate, gorgeous, and geeky like her—everything she’s longed for.
But Teo has a secret that jeopardizes their relationship, and when Sarah dangles the scoop of the century and a chance for the reporter to tell her own story, Goldie must examine her attitudes on aging and reshape the future she always hoped for herself.
Youth is a funny, poignant romance set in a world where the mythical fountain of youth is a modern reality. Featuring a twist worthy of a Korean drama, this standalone story celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and love at any age.
Too bad Goldie’s dealing with a broken heart at the same time. And to think, it was only a month ago on her fortieth birthday that she was saying “I love you” for the first time to her much younger boyfriend. Teo Estrada is passionate, gorgeous, and geeky like her—everything she’s longed for.
But Teo has a secret that jeopardizes their relationship, and when Sarah dangles the scoop of the century and a chance for the reporter to tell her own story, Goldie must examine her attitudes on aging and reshape the future she always hoped for herself.
Youth is a funny, poignant romance set in a world where the mythical fountain of youth is a modern reality. Featuring a twist worthy of a Korean drama, this standalone story celebrates diversity, inclusivity, and love at any age.
328 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 16, 2025
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March 15, 2026
I stayed up until 3 am to finish this book. I could not put it down.
This book was beautiful. The characters were so unique not just in their sexuality, race, gender, age, but in their views. And everyone’s view and opinion was a big part of this story. As Goldie interviews not just Sarah Crown but all of the Serum users, both for and against the product, you learn not just their thoughts but their stories. You feel for these characters. (Okay maybe not Max but whatever about him 🤣.)
I went into this book expecting a cute cozy romance with a twist. And it was so much more. I finished the book satisfied with the ending, but also mulling over my own feelings about aging.
Beautiful job. I can’t wait to read more of Gloria’s work.
This book was beautiful. The characters were so unique not just in their sexuality, race, gender, age, but in their views. And everyone’s view and opinion was a big part of this story. As Goldie interviews not just Sarah Crown but all of the Serum users, both for and against the product, you learn not just their thoughts but their stories. You feel for these characters. (Okay maybe not Max but whatever about him 🤣.)
I went into this book expecting a cute cozy romance with a twist. And it was so much more. I finished the book satisfied with the ending, but also mulling over my own feelings about aging.
Beautiful job. I can’t wait to read more of Gloria’s work.
October 12, 2025
What a fun story! I met the author at a book fair and she was very sweet. I love branching out from my normal genre between series for a palette cleanser and I am so glad I gave this book a chance. I finished it in less than a week- I absolutely loved it! Can’t wait for more Gloria Holt books!
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