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Windward crest
188 pages
A sun-drenched tropical escape turns into a whirlwind romance shadowed by the agonizing weight of a hidden past.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like stepping into a vintage romantic fantasy, where the sun-drenched warmth of a Caribbean escape quickly gives way to the breathless intensity of a whirlwind courtship. The narrative moves at a brisk, engaging pace, sweeping the reader from the initial delight of an unexpected holiday into the sudden, intimate proximity of an island romance. The mood is initially bright and escapist, filled with tropical allure, but it gradually darkens as the emotional stakes rise. A palpable tension takes over, driven by the agonizing weight of a hidden past and the fear of losing a newfound love. It is a perfect read for those who crave classic, earnest romance laced with dramatic, heart-wrenching angst.
- Mood
- sun-drenched
- escapist
- angsty
- tense
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- melodramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- whirlwind romance · hidden pasts · tropical escapes · fear of rejection · unexpected windfalls
- The writing
- Earnest and emotionally driven, focusing on the dramatic internal stakes of classic romance against a vivid island backdrop.
- The arc
- Moves from the carefree delight of an unexpected holiday to the breathless heights of new love, before plunging into the agonizing tension of a hidden past.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, vintage romance where tropical escapism collides with dramatic secrets and relationship angst.
Content notes
- relationship angst
- hidden secrets
About the book
There was no way to save their happiness.
Dominie Worthing was delighted when an unexpected legacy enabled her to enjoy a Caribbean cruise--her first real holiday in years.
But she certainly hadn't bargained on missing the boat halfway and finding herself the sudden guest of a fellow traveler. Nor had she expected the island's most eligible bachelor, Rohan de Arden, to fall in love with her.
Their plans to marry were shattered when Dominie realized that an episode from her past would surely turn Rohan's love to hate.
Description from Open Library.
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