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A matter of convenience
319 pages
A charming historical romp where a cynical business arrangement slowly thaws into a warm, undeniable romance.
What it feels like
Reading this historical romance feels like wrapping yourself in a warm, familiar blanket on a rainy afternoon. It leans comfortably into the beloved fake-engagement trope, offering a steady, delightful progression from guarded pragmatism to genuine affection. The atmosphere is cozy and hopeful, anchored by two protagonists who have sworn off fairy tales but find themselves slowly enchanted by one another. The prose is accessible and light on its feet, delivering witty, wry banter that naturally softens into moments of tender vulnerability. It is a story about the quiet courage it takes to trust someone else, perfect for readers who savor the delicious tension of a marriage of convenience and the inevitable, heart-melting realization that love was there all along.
- Mood
- cozy
- hopeful
- charming
- warm
- Tone
- romantic
- playful
- wry
- earnest
- Pace
- steady
- Themes
- overcoming cynicism · unexpected partnership · the vulnerability of trust · fake dating to real feelings
- The writing
- Accessible and engaging, balancing witty banter with moments of quiet emotional introspection.
- The arc
- Moves from guarded pragmatism and mutual convenience to a tender, reluctant surrender to genuine affection.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic historical romances where practical arrangements inevitably melt into true love.
Content notes
- past grief
- financial distress
About the book
An ancient coin can't bring true love. It's a myth—a story that entertains, but has no basis in reality, and Corinna Towers has little time for fairy tales. So when she loses the coin her mother gave her, it’s just another heartbreak in a life filled with them. She has no illusions about her life, so when Stuart Grant asks her to pose as his betrothed for a handsome salary, she accepts his outrageous proposal.
Already the target of too many scheming mamas, Stuart Grant knows Corinna is perfect for his ruse—beautiful, intelligent and desperate. What he doesn’t expect is how intriguing he finds her. What begins as a simple business proposition soon becomes reality. Can two people who have never believed in love learn to trust their emotions?
Surely the destiny coin is just a myth
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