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Love beyond reason
188 pages
A vintage, sun-drenched romance about crossing the world on a whim and fighting fiercely for a second chance at love.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a sun-drenched, slightly melodramatic time capsule of the early 1980s. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, sweeping the reader from the bustling streets of New York to the sweeping landscapes of Kenya alongside a delightfully impulsive heroine. The mood is steeped in romantic angst and fish-out-of-water tension, capturing the sting of unexpected rivalry and the fierce determination required to fight for love. Its prose is straightforward and emotionally earnest, wearing its heart firmly on its sleeve. It is a perfect, nostalgic escape for readers who devour classic category romances and love watching a naive but resilient protagonist find her footing—and her happily ever after—in an unfamiliar world.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- angsty
- nostalgic
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- determined
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- fighting for love · fish out of water · romantic rivalry · impulsive leaps of faith
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally charged, carrying the distinct, melodramatic flair of vintage category romance.
- The arc
- Moves from naive, impulsive hope through stinging romantic disillusionment to a fierce, triumphant determination.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, fast-paced 1980s romances featuring impulsive heroines and international backdrops.
Content notes
- dated cultural depictions
- romantic betrayal
About the book
There was a surprise in store for Amy!
Amy had thought nothing could be as perfect as the days she had shared with Vic Hoyt in New York City--before he took off for his Peace Corps assignment in Kenya.
Impulsively, Amy decided to follow. She was shocked to find Vic established in his new life... and interested in a new girl friend.
Amy faced a choice: be smart and go home... or stay and fight for the only man she would ever love.
Description from Open Library.
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