Jen Morris writes age gap romance so well, and this third book in the Forbidden on Fruit Street series is my favorite one of hers yet. 

There is so much to love about Poppy and Wyatt. Despite both main characters fighting their initial feelings, I loved how they both recognized those feelings pretty early on. There was no questioning their love for each other, no possibility of Wyatt using any sort of power dynamic to win Poppy over. Even with their age gap, they were both on pretty equal footing when it came to past relationship experience, and that set the stage for an easy-to-read and easy-to-love romance between the forty-two year old Wyatt and the twenty-five year old Poppy. 

Both main characters had well-developed stories involving professional and personal growth. I loved seeing that acceptance of pursuing your passion, no matter your age or how established you may be in your career. After toxic exes left both Wyatt and Poppy feeling trapped in their career choices, I loved seeing them bring out the best in each other with nothing but encouragement to follow their true passions, no matter how scary it may seem to do so. 

Not only were these main characters the perfect support system for each other, but they sizzled on the page as well. Their chemistry was undeniable, their connection tangible. Once Wyatt and Poppy stopped putting their feelings aside and wondering what anyone else might think, their passion and love for each other was combustible. Of course, having the support of our previous two Forbidden on Fruit Street couples definitely helped move things along. 

I’ll Keep Her Safe was a fantastic, age gap romance that had a heavy focus on moving forward, both in love and in life. It reminds readers of the important things, like doing what makes you happy and brings you peace, while showcasing that love can find you at any age. 

If you love older, protective MMCs with tattoos for days and FMCs who learn to pursue their dreams, you won’t want to miss the spice between Wyatt and Poppy. 

Thank you so much to Jen Morris for providing a review copy of this book. All opinions are my own.