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Little White Lies
First published 1994 · 288 pages
A cozy, tangled web of romantic denial set against the backdrop of a Normandy hotel.
What it feels like
This breezy, classic romance wraps the reader in a cozy atmosphere of tangled affections and stubborn denial. Set against the charming backdrop of a hotel in Normandy, the narrative thrives on the playful tension of mixing business with pleasure. The tone is lighthearted yet earnest, focusing on the familiar and delightful trope of a protagonist trying desperately to convince herself that her feelings are strictly professional. The prose is accessible and straightforward, keeping the pace brisk as the romantic entanglements slowly unravel. It is a perfect escape for readers who delight in gentle love triangles, cozy misunderstandings, and the satisfying emotional arc of a practical arrangement inevitably giving way to undeniable romance.
- Mood
- cozy
- breezy
- romantic
- Tone
- lighthearted
- romantic
- playful
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- romantic entanglement · denial of feelings · mixing business with pleasure · love triangles
- The writing
- Accessible and straightforward, focusing on character dynamics and romantic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from stubborn denial and practical arrangements to the inevitable surrender to true romantic feelings.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy classic, breezy romances featuring complicated entanglements and business-turned-pleasure tropes in picturesque settings.
About the book
What a tangled web she wove... Kate Lovell had never needed a man's help quite like she needed Will Raven's—without him she couldn't hope to manage her aunt's hotel in Normandy. At least, that's how she explained Will's presence to Robert, the man who assumed he'd be marrying Kate and the man who found Kate and Will snuggled up cozily in the hotel's lounge. Kate's relationship with Will was purely business, but in her heart she knew her professed desire to keep it that way had become far more than a little white lie!
Description from Open Library.
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