Chasing Passion
by Aven Blair
In the post-war warmth of 1946, Lillian Ashcroft's love for Jade Wilder is no longer a quiet ache-it's a fire she's ready to step into. At 53, Lillian has spent two long years watching 30-year-old barrel racer Jade Wilder ride like the wind-her body all hips and heat, moving like sin itself. And every time Jade wins, she glances toward the stands-just once, just for Lillian. It's fleeting, but it's enough. Enough to stir something deeper than desire. Enough to keep hope alive. Lillian doesn't just love Jade-God help her, she wants to be lost in her fire and burn. Jade has always felt Lillian's gaze-steady, warm, impossible to ignore. There's a gravity between them she can't shake, a quiet tenderness in Lillian's presence that slips past every wall she's built. Beneath Jade's grit and wildness lies a heart shaped by scars she rarely lets show. The violent nightmares still come. The old anger simmers. But in Lillian's arms, she finds something she's never known-peace. Love, not in spite of the storm inside her, but through it. This is a sapphic age gap romance built on more than passion-it's a story of healing and hope, of a love that is soft and steady, fierce and true. Set against the rich backdrop of post-war America, it's a historical lesbian romance that burns slow and bright. When they finally collide, it's not just desperate-it's whole. And it's the kind of sapphic romance that holds fast through the night and shines even brighter come morning.
About This Book
Chasing Passion is a fiction romance novel by Aven Blair, first published in 2025 by Independently Published. Readers can expect age gap, slow burn; steamy heat; a slow burn and emotional tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Fiction
- Trope
- Age Gap
- Heat
- Steamy
- Mood
- Slow Burn
- Published
- 2025
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- In the simmering heat of 1946 America, a refined 53-year-old woman finds herself drawn into the orbit of a scarred, 30-year-old barrel racer seeking peace from the ghosts of her past.
- fans of historical romance
- readers who love older protagonists
- longing
- Features age gap
This may not be ideal if…
- readers who dislike slow pacing
- readers looking for high-octane action
- readers who prefer younger protagonists only
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: contemporary-historical
Pairing: F/F
Power balance: complementary
Age gap: 23 years
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High comfort, high tension, and a strong emotional payoff.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
High
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: Adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Lillian Ashcroft is ready to turn her secret admiration for Jade Wilder into something real. Jade, a champion barrel racer thirteen years Lillian's junior, hides deep psychological scars beneath her grit and wild exterior. As the two women collide in a post-war landscape, they must decide if their intense passion can bridge the gap between their worlds and provide the sanctuary they both crave.
Central Conflict
The internal battle Jade faces between her traumatic past (nightmares and old anger) and the vulnerability required to accept Lillian's steady, peaceful love, compounded by the societal constraints of 1946.
Setting
Post-war America, 1946; specifically the rodeo circuit and grandstands.
Themes
Strengths
- mature protagonist (53)
- rich atmospheric setting
- strong emotional resonance
- high romantic tension
Consider before reading
- pacing may feel very slow due to the slow burn nature
- heavy internal focus on trauma
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Radclyffe Hall style — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
Did the emotional payoff feel earned by the story's buildup?
- 5
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 6
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 7
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 8
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
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- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Independently Published
- Published
- 2025
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9798281584739
Chasing Passion: quick answers
- Who wrote Chasing Passion?
- Chasing Passion was written by Aven Blair.
- When was Chasing Passion published?
- Chasing Passion was first published in 2025 by Independently Published.
- What genre is Chasing Passion?
- Chasing Passion is a fiction romance novel, with age gap, slow burn.
- How spicy is Chasing Passion?
- EIKNA rates Chasing Passion as steamy heat.
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