Something in the Way

Like Something in the Way, this novel explores a complex age-gap relationship and the intense scrutiny that comes with it. It captures the same sense of forbidden longing and the emotional weight of a romance that challenges social norms.

This book features a high-stakes age-gap romance with a heavy focus on tension and forbidden desire. Fans of Manning and Lake's chemistry will appreciate the slow-burn development and the 'off-limits' nature of the relationship.

A classic family saga that mirrors the 'forbidden fruit' theme and the spanning of many years. It captures the same heart-wrenching feeling of loving someone you shouldn't while dealing with family expectations.

Part of the Ashes & Embers series, this story deals with a significant age gap and a deep-seated connection that starts when the protagonist is young. It shares the same 'soulmate' vibe and emotional intensity found in Hawkins' writing.

This novel features a complicated, often gritty relationship between an older man and a younger woman. It matches the realistic, sometimes dark emotional landscape and the character growth seen throughout the Something in the Way series.

While it features a marriage of convenience, the core of the story is a slow-burn, age-gap romance built on mutual care and protection. It echoes the themes of guardianship and evolving love that Manning and Lake experience.

This historical epic features an all-consuming, desperate love that feels as high-stakes as Lake and Manning's journey. It captures the same atmosphere of 'us against the world' and the pain of being separated by circumstances.

This story focuses on a young woman moving into a new environment and falling for someone who is strictly off-limits due to family ties. It shares the same addictive, dramatic quality and the 'forbidden' tension of the early books in Hawkins' series.

This book is a masterclass in angst and the 'right person, wrong time' trope. Fans who enjoyed the years-long pining and the emotional rollercoaster of Lake and Manning will find this equally gut-wrenching.

A deeply emotional and reflective story about two broken people finding solace in each other. It matches the lyrical writing style and the heavy focus on character growth and healing present in Hawkins' work.