As romance readers, we all have our favourite tropes — the ones that make our hearts flutter and keep us turning the pages late into the night. If you’re anything like me, you’re always on the lookout for a story that delivers those beloved elements in fresh, unexpected ways.
With Lights, Camera, Baby!, I had so much fun playing with some of my favourite tropes, and I can’t wait to hear which ones resonate with you.
So, without further ado, here are five romance tropes in Lights, Camera, Baby! that I know you’ll love!
1. Accidental Pregnancy
We’ve all read those stories where a single night changes everything — and that’s exactly what happens to Emma in Lights, Camera, Baby! After a no-strings-attached fling with Charlie, Emma finds herself in the emergency room, blinking in confusion at a doctor who just uttered the words “You’re pregnant.” Life that’s about to turn upside down.
It was meant to be one night. No consequences. No attachments. But life, of course, had other plans.
This trope sets the stage for a rollercoaster of emotions, from shock and denial to hope and love.
Who doesn’t adore the delicious tension of an accidental pregnancy, right?
2. Opposites Attract
Is there anything better than watching two seemingly incompatible people fall head over heels? Emma is the ultimate planner, a woman who thrives on structure and order. Charlie, on the other hand, is a Hollywood agent whose life is anything but predictable. Their differences make their relationship both fun and fiery, as they learn to balance each other out in the most unexpected ways.
3. Forced Proximity
There’s nothing like a bit of forced proximity to turn up the heat between two characters. When life throws them together with someone they can’t stop thinking about, sparks are bound to fly! The close quarters and shared responsibilities make it impossible for Emma and Charlie to ignore the connection simmering just below the surface, making every interaction a tantalising push-and-pull riddled with deep seated doubts.
4. Fish Out of Water
Emma's fish-out-of-water experience in "Lights, Camera, Baby!" comes from two angles. First, there's her move from bustling New York to sunny Los Angeles. The change in pace, culture, and lifestyle is a shock to her system. She's suddenly in a world of sprawling mansions, health-conscious cafes, and year-round sunshine – a far cry from her cramped New York apartment and fast-paced city life. We’re talking shopping sprees with Black Amexes while her body feels foreign, Hockey games where she has no clue what’s going on but the view is insanely good.
But the bigger fish-out-of-water element comes from Emma and Charlie's shared journey into impending parenthood. Neither of them planned for this, and both find themselves floundering in unfamiliar waters.
5. One Night Stand Gone Wrong (Or So Right)
We’ve all been there—one night of passion that you think is just a fleeting moment... until it isn’t. Emma and Charlie’s one night together was meant to be consequence-free, a fun, no-strings-attached evening. But it ends up changing their lives in the most unexpected ways.
This trope is the perfect mix of passion and complication and I’ll never get enough of it.
I hope this gives you a little taste of what to expect in Lights, Camera, Baby!
I can’t wait for you to meet Emma and Charlie and see how their story unfolds.
As always, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Which trope is your favourite? Have you ever had a “one night stand gone wrong” moment in your own life? Let’s chat in the comments!
Happy reading, and thank you for being part of this incredible journey with me.
Happy Reading! Morgana
P.S. Lights, Camera, Baby! is currently available to read in Kindle Unlimited until mid December 2024. Read Charlie and Emma's story Here.
