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A Date With Destiny
187 pages
A fiery, tension-filled clash of wills where bitter assumptions slowly melt into undeniable desire.
What it feels like
This classic romance delivers a brisk, emotionally charged reading experience built entirely around the crackling tension between two people who think they despise each other. The atmosphere is sultry and combative, steeped in the specific angst of a heroine fiercely guarding her independence after a bitter betrayal, and a hero whose arrogant assumptions are destined to be dismantled. The prose is straightforward and dialogue-heavy, keeping the focus squarely on the fiery banter and the simmering, undeniable chemistry that pulls them together. It is a deeply satisfying, dramatic journey of overcoming misconceptions, perfect for readers who love the intense, insular world of vintage category romance where every glance is loaded and the line between animosity and passion is thrillingly thin.
- Mood
- tense
- sultry
- emotionally charged
- Tone
- dramatic
- angsty
- passionate
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · healing from betrayal · overcoming misconceptions · second chances
- The writing
- The prose is straightforward and emotionally direct, prioritizing intense dialogue and internal romantic angst over flowery description.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from a place of guarded, defensive heartbreak to a vulnerable surrender to unexpected passion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, high-drama category romances with fiery banter and alpha heroes who must grovel after making wrong assumptions.
Content notes
- past infidelity (off-page)
- divorce
- sexism/misogyny (challenged in-text)
About the book
A neighborly affair?
Salome was still reeling from the heartbreak and anger of the sudden ending of her marriage. She hadn't accepted anything from her former husband except an apartment that had become her only refuge. Until neighbor Mike Angellini--if you could call an enemy a neighbor--threatened to invade her peace.
The man meant trouble! He'd only asked her out to dinner, but the wealthy Sydney restauranteur had always had an aggravating effect on Salome. She couldn't stand his attitude--he still assumed she was a gold digger. And now he made her wonder if she'd ever really been in love....
Description from Open Library.
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