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Man hunting

Jennifer Crusie

250 pages

A sparkling, banter-filled romp about the hilarious disaster of trying to spreadsheet your way into true love.

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What it feels like

Reading this book feels like watching a beloved nineties romantic comedy on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It is a masterclass in opposites-attract chemistry, driven by a brisk, snappy pace and dialogue that crackles with effortless wit. The atmosphere is sun-drenched and cheerful, set against the backdrop of a slightly chaotic resort where nothing goes according to plan. You are immediately drawn into the playful, sarcastic tone, rooting for a hyper-competent heroine who slowly learns that the best things in life cannot be scheduled. The prose is breezy and unpretentious, focusing heavily on character dynamics and hilarious misunderstandings. It is a perfect, cozy escape for anyone who delights in watching a rigid perfectionist joyfully surrender to a messy, unexpected romance.

Mood
  • cheerful
  • sun-drenched
  • chaotic-good
  • lighthearted
Tone
  • witty
  • playful
  • breezy
  • sarcastic
  • warm
Pace
brisk
Themes
opposites attract · letting go of control · redefining success · embracing messiness · the illusion of perfection
The writing
Snappy and dialogue-driven, the prose crackles with sharp comedic timing and effortless banter.
The arc
The protagonist moves from a place of rigid, frustrated control to a joyful surrender to life's unpredictable messiness.
Who it's for
Readers who crave classic, laugh-out-loud romantic comedies featuring hyper-competent heroines and laid-back heroes.
Content notes
  • mild sexual content
  • workplace sexism

About the book

Kate Svenson is attractive, successful, a brilliant businesswoman - and miserable. After three failed engagements, she realizes it's time for a PLAN...an organized, detailed agenda with a clear goal: finding Mr. Right.

The Cabins resort is ripe with eligible bachelors, all rich, distinguished and ambitious - just her type. And they're dropping like flies around her...at least, that's how Jake Templeton views the situation. After he's stuck pulling her latest reject out of the swimming pool, Jake's convinced this femme fatale is trouble. Especially for him.

But can a man who's sworn off ambition for good and a woman hanging from the top of the corporate ladder find common ground in the unpredictable territory called the heart, where the word proposal takes on a very different meaning...? Read preview >

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