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Bride by Choice
288 pages
A classic, emotionally charged romance about overcoming cold feet and finding genuine love amidst overwhelming expectations.
What it feels like
Reading this classic romance feels like stepping into a sun-drenched, emotionally charged whirlwind where public expectations clash with private vulnerabilities. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, pulling the reader through the heroine's intense anxiety and the hero's unwavering, passionate determination. It is a story steeped in the tender tension of a relationship that looks perfect on the outside but requires deep emotional work on the inside. The prose is accessible and deeply focused on internal monologues, highlighting the push-and-pull of a couple navigating cold feet and hot-blooded desire. It will thoroughly delight fans of vintage category romances who crave a swoony, dramatic journey from reluctant obligation to a deeply felt, enthusiastic surrender to love.
- Mood
- emotionally charged
- romantic
- tense
- warm
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- tender
- swoony
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- overcoming anxiety · the weight of expectations · yielding to love · alpha determination · vulnerability
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally driven, focusing heavily on the internal anxieties and romantic tension between the leads.
- The arc
- The protagonist journeys from feeling trapped by overwhelming public expectations to discovering a genuine, passionate partnership built on choice.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic category romance who enjoy determined, passionate heroes and heroines who must conquer their own insecurities to find a happily-ever-after.
Content notes
- mild emotional pressure
- relationship anxiety
About the book
Gorgeous Sicilian Lorenzo Martelli had proposed to Helen in front of his whole family! How could she say anything other than...yes? Now the Big Day was getting alarmingly close -- and the bride-to-be was getting cold feet!
The groom, however, was as hot-blooded as ever. He wanted Helen, and Lorenzo always got what he wanted. But would he have to wait until she was ready to be his bride -- by choice...?
Description from Open Library.
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