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The Jilted Bridegroom
288 pages
A sun-drenched classic vintage romance where two heartbroken cynics collide in the South of France.
What it feels like
Reading this classic contemporary romance feels like stepping into a sun-drenched breezy escape to the South of France. The narrative moves at a brisk engaging pace driven by the sharp slightly cynical banter between two people nursing fresh heartbreak. It is a story steeped in the comforting tropes of vintage category romance where forced proximity and immediate physical attraction slowly chip away at emotional walls. The prose is straightforward and dialogue-heavy keeping the focus squarely on the simmering tension and the push-and-pull dynamic of a grumpy jilted journalist and a weary nurse finding her footing. It will delight readers who crave a quick nostalgic romantic getaway filled with dramatic misunderstandings undeniable chemistry and the satisfying warmth of mutual healing.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- breezy
- escapist
- nostalgic
- Tone
- wry
- romantic
- lighthearted
- cynical
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- healing a broken heart · rebound romance · unexpected attraction · finding self-worth
- The writing
- Accessible dialogue-heavy and straightforward focusing on the immediate emotional and physical reactions of the characters.
- The arc
- Moves from weary heartbreak and cynical guardedness to a tender passionate realization of mutual healing.
- Who it's for
- Readers looking for a quick classic vintage romance with a grumpy-sunshine dynamic set against a glamorous European backdrop.
Content notes
- past relationship trauma
- mild sexism typical of vintage romance
About the book
Where did a nurse go to heal a broken heart? The south of France sounded wonderful--until Sarah became less a houseguest and more an unpaid drudge. Dull and frustrating were the day's buzzwords--until a half-naked Griff Morgan crossed her path.
The infamous investigative journalist wore his cynicism toward the female population almost as well as he wore his towel. His ex-bride had been a no-show, and Sarah was clearly the best medicine for his aching ego. But he was a man on the rebound, hardly the best medicine for Sarah's fragile heart....
Description from Open Library.
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