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A Proper Wife
First published 1997 · 283 pages
A fiery clash of wills wrapped in a marriage of convenience where undeniable chemistry derails every logical plan.
What it feels like
This brisk, energetic 90s category romance thrives on the fiery friction between two fiercely independent people forced into a corner. The mood is steamy and tension-filled, driven by a classic clash of wills where furious resistance inevitably melts into undeniable physical attraction. The narrative moves at a whirlwind pace, matching the impulsive decisions of its protagonists as they navigate a marriage of convenience meant to be temporary. The prose leans heavily into dramatic, passionate exchanges, capturing the exasperation and magnetic pull of enemies who cannot keep their hands off each other. It is a perfect fit for readers who delight in vintage contemporary romances featuring stubborn billionaires, fiercely capable heroines, and the chaotic, heat-soaked journey toward unexpected family life.
- Mood
- steamy
- energetic
- tension-filled
- Tone
- dramatic
- fiery
- playful
- wry
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- enemies to lovers · marriage of convenience · clash of wills · undeniable attraction · unexpected fatherhood
- The writing
- Fast-paced and dialogue-heavy, leaning into the dramatic tension and passionate outbursts characteristic of 90s category romance.
- The arc
- From furious resistance and mutual irritation to overwhelming physical attraction and unexpected family bonds.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love high-stakes, high-heat 90s category romances featuring stubborn protagonists and marriages of convenience.
Content notes
- family pressure
- pregnancy and fatherhood themes
About the book
The heat is on... and so is their marriage!
Ryan Kincaid doesn't like being told what to do. When his grandfather pressures him to marry and introduces him to a suitable bride, Ryan is furious. Devon Franklin is the most argumentative, grasping female he's ever met! So what if she's gorgeous and he can't stop thinking about her?
Devon is perfectly capable of running her own life. She doesn't need a husband and certainly not one like Ryan--disgustingly rich, dangerously handsome, infuriatingly smug...! Who cares if his kisses turn her knees to jelly?
Perhaps the solution is a whirlwind wedding...and an equally quick divorce?
From Here to Paternity: men who find their way to fatherhood--by fair means, by foul, or even by default!
Description from Open Library.
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