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A Matter of Trust
288 pages
A classic, emotionally heightened vintage romance where mistaken motives ignite an undeniable, tension-filled workplace attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this classic vintage romance feels like stepping into a delightfully dramatic time capsule of intense emotional stakes and undeniable chemistry. The pacing is brisk, pulling you immediately into a web of mistaken motives and workplace tension that crackles with romantic angst. The mood is passionate and emotionally charged, anchored by a heroine fiercely guarding her heart and a hero determined to break down her walls. The prose is earnest and heightened, focusing deeply on the characters' internal turmoil, breathless encounters, and the slow, hard-won journey toward vulnerability. It is a perfect comfort read for fans of old-school category romance who love the delicious friction of a boss-employee dynamic mixed with the tender, satisfying payoff of learning to trust.
- Mood
- emotionally charged
- tense
- passionate
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- melodramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- workplace tension · overcoming past walls · mistaken motives · undeniable attraction · learning to trust
- The writing
- Emotionally heightened and dialogue-driven, focusing intensely on the characters' internal romantic turmoil and physical reactions.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive misunderstandings and guarded reluctance to a passionate, trusting surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, vintage category romance with workplace angst, strong-willed heroines, and demanding but ultimately tender heroes.
Content notes
- workplace power dynamics
About the book
Never get involved...
Debra Latham followed her instructions closely when she was persuaded by her private detective sister to keep a watch on a suspicious client. But no instructions told her how to cope with an angry man who believed she was spying on him, or how to defend herself against his impassioned kisses. Marsh Graham turned out to be completely innocent and, embarrassingly for Debra, he was also her new boss. Not exactly the most auspicious of starts to a working relationship.
But another form of a more personal relationship was what Marsh had made clear he wanted. They shared many common interests, after all, including a desire to help local children in need. But Debra had serious reasons for never wanting to get involved...
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