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Flirtation river
189 pages
A cozy, opposites-attract romance where a grumpy wildlife vet and a misunderstood socialite find unexpected connection amidst rural charm and rescued animals.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sun-dappled rural retreat where the air is fresh and the romantic tension is delightfully thick. It balances the lighthearted charm of a classic grumpy-sunshine dynamic with the grounding, earthy presence of a wildlife rehabilitation center. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, weaving a gentle thread of suspense through a story that is fundamentally about being seen for who you truly are. The prose is warm and accessible, lingering on the tender moments of caretaking both of orphaned animals and guarded hearts. It is a perfect comfort read for anyone who delights in forced proximity, rustic settings, and the undeniable appeal of a rugged, reluctant hero slowly melting for a vibrant, misunderstood heroine.
- Mood
- rustic
- heartwarming
- cozy
- sun-dappled
- Tone
- playful
- earnest
- warm
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · grumpy and sunshine · forced proximity · healing through nature · misunderstood identities
- The writing
- Warm, accessible, and character-driven, with a gentle focus on the rustic beauty of the natural setting.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive friction and superficial assumptions to vulnerable, grounded intimacy.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic contemporary romance who love a grumpy-sunshine dynamic, forced proximity, and adorable animal sidekicks.
Content notes
- stalking
- mild peril
About the book
Beautiful, irrepressible Miranda doesn't mean to attract attention; she just does. The problem is she's a senator's daughter, and while the press loves her high jinks, her father hates them. Worse, her antics draw threatening letters from an unknown stalker.
Her exasperated father banishes her to rural Arkansas for her own safety. Miranda finds herself under the grudging protection of Quint Wilcox, a rugged veterinarian who's unreadable, unfriendly--and devastatingly handsome.
Quint's Flirtation River hideaway is a rehabilitation center for wounded and orphaned wildlife. He makes it clear he prefers his animal charges to this woman he sees only as a shallow party doll. They seem hopeless opposites until they are brought closer by an unlikely group of matchmakers--including a litter of orphaned foxes and a purse full of baby squirrels.
Description from Open Library.
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