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Ready for Romance
First published 1993 · 512 pages
A cozy, nostalgic romance about outgrowing childhood crushes and convincing everyone around you that your heart has finally grown up.
What it feels like
Reading this classic contemporary romance feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, nostalgic blanket. The narrative moves at a brisk, breezy pace, driven by the comforting familiarity of the 'wrong brother' trope and the gentle frustration of a heroine trying to shed her childhood image. It is a deeply cozy experience, steeped in the dynamics of close-knit families who mean well but meddle constantly. The prose is straightforward and dialogue-heavy, focusing entirely on the emotional push-and-pull between the characters rather than flowery descriptions. It delights readers who want a low-stakes, earnest love story where the biggest obstacle is simply getting the hero to open his eyes, culminating in a reliably sweet and heartwarming happily-ever-after.
- Mood
- cozy
- warm
- breezy
- nostalgic
- Tone
- earnest
- lighthearted
- romantic
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- overcoming childhood perceptions · shifting family dynamics · workplace romance · the wrong brother trope · finding true love
- The writing
- The prose is straightforward, accessible, and heavily driven by snappy dialogue and internal romantic yearning.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from the frustration of being misunderstood by loved ones to the warm satisfaction of finally being seen and cherished for who you are.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave comforting, low-stakes 90s contemporary romance filled with family meddling and sweet misunderstandings.
Content notes
- pregnancy
- mild family conflict
About the book
RIGHT PLACE, WRONG BROTHER
At fourteen, Jessica Kellerman was madly in love with Evan Dryden, one of the boys next door, much to the amusement of both their families. Now, ten years later, she's about to start working for the Dryden brothers, Evan and Damian. But no one will let her forget her girlish crush, and Jessica finds it frustrating in the extreme. Because she's in love with a Dryden, all right—Damian, not Evan. And this time she knows it's not puppy love, it's the real thing.
How is she supposed to convince Damian of her true feelings when he's still trying to push her toward his brother?
Description from Open Library.
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