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A Deal at the Altar
288 pages
A deliciously dramatic marriage of convenience where cold pragmatism melts into fiery, unexpected passion.
What it feels like
Reading this book feels like indulging in a perfectly crafted, high-stakes romantic fantasy. It moves at a brisk, addictive pace, sweeping you into a world of glittering wealth and intense emotional standoffs. The mood is highly escapist and emotionally charged, thriving on the crackling tension between a ruthless, self-made billionaire and a fiercely independent, unassuming heroine. The prose is direct and heightened, leaning into the dramatic internal monologues and the magnetic, undeniable pull of physical attraction. It is a story about power dynamics, hidden vulnerabilities, and the messy transition from a pragmatic contract to genuine emotional surrender. This is pure catnip for readers who devour classic category romances featuring marriages of convenience, forced proximity, and the deeply satisfying trope of an alpha male brought to his knees.
- Mood
- escapist
- emotionally charged
- swoony
- tense
- Tone
- dramatic
- passionate
- earnest
- indulgent
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage of convenience · hidden vulnerabilities · class disparity · unexpected family · power dynamics
- The writing
- Heightened and fast-paced, focusing heavily on intense internal monologues and the magnetic pull of physical attraction.
- The arc
- Moves from a cold, pragmatic business arrangement to a fiery, emotionally vulnerable surrender.
- Who it's for
- Fans of classic, high-drama category romance who love watching a ruthless billionaire fall for an unassuming heroine.
Content notes
- class disparity
- mild emotional manipulation
- sexual content
About the book
Having pulled himself up from the streets of Athens, Sergios Demonides thought he had seen it all. Then Beatriz Blake walked into his office and asked HIM for a marriage of convenience!
Independent, proud and unadorned, Beatriz is a far cry from the usual glamorous women who grace his bed. But Sergios doesn't need another trophy - he needs a mother for his late cousin's children.
The overlooked Blake heiress and the ruthless billionaire strike a deal. But she doesn't read the small print - that sees them sharing a bed! (goodreads.com)
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Description from Open Library.
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