Romance Annotation

 

Author: Mimi Grace

Title: Make a Scene

Genre: Contemporary Romance

Publication Date: September 16, 2020

Number of pages: 228 pages

Geographical Setting: United States

Time Period: Modern Day 

Series: Lovestruck Series Book 1

Plot Summary: Retta Majors finds out that her cousin is marrying her ex-boyfriend, and tries blind dating to find her perfect “match” to take with her to the wedding. She decides to reach out to Duncan Gilmore, who happens to own the boxing gym next door to her bakery. She offers Duncan parking spaces and a scone recipe in return for being her fake boyfriend for her ex’s wedding. Duncan agrees, because how hard can it be to pretend to be Retta’s boyfriend for one weekend? However, they share a kiss and some casual flirting and things start to blur the lines a little. After the wedding weekend, will they part ways? Or will their connection be too much to ignore? 

Subject Headings: N/A

Romance Appeal: 

Fast-Paced: many reviews stated that the book builds a romance story and connects between the characters in just a short amount of pages. There is chemistry fairly early on, and this appeals to readers when they are looking for their romance fix. 

Sexy and Sweet: there is some level of “spice” in this book, which appeals to many adult readers when they are reaching for a romance novel. However, there is also a fair amount of fluff and sweetness between the two main characters that draws the story and makes the spice that much more authentic. 

Character Development: Both Retta and Duncan go through some character growth throughout the novel as they discover each other and their own personal wants and needs. With any romance, as feelings grow, so do the characters. This is appealing to romance readers. 

3 terms that describe the book: Sexy, Sweet, Light-hearted 

Romance Read-Alikes: 

The Neighbor Favor by Kristina Forest 

Common Appeals: Light-hearted romance, wedding date seeking, charming characters

  

Fake it Till You Bake It by Jamie Wesley 

Common Appeals: fake dating, african american romance, romance and humor

  

Faking Ms. Right by Claire Kingsley 

Common Appeals: Fake dating, sexy and sweet, happy ever after