Avoiding Temptation By Rachel Van Dyken ,A Bro Code Standalone #3 SHORT REVIEW
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Forced Proximity is a beloved, high-tension romance trope where two characters are stuck together in close quartersāand sparks fly whether they want them to or not. š³š„
Key elements:
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š Trapped in a shared space: same room, house, cabin, road trip, storm, etc.
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š¬ Starts with awkward tension, playful banter, or irritation
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šļø Leads to heightened awareness of each other (hello, one bed trope!)
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ā¤ļøāš„ Creates the perfect storm for slow burn, emotional intimacy, and explosive chemistry
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š«¶ Often used in enemies to lovers, fake dating, or second chance setups
Why we love it? Because when two people canāt leave each otherās side, they end up seeing every flaw, every softnessāand usually falling hard. š
