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That Boston Man
First published 1980 · 216 pages
A nostalgic, setting-rich romance that blends regional discovery with matters of the heart.
What it feels like
Reading this classic contemporary romance feels like stepping into a nostalgic, setting-rich time capsule of 1980s Boston. The narrative moves at a steady, inviting pace, blending the professional drive of a woman journalist with the sweeping promise of a regional love story. There is an earnest, atmospheric mood that permeates the text, grounded in the author's deliberate exploration of Massachusetts as part of a grander romantic tour of America. The prose is accessible and descriptive, designed to transport the reader to a specific locale while delivering the comforting, familiar beats of a classic romance. It will delight readers who appreciate vintage love stories where geographical discovery and matters of the heart are deeply intertwined, offering a cozy, escapist journey.
- Mood
- atmospheric
- nostalgic
- romantic
- cozy
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- inviting
- nostalgic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- romantic discovery · regional exploration · professional ambition · finding love
- The writing
- Accessible and descriptive, focusing on regional flavor and classic romantic tension.
- The arc
- A journey from professional curiosity to romantic discovery and emotional fulfillment.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy vintage, setting-driven contemporary romance and nostalgic love stories featuring working women.
About the book
Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America’s First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it’s the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in Massachusetts.
Description from Open Library.
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