by Craig Pearce
First published 1996
In fair Verona, two rival clans, the Montagues and the Capulets, have been locked in a bitter feud for generations. When Romeo, a Montague, falls for Juliet, a Capulet, their love is doomed from the start. Forced to keep their romance a secret, the young lovers must navigate a treacherous path fraught with family obligations, jealousy, and deadly consequences. As tensions rise, a single misstep leads to a chain of tragic events that will shatter their lives forever.
Genres: drama, classic-literature, romance, tragedy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, star-crossed-lovers
Setting: Italy, Verona
320 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Laurel Leaf