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A Family Closeness
First published 1994 · 192 pages
A wistful, tender exploration of lingering sparks and the sudden, bittersweet taste of a ready-made family.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a classic, emotionally charged romance where past hurts and lingering desires collide. The narrative moves at a steady, engaging pace, wrapping the reader in a wistful yet hopeful atmosphere. It thrives on the tension of unresolved history and the tender, bittersweet ache of experiencing a life that could have been. The prose is accessible and focused on the characters' internal emotional landscapes, highlighting the sting of old betrayals alongside the warmth of sudden domesticity. It is a story built around the gravitational pull of family ties and second chances. This will delight readers who crave earnest, character-driven relationship dramas featuring undeniable chemistry and the gentle integration of a child into a blossoming romance.
- Mood
- wistful
- tender
- emotionally charged
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- angsty
- hopeful
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- second chances · lingering attraction · found family · healing from betrayal · unresolved history
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally direct, focusing on internal longing and interpersonal dynamics.
- The arc
- Moves from the sting of past betrayals and unresolved tension to the tender realization of a makeshift family.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic romance centered on second chances, lingering sparks, and the sudden inclusion of a child.
Content notes
- past infidelity
- betrayal
About the book
Out of the frying pan...
If Davina's fiance hadn't run off with her best friend, she wouldn't have got involved with Joel Gilman. And now, four years after their disastrous encounter, it seemed that time hadn't dulled their mutual attraction! Davina was reminded of what she'd lost, especially now that Joel had another woman in his life--his daughter, Ammy. But when Joel asked her to look after the little girl, Davina had a temporary chance to experience what might have been--and what she'd always wanted....
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