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Bad Neighbours
288 pages
A cozy, low-stakes battle of wills set against the charming backdrop of an English country village.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a comforting time capsule of classic romance, where the stakes are delightfully personal and the drama unfolds over garden fences and village lanes. The atmosphere is quaint and breezy, wrapping the reader in a sun-warmed, pastoral setting that perfectly contrasts the fiery, stubborn energy of its central dynamic. It moves at a steady, dialogue-driven pace, relying on the crackle of initial misunderstandings and gentle bickering rather than high-octane plot twists. The prose is straightforward and earnest, carrying a slightly formal, vintage charm that romance traditionalists will adore. It is a perfect afternoon escape for anyone who loves watching pride melt into affection, offering a soothing, low-angst journey from indignation to inevitable romance.
- Mood
- cozy
- quaint
- breezy
- comforting
- Tone
- earnest
- lighthearted
- mildly indignant
- romantic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · first impressions · city versus country · swallowing pride
- The writing
- Straightforward and dialogue-driven, the writing carries the comforting, slightly formal cadence of classic category romance.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from fiery, stubborn indignation to a reluctant, tender realization of unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of vintage, low-angst romance who delight in cozy village settings and the gentle bickering of opposites attracting.
Content notes
- dated gender dynamics
About the book
The dream house Pernelle Richards wanted to buy had been snapped up by a wealthy businessman from London. He bought Myrtle Cottage to use as his weekend retreat.
She lost no time in telling Hunter Tremaine exactly what she thought of him and his underhanded ways. But then, when circumstances contrived to throw Pernelle and her attractive new neighbour together, she began to see him in a different light.
Perhaps the man wasn't so bad after all. Not that Pernelle's opinion seemed to matter--especially to Hunter!
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