It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time is a witty, warm, and deeply romantic contemporary romance by New York Times bestselling Australian author Kylie Scott. The story follows Adele, who returns home after seven years of self-imposed exile to attend her father’s wedding. The last time she was there, at eighteen, she made a disastrously public declaration of love to Pete, her father’s business partner who is fifteen years her senior. That night ended in humiliation, leaving Pete with a broken nose and his business teetering on the edge of ruin. Now Adele is determined to survive the wedding with her dignity intact, but one look at Pete is all it takes to bring every buried feeling rushing to the surface.
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Kylie Scott’s signature blend of sharp wit, emotional depth, and slow-burning tension makes this age-gap romance a genuine page-turner. The chemistry between Adele and Pete crackles with authenticity, drawn out through their push-and-pull dynamic, the weight of unspoken history, and the thrill of a forbidden attraction finally given room to breathe. Set against the sun-warmed backdrop of Queensland, Australia, this story ‘It Seemed Like A Good Idea At The Time’ explores themes of first love, second chances, family loyalty, and the courage it takes to reach for something that has always felt just out of reach. It is the kind of romance that makes readers laugh out loud, swoon deeply, and fall completely in love right alongside the characters.
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