Taming the Last St. Claire by Carole Mortimer reads as intense, passionate. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.
A category romance built on forced proximity: a workaholic hero shielding a lively heroine from a vengeful enemy, with the danger tightening the romantic tension. Best for: readers who want a quick contemporary romance with a protector hero and a guaranteed happy ending.
Yes — the genome marks the romance arc as a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA).
It's a complete, standalone-satisfying story.
Mildly eerie — tension without real scares.
Moderate heat — some open-door scenes.
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