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The Hired Fiancee
First published 2001 · 288 pages
A deliciously tense, trope-forward escape where a strict business arrangement inevitably melts into undeniable attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like slipping into a perfectly executed, classic romance trope where the pleasure lies entirely in the anticipation. The pace is brisk and engaging, pulling you through a landscape of simmering glances and forced proximity. It carries an escapist, slightly soapy mood that balances professional ambition with deeply personal vulnerability. The prose is straightforward and dialogue-driven, keeping the focus squarely on the crackling, unspoken tension between two people desperately trying to maintain their boundaries. It is a deeply satisfying read for anyone who loves the delicious agony of a fake relationship slowly unraveling into genuine affection, offering a cozy, swoony retreat into a world where love ultimately conquers logic and carefully laid plans.
- Mood
- escapist
- tense
- swoony
- cozy
- Tone
- dramatic
- earnest
- playful
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- blurring boundaries · forced proximity · vulnerability of intimacy · professional vs. personal
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-heavy, focusing sharply on internal emotional friction and physical chemistry.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded, transactional distance to the thrilling, vulnerable surrender of genuine affection.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, trope-heavy contemporary romance who devour stories of forced proximity and fake relationships.
Content notes
- workplace power dynamics
- mild sexual content
About the book
The engagement assignment!
Vivian badly wanted to win an advertising account with Lleyton Dexter's company -- but enough to spend a week with him? Lleyton clearly considered it a fair exchange. He needed a fiancee to deter matchmaking relatives, and Vivian would simply be playing a role....
It was a business arrangement, Vivian told herself. Only, the tension between her and Lleyton was anything but professional. It felt excitingly personal -- almost as if their pretend attraction was for real?
Description from Open Library.
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