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Long-lost bride
286 pages
A glittering masquerade ball sets the stage for a dramatic, angst-laced second chance at a once-in-a-lifetime love.
What it feels like
Reading this classic category romance feels like stepping into a modern fairy tale laced with delicious, soapy angst. The brisk pace sweeps you straight into the glittering atmosphere of a masquerade ball, where the tension of hidden identities collides with the heavy, nostalgic ache of a lost love. The narrative thrives on dramatic irony and intense emotional stakes, keeping the focus tightly on the simmering chemistry and unresolved hurt between the two leads. Its accessible, dialogue-driven prose makes it an effortless, one-sitting read. It is a perfect comfort read for anyone who delights in the Cinderella trope, marriages of convenience, and the deeply satisfying catharsis of watching two destined lovers finally overcome the misunderstandings of their past.
- Mood
- glamorous
- nostalgic
- swoony
- tense
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- sentimental
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chances · fated love · hidden identities · forgiveness · marriage of convenience
- The writing
- Straightforward and heavily focused on internal emotional turmoil and snappy, tension-laced dialogue.
- The arc
- Moves from the wistful ache of past regrets through the high-stakes tension of a masked reunion, culminating in a deeply satisfying reconciliation.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, fast-paced category romance who adore the Cinderella trope and the angst of lovers separated by circumstance.
Content notes
- family interference
- past heartbreak
About the book
WELCOME TO THE CINDERELLA BALL: COME SINGLE, LEAVE WED! AS IF BY MAGIC, MEET AND MARRY YOUR PERFECT PARTNER -- ALL ON ONE SPECIAL NIGHT...
SHAYNE BEAUMONT dressed for the ball knowing she'd never meet a man she loved as much as her ex-husband. It was nine years since she'd been forced to annul her marriage to Chaz McIntyre. She'd never forgotten him, but she'd never seen him again.
CHAZ MCINTYRE had no idea who'd invited him to a masked ball. But he soon found himself proposing to a beautiful mystery woman! Only, she turned out to be Shayne, the woman he'd once loved beyond life. They both needed to marry -- but could Chaz every truly forgive his long-lost Bride.
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