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Feet first
First published 2005 · 379 pages
A breezy, fashion-forward workplace romance that balances corporate ambition with swoon-worthy chemistry.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slipping into a perfectly tailored, brightly colored pair of designer heels. It is fun, stylish, and effortlessly uplifting. The narrative moves at a brisk, breezy pace, immersing the reader in the glamorous, high-stakes world of footwear design while keeping the emotional stakes grounded in relatable career ambitions. The tone is playful and lighthearted, sparkling with snappy dialogue and the delicious tension of a forbidden workplace romance. It perfectly captures the early 2000s chick-lit charm, balancing a heroine's fierce drive for independence with a hero who is surprisingly ready to settle down. Fans of Jennifer Crusie and Sophie Kinsella will devour this cozy, upbeat romance that proves you do not have to sacrifice your career to find your perfect fit.
- Mood
- upbeat
- glamorous
- cozy
- swoony
- Tone
- playful
- breezy
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- workplace romance · ambition versus love · creative passion · finding balance
- The writing
- Accessible, snappy, and dialogue-driven, with a focus on sensory details related to fashion and chemistry.
- The arc
- Moves from career-focused independence to a warm, compromising partnership where both ambition and love are realized.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love early 2000s chick-lit and contemporary romances featuring driven heroines, workplace tension, and glamorous industries.
Content notes
- workplace power dynamics
- mild sexual content
About the book
Designing footwear is Jenny Prillaman's life, so getting the plum assignment to create a socialite's wedding shoes is a dream come true. Dealing with the heiress is another story. So is staying away from her dreamy new boss, a man too hot to deny for long, despite Jenny's best intentions of keeping her business away from his pleasure. Making Bellagio, Inc. an international success is executive Marc Waterson's career ambition. But his life's desire is to find the right woman and settle down. Too bad Jenny would rather follow in his corporate footsteps than try on the glass slippers of a company wife. At least Marc's got one thing going for him — the way to a woman's heart is through a really great pair of shoes!
Description from Open Library.
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