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Love's Puppet
187 pages
A classic fake-engagement charade sweeps an ordinary woman into a world of unexpected glamour and genuine feelings.
What it feels like
Reading this romance feels like stepping into a classic, Cinderella-esque fantasy where pragmatic deception inevitably gives way to genuine emotion. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, driven by the inherent tension of a high-stakes social charade. Readers are immersed in a mood that balances the glittering glamour of a grand engagement ball with the earnest, wistful internal world of an ordinary woman caught in an extraordinary situation. The prose is straightforward and emotionally focused, highlighting the stark contrast between the protagonist's humble beginnings and the wealthy sphere she is thrust into. It is a perfect escape for anyone who delights in the fake-dating trope and the thrilling uncertainty of a transactional arrangement blossoming into true love.
- Mood
- glamorous
- hopeful
- tense
- whimsical
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- dramatic
- wistful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- fake relationship · class disparity · unexpected romance · Cinderella transformation
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally focused, leaning into the dramatic contrast between ordinary life and high-society glamour.
- The arc
- A journey from a pragmatic, deceptive arrangement to a life-altering, genuine romantic connection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in classic fake-engagement tropes and the fantasy of an ordinary woman swept into a grand, high-stakes charade.
Content notes
- class disparity
- deception
About the book
Marc Treseder had no intention of marrying the girl his mother had picked out for him -- but all the arrangements were made for a grand engagement ball. Rather than cancel the event, Marc decided to provide his own bride-to-be for the occasion.
When he persuaded ordinary little Ella Benson to pose as his fiancée for the occasion, Ella wondered what different would it all make to her life?
Description from Open Library.
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