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One girl at a time
285 pages
A classic vintage romance brimming with workplace tension, exotic locales, and the delicious uncertainty of mixing business with pleasure.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a time capsule of classic escapism, where the stakes are entirely emotional and the tension crackles across the boardroom table. The narrative moves at a brisk, dialogue-driven pace, sweeping the reader from a bustling Thai market into the high-stakes world of fashion and executive power plays. There is a distinct, slightly arch tone to the banter, masking the earnest romantic yearning beneath the surface. The mood is breezy yet anchored by the delicious anxiety of a workplace power imbalance and the eternal question of a wealthy hero's true intentions. It is a perfect, nostalgic indulgence for readers who love the dramatic, straightforward charm of old-school category romance and the thrill of enemies slowly turning into lovers.
- Mood
- escapist
- breezy
- tension-filled
- Tone
- dramatic
- earnest
- arch
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- workplace power dynamics · second chances · mixing business and pleasure · romantic uncertainty
- The writing
- Straightforward and dialogue-heavy, characteristic of vintage category romance with a focus on emotional reactions and dramatic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from flustered embarrassment and defensive banter to a sweeping, albeit uncertain, romantic surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, vintage Harlequin romances who enjoy boss-employee dynamics and exotic backdrops.
Content notes
- dated gender dynamics
- workplace power imbalance
About the book
Tansy had met Vin Makram before
The first time he'd become irate after hearing her bad-mouth the goods in his store in Thailand.
So it was embarrassing to unexpectedly discover, on their second meeting, that he was both a leading businessman and her new boss! However, Vin seemed prepared to forget that first unhappy encounter.
Only Tansy wasn't really sure what he wanted from her. Was she just a pleasant diversion, a challenge to be conquered, or was working with her simply a way for Vin to combine business with pleasure...?
Description from Open Library.
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