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Runaway from Love
288 pages
A classic nineties escapist romance where a desperate flight to a tropical paradise leads straight into the arms of an infuriatingly arrogant protector.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage category romance feels like stepping into a time capsule of early nineties escapism, complete with tropical heat, high stakes, and delightfully predictable tropes. The narrative moves at a brisk, dialogue-driven pace, sweeping the reader from the anxiety of financial ruin in a foreign city to the breathless tension of forced proximity with an arrogant but capable protector. The mood is a comforting blend of mild peril and swoony inevitability, anchored by a spirited heroine who refuses to compromise her morals and a hero whose high-handedness masks a deep well of devotion. It is a perfect, bite-sized indulgence for readers who crave the earnest melodrama, spirited banter, and guaranteed happily-ever-afters of classic romance.
- Mood
- escapist
- tropical
- swoony
- mildly anxious
- Tone
- earnest
- spirited
- melodramatic
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- fleeing temptation · vulnerability in a foreign land · enemies to lovers · reluctant trust · the arrogant protector
- The writing
- Straightforward and dialogue-heavy, characterized by the breathless internal monologues and spirited banter typical of classic nineties category romance.
- The arc
- Moves from desperate flight and vulnerable anxiety to a reluctant, fiery attraction that ultimately yields to secure love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage Harlequin romances featuring damsels in distress, exotic backdrops, and infuriatingly arrogant alpha heroes.
Content notes
- workplace sexual harassment
- financial distress
- mild sexism typical of the era
About the book
All's fair in love and war Even so, Delfi couldn't steal her sister's fiance. That's why the offer of a secretarial post in exotic Thailand seemed heaven-sent.
She soon discovered her problems were only just beginning. Bangkok was no place for a woman on her own with dwindling funds and a job that seemed to require extracurricular duties Delfi had no intention of providing.
The only person prepared to help was Boden McLaine. But Delft knew she'd be a fool to trust such an infuriatingly arrogant man!
Harlequin Romance #3203, June, 1992.
Description from Open Library.
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