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Love's Revenge
First published 1993 · 192 pages
A breezy, sun-drenched Mediterranean escapade where corporate negotiations collide with instant attraction and family drama.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a sun-drenched Mediterranean getaway where the stakes are high but the mood remains delightfully breezy. The narrative moves at a brisk, entertaining clip, propelled by the immediate, electric tension of lust at first sight and the comedic complications of family drama. It balances the sharp edges of a corporate property negotiation with the sweeping, escapist fantasy of aristocratic romance. The prose is straightforward and dramatic, focusing on the push-and-pull dynamic between a pragmatic heroine and a wealthy, commanding love interest. It is a perfect, lighthearted read for anyone who loves the classic category romance formula, offering a satisfying blend of business, pleasure, and inevitable romantic hijinks.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- escapist
- lighthearted
- Tone
- dramatic
- playful
- romantic
- breezy
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- mixing business with pleasure · unexpected attraction · family obligations · romantic entanglement
- The writing
- The prose is swift and dramatic, prioritizing snappy dialogue and immediate emotional reactions over deep introspection.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from stressed professional detachment to being swept up in a whirlwind of unexpected desire and comedic family drama.
- Who it's for
- Readers who delight in vintage 90s category romances featuring Mediterranean settings, wealthy aristocrats, and a healthy dose of romantic hijinks.
Content notes
- infidelity
About the book
Louisa is in Corsica to negotiate a property development and also get her step brother out of hot water as a result of his affair with the niece of the local count, who turns out to be a wealthy banker who is also her contact for the development. He falls in lust at first sight; she's not so sure what's happening. Hijnks ensue.
Originally published: Richmond, Surrey: Mills & Boon Ltd., 1993.
Description from Open Library.
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