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The laws of attraction
First published 2005 · 249 pages
A comforting retreat into unexpected romance where a burnt-out professional finds grounding love, complicated by a hidden truth.
What it feels like
Reading this romance feels like stepping into a tranquil refuge after a grueling season of burnout. The narrative moves at a steady, comforting pace, wrapping the reader in a cozy atmosphere of family legacy and unexpected connection. It perfectly captures the emotional texture of leaving a high-stress life behind to find grounding in something simpler, only to discover that romance always brings its own complications. The prose is accessible and earnest, leaning into the dramatic tension of hidden identities and the friction between high-powered ambition and salt-of-the-earth charm. It is an ideal read for anyone who delights in stories of skeptical hearts being won over in charming settings, offering a satisfying blend of domestic comfort and romantic suspense.
- Mood
- tranquil
- cozy
- romantic
- mildly suspenseful
- Tone
- earnest
- romantic
- comforting
- dramatic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- career burnout · finding refuge · unexpected romance · hidden identities · family legacy
- The writing
- Accessible and emotionally focused, balancing cozy domesticity with the dramatic tension of a hidden truth.
- The arc
- Moves from skeptical burnout and emotional exhaustion to unexpected warmth, navigating a dramatic revelation before seeking romantic resolution.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love comforting retreat romances where burnt-out professionals find grounding love and a touch of dramatic mystery.
Content notes
- career burnout
- deception/secrets
About the book
Hotshot attorney Ashley D'Angelo had taken refuge at her grandmother's tranquil home after a terrible case made her reevaluate everything—even her successful career. Still, no matter what her sisters thought, the place wasn't magical. Ashley wouldn't succumb to any "Rose Cottage Curse" and wind up falling head over heels in love there!But after a minor fender-bender provided a memorable first meeting, Ashley couldn't believe how compelled she was by salt-of-the-earth Josh Madison—a man totally unlike the high-powered piranhas she was used to dating. Or was he? Because there was far more to Josh than met the eye. And when Ashley learned his secret, would a dream love affair come to a nightmarish conclusion?
Description from Open Library.
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