Orphaned and besieged, Princess Alesandra knows that only a hasty marriage to an Englishman can protect her from the turmoil in her own land. Painfully plain, she is a soldiers daughter who has spent her life being useful, not learning the treacherous ways of the ton. But left alone with their simmering chemistry, can they build Continue reading Compromised into a Scandalous Marriage , Recently Posted Latest Podcasts Search Blog Navigation , A fresh and vital new voice in romance. 109,210 ratings Iris SmytheSmith is used to being Continue reading The Secrets of Sir Richard Kenworthy , When Devil, the most infamous member of the Cynster family, is caught in a compromising position with plucky governess Honoria Wetherby, he astonishes the entire town by offering his hand in marriage. Top spot on my list of occupational hazards? . Discover the best marriage of convenience books in this must read book list. Lady Lucy MacMorlan may have forsworn men and marriage, but that doesnt mean she wont agree to profit from writing love letters for her brothers friends letters that become increasingly racy as her fame grows. Unfortunately, living with four divorcee sisters doesnt provide much silence, nor does it change his stance on relationships. An heiress who refuses to be tamed. As the oldest child in his family, Chris Puso has always taken his responsibilities seriously. . But with her reputation hanging by a thread after shes abducted for her dowry, Georgie is given two options: live out her life as a spinster or marry the rogue who has ruined her life. . He lives life the way he wants, no concern for the opinion of others. And at the end of the year, shell grant him his divorcewith a settlement large enough to save his beloved kingdom. Nothing-and no one-will keep him from his lifes legacy. As a lady fallen on hard times, Thea doesnt expect tender sentiments from His Grace, but she does wish Noah had courted her trust, lest her past turn their hastily Continue reading The Dukes Disaster , Biweekly marriage proposals from men who cant see beyond her (admittedly breathtaking) looks are starting to get on Lady Clara Fairfaxs nerves. published 2019, avg rating 4.17 published 2021, avg rating 3.89 Samantha Elliot: Owner of matchmaking firm Alliance and not on the marital menuthat is, until Blake offers her ten million dollars for a one-year contract. The Duke of Aldridge offers for his best friends sister, Lady Elizabeth Upton, after a mix-up sends her to his bedchamberjust as hes emerging from his bath. . published 2017, avg rating 3.93 Katherine Brooke may be a fabulously wealthy heiress, but shes trapped, a pawn in her parents ruthless game to marry her into the nobility. Dan OMalley checks all the boxes: single, romantically indifferent to her, completely trustworthy. . Now, for centuries, the elves have taken a young woman from Luellas village Continue reading A Deal with the Elf King , An intriguing proposal mixes romance and finance His friend needs a fianc to claim a fortune. This book is also set to become a movie with Christina Lauren to write the script so check it out! published 2017, avg rating 4.10 She has plans and none of them include washing extra-large underwear longer than necessary. Even if it means demanding the hand of the intense and foreboding Duke himself But shes Continue reading The Dukes Shotgun Wedding , It was the ideal marriage of convenienceuntil they met Cassandra DeWitt has seen her husband only onceon their wedding day two years earlierand this arrangement suits her perfectly. The next it was still nothing but a lie. Yes. Samantha Waverlys brother just put her in an impossible situation. Eight years later, uninterested in Continue reading The Warlords Wife , Vanessa Mazur knows shes doing the right thing. No Compromises. She attends the horse races and allows an arrogant rakehell to whisk her behind the stables for a surreptitious kiss . She may have been caught in a scandal with societys favorite rogue, but how can she marry him when it means losing herself? Brought up in war-ravaged Georgia, Amelia thought Dallass letters made Texas sound like heaven, a place for her dreams to grow with the right man Continue reading Texas Destiny , Shes an American heiress. Lida was married to the love of her life for just two months when she became a widow. Continue reading Accidentally Compromising the Duke , #1 New York Times bestselling author Johanna Lindsey delivers a sparkling, passionate tale of an earls daughter who must convince a mysterious viscount to marry her and end his vendetta against her brother. . And day after day my heart started to get a mind of its own. The abrupt end of Julians unhappy marriage formed his resolve to remain a bachelor until the end of his days. Heists That Bang and World Travel with Erica Ridley, 519. Youd think Id laugh in his face, call him insane-and a few other names-then walk away as quickly as possible. But Adam, an unrepentant rake, would reform for only one woman, the woman hes lusted afterand lovedfor years. Merina Van Heusen will do anything to get her parents funky boutique hotel back-even marry cold-as-ice-but-hot-as-heck Reese Crane. Desperately in need of the money, Esther agreed. 15,740 ratings . He needs an heirwhich means he needs a wife. But when her parents settle on an intolerable suitor, Christina turns to her reclusive neighbor, a darkly handsome and utterly Continue reading A Notorious Vow , Italy, 1492. But Jamie vowed never to surrender to this highland barbarian. Touching without looking had been incredibly arousing. Damian vows to keep his wife from straying again, but Continue reading Lady Windermeres Lover . She most certainly does not want to force the dukes hand, but how can she bear the shame Continue reading Duchess by Mistake , Wales is conquered, and Eluned has lost everything: her country, her husband, her hope. . Hes inherited a title, but not a penny to speak of, so the Earl of Rochdale knows he must find a wifepreferably one tolerably pretty and good-tempered, but definitely wealthy, and willing to exchange her fortune for his family name. Certain there is no trace within her of the idealistic girl who loved Robert de Lascaux a lifetime ago, she agrees to marry him to advance the fortunes of her son, to avoid the nunnery, and most importantly as an easy way to gain access to Continue reading Fair, Bright, and Terrible , From the award-winning author ofThe Summer Bridecomes the first in a charming new historical romance series where marriages of convenience turn into true love matches. He vows to leave his wild friends and his mistress behind, start acting respectableand marry a rich girl. This is was my first Ella Maise book and it completely captivated me, becoming one of my list of the best romance novels of all time. You Can Have Manhattan is a marriage of convenience story where both parties are going into the marriage begrudgingly and yet unable to say no the to crazy scheme. . Learn how your comment data is processed. published 2003, avg rating 3.94 Gavin St. James, Earl of Thorne, is a notorious Highlander and an unrelenting Lothario who uses his slightly menacing charm to get what he Continue reading The Scot Beds His Wife , A very practical marriage makes Alexander Westcott question his heart in the latest Regency romance from theNew York Timesbestselling author ofSomeone to Hold. 73,502 ratings Hell do whatever it takes to ensure Heart Resorts success. Scarred and hard-hearted, Dorian is one of Victorian Londons wealthiest, most influential men who will stop at nothing to wreak Continue reading The Highwayman , Arriving on the Fort Worth train, Miss Amelia Carson, mail-order bride, had never met Dallas Leigh, the Texan she promised to marry. . He thinks her a missing heiress, but more to the point, hell help her escape the slums and right a grave injustice. Difficult. Its a simple business contract-six months of marriage, absolute secrecy, and the Van Heusen is all hers again. After all, Arthur is an Alpha, so he must set a good example. Theyre comfortable together, they Continue reading Like You Love Me , Even a fortune forged in railroads and steel cant buy entrance into the upper echelons of Victorian high societyfor that you need a marriage of convenience. . She agreed to his bargain to secure peace for her family, and she may want the bastard more than shed ever admit, but shell be Continue reading The Bastards Bargain , After killing his opponent in a duel, Lionel Maitland, Marquess of Axbridge, is known as the Duke of Danger. Practical, ambitious mill owner Dante Hartwell offers to marry Joan, because a wellborn wife is his best chance of gaining access to aristocratic investors. published 2006, avg rating 4.00 With the feud between her mom and her sisters still raging even in death, she Continue reading Xeni , A tyrant by day, a playboy by night. Chayais a young woman torn between her duty to family and her life in the UK. Yet one innocent but irreversible mistake has left her familys fortune decimated and forced her to wed Londons most nefarious nobleman. Shes really romantically cautious, which Continue reading Far From Home , Second in the beloved, hilarious Regency series that launched the career of New York Times bestselling author Katie MacAlister. . I dont do commitments. So when photographer Emma Sanders is granted exclusive access to his childhood home, he returns to Russia to ensure it stays hidden. The instant Piper Allen sees Erik Titov, she wants himwants his rock-hard body, sure, but the strength and mystery that lie behind that superstar hockey jock demeanor, too. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. And why not? Believing herself barren, Serena initiates a passionate encounter with her rescuer. Anna Iveys journey west with Asa Mercers girls is an escape Continue reading A Bride in the Bargain , Marry Me Cara Paulsen does not give up easily. Continue reading Blame It on the Duke , The death of her husband freed Serena Riverton from life as an abused sex-object. A daring escape turns the tables and restores his birthright to him, without anyone the wiser. Laurel Herbert gave James her heart as an innocent young girluntil she saw him perform an act of shocking violence before her very eyes. WellI did all those things except the walking away part. Lady Rebecca is determined to find a husband on her own terms, rather than marry any of the aging suitors her greedy aunt and uncle foist upon her. But time is swiftly running out. I love dirty talkers and happily-ever-afters, and I help romance book lovers like me find the best books worth reading. Born the Continue reading The Ice Swan , A compelling debut by a new voice in fantasy fiction,The Conductorsfeatures the magic and mystery of Jim ButchersDresden Fileswritten with the sensibility and historical setting of Octavia ButlersKindred: Introducing Hetty Rhodes, a magic-user and former conductor on the Underground Railroad who now solves crimes in post-Civil War Philadelphia. Rich. He is seldom self-indulgentexcept when it comes to the gentle, indomitable beauty who was once his wife. Then he meets Tessa St. Croix, his future bride, and is instantly smitten. Love can have no place in this arrangement. Their attraction may be as electrifying as the lightning outside, but the night they spend together is totally innocent. Pop the champagne Not. The only stipulation? Marriages of convenience are soinconvenient. Andrew Hargrave has little use for his title and even less for his cold, disinterested Continue reading A Duchess in Name , Bestselling author Amelia Grey is back with a brand-new tale of daring, desire, and a delightfully scandalous bargain in her newest, sexy Regency-set historical romance, The Earl Claims a Bride. They have nothing in common, but if they want the grand prize, theyll have to beat out eight other couples. His actions spoke the loudest to me. Trying to outlive the shadow of his villainous uncle, Bex needs to marry quicklyto a woman of good character. To save her Tennessee bed-and-breakfast, Sophie Bates needs a fast-cash miracle. A notorious rogue Lord Miles Worthing is surprised when he is ushered to a chapel on a visit to Scotland and finds a beautiful woman. . Until her boss offers her a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. published 2018, avg rating 4.23 Ordinarily he couldnt care less, but his playboy past is preventing the board from naming him CEO of Crane Hotels. And shes even more shocked when Jareds publicist offers her a proposition: a fake marriage to keep Jared out of the gossip mags. A complete stranger who had never even heard of him. But the city is buckling under the weight of the Great War, and the Bolsheviks will not rest until they have erased every Russian aristocrat from memory. Have you seen our Books on Sale collection? And with no family or friends to speak of its been easy to pour everything she has into her career as general counsel for Blackstone Holdings. The population is beset by shapeshifters and portents, landscapes that migrate, uncanny allies who are not quite humanand enemies eager to take advantage of the chaos. I think. Pamela will do anything to save her favorite cause, even agree to a marriage of convenience. SHE NEEDS TO MARRY HIM Miss Theodora Worth needs to marry fast in order to keep the land within her family. What do you say to the man who is used to getting everything he wants? But for the women who love them, a hint of danger only makes the heart beat faster. published 2021, avg rating 4.15 Miss Sophie Goodnight isnt too keen on becoming his purse with feetand she sabotages all attempts Continue reading A Rake by Any Other Name , Hell hath no fury . as long as inconvenient feelings dont interfere. Her chance comes at the Kingsborough Ball, where she meets several potential groomsyet no one compares to the dangerously handsome Daniel Neville. Since then, steering clear Continue reading With You Forever , Some might call Princess Anja of Ivermere brave for offering herself up as a bride to Kael the Conqueror, a barbarian warlord whod won his crown by the bloodied edge of his sword. As the third and last unwed daughter of an earl, Lady Anne Davies doesnt expect her marriage to be a love match. Every night is a different ball or assembly, and a different swirl of glittering jewels and rustling gowns. It seems simple: find a lonely, wealthy woman. Shes rich. Hes a devilish earl. Asuka and Ryu get along well, but the last thing he wants is to ever get married. Too bad hes an asshole. But marriage is a beginning rather than an ending, and scandal has Continue reading At His Countess Pleasure , Joanna Shupe returns to New York Citys Gilded Age, where fortunes and reputations are gained and lost with easeand love can blossom from the most unlikely charade With the fate of her disgraced family resting on her shoulders, Lady Christina Barclay has arrived in New York City from London to quickly secure a wealthy husband. published 2012, avg rating 4.21 . And oddly enough, Lady Sophie Wolcott seems unmoved by his charm When Sophie learns her beloved orphanage is in imminent danger, she Continue reading The Devilish Duke , She Wanted Sanctuary Helena Reynolds will do anything to escape her life in London, even if that means traveling to a remote cliffside estate on the North Devon coast and marrying a complete stranger. They might just be his undoing. . And ex-army captain Justin Thornhillthough he may be tall, dark, and devastatingly handsomeis anything but a romantic hero. And when he agreed to her outrageous proposal of a marriage of convenience, she was transformed from ruined American heiress to English duchess. Youre not hit over the head by initial attraction or instalust but more often its the subtle things, the minor interactions, the moments of vulnerability and letting someone in that enables the characters in these novels to realize they actually love the one they are married to. And smart, beautiful Ester fits the bill. Husband, kids, the kick-ass career helping adults with Down Syndromeshe assumed shed have it all, and thered be no need to fall back on the marriage pact she made with her best pal from college. Happiest day of my life. Immaculate. But when Marissa Yorks brother approaches him, desperate to preserve Marissas tenuous reputation, Jude does prove heroic enough to offer to marry the girl. As if juggling surgery and being an instructor isnt enough, shes recently taken on a more demanding administrative role at the medical school that was named after her legendary father. 10,827 ratings published 2020, avg rating 4.06 Its been her heart and home for years, and shell not Continue reading Rogue Most Wanted , The marriage is fake. Stunich. Though hes unexpectedly found himself in line to inherit a dukedom, Radfords never been part of fashionable society, and the blonde beauty, though not Continue reading Dukes Prefer Blondes , Becoming engaged? It takes such a talented author to stoke the fire between two characters forced to wed for their own reasons and let that fire build and burn throughout the entire story. This is a marriage of convenience book where one of the participants secretly harbors a crush on the other. . England, 1536 Bound to him against her will Lord Wolf, hardened soldier and expert lover, has come to King Henry VIIIs court to claim his new bride: a girl who has intrigued him since he first saw her riding across the Yorkshire moors. Youd think a guy who looked like him-a bit cold maybe, but still striking and very unattainable-would only ask the love of his life to marry him, right? All is good. published 2019, avg rating 4.24 Geoffrey, Earl of Harrington is tall, handsome, and dashing. Or so she thinks. But underneath is a damaged soul soothed only by public adulation. Not if he can help it. 209,916 ratings A ruthless mercenary skilled in the art of conquest. Shes a vicars widow with Continue reading What a Gentleman Wants , A sexy category romance from Entangleds Brazen imprint Hes going in deep to make her his Struggling artist Sheridan Harper never imagined shed spend a sizzling night with Jared Quinn, the smoking-hot star quarterback of her local professional football team, the San Jose Hawks. Set against the vivid historical background of the Napoleonic Wars, The Wedding Journey is the unforgettable story of Captain Jesse Randall, assistant surgeon of Marching Hospital Number Eight, and his undying love for beautiful, young Nell Mason. He is attracted to Charlottes boldness, Continue reading A Rogue of Her Own , Blake Harrison: Rich, titled, and charmingand in need of a wife by Wednesday. And there is only one woman who can bring them to their knees Famed and brilliant, Lady Alexandra Lane has always known how to look out for to herself. Luz Alana Heith-Benzan set sail from Santo Domingo armed with three hundred casks of rum, her two best friends and one simple rule: under no circumstances is she to fall in love. To win her freedom, shell strike a deal with the most dangerous man she knowsa rising star in politics, whose dark good looks mask an even darker heart. Eloise Tyrell, now lady-in-waiting to Queen Anne Boleyn, has Continue reading Wolf Bride , Hailed as one of the best writers in the business by Susan Elizabeth Phillips, multi-award-winning author Maggie Osborne delivers hilarious and heartrending tales of resilient women full of grit, pride, and dignity who shine through hard times. God knows hes the worst guy his pretty wife should pick for real. Is there something more than mere convenience at stake Continue reading Trust Fund Fiance , An innocent visit to the Duke of Aldridges to request a donation for her war widows puts Lady Elizabeth Upton in the midst of a most shocking scandal. But now they find themselves Continue reading Backwards to Oregon , These men are dark, bold, and brave. And not just any woman. Shed just thought shed have some say in the matter. Discovering Sallys in need of a home, he offers a solution. 37,434 ratings His honor has him bound to the contracts meant for his brotherincluding a marriagebut first he Continue reading The Duke and the Domina , Chicago is burning And Lucy Hathaway is running for her life. Determined to live a quiet life, Kat Tanner changed her identity years ago and eschewed her familys legacy. 22,428 ratings Marriage of Inconvenience is the seventh book in Penny Reids Knitting in the City series, which is one of the best romance book series to read in my opinion. Hes up for tying Continue reading The Last , Officious. Until a phone call from his father threatens the quiet, simple life hes built. But nothing could have prepared her for saying I do to Dmitri Romanovcold, domineering and always one step ahead of everyone else in the ever-shifting power plays of New York City. published 2020, avg rating 4.03 Nope. All he must do is follow The Penhallow wayfind a biddable bride, produce an heir and a spare, and then live separate lives. But when someone frames Genevieve in a cruel scheme, the scandal shatters her engagement and her respectability. But if theres one person Staff Sergeant Danny MacGregor would break all his rules for, its Breehis first friend, first love, first everything. 7,112 ratings The duke would very much prefer to continue his comfortable bachelor lifestyle, but the Prince Continue reading A Most Unusual Duke , Self-made shipping magnate Joseph Chance never planned on falling in love. Jack Hawthorne was nothing like what Id imagined for myself. But when the deal falls apart, shes left pregnant and alone, with no one to turn toexcept the babys father! Not since he moved to Wyoming, bought a failing cattle ranch, and turned it into a profitable business. Tall, dark, and dour, the notorious Captain Jasper Blunt was once hailed a military hero, but tales abound of his bastard children and his haunted estate in Yorkshire. But now, Kats silver spoon past has finally caught up with her, and so have her youthful mistakes. The next, hes declared the long-lost heir to a dukedom. Fallon needs help with her grandmothers expenses, and her pretending to be my fake wife is a way we can make that happen. Now? One duel could be considered a matter of honor, but three duels are attempted murder! If that proof is made public, it could prove Gerard and his brothers illegitimate, and strip them of their inheritance. Get ready to put on your detective cap, 2005-2022 Smart Bitches Trashy Books, LLC, Giveaway: Paranormal & Fantasy Romances from W by Wattpad, Holiday Romances, Adriana Herrera, & More, 521. . It was only party banter! Faced with becoming his unwilling bride, Louisas only escape is an arranged Continue reading Shadow of the Swan , BridgertonmeetsWerewolves Withinin this sparkling shapeshifter Regency romance mixed with humor, steamy chemistry, and fantasy. But unlike her peers, it isnt some stuffy British Lord she wants wrapped around her fingerits Crenshaw Iron Works, the family business. But hed be keeping his heart. Reese needs to get in good graces with the Board of Directors of his familys company to officially gain the title of CEO. The flowers. Until he shows up in London too, and Cassandra Continue reading A Wicked Kind of Husband , A trio of sizzling historical romances that prove passion is timeless . Not Continue reading A Ladys Lesson in Scandal , HE IS NOT WHAT SHE HAD IN MIND. With a little imagination, a lot of courage, and one carefully worded advertisement, Willow concocts a plan to get everything she wants even if she must take a husband Continue reading Any Groom Will Do , Her brother Alec, Earl of Rawdon, has joyously wed his true love, but Genevieve Stafford anticipates no such unabashed emotion on her wedding day. Sydney Evans is no stranger to hard work. It was me he asked. If youd like to receive updates in your inbox, visit our subscribe page and sign up for the content you crave! The Continue reading The Viscount and the Vixen , In an unforgettable debut, Lisa Berne introduces you to the Penhallow Dynastymen destined to marry, but hesitant to love. .pink {<br /> background: #efebeb;<br /> padding: 50px;<br /> text-align: center;<br /> }<br />. After finally gaining her independence, the last thing she needs is another man telling her what to do. Even worse than thetons lecherous fortune hunters, however, is the cruel cousin determined to force Georgie into marriage. But when a fellow commitment-phobe stumbles into his life, getting him good and worked up, he cant deny his protective instincts. But Vivienne didnt count on one thing: James Spencer, the autocratic and infuriatingly handsome Continue reading I Spy a Duke , The Rogues of Regent Street With her trademark sensuality and dazzling storytelling, Julia London brings us the Rogues of Regent Street, three dashing, aristocratic gentlemen whose scandalous exploits are the talk of the ton. I love seeing how the characters attempt to pretend to be a loving couple to the outside world while the lines between pretend and real start to blur. . 9,068 ratings Now a partner in Londons most exclusive gaming hell, the cold, ruthless Bourne will do whatever it takes to regain his inheritanceincluding marrying perfect, proper Lady Penelope Marbury. . Welcome back. Though she tries to keep her eye on the story, Nikolais potent sexuality proves too much for Emmas untouched body to resist! Sign up today to start rating and saving books. published 1996, avg rating 4.11 In fact, Continue reading A Convenient Fiction , Introducing the Bow Street Bachelorsmen who work undercover for Londons first official police forceand the women they serve to protect. 6,275 ratings This should be nothing more than a business transactionuntil she sets eyes on her groom, and everything changes. All Lara Boone wants is a name for her baby. Then thats exactly what hell give them. She no longer hopes for a man who will sweep her off her feet and take her away to begin a new, respectable life. But in the fading echoes of hollow wedding vows, a solemn promise is broken, as a sensuous free spirit takes flight to a lush Caribbean paradise, abandoning the stranger she married Continue reading Shanna , A stunning historical romance from debut author Sandra Lake transports readers to 12th century Sweden, where a powerful Viking lord will discover a fierce heart cannot be taken by mere force. Perhaps shes never met him, but shes certain their souls are meant to be joined for eternity. Hes also just a bit too sure of himself. 38,376 ratings Three years ago she fled their marriage of convenience and hasnt looked backexcept to relive the moments spent in wild, rugged Arran McKenzies passionate embrace. Now meet the most irresistible and independent heroine of them all, a woman called Low Down, who never had anything good happen to her until the day she asked for the one thing that only a man could Continue reading Silver Lining , Sally Paul is down to her last penny. Shes earned the right to mother a princess and feel a little less lonely at the Continue reading Lush Money , A friends newspaper advertisement for a groom nets the most famous actor in London, Arthur Bex.
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