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White Lies
First published 1997 · 187 pages
A sun-drenched, high-stakes tropical romance where deception and danger ignite an undeniable, melodramatic passion.
What it feels like
Diving into this vintage romance feels like stepping into a time capsule of nineties melodrama, where the stakes are impossibly high and the emotions are dialed up to eleven. Set against a lush, sun-drenched tropical backdrop, the atmosphere is thick with tension, secrets, and an inescapable, magnetic pull between the leads. The narrative moves at a brisk, breathless clip, sweeping the reader through a whirlwind of outrageous tropes, from family mysteries to outright abduction, all fueled by an intense, undeniable chemistry. The prose is unapologetically dramatic, focusing on racing hearts and flashing eyes. It is a perfect, escapist treat for readers who love their romances packed with alpha heroes, forced proximity, and a delightfully soapy, enemies-to-lovers intensity.
- Mood
- tropical
- escapist
- tense
- swoony
- Tone
- melodramatic
- passionate
- intense
- earnest
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- family secrets · enemies to lovers · irresistible attraction · forced proximity
- The writing
- Emotionally heightened and breathless, leaning heavily into dramatic declarations and vivid sensory descriptions of physical longing.
- The arc
- Moves from bewildered frustration and defensive anger to a breathless, overwhelming surrender to passion.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave the unapologetic melodrama, alpha heroes, and exotic escapism of vintage nineties category romance.
Content notes
- kidnapping
- deception
- dubious consent themes
About the book
Mandy Cook set out for St Lucia with high hopes of finding her family. She found Pascal St Honore, the lithe, handsome and impassioned son of the man who held the key to her search. Far from being helpful, he seemed intent on keeping her from his father. Mandy couldn't quite work out why, but his methods were relentless: lies, intrigue and finally kidnapping. But, instead of falling in with his plans, Mandy fell into his arms. The result? She couldn't have imagined it in her wildest dreams!!
Description from Open Library.
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