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Scarlet Lady
First published 1997 · 186 pages
A tropical second-chance romance where hidden motives and lingering heartbreak give way to a passionate, sun-drenched reunion.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into the sultry, emotionally charged atmosphere of a tropical getaway, where the sting of past scandals and a painful divorce are slowly eclipsed by undeniable yearning. The narrative thrives on the delicious tension of a second-chance romance, balancing the heroine's search for her roots with the hero's protective, secretly desperate pursuit. It carries the distinct, earnest flavor of a classic 90s contemporary romance, where hidden motives and dramatic misunderstandings pave the way for an intensely satisfying reconciliation. The brisk pace keeps the emotional stakes high as the story moves from heartbreak to healing. It is a perfect escape for readers who love passionate reunions, exotic settings, and a love that refuses to stay in the past.
- Mood
- tropical
- emotionally charged
- tense
- sultry
- Tone
- dramatic
- earnest
- romantic
- yearning
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- second chance at love · hidden motives · family secrets · reputation and scandal · reconciliation
- The writing
- Direct and emotionally driven, focusing heavily on the internal yearning and romantic tension between the leads.
- The arc
- Moves from the lingering pain of a scandalous divorce to the passionate tension of a tropical reunion and rekindled love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic 90s contemporary romances featuring protective heroes, secret motives, and second chances in exotic locales.
Content notes
- divorce
- scandal
- family estrangement
About the book
Ginny Mckenzie loved her modeling career, just as she had always loved Leo Brandon. But a lost libel case bringing the Brandon name into disrepute meant the last straw for her marriage. Leo wanted a divorce.
Two years later an ad asking Ginny to contact a man who could be her real father drew her to Saint Lucia. It was a timely moment for a woman seeking love. Not least of all because Leo had followed her. His pretended reason: to prevent Ginny dishonoring his precious family name again through any association with the infamous St. Honore. His real reason: to love, protect and remarry the woman he had once let go.
Description from Open Library.
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