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Temporary paragon
First published 1987 · 190 pages
A breezy, nostalgic romp through 1980s Boston where a misguided scheme of workplace sabotage accidentally sparks true love.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a delightfully chaotic 1980s rom-com, complete with early computer sabotage and workplace hijinks. The pace is brisk and breezy, carrying you through a web of impulsive decisions and humorous misunderstandings. There is a warm, nostalgic mood that permeates the story, wrapping the reader in a cozy atmosphere of misguided loyalty and inevitable attraction. The prose is straightforward and heavily reliant on snappy dialogue, perfectly capturing the playful yet earnest tone of the era. It is a story that moves from zany scheming to genuine romantic surrender, making it an absolute delight for fans of classic category romance who crave a lighthearted, enemies-to-lovers dynamic with a touch of retro charm.
- Mood
- warm
- chaotic
- nostalgic
- breezy
- Tone
- playful
- lighthearted
- earnest
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- workplace proximity · secret agendas · misguided loyalty · falling for the enemy
- The writing
- Straightforward and dialogue-driven, with a breezy, vintage charm that keeps the pages turning.
- The arc
- Moves from impulsive, chaotic scheming to the tender realization of unexpected love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage 1980s category romances featuring zany misunderstandings and workplace tension.
Content notes
- workplace deception
- dated gender dynamics
About the book
Beth's life was far from simple
Impulsive Beth Murphy tackled life's problems head-on. When her errant niece appeared in Boston "in terrible trouble," Beth promised Stacy that the culprit would marry her.
As a temporary secretary for Richard Macomber, English professor, writer and culprit, Beth put her plan into action. She soon learned the computer codes at Macomber Publishing--and how to change them.
But Beth hadn't counted on her own warm response to Richard or the heartache of plotting his marriage to someone else.
Description from Open Library.
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