Gray Hair Don’t Care by Karen Booth
The ultimate Gen-X romance is found in Karen Booth’s book Gray Hair Don’t Care, which follows two college best friends who re-connect after a 20-year absence and have one passionate night that goes terribly wrong the next morning. When they cross paths again a few years later, their new professional connection forces them to cope with emotions that neither of them has ever completely moved over. On the other hand, this is also a deeply personal account of a woman figuring out middle age, coming to terms with who she is after a lifetime of self-doubt, and allowing her inherent brightness to shine even more. I’m always looking for inspiring tales like these.
Gray Hair Don't Care by Karen Booth
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Makeup artist Lela Bennett, 47, is worried about taking the next step after her recent divorce. Dating. encountering individuals. refusing to let go. But when she meets Donovan James, she tries something new: sleeping with her college crush. Unfortunately, Lela admits she had been in love with Donovan all those years ago while in a post-orgasm coma. While she is sleeping, he answers by leaving. The following morning, her grey hairs almost seem to be teasing her. She is aware that she needs to gather herself. Leave guys out. Accept her ageing. Accept her grey.
Although Donovan James is a marketing genius, his ex-wives would attest that nothing terrifies him more than emotions. He is preoccupied with his daughter’s lifestyle business, three years after his one-night affair with Lela, and unprepared to meet the face of their new cosmetics line.
Lela here. She is no longer seduced by his allure thanks to her magnificent silver hair and newfound confidence. The universe appears determined to pair them up repeatedly once business picks up. And all of a sudden, two individuals who were sure that romance was over are wondering if love might be what comes next.
Weddings and Donovan James, her old college best friend, have always held special meaning for Lela Bennett. When her two favourite things coincide, she feels as though fate is playing tricks on her.
Lela is 47 years old, recently divorced, and in a bit of a rut in her life. It was a complete surprise to run into Donovan, but he is happy to see her too. Lela and he have a wonderful night together, but when she wakes up by herself, it feels exactly like another night they spent together years earlier.
