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Brides and Grooms
384 pages
A comforting trio of classic romance tropes where pragmatic vows inevitably give way to true love.
What it feels like
This collection delivers a brisk, comforting dose of classic romance tropes, wrapping the reader in a cozy atmosphere of inevitable happily-ever-afters. The tone shifts effortlessly between earnest family drama and lighthearted romantic comedy, anchored by accessible, dialogue-driven prose that keeps the pages turning quickly. Each story leans heavily into beloved setups, from marriages of convenience for the sake of children to fake engagements designed to thwart family meddling. The emotional arc is reliably satisfying, tracing the journey from guarded, practical arrangements to genuine, swoon-worthy devotion. It is the perfect weekend read for fans of vintage category romance who delight in watching pragmatic bargains melt into passionate, lifelong commitments.
- Mood
- cozy
- swoony
- hopeful
- comforting
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- lighthearted
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- marriage of convenience · fake relationship · unexpected family · workplace romance · hidden desires
- The writing
- Accessible, dialogue-heavy, and focused squarely on the emotional push-and-pull between the protagonists.
- The arc
- Moves from pragmatic arrangements and guarded hearts to undeniable passion and joyful commitment.
- Who it's for
- Readers who crave classic, trope-heavy romance anthologies featuring marriages of convenience and fake engagements.
Content notes
- death of a sibling
- grief
About the book
Both of Them - Rebecca Winters The Bride objected. The Groom insisted. The Wedding was for the children's sake. Bringing home the wrong baby-a one-in-a-billion chance. Yet Cassie Arnold's sister, Susan, was convinced it had happened to her. After Susan's death, Cassie felt obliged to investigate the possibility. And she discovered that Susan was right! Divorced Phoenix banker Trace Ramsey had Susan's real son--Cassie's nephew. Cassie had his. Trace was powerful, influential and a devoted father, not a man to settle for half measures. He wanted both children and so, of course, did Cassie. He insisted there was only one solution: she'd have to marry him.
Temporary Measures - Leigh Michaels When Deborah Ainsley's distant cousin Riley Lassiter warns her that Aunt Ida is about to invest the family trust fund in a scam, Deborah needs a good excuse to hold up the transfer. An expensive wedding -- to be paid for by the trust -- might do the trick, and as for a groom... well, Riley is close at hand, and he already knows the score.
♡And the Bride Wore Black - Helen Brooks Wedding vows were meant to be kept! There was an old story about the Cade men; they only love once....but when they do, it's for eternity! But where did that leave an ordinary working girl like Fabia Grant? Alex Cade had made it clear that he needed her solely for business purposes. Yet, somehow, nothing could stop the pangs of jealousy that pierced Fabia's heart whenever glamorous widow Susan latched on to Alex! Fabia was determined not to give in to her feelings. She had made a vow, and it was one she didn't take lightly...that if she was foolish enough to fall in love, then she would wear black on her wedding day!
HE WAS THE BABY’S FATHER all right! The same olive complexion, the familiar obstinate chin, the identical hair, black as India ink. Even from the distance separating them, the resemblance seemed to shout at Cassie.
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