Can't Escape Love
by Alyssa Cole
Reluctant Royals
Regina Gooden needs help from Gus, a reclusive puzzle and escape-room designer, to launch her business. As they work together through riddles and late-night messages, a quirky, sweet connection grows. A charming novella about two people who think differently finding their way to each other.
About This Book
Can't Escape Love is a contemporary romance novel by Alyssa Cole, first published in 2019 by Avon Impulse. It is part of the Reluctant Royals series and runs 192 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract, slow burn.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 192 pages
- Format
- Mass market paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A reclusive puzzle designer and an ambitious businesswoman find an unexpected connection through collaborative late-night riddle-solving.
- Fans of contemporary office or collaborative romances
- Readers who enjoy puzzle-solving themes
- Lighthearted
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Short length (novella) may limit deep character development
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: Balanced
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate comfort.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adults seeking charming, low-angst contemporary romance.
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Regina Gooden needs professional help from Gus, an expert in escape-room and puzzle design, to get her new business off the ground. As the two begin working together, they navigate a series of riddles and exchange late-night messages. Despite their different ways of thinking, a sweet and quirky connection begins to grow between them.
Central Conflict
Navigating a budding personal connection while collaborating on a business launch despite the characters' differing temperaments.
Setting
Contemporary
Strengths
- Strong thematic premise involving puzzle design
- Charming, accessible tone
Consider before reading
- Short length (novella) may limit deep character development
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?
- 6
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
Alyssa Cole
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Avon Impulse
- Format
- Mass market paperback
- Length
- 192 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780062931900
- ISBN-10
- 0062931903
Can't Escape Love: quick answers
- Who wrote Can't Escape Love?
- Can't Escape Love was written by Alyssa Cole.
- When was Can't Escape Love published?
- Can't Escape Love was first published in 2019 by Avon Impulse.
- What genre is Can't Escape Love?
- Can't Escape Love is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract, slow burn.
- How many pages is Can't Escape Love?
- Can't Escape Love is 192 pages long (Mass market paperback).
- Is Can't Escape Love part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the Reluctant Royals series.
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