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From the highest mountain
187 pages
A breezy, banter-filled romp where stubborn pride collides with undeniable chemistry in a classic fake-engagement setup.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a cozy, nostalgic romantic comedy where the sparks fly from the very first page. Driven by snappy dialogue and the delightful friction of a classic enemies-to-lovers dynamic, the narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip. The atmosphere is breezy and lighthearted, anchored by a stubborn heroine who refuses to give an inch and a hero who knows exactly how to push her buttons. It is a story built on the delicious tension of a fake engagement, where every bickering match masks a deeper, simmering attraction. Perfect for readers who crave the comforting, predictable rhythms of vintage category romance, this is a playful escape that delivers a satisfying, hard-won happily ever after.
- Mood
- cozy
- breezy
- romantic
- humorous
- Tone
- playful
- wry
- lighthearted
- bickering
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · fake relationship · hidden attraction · sibling loyalty · stubborn pride
- The writing
- Straightforward and dialogue-driven, focusing heavily on the snappy back-and-forth between the protagonists.
- The arc
- Moves from prickly, defensive banter to a reluctant, swoony surrender to undeniable chemistry.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage category romances filled with stubborn heroines, fake engagements, and classic enemies-to-lovers tension.
Content notes
- mild sexual tension
- dated gender dynamics
About the book
Samantha preferred being enemies
Samantha adored her brother, David, and wanted nothing to spoil his marriage to Lynda.
So when his best friend, Doug, asked Sam what advice she'd give a bachelor who was head over heels in love with his best friend's wife, her reply was prompt. "Find somebody else. Somebody single."
That's how she got maneuvered into a temporary engagement with Doug--a man she loathed. Other people might find the situation humorous--but Samantha was determined not to be bested by her old enemy!
Description from Open Library.
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