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Risk Of The Heart
186 pages
A breezy, escapist vacation romance where a fiercely independent heroine accidentally stumbles into the very love story she was trying to avoid.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a sunlit, nostalgic time capsule of classic romance. It delivers a breezy, escapist experience that moves at a brisk, comforting clip, perfect for a lazy afternoon. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, wrapping the reader in the familiar, satisfying rhythms of a vacation meet-cute. Beneath the playful banter and the heroine's fierce, career-focused independence lies a tender exploration of vulnerability and the fear of heartbreak. The prose is straightforward and emotionally earnest, focusing heavily on the magnetic pull between the characters rather than flowery descriptions. It is a delightful, cozy read for anyone who loves the vintage charm of a reluctant heroine finally letting her guard down for the right person.
- Mood
- breezy
- escapist
- sun-warmed
- comforting
- Tone
- earnest
- lighthearted
- romantic
- playful
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- reluctant attraction · defying family expectations · vulnerability after heartbreak · unexpected love
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally expressive, leaning into the comforting, dialogue-heavy rhythms of classic category romance.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from a stance of guarded, career-focused independence to a sweeping, vulnerable surrender to unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of vintage romance who love a fiercely independent heroine and the cozy predictability of a vacation meet-cute.
Content notes
- parental pressure
- past heartbreak
About the book
From the back of the book:
The silly season of summer
It was the time of year when Capri's father got out his matchmaking kit and tried to find his daughter a husband. And always by sending her on a luxurious holiday.
Well, this year was going to be different. Capri intended to organize her own vacation--she'd go somewhere completely removed from her wealthy surroundings. This time she'd relax properly. For although her father didn't realize it, Capri had no intention of finding a husband.
Marriage led to nothing but heartbreak--and, in any case, Capri was a dedicated career woman. But that was before she met Taggart Smith....
Description from Open Library.
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