Instead of falling over each other, they interact through a shared, intimate connection—a book and letters.
"We'll see," Julianne said, taking a sip of her black coffee. "I have a theory that your skepticism is just a very thick shield. And I’ve always been good at dismantling defenses." What Makes This Interesting (Tips Applied) A Novel Romance
Elara claims to hate romance but clearly loves it; Julianne is a divorce lawyer who is taking interest in a hopeless romantic. Instead of falling over each other, they interact
g., enemies-to-lovers, forced proximity), or perhaps tailor the scene to a different setting (e.g., historical, sci-fi)? Instead of falling over each other
