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The bride's proposition
284 pages
A playful contemporary romance where cold and practical logic collides delightfully with warm and irresistible passion.
What it feels like
Reading this contemporary romance feels like watching a delightful collision between the head and the heart. The narrative moves at a brisk and engaging pace, driven by the comedic and romantic tension of a purely logical proposition meeting unexpected passion. The tone is playful and upbeat, wrapping the reader in a cheerful and swoony atmosphere where business assets and practical plans are ultimately no match for genuine affection. The prose is accessible and breezy, perfectly capturing the emotional shift from pragmatic negotiation to undeniable chemistry through sharp and character-driven interactions. It is an ideal read for anyone who delights in the opposites-attract dynamic, offering a warm and satisfying journey that proves true love cannot be scheduled or contained within a business contract.
- Mood
- cheerful
- swoony
- upbeat
- warm
- Tone
- playful
- lighthearted
- romantic
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- practicality versus passion · opposites attract · unconventional courtship · business and pleasure
- The writing
- The prose is accessible and breezy, focusing on sharp dialogue and the contrasting emotional states of the leads.
- The arc
- The emotional journey shifts from a rigid and logical mindset to a warm and unexpected surrender to romance.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love a lighthearted romance where a pragmatic heroine meets a deeply passionate hero.
About the book
A practical marriage...
Penelope believed in being practical. She needed a husband, so decided to investigate suitable candidates -- and propose! Stefano Salvatore was perfect, and their marriage would also combine their business assets. Surely Stefano would find such logic irresistible?
But this passionate Italian believed in marrying for love, not meeting his bride for the first time as she walked into his office bearing matching wedding rings! He thought Penelope was crazy -- but adorable. In fact, he was beginning to take her proposition seriously!
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