Cover of Do You Take This Man by Denise Williams
Contemporary

Do You Take This Man

by Denise Williams

352 pages · Paperback

RJ Brooks is a divorce attorney who has also become an in-demand wedding officiant in Asheville after a viral celebrity ceremony. Lear Campbell, a former pro-football events manager, is filling in for his cousin as a…

Opposites Attract
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At a glance

Genre
Contemporary
Trope
Opposites Attract
Length
352 pages
Format
Paperback

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Should I read this?

Why You May Love This Book

You may love this if…

  • A divorce attorney and a wedding planner must work together on a series of weddings despite both being wary of romance after past betrayals.
  • fans of workplace romance
  • readers who enjoy banter
  • lighthearted
  • Features Opposites Attract
Romance Profile

The Romance

Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.

Tropes

Opposites AttractForced ProximityWorkplace Romance

Relationship Dynamics

professional collaboratorswary of romancesizzling chemistry

Details

Type: Contemporary

Pairing: unknown

Power balance: Equal

Slow BurnStrong (50 out of 100)
Relationship TensionStrong (50 out of 100)
Emotional Experience

How It Feels

The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.

Moderate angst, moderate humor.

AngstStrong (50 out of 100)
HumorStrong (50 out of 100)
Pacing: unknown
Tone:humorousromantic
Heat & Explicitness

Heat Level

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Explicitness: unknown
Heat information is based on available metadata and editorial review. Reader sensitivities vary.
Reader Fit

Who Is This Book For?

Best for

fans of workplace romancereaders who enjoy banterfans of character-driven contemporary romance

Reading mood

lightheartedromantic

Recommended audience: Adult

Story & Themes

The Story

Spoiler-Free Synopsis

In Asheville, RJ Brooks has built a reputation as a sought-after wedding officiant following a viral ceremony. When Lear Campbell, a pro-football events manager, steps in to manage weddings for his cousin, the two are forced to collaborate repeatedly. Both characters carry the baggage of past romantic betrayals, making them hesitant to engage, yet the constant proximity and undeniable chemistry start to break down their walls.

Central Conflict

Both protagonists are resistant to starting a new relationship due to past betrayals, yet they are forced into frequent professional proximity as wedding colleagues.

Setting

Asheville

Strengths

  • humorous dialogue
  • strong chemistry
  • engaging professional setting
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Discussion Guide

Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.

  1. 1

    How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?

  2. 2

    How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?

  3. 3

    How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?

  4. 4

    Who would you most want to recommend this book to?

  5. 5

    How did the pacing affect your reading experience?

  6. 6

    Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?

Questions are generated from approved book intelligence and may not reflect every reader's experience.
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How This Profile Was Created

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Last reviewed:
October 4, 2026
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About the Author

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Denise Williams

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Publication Details

Publisher
Berkley
Format
Paperback
Length
352 pages
Language
English
ISBN-13
9780593437193

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