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"Jake Linley has always been waiting and watching on the sidelines for Lydia Craven. He can only see but not touch as she is the beloved daughter of wealthy and legendary Derek Craven. He can't face to tell his feelings to Lydia for fear of rejection as the lady has not even showed the most remote liking for him. When Lydia's marriage proposal is announced, he yearns for just one chance to tell her that he loves her. Can he gather his courage to tell her his feelings before it's too late?
Lydia Craven dreams for a happily-ever-after marriage just like her parents'. But when season after season she can't find that elusive Mr. Right, she decides to settle with a scholar gentleman who matches her intelligence and won't interfere much with her pursuit of knowledge. One thing that troubles her engagement is Jake's presence. She has been attracted to him since the time she saw him four years ago. However one callous remark from Jake dispels her of any notions that Jake might like her. Now Jake is being deliberately provoking, questioning her feelings about her fiancée and impending marriage. Can Lydia realize that her Mr. Right is actually Jake?
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Katrina Lo, Resident Scholar
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Ratings are on a 1-10 scale (Low to High)
Plot
Time/era of story
- Regency era
Love Triangles/Polygons
Yes
What kind:
- one woman-two men
Main Male Character
Profession/status:
- doctor
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
How sexual is this person?
- several sexual encounters
How romantic is this person?
- very romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- very athletic
Main Female Character
Age/status:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- scholar
How sexual is this person?
- very picky
How romantic is this person?
- somewhat romantic
How sensitive is this character?
- sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence
- Genius
Physique
- average physique
Setting
Europe
Yes
European country:
- England/UK
City?
Yes
City:
- London
Style
Person
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
What % of story is romance related?
- nearly 100%
Focus of story
- equally on him and her
How much dialog
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
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