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Hidden Talents
First published 1993 · 436 pages
A charming clash of lifestyles turns into a high-stakes romance when an eccentric artist and a buttoned-up businessman must join forces.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a quirky, sunlit artist colony in the Pacific Northwest, only to find shadows lurking at the edges. The narrative thrives on the crackling, opposites-attract energy between a free-spirited, natural-foods entrepreneur and a sharply tailored financial expert. It balances a warm, eccentric atmosphere with the sudden, sharp edge of a suspenseful blackmail plot. The pacing is brisk, pulling the reader through witty clashes of lifestyle and worldview that slowly melt into deep, unexpected trust. It is a delightful read for anyone who loves classic contemporary romance where a paragon of conformity and an unconventional dreamer must bridge their differences to survive a lethal threat and find true love.
- Mood
- eccentric
- warm
- suspenseful
- charming
- Tone
- playful
- romantic
- suspenseful
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- opposites attract · trusting the unexpected · clash of lifestyles · protecting community
- The writing
- Engaging and character-driven, balancing witty banter with moments of escalating tension.
- The arc
- Moves from a lighthearted clash of opposing lifestyles to a high-stakes partnership built on deep trust and unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic contemporary romances where free-spirited heroines and buttoned-up heroes must team up against a common threat.
Content notes
- blackmail
- threats to life
About the book
Serenity Makepeace knows a lot about whole-grain bread, but she doesn't know beans about business. She's expanding her natural foods emporium to sell local handicrafts by mail -- which she hopes will benefit her offbeat artist community in Witt's End, Washington. But she needs a crack financial adviser to make her dream a reality -- so she charms her way into the office of Caleb Ventress, a handsome wolf in conservative clothing. An expert in the art of the deal, Caleb isn't sure what to make of the unconventional Serenity -- but there's no doubt he's attracted. A pass from a paragon of conformity -- even one as handsome as Caleb -- is more than free-spirited Serenity bargained for. But when a lethal blackmailer threatens her plans and perhaps her life, she puts her whole trust in the man who seems her complete opposite -- and the net result might be true love.
Description from Open Library.
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