Not Too Late
A GenX Romance
by Samantha J Bryant
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Pub Date Apr 28 2026 | Archive Date Feb 05 2026
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Description
Amanda Deaton left her hometown right after high school, looking for adventure. But now, thirty-five years later, her mom needs her, and this GenX nomad has come home. Bellevue, Kentucky has changed--they even have a Thai restaurant! And here where Amanda least expected it, a new kind of adventure might be looking for her.
Her yoga instructor, Chris, is hot. Like, making her stammer over her words, making her stare at him across a crowded sub shop hot. And wonder of wonders, he seems to be staring and stammering at her, too. But how does he know her high school nickname? Any guy that good-looking she would surely have remembered.
But just like Bellevue, Chris has changed a lot. Turbo, the skinny freshman trackstar, sweet but entirely unmemorable, has grown into a gorgeous, caring, confident man with a thriving career and a grown-up daughter. What hasn't changed is the torch he still carries for his high school crush.
Chris has dreamed of a life with Amanda since he was fourteen years old. At age 54, Amanda has never really given away her whole heart. Could their timing finally be right?
Average rating from 11 members
Featured Reviews
katie i, Reviewer
How do I put into words how much I enjoyed Not Too Late? This was the breath of fresh air I needed, no drama & no complications. This read was short & sweet and so great for me!
After moving back home to help her mom after hip surgery, Amanda walks into a yoga class and is met by an attractive instructor, Chris, who seems to be flirting with her. Little does she know, Amanda and Chris actually went to high school together and he has basically been in love with her since he was 13. Old feelings resurface while new ones are created and it is so sweet.
Other than mentioning the past, this book takes place mostly over a week so it is very fast paced. Despite the main characters being 50+, they both come off as so young and fun and I smiled a few times at their interactions. I recommend this for anyone looking for a quick second chance romance read!
Bookseller 1977139
A sweet (and just a little spicy) romance that reminds us that life and love don't stop after 30. Perfect for fans of second chances and very slow burns. Amanda returns to her small Kentucky hometown to help care for her mother and runs into Chris, who has grown up nicely over the last 35 years. A low stress and enjoyable read, especially for Gen Xers and elder millennials who will love recognizing the chapter names.
Bookseller 1509947
This is a great pallet cleanser for anyone who is looking for an older FMC/MC in a realistic place in life and dating. A sweet second chance at romance while balancing the stress of coming back home matched with the Gen X humor and whit comes through making these midlife characters read so fun without even trying. I loved that this story shows us at 50 life is just getting started! #netgalley #NotTooLate
Nicole G, Librarian
This is a short and sweet romance about people over 50 finding love. Amanda left her hometown after high school to explore the world. But her mother has had complications after surgery and she returns home to care for her. She finds her hometown changed, and seeing old friends stirs a feeling of belonging. When she runs into a super cute yoga instructor, Chris, she is smitten. But Amanda doesn't realize they went to school together, and Chris has carried a torch for her for years.
A second chance at love is shown fairly realistically - like canceling a date because you stayed up too late the night before, or stopping your makeout sesh to give mom her pills.
This is for everyone hoping for older, more mature MC's.
I loved the chapter titles being GenX songs, and knew them all.
The story is quick, sweet, and just a lil spicy. Probably a 1.5 out of 5 in the spice department. Nothing wrong with that, as there is good build up but it isn't the point of the book.
I'm excited to see the author is continuing with this format. I'm not sure if it is a "series," as no one was left hanging for a sequel. Hopefully it's just older folks finding love.
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