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Dishonourable Intentions
288 pages
A classic battle of wills where stubborn prejudice melts under the heat of undeniable, reluctant attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a delightfully tense, emotionally charged battleground of the heart. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, driven entirely by the crackling friction between a fiercely guarded heroine and a charmingly persistent hero. It captures that specific, nostalgic texture of classic category romance—where every glance is loaded, every conversation is a sparring match, and the stakes are purely emotional. The prose is direct and unpretentious, keeping the reader anchored in the protagonist's internal tug-of-war between self-preservation and overwhelming desire. It is a perfect comfort read for those who devour old-school enemies-to-lovers stories, offering the deeply satisfying payoff of watching a cynical playboy finally learn the value of true commitment.
- Mood
- emotionally charged
- tense
- swoony
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- slightly angsty
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- overcoming prejudice · vulnerability and trust · workplace tension · desire versus commitment
- The writing
- Direct and dialogue-heavy, focusing intensely on the internal emotional turbulence of the protagonist.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive hostility and stubborn assumptions to a reluctant, passionate surrender to genuine love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage category romances featuring a battle of wills, a charming playboy, and a fiercely guarded heroine.
Content notes
- dated gender dynamics
- mild emotional manipulation
About the book
Rex could have any woman he wanted...
Except Harriet Sutton. Before shed even met him, Harriet disliked Rex Kynaston. She expected the American actor to be a vain playboy who could ruin the project they were to work on together.
When Rex arrived in England, Harriet gave him the cold shoulder, but to her chagrin he seemed determined to win her over. And, she had to admit, he turned out to be likable and talented.
Although he scoffed at romance, Rex made it clear that he wanted Harriet. But she wanted more--caring, trust, commitment--love.
Description from Open Library.
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