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Meet On My Ground
First published 1969 · 273 pages
A comforting vintage romance where professional boundaries and stubborn pride slowly melt away against a charming New Zealand backdrop.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, nostalgic blanket on a rainy afternoon. The narrative unfolds at a steady, comforting pace, inviting you into a world where polite workplace banter masks simmering, earnest affection. It is a story steeped in the scenic beauty of New Zealand, offering a gentle escapism that feels both grounded and deeply romantic. The prose is slightly formal yet inviting, capturing the subtle negotiations of class differences and stubborn pride with a gentle, knowing humor. It delights readers who crave the low-angst, traditional charm of classic category romance, where capable heroines and determined heroes navigate their emotional barriers toward an inevitably cozy and satisfying happily-ever-after.
- Mood
- cozy
- nostalgic
- scenic
- comforting
- Tone
- earnest
- warm
- traditional
- gently humorous
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- workplace boundaries · class differences · stubborn pride · scenic escapism · traditional courtship
- The writing
- Descriptive and slightly formal, characterized by polite banter and vivid, loving portraits of the New Zealand landscape.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded professionalism and class-based insecurity to a warm, inevitable surrender to love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of vintage category romance who appreciate capable heroines, persistent heroes, and low-angst, scenic comfort reads.
Content notes
- outdated gender dynamics
- mild classism
About the book
From their first meeting, Alastair Campbell knows that he and his beautiful, capable secretary Sarah Macdonald, are perfect for each other. Sarah is sure of something else: Alastair is her boss and she’s determined to keep things strictly business between them. More importantly, Alastair is wealthy and Sarah knows from experience the kinds of barriers money raises between people. But Alastair is convinced that Sarah is wrong. He will try to persuade her once and for all that his money just doesn’t matter.
Description from Open Library.
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