Books like The positive approach

A classic 1980s marriage-of-convenience romance where pragmatic business deals inevitably melt into passionate, undeniable love. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with The positive approach.

tense
yearning
romantic
nostalgic

01
An Impossible Dream
Emma Darcy · 1993
A cozy, tension-filled holiday romp where a fake relationship meant to appease family expectations accidentally sparks very real passion.
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- romantic
- nostalgic
- earnest
02
The Impossible Woman
Emma Darcy · 1986
A vintage battle of wills where a pragmatic heroine refuses to compromise her heart for a charming commitment-phobe.
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- romantic
- nostalgic
- earnest
03
Their Wedding Deal
Helen Bianchin
A double dose of classic, high-stakes romance where pragmatic bargains inevitably melt into passionate love.
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- earnest
- marriage of convenience
04
Max's proposal
Jane Donnelly · 1998
A nostalgic, emotionally charged marriage-of-convenience romance where practical arrangements inevitably surrender to passionate jealousy and true love.
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- tense
- romantic
- nostalgic
- earnest
05
Outback bride
Jessica Hart
A sun-baked, slow-burn journey where a strictly business arrangement inevitably melts into a deeply felt romance.
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- earnest
- pragmatic
- marriage of convenience
06
The Right Time
Maura McGiveny
A breathless, angst-ridden journey through the pain of returning home to face a love you were supposed to forget.
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- tense
- yearning
- nostalgic
- earnest
07
Australian Nights
Miranda Lee
A double dose of classic, sun-drenched Outback romance where rugged landscapes mirror the intense, stormy passions of its characters.
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- earnest
- melodramatic
- passionate
- marriage of convenience
08
Not The Marrying Kind
Helen Dalzell
A classic, comforting marriage-of-convenience tale where pragmatic plans inevitably give way to sweeping romance.
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- romantic
- nostalgic
- earnest
- melodramatic
09
A Question Of Marriage (The Australians)
Lindsay Armstrong
A cheeky, high-stakes romantic tug-of-war where secrets become the ultimate bargaining chip for love.
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- romantic
- earnest
10
No Alternative
Margaret Way
A high-stakes battle of wills where bitter resentment collides with inescapable, simmering passion.
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- tense
- melodramatic
- passionate
11
Outback Heiress, Surprise Proposal
Margaret Way
A warm Australian romance about trading muddy boots for boardrooms and finding love within a shared legacy.
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- romantic
- earnest
12
The bride's proposition
Day Leclaire
A playful contemporary romance where cold and practical logic collides delightfully with warm and irresistible passion.
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- romantic

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