Description
Never Say Never
Book Summary
A contemporary romance novel that explores the reunion of two polar opposites: a woman fleeing her past and a man who manages his future with a calculator instead of a heart. When Madelyn Ward, fallen from grace after breaking the rules, takes refuge in New York, her new life clashes with Gabriel Brooks, a ruthless businessman who never expects to meet an unpredictable woman capable of disrupting his existence. A story of second chances, clashing personalities, and the power of destiny.
What is it about?
Madelyn Ward made a mistake that turned her into the perfect girl fallen from grace: the talk of the town and guilty of a family earthquake, she decides to flee to New York to fly under the radar. With a new job in a city she detests, her life seems headed for anonymity until she crosses paths with Gabriel Brooks, a businessman who, they say, was born with a calculator instead of a heart. Owner of one of the country's largest business groups, no one dares to challenge him, and his word is law. However, the unpredictable Madelyn begins to bend his straight-laced existence, giving unexpected twists and turns to a life he thought was perfectly controlled. The collision between them triggers a tension that threatens to derail his plans and, perhaps, rewrite their destinies.
Main themes
- Second chances after a public mistake and social downfall.
- Clash of personalities between spontaneity and absolute control.
- Personal reinvention in a hostile environment and the search for a fresh start.
- Power dynamics in both business and romantic spheres.
- The tension between family duty and individual freedom.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of adult contemporary romance who enjoy enemies-to-lovers stories, strong characters with opposing temperaments, and plots set in the corporate world. Ideal for those seeking an agile read with sharp dialogue, emotional tension, and a romance born from the constant conflict between two magnetic personalities.
What this book offers
- A plot of reunion and conflict between two well-defined, opposing characters.
- An urban New York setting that adds pace and contrast to the story.
- An emotional development where control and spontaneity clash until they are transformed.
- An addictive read with plot twists that maintain romantic tension.
- Reflection on how past mistakes can redefine the future.
Technical specifications
- Author: ARDEY, OLIVIA
- Publisher: EDICIONES VERSATIL, S.L.
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ROMANTIC FICTION, ADULT AND CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC FICTION
- Collection: ROMANCE
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: May 2020
- Number of pages: 336
- Weight: 672 g
Editorial review
A solid entry in the contemporary romance genre that bets on the enemies-to-lovers archetype with dynamic execution. The author builds two protagonists with very distinct personalities and a central conflict that sustains narrative tension from beginning to end. The New York setting and corporate context provide a credible framework for the clash between order and unpredictability. Recommended for those seeking an entertaining read with agile dialogue and a romance that does not shy away from conflict or character evolution.