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Soul Ties
320 pages
A lush, vintage romance that leans into the intoxicating, angsty pull of an inexplicable soul connection against a tropical backdrop.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a humid, emotionally charged time capsule of classic romance. The atmosphere is thick with the tropical heat of Indonesia, perfectly mirroring the sudden, inexplicable intensity between two people who feel they have known each other for lifetimes. It delivers the specific, comforting angst of vintage category romance, focusing on the agonizing yearning for an unavailable man, the bewildering shock of instant recognition, and the irresistible pull of destiny. The prose is earnest and deeply focused on the protagonist's internal turmoil, making the reader feel every ounce of her longing and confusion. It is a brisk, deeply satisfying read for anyone who loves the soulmate trope and the melodramatic, swoon-worthy tension of a fated love.
- Mood
- tropical
- wistful
- emotionally charged
- atmospheric
- Tone
- earnest
- yearning
- melodramatic
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- destiny and fate · inexplicable connection · emotional infidelity · the pain of longing
- The writing
- Emotionally direct and heavily focused on internal monologue, framed by lush descriptions of the exotic setting.
- The arc
- Moves from the bewildering shock of instant recognition through the agonizing tension of forbidden longing, culminating in inevitable romantic surrender.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the comforting angst of vintage category romance and the irresistible pull of the soulmate trope.
Content notes
- emotional infidelity
- mild romantic angst
About the book
At some time, in some place they had met-and loved. Lauren had never set eyes on Joel Rockwell but she recognized him instantly when they met in Indonesia. Everything about him was familiar, from his sense of humor to his favorite piece of music. She couldn't explain it. How could she possibly feel these strong bonds with a man she barely knew? And what point was there in loving him, when he was engaged to another woman?
Description from Open Library.
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