Cupid and Diana
Diana Campanella's vintage clothing store is about to go bust and her long engagement has stalled. When an unexpected man comes into her life, she has to decide what she really wants. A witty romantic comedy.
About This Book
Cupid and Diana is a contemporary romance novel by Christina Bartolomeo, first published in 1999 by Scribner. It runs 240 pages. Readers can expect opposites attract.
At a glance
- Genre
- Contemporary
- Trope
- Opposites Attract
- Length
- 240 pages
- Format
- Paperback
Where to read or listen
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- A vintage store owner facing professional and personal stagnation finds her life shaken by a new, unexpected arrival.
- Fans of romantic comedies
- Readers who enjoy character-driven professional and personal dilemmas
- Witty
- Features Opposites Attract
This may not be ideal if…
- Limited detail on secondary characters or specific setting atmosphere
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Details
Type: Contemporary
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Moderate humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
Recommended audience: Adult
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Diana Campanella operates a vintage clothing shop that is nearing closure. Simultaneously, her long-standing engagement has lost its momentum. Her trajectory shifts when an unexpected man appears, compelling her to discern her true desires in this witty romantic comedy.
Central Conflict
The protagonist must choose between her current stagnant engagement and an unexpected new romantic interest while her business faces bankruptcy.
Setting
A vintage clothing store.
Strengths
- Clear premise established
- Defined tone
Consider before reading
- Limited detail on secondary characters or specific setting atmosphere
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
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 4
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
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:
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About the Author
Christina Bartolomeo
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Scribner
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 240 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9780684856223
- ISBN-10
- 0684856220
Cupid and Diana: quick answers
- Who wrote Cupid and Diana?
- Cupid and Diana was written by Christina Bartolomeo.
- When was Cupid and Diana published?
- Cupid and Diana was first published in 1999 by Scribner.
- What genre is Cupid and Diana?
- Cupid and Diana is a contemporary romance novel, with opposites attract.
- How many pages is Cupid and Diana?
- Cupid and Diana is 240 pages long (Paperback).
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