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A Suitable Husband
283 pages
A delightfully dramatic vintage romance where forced proximity and simmering irritation inevitably boil over into undeniable passion.
What it feels like
Reading this classic category romance feels like wrapping yourself in a comforting, slightly soapy blanket of vintage drama. The narrative moves at a brisk, dialogue-heavy pace, thrusting the reader straight into the delicious tension of forced proximity and domestic friction. The mood is a blend of cozy English domesticity and simmering romantic frustration, driven by an arrogant hero and a spirited heroine who clash at every turn. It captures the quintessential enemies-to-lovers workplace dynamic, complete with a scheming rival and endless misunderstandings. The prose is straightforward and emotionally emphatic, focusing entirely on the characters' internal tug-of-war. It is a perfect, nostalgic escape for readers who love the traditional, high-stakes emotional arcs of old-school Harlequin romances.
- Mood
- cozy
- tense
- romantic
- domestic
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- traditional
- spirited
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- forced proximity · sibling rivalry · enemies to lovers · workplace romance · misunderstandings
- The writing
- Straightforward and dialogue-driven, leaning heavily into internal emotional monologues and dramatic declarations.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from defensive frustration and familial obligation to a reluctant, sweeping romantic surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the comforting, slightly soapy drama of vintage category romances with arrogant heroes and forced-proximity tension.
Content notes
- mild sexism
- emotional manipulation
About the book
From the back cover:
Lukas Travinor demanded that Jermaine move into his home to nurse her sister, Edwina, who was claiming to have hurt her back in order to stay with Lukas.... To add insult to injury, Lukas insisted Jermaine act as his temporary secretary!
Determined to resist such an arrogant man, Jermaine was infuriated to find that their working relationship left her wanting more from him. Only, the scheming Edwina already had Lukas in her sights! But just as Jermaine began to give up on Lukas ever noticing her, he started to pay her very close attention indeed....
Description from Open Library.
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