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A Temporary Affair
187 pages
A sun-drenched, nostalgic escape into a battle of wills between a committed romantic and a confirmed playboy.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a time capsule of sun-drenched Mediterranean escapism and high-stakes emotional drama. The briskly paced narrative sweeps you away to the glamorous shores of Majorca, wrapping you in a warm, breezy atmosphere that perfectly contrasts with the intense, yearning mood of the protagonist. It is a story built on the delicious tension of classic tropes, where the earnest, slightly melodramatic tone heightens every stolen glance and guarded conversation. The prose is straightforward but lush with scenic detail and internal longing, making the emotional tug-of-war feel immediate and deeply felt. It will thoroughly delight readers who love the nostalgic comfort of a classic category romance, offering a satisfying journey from hesitant attraction to ultimate, hard-won commitment.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- escapist
- yearning
- breezy
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- melodramatic
- wistful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- taming the playboy · vacation romance · clash of values · vulnerability and trust
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally heightened, leaning into lush descriptions of the Mediterranean setting and intense internal monologues.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded, sun-soaked attraction through agonizing uncertainty to a deeply satisfying, committed surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the nostalgic, high-stakes emotional drama of vintage category romance set in glamorous locales.
Content notes
- vintage gender dynamics
- mild emotional manipulation
About the book
"Sex is only a very enjoyable game to me."
The words were more than a wishful boast from a modern Lothario--they described the life-style Jake Sanders practiced.
Combine this devastating man, a handsome blond Adonis, with the sunshine of romantic Majorca, and the stage is set--for heartache. That is, if you happen to believe in shared love and marriage. And Emma Porter did.
Could she convince herself that a short affair with Jake was better than no Jake at all?
Description from Open Library.
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