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Wait for It

by Mariana Zapata

Spice 2 out of 5, Simmer2/5 · Simmer: Closed door

Diana is raising her two nephews after her brother's death. Dallas, the gruff neighbour who coaches their baseball team, has baggage of his own.

Spice
2/5
Burn
Slow
Pages
~580
Ending
HEA

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How spicy is Wait for It?

Wait for It is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

  • Steam: Behind closed doors
  • Burn: Slow burn
  • When: Slow build: spice arrives late
  • Pairing: One man, one woman
  • POV: Heroine's POV only
  • Ending: Happily ever after

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  • Murder
  • Death of a loved one

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    Wait for It: quick answers

    How spicy is Wait for It?

    Wait for It is a 2 out of 5 on our spice scale: simmer (closed door). Sex happens, but the door closes (or it is brief and non-graphic). Tension without the details.

    Is Wait for It a standalone?

    Yes, Wait for It is a standalone. You can read it on its own.

    What tropes are in Wait for It?

    Wait for It features single parent, grumpy hero. It is a slow burn M/F romance that ends with a happily ever after.

    Does Wait for It have content warnings?

    Our notes for Wait for It include: murder, death of a loved one. This list may not be complete; check the author's own content notes if anything is a hard limit for you.

    What should I read after Wait for It?

    If you loved Wait for It, try All Rhodes Lead Here by Mariana Zapata, The Air He Breathes by Brittainy C. Cherry, The Match by Sarah Adams. They share its single parent and grumpy hero energy at a similar spice level.