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In the Likely Event

by Rebecca Yarros · 431 pages · Published April 2023
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3.85 / 5 across 40K ratings
Spice: 🌶️🌶️ (2/5)

A emotional, romantic Adult contemporary romance built around plane crash, military, second chance. 431 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

Best for readers who want…

Emotional. Romantic. Devastating.

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Emotional Romantic Devastating
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Content notes

Disaster Death PTSD
Plane Crash
Military
Second Chance
Book profile

Mood, trope, and intensity breakdown

How this book actually feels — based on mood analysis, not publisher blurbs.

Mood profile
Romance
40%
Fantasy
0%
Pacing
3/5
Darkness
3/5
Spice
2/5
Core elements
Genre
Contemporary Romance
Military
Moods
Emotional
Romantic
Devastating
Key Tropes
Plane Crash
Military
Second Chance
Ending
Satisfying
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Is In the Likely Event spicy?

Low heat (2/5) — some tension and mild scenes.

Who would enjoy In the Likely Event?

Readers who love emotional and romantic stories with plane crash and military. Best suited for Adult readers and up.

What kind of read is In the Likely Event?

A emotional, romantic Adult contemporary romance built around plane crash, military, second chance. 431 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.

What are the content warnings for In the Likely Event?

Content notes include: disaster, death, ptsd. Sort By Cravings always flags these so you can make informed choices.

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📚 Last reviewed: March 2026 Guide verified against current edition
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