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The Bride's Proposition
186 pages
A delightfully breezy clash of cold logic and hot-blooded passion wrapped in a classic marriage-of-convenience package.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like indulging in a perfectly crafted, nostalgic romantic comedy. It moves at a brisk, breezy pace, sweeping the reader into a delightfully chaotic clash between rigid practicality and sweeping, hot-blooded romance. The atmosphere is upbeat and cozy, anchored by the sparkling, often humorous friction of two complete opposites trying to navigate a bizarre arrangement. The prose is accessible and heavily driven by dialogue, allowing the emotional tug-of-war to take center stage without getting bogged down in unnecessary exposition. It is a deeply comforting read that slowly melts its heroine's icy logic into genuine vulnerability, making it an absolute treat for anyone who loves the classic marriage-of-convenience trope served with a side of playful banter and earnest heart.
- Mood
- upbeat
- cozy
- romantic
- breezy
- Tone
- playful
- lighthearted
- earnest
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage of convenience · opposites attract · logic versus emotion · vulnerability in love
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-driven, focusing heavily on the sparkling banter and emotional friction between the leads.
- The arc
- The journey shifts from a comedic clash of mismatched expectations to a tender, passionate realization of true love.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, breezy category romances who delight in the marriage-of-convenience trope and the friction between a hyper-practical heroine and a deeply romantic hero.
Content notes
- mild sexual content
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!
Description from Open Library.
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