Smitten Study Guide

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In this example of the "popular romance" genre of novel writing, struggling divorced mother of two, Lizabeth Kane, talks her way into a job with hunky contractor Matt Hallahan. As a sexually charged, emotionally intense and comic romance develops, the narrative explores themes relating to the relationships between past and present, and parents and children.

The narrative begins with the first meeting of the two central characters. Determined divorcee Lizabeth uses every argument at her disposal to convince reluctant construction-site boss Matt that she deserves an entry-level job as a laborer. She is, however, unaware that she doesn't really need to be too persuasive - Matt is immediately attracted to her. In spite of his reluctance to mix business with pleasure, realizes that the only way he'll be able to pursue his intention to be with her is to hire her onto his team. ...
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