Anne of Manhattan
Anne Shirley is a master's student in New York when Gil Blythe, the childhood rival she ghosted years ago, transfers into her program and lands the same thesis supervisor. A grudging truce becomes something deeper until a betrayal threatens it. A modern, steamier take on Anne of Green Gables.
About This Book
Anne of Manhattan is a contemporary romance novel by Brina Starler, first published in 2021 by William Morrow Paperbacks. It runs 336 pages. Readers can expect rivals to lovers, second chance, slow burn; hot heat.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Rivals to Lovers
- Heat
- Hot
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 336 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- When childhood rivals are reunited in a Manhattan master's program, a tentative truce turns into a heated romance until a betrayal threatens to tear it apart.
- Fans of academia-set romances
- Readers who enjoy rival dynamics
- Tense
- Features Rivals to Lovers
This may not be ideal if…
- The specific nature of the betrayal is vague
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary Romance
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Relatively balanced as academic peers.
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult contemporary romance readers
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Anne Shirley is building a life in New York as a master's student when Gil Blythe, the rival from her past whom she previously ghosted, transfers into her program. Forced to share a thesis supervisor, the two navigate a grudging truce that evolves into a deeper romantic connection. However, the fragile peace is jeopardized when a betrayal challenges their relationship.
Central Conflict
The tension between Anne's past history with Gil, their current professional proximity as academic rivals, and an emerging betrayal that threatens their deepening relationship.
Setting
New York City, academic graduate program.
Strengths
- Clear, recognizable trope foundation
- Strong premise hook
Consider before reading
- The specific nature of the betrayal is vague
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 4
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 5
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
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Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
- eikna-public-book-intelligence-v1
About the Author
Brina Starler
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- William Morrow Paperbacks
- Published
- 2021
- Length
- 336 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780063020740
- ISBN-10
- 0063020742
Anne of Manhattan: quick answers
- Who wrote Anne of Manhattan?
- Anne of Manhattan was written by Brina Starler.
- When was Anne of Manhattan published?
- Anne of Manhattan was first published in 2021 by William Morrow Paperbacks.
- What genre is Anne of Manhattan?
- Anne of Manhattan is a contemporary romance novel, with rivals to lovers, second chance, slow burn.
- How many pages is Anne of Manhattan?
- Anne of Manhattan is 336 pages long.
- How spicy is Anne of Manhattan?
- EIKNA rates Anne of Manhattan as hot heat.
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