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A Passionate Business
192 pages
A sparky, battle-of-wills romance where business arrangements collide with unexpected attraction.
What it feels like
This brisk, engaging romance thrives on the crackling tension of a battle of wills. The mood is lighthearted yet charged with anticipatory energy, driven by a fiercely independent protagonist determined to marry only for love and a businessman who meets her defiance with quiet amusement. The narrative tone balances wry playfulness with genuine romantic stakes, exploring the intersection of family pressure, corporate ambition, and matters of the heart. The prose is accessible and focused on the sharp, sparking dynamic between two strong personalities. It is a perfect read for those who delight in stories where a supposedly purely transactional arrangement gives way to the thrilling challenge of unexpected attraction and undeniable chemistry.
- Mood
- sparky
- lighthearted
- anticipatory
- Tone
- wry
- playful
- romantic
- determined
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- arranged marriage tropes · business and pleasure · marrying for love · battle of wills
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, focusing on sharp character dynamics and romantic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from defiant independence to the thrilling realization of an unexpected romantic challenge.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love a battle of wills between a fiercely independent woman and a charmingly challenging businessman.
Content notes
- family pressure
About the book
SHE WOULD ONLY MARRY FOR LOVE.. Lifting her glass in salute, Hilary congratulated herself for nipping her father's plans in the bud. Ever since he decided to arrange her marriage, Hilary had been fending off wealthy entrepreneurs whose only real passion was for the Forrester restaurant chain. Unfortunately, Hilary was part of the deal. But this time she had visited the next candidate before the charade began.
Logan Saber seemed amused over her predicament. But even he acknowledged the uselessness of attempting to woo her.
She was sure she had won. Or had she imagined a spark of challenge in his gray eyes?
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