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Unlikely Cupid
189 pages
A classic, banter-filled battle of wills where a fake engagement sparks very real, very inconvenient chemistry.
What it feels like
Reading this classic category romance feels like wrapping yourself in a comforting, nostalgic blanket of romantic tension. The narrative moves at a brisk, highly readable pace, driven almost entirely by the spirited, combative dialogue between a stubborn heroine and an arrogant, overly involved older brother. It thrives on the delicious frustration of the enemies-to-lovers and fake-dating tropes, creating a simmering atmosphere where every glare masks a growing, undeniable attraction. The prose is breezy and unpretentious, leaning into the slightly heightened melodrama that fans of vintage Harlequin novels adore. It is a perfect, bite-sized escapist treat for readers who love watching two headstrong people bicker their way into an inevitable, swoon-worthy surrender.
- Mood
- escapist
- simmering
- cozy
- Tone
- playful
- spirited
- lightly melodramatic
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- fake relationship · enemies to lovers · irresistible attraction · mistaken assumptions
- The writing
- Breezy and dialogue-driven, leaning into the comforting, slightly heightened melodrama of classic category romance.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive irritation and stubborn deception to a reluctant, swoony surrender to true love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the nostalgic, fast-paced comfort of vintage Harlequin romances featuring stubborn heroines and arrogant but captivating heroes.
Content notes
- mild vintage sexism
- deception
About the book
Georgina had agreed to pretend to be Miles Stanhope's 'fiancee' to help him out, but his brother Janus Stanhope was unaware of this and doing his best to break them up. His arrogance angered Georgina to the point that she thought he deserved to be kept in the dark - problem was, she was finding him too attractive for her own good!
Description from Open Library.
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