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N'y pense même pas !

Written by Kristan Higgins

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303 pages, about 6 hours of reading

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Blue Heron TOME 4 Cherche partenaire pour (aller à un) mariage...A trente ans (peut-être un peu plus), Emmaline n’a que deux passions: son chiot et un taser qu’elle rêve d’utiliser... Aussi lorsque l’ex qui l’a larguée pour sa coach sportive l’invite à son mariage, à Malibu, lui faut-elle laisser ses hobbies et trouver un partenaire, et vite! La petite ville de Manningsport abrite la cible parfaite : Jack Holland, bel homme charismatique, désormais à la tête du vignoble familial... A la grande surprise d’Emm, il accepte de jouer le petit ami idéal. C’est que Jack ressent le besoin de s’échapper : le récent sauvetage d’un groupe adolescents lui confère une aura qu’il n’est pas prêt à assumer. Pas plus, d’ailleurs, que le retour de son ex-femme-parfaite en ville, bien décidée à le reconquérir (quitte à le harceler) ! Kristan Higgins s’illustre une fois de plus comme la reine des alliances aussi improbables que touchantes. Aussi géniale que gaffeuse, Emmaline est impossible à oublier ! A propos de l'auteur :Kristan Higgins possède le talent rare de faire rire autant que d’émouvoir. Véritable reine de la comédie feel-good contemporaine, elle a vendu plus de 200 000 exemplaires de ses ouvrages depuis 2012.

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  • about 8 hours
  • intermediate
  • romantic
  • humorous
  • uplifting

Kristan Higgins's "N'y pense même pas !" (Blue Heron TOME 4) introduces Emmaline, a thirty-something woman whose passions include her dog and a taser, who is suddenly faced with an invitation to her ex-fiancé's wedding in Malibu. Desperate to avoid humiliation, she enlists the charismatic Jack Holland, owner of the local vineyard, to pose as her ideal boyfriend. Jack, meanwhile, is grappling with unwanted local hero status after a recent rescue and the persistent attempts of his 'perfect' ex-wife to win him back. The story follows their evolving fake relationship as they navigate personal challenges, societal expectations, and the undeniable chemistry between them, showcasing Higgins's signature blend of humor and heartfelt emotion.

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Key themes

Love and Relationships
As a contemporary romance, the central theme is the development of a romantic relationship. The book explores the complexities of attraction, trust, vulnerability, and the challenges of building a lasting connection, especially when starting from a place of pretense.
Second Chances and New Beginnings
Both Emmaline and Jack are at points in their lives where they are seeking new paths. Emmaline is recovering from a devastating breakup, and Jack is dealing with an unwanted new identity and a returning ex. The 'fake relationship' provides an unexpected second chance for both to find love and redefine their lives.
Authenticity vs. Perception
The novel explores the contrast between how characters perceive themselves or want to be perceived, and their true selves. Emmaline tries to project an image of happiness and success, while Jack struggles with a heroic image thrust upon him. Their journey involves shedding these facades.

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How does the 'fake relationship' trope allow Emmaline and Jack to reveal their true selves more effectively than a conventional courtship?

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