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An Exception to His Rule
285 pages
A fiery clash of wills where strict rules are broken by irresistible, antagonistic chemistry.
What it feels like
Reading this romance feels like watching a high-speed collision of egos and undeniable attraction. The mood is crackling and spirited, driven by the sharp, antagonistic banter between a powerful, rule-bound millionaire and a heroine who refuses to back down. It moves at a brisk, snappy pace, leaning heavily into the delicious tension of workplace dynamics and the classic clash of wills. The prose is dramatic and focused on the immediate, fiery chemistry that sparks when immovable boundaries meet irresistible temptation. It is a perfect fit for readers who devour classic category romances featuring arrogant businessmen who finally meet their match in a woman unafraid to deliver a well-deserved reality check.
- Mood
- crackling
- spirited
- high-stakes
- Tone
- playful
- dramatic
- fiery
- cheeky
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- clash of wills · breaking personal rules · workplace tension · wealth and power dynamics
- The writing
- Snappy and dramatic, focusing on sharp banter and intense physical chemistry.
- The arc
- From fiery antagonism and strict boundaries to irresistible temptation and emotional surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic millionaire romances with feisty heroines and arrogant heroes who get put in their place.
Content notes
- stolen kiss
- mild physical altercation
About the book
Mining millionaire Damien Wyatt lives by one rule: never more than one night. But when Harriet Livingstone appears across an interview table -- the same woman who totaled his sports car! -- he's tempted by her stunning beauty. So he steals a kiss and she wipes the smile from his face with a well-delivered slap!
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