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Working Girl
188 pages
A combative, opposites-attract romance where a sudden fall from grace leads to domestic friction and undeniable chemistry.
What it feels like
This brisk, lighthearted romance thrives on the crackling friction of an opposites-attract dynamic. The mood is breezy yet romantically tense, built entirely around the combative energy between a humbled, high-powered executive and a stubborn man determined to teach her a lesson in old-fashioned hard work. The narrative leans heavily into classic tropes, offering a playful exploration of clashing lifestyles and domestic power struggles. The prose is straightforward and banter-driven, keeping the focus squarely on the sparks flying between two arrogant but undeniably attracted personalities. It is a perfect fit for readers who delight in vintage romance setups, where sudden life upheavals lead to forced proximity, cheeky power plays, and the inevitable softening of two stubborn hearts.
- Mood
- breezy
- romantically tense
- domestic
- Tone
- playful
- combative
- lighthearted
- cheeky
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- starting over · clash of lifestyles · humbling experiences · romantic friction
- The writing
- Straightforward and banter-heavy, focusing on the friction between two stubborn personalities.
- The arc
- From rock-bottom despair and arrogant defensiveness to humbling domesticity and unexpected romantic connection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who enjoy classic, trope-heavy romance where a high-powered executive is brought down to earth by a stubborn love interest.
Content notes
- dated gender dynamics
About the book
Just when executive Phyllida Grant thought she’d hit rock bottom she met Jake Tregowan... Having lost her job and her fiancé all in one day, it looked as if Jake’s offer was her only option. Jake knew all about career girls like Phyllida; they were selfish, arrogant and, unfortunately, extremely attractive. Phyllida exhibited all these characteristics in spades. Well, there was nothing that hard work – of the good old-fashioned cooking-and-cleaning kind – wouldn’t cure. And Jake was going to see that Phyllida got plenty of that! He also found that kissing was an effective way of keeping Phyllida quiet.
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