Old Enough to Know Better (Paperback)

She was forty-one, divorced, and done playing it safe. Years of silence taught Claire to believe passion belonged to the young-until Jake Maddox moved in downstairs. Twenty-five. Ex-Marine. Grease-stained hands, sin-blue eyes, and a body built for breaking rules. He was supposed to be just a tenant. A quiet arrangement. But every glance burned hotter. Every filthy word stripped away her defenses.

What began as stolen looks became obsession. What began as rent reminders turned into nights tangled in sheets and whispered names that should never be spoken. He kissed her like sin. Touched her like salvation. Claimed her like she was his last breath.

Now the whole world says she's too old for him. That she should walk away before she loses everything. But what if he's the only man who has ever truly seen her? What if the risk is the only thing worth taking?

Raw. Addictive. Filthy. Heart-wrecking. This is an older woman, younger man romance that will ruin you in the best possible way.

Javi Stone is the author of raw, addictive romances that aren't afraid to push boundaries. Best known for Young Enough to Ruin Me, Javi writes unapologetically steamy age-gap stories filled with forbidden longing, explosive chemistry, and characters who feel achingly real. Every book promises the perfect mix of tension and release-slow-burn moments that lead to fiery passion, heartbreak that collides with redemption, and endings that leave readers breathless. Javi's work is written for those who believe love doesn't play by the rules, and who crave stories that are as emotional as they are filthy.