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Unlikely Cupid
189 pages
A breezy, banter-filled romp through a tangled web of fake engagements and very real, inconvenient attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this classic contemporary romance feels like slipping into a perfectly tailored, comforting daydream. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging clip, driven by the crackling, slightly melodramatic tension between a spirited heroine and an impossibly arrogant hero. It thrives on the delicious friction of a fake relationship gone awry, wrapping the reader in an escapist, tension-filled atmosphere where every barbed comment masks a growing, undeniable attraction. The prose is accessible and heavily reliant on sharp dialogue, making it a quick, delightful read. It is perfectly suited for fans of vintage category romance who crave the satisfying emotional arc of two stubborn people peeling back their prejudices to discover a genuine, swoon-worthy connection.
- Mood
- escapist
- breezy
- tension-filled
- Tone
- witty
- playful
- lightly melodramatic
- romantic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- forbidden attraction · the consequences of deception · overcoming first impressions · family loyalty
- The writing
- Accessible and dialogue-driven, leaning into the comforting, slightly heightened drama of classic category romance.
- The arc
- Moves from defensive banter and playful deception to a reluctant, swoony surrender to true love.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love quick, comforting vintage romances featuring spirited heroines and arrogant, commanding heroes who fall hard.
Content notes
- mild family conflict
- deception
About the book
"You're not at all suitable for Miles."
Janus Stanhope certainly didn't keep his opinions to himself--he wanted Georgina to know he didn't approve of her engagement to his younger brother.
Under the circumstances, Georgina couldn't enlighten him. In any case, he was so arrogant she felt he deserved to be fooled!
Georgina was only pretending to be Miles's fiancee--to help him out of a bind. But now she found herself in a mess. For Georgina found Janus far too attractive for her own peace of mind!
Description from Open Library.
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