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Absolutely, Positively
First published 1996 · 455 pages
A sharp, suspenseful romance where professional friction gives way to unexpected protective depths.
What it feels like
Set against the moody backdrop of Seattle, this romantic suspense novel delivers a brisk, crackling experience built on the friction of opposites. The narrative thrives on the exasperating but undeniable chemistry between a fiercely protective foundation trustee and her brilliant, impossible consultant. As the story unfolds, the tone shifts seamlessly from playful workplace antagonism to genuine, pulse-pounding tension when a hidden threat emerges. The prose is accessible and engaging, prioritizing sharp banter and the slow revelation of hidden depths over dense exposition. It is a perfect read for those who devour 90s contemporary romances where initial fury melts into unexpected partnership, offering a satisfying blend of intellectual sparring, protective instincts, and the thrill of a dangerous predator closing in.
- Mood
- crackling
- suspenseful
- romantic
- slightly dangerous
- Tone
- playful
- tense
- romantic
- suspenseful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · workplace friction · hidden depths · protective instincts
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, balancing sharp romantic banter with the rising tension of suspense.
- The arc
- Moves from exasperated professional friction to unexpected romantic revelation amidst rising danger.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love 90s contemporary romance with a mix of sharp workplace banter, brilliant but difficult heroes, and a dash of suspense.
Content notes
- stalking/predator threat
- parental death (past)
About the book
Molly Abberwick, trustee of her late father's scientific foundation, is furious with her new consultant, Dr Harry Stratton Trevelyan, who is brilliant, sexy, and absolutely impossible. But as a dangerous predator closes in on Molly, he reveals himself in a totally unexpected light.
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