For Real
by Alexis Hall
Laurie Dhar is a jaded thirty-something London doctor. Toby Fuller is nineteen and sure of what he wants, including Laurie. A tender M/M romance about vulnerability and power.
About This Book
For Real is a contemporary romance novel by Alexis Hall, first published in 2015 by Riptide Publishing. It runs 362 pages. Readers can expect age gap, opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Age Gap
- Length
- 362 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A jaded London doctor finds his life changed when a determined nineteen-year-old enters his orbit.
- Features Age Gap
- Focuses on emotional vulnerability
- Power dynamics dynamics
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: M/M
Pairing: M/M
Power balance: Asymmetrical due to age and life experience gap.
Age gap: Approximately 10-15+ years
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate tension.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Recommended audience: Adult readers interested in character-driven contemporary romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Laurie Dhar is a jaded thirty-something doctor living in London. When he encounters Toby Fuller, a nineteen-year-old with a clear sense of purpose and desire, their lives become inextricably linked in a story that explores the dynamics of power and emotional vulnerability.
Central Conflict
The tension between Laurie's jaded perspective and Toby's youthful directness, complicated by the power dynamics of their age gap.
Setting
London
Strengths
- Focuses on emotional vulnerability
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
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Alexis Hall
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Riptide Publishing
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 362 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781626492806
- ISBN-10
- 1626492808
For Real: quick answers
- Who wrote For Real?
- For Real was written by Alexis Hall.
- When was For Real published?
- For Real was first published in 2015 by Riptide Publishing.
- What genre is For Real?
- For Real is a contemporary romance novel, with age gap, opposites attract.
- How many pages is For Real?
- For Real is 362 pages long (Paperback).
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