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So Near, So Far
192 pages
A classic vintage romance of workplace friction, where icy assumptions melt into undeniable attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this is like stepping into a time capsule of classic category romance, where the stakes are entirely emotional and the tension crackles in the confines of a London office. The narrative moves at a brisk, dialogue-driven pace, plunging you straight into a delicious battle of wills between an arrogant, presumptuous boss and a heroine desperate to clear her name. The mood is a blend of indignant frustration and simmering, reluctant attraction, wrapped in the cozy, slightly melodramatic atmosphere of vintage romantic fiction. The prose is straightforward and emotionally emphatic, focusing tightly on the characters' internal tug-of-war. It is a perfect, comforting afternoon read for anyone who delights in old-school workplace romances, grumpy-sunshine dynamics, and the satisfying slow thaw of a stubborn hero.
- Mood
- tense
- nostalgic
- simmering
- cozy
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- indignant
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- workplace power dynamics · overcoming assumptions · irresistible attraction · defending one's honor · the grumpy boss
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally emphatic, relying heavily on sharp dialogue and internal romantic angst.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive indignation and mutual suspicion to a reluctant, simmering attraction that culminates in tender surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the nostalgic, comforting drama of vintage category romances featuring arrogant bosses and determined heroines.
Content notes
- workplace power imbalance
- mild slut-shaming
- vintage gender roles
About the book
He thought no man was safe from her. On Kacie Peters first day of work her new boss had the nerve to insinuate she had a less than respectable reputation with men. Worse, he ordered her not to make a play for him - he had no intention of changing his bachelor status! Kacie had been ready to quit on the spot. But something in Elliot Quantrell's steely gray eyes, his aura of energy, drew her to him - made her want his approval. But how could she make him like her without confirming his worst suspicions?
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