"Birthday Girl" by Penelope Douglas is a captivating forbidden romance that explores the intense and unexpected attraction between 19-year-old Jordan Hadley and Pike Lawson, the father of her long-term boyfriend, Cole. When Jordan and Cole are forced to move in with Pike, the tension and seductive pull between Jordan and the handsome, controlling older man become undeniable as Cole drifts away. The novel delves into a complex dynamic of forbidden love, forcing Jordan to confront difficult decisions about her heart and future. (505 characters)