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Tempted By Her Innocent Kiss
256 pages
A high-angst, emotionally charged romance where icy facades mask burning vulnerability and a desperate fight for true connection.
What it feels like
Reading this romance feels like watching a tightly coiled spring slowly release its tension. It delivers a brisk, emotionally charged experience built on the delicious angst of a marriage in trouble. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken desires and the sharp sting of betrayal, wrapping the reader in a world of wealthy obligations and fragile hearts. The narrative thrives on the contrast between a frosty, self-protective exterior and the desperate, passionate yearning hidden just beneath the surface. Written with accessible, dialogue-driven prose that zeroes in on intense internal turmoil, the story pulls you through a satisfying arc of disillusionment giving way to hard-won vulnerability. It is a perfect, fast-paced escape for readers who love watching an oblivious hero realize what he has lost and scramble to win back the woman he loves.
- Mood
- emotionally charged
- tense
- romantic
- Tone
- angsty
- earnest
- melodramatic
- sensual
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage in trouble · emotional walls · wealth and obligation · vulnerability and trust
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-heavy, the prose leans heavily into the characters' internal emotional turmoil and undeniable physical chemistry.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from crushing disillusionment and icy self-protection to vulnerable reconciliation and passionate devotion.
- Who it's for
- Fans of high-angst contemporary romance who devour stories about wealthy, oblivious heroes who must work to win back their suddenly icy wives.
Content notes
- pregnancy
- parental manipulation
- miscommunication
About the book
When marriage under false pretenses leads to a very real pregnancy...
For Ashley Carter, marrying Devon Carter is a dream come true. Her whole life has been building up to this. But not long after her trip down the aisle, her happily-ever-after notions are dealt a swift blow when she learns that their marriage is business merger orchestrated by Daddy. Left with few options, Ashley becomes all-business herself. She will act the part of perfect wife until Devon loves her for real.
But Devon is baffled by the change. He married an innocent, playful, exuberant woman, not this by-the-books society wife with the frosty, cordial veneer. What happened to the old Ashley? What will it take to bring the passion back to her eyes, and to their marriage...especially now that a baby's on the way?
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