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Time for Another Dream
285 pages
A classic vintage romance crackling with workplace tension and the thrilling friction of enemies turning into reluctant lovers.
What it feels like
Reading this vintage romance feels like stepping into a time capsule of 1980s romantic drama, where the stakes are deeply personal and the tension is palpable from the first page. The narrative unfolds at a steady pace, anchoring the reader in the heroine's earnest determination to prove her professional worth against a wall of arrogant male skepticism. The mood is intimate, crackling with a specific brand of nostalgic, angsty friction that defines classic category romance. The prose is straightforward but heavily laden with internal emotional turmoil, capturing every spark of irritation and undeniable attraction. It is a deeply satisfying read for anyone who delights in the classic trope of a capable woman breaking down the defenses of a stubbornly powerful man, offering a comforting journey from professional hostility to passionate surrender.
- Mood
- intimate
- tense
- nostalgic
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- angsty
- romantic
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- workplace friction · enemies to lovers · proving one's worth · overcoming misconceptions
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally charged, leaning heavily into the internal romantic turmoil and dramatic dialogue characteristic of 1980s category romance.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from defensive frustration against an arrogant boss to a thrilling, hard-won romantic connection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love vintage category romances featuring determined heroines clashing with stubbornly arrogant heroes in a professional setting.
Content notes
- outdated language regarding disability
- workplace power imbalance
- vintage gender dynamics
About the book
Why had Brand Edwards changed his mind?
Briana had done everything she could to convince him that she was capable of doing the job at the sheltered workshop and that she wasn't a flighty number who'd take off again in a few weeks.
Nothing had worked. Brand Edwards had stubbornly refused to give her a trial. Now he was asking her to take on the job.
Powerful, arrogant Brand Edwards as an enemy was one thing. The thought of finally working with him as a friend and colleague was much more disturbing. And somehow exciting!
Description from Open Library.
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