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Getting rid of Bradley
329 pages
A delightfully chaotic blend of snappy banter, low-stakes suspense, and the messy, hilarious reality of starting over.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a classic nineties romantic comedy, complete with a delightfully messy heroine and a highly competent, perpetually exasperated hero. The pace is brisk and bouncy, driven by snappy dialogue and a chaotic sequence of events that keeps the energy high without ever feeling overly dark or heavy. It wraps the reader in a zany, upbeat mood where even attempted murder feels like a quirky inconvenience on the path to true love. The prose is sharp, witty, and effortlessly funny, focusing heavily on the electric, humorous chemistry between the leads. It is a perfect escape for anyone who loves their romance served with a side of cozy suspense, forced proximity, and the deeply satisfying emotional arc of a woman finally reclaiming her own life and embracing her beautiful imperfections.
- Mood
- lighthearted
- zany
- upbeat
- cozy-yet-dangerous
- Tone
- wry
- snappy
- affectionate
- humorous
- chaotic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reclaiming independence · finding love in chaos · moving on from a toxic ex · embracing imperfection · forced proximity
- The writing
- Snappy, dialogue-heavy, and effortlessly witty, with a sharp comedic timing that keeps the pages turning.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from overwhelmed, chaotic vulnerability to empowered self-acceptance and a secure, passionate partnership.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic romantic comedies featuring delightfully messy heroines, exasperated but devoted heroes, and a dash of zany suspense.
Content notes
- gun violence
- mild peril
- past infidelity
- stalking
About the book
Lucy Savage is not having a good week. Her cheating husband, Bradley, lobbed the final insult when he stood her up in divorce court. A dye job gone wrong has left her hair green. And someone is trying to kill her. To top it off, sexy cop Zack Warren is certain that the very same man Lucy is trying to wash right out of her hair is the same Bradley he wants to arrest for embezzlement. When someone shoots at her and then her car blows up, Zack decides she needs twenty-four-hour police protection. Next thing Lucy knows, Zack has moved in to her big Victorian house, making them both sleepless...and not just from things that go bump in the night!
Description from Open Library.
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