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Wife by Arrangement
286 pages
A classic marriage-of-convenience romance where duty collides with undeniable, simmering attraction.
What it feels like
Reading this classic category romance feels like stepping into a delightfully dramatic time capsule of intense, trope-driven storytelling. The pace is brisk, pulling you immediately into the fallout of a wedding-day betrayal and the tense, forced proximity of a substitute marriage. The mood is thick with simmering resentment and undeniable attraction, creating an emotionally charged atmosphere where every glance feels heavy with unspoken desire. The prose is straightforward and earnest, focusing entirely on the internal emotional tug-of-war between a proud, duty-bound hero and a wary, humiliated heroine. It is a perfect, quick escape for readers who devour old-school Harlequin-style romances, offering a satisfying journey from bitter reluctance to sweeping, swoony surrender.
- Mood
- tense
- swoony
- emotionally charged
- Tone
- earnest
- dramatic
- romantic
- melodramatic
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- duty versus desire · pride and vulnerability · unexpected attraction · healing from betrayal · arranged marriage dynamics
- The writing
- Straightforward and emotionally direct, focusing heavily on internal turmoil and simmering romantic tension.
- The arc
- Moves from stinging humiliation and defensive wariness to a reluctant, overwhelming surrender to passion and trust.
- Who it's for
- Readers who love classic, trope-heavy category romances featuring arrogant but honorable heroes and marriages of convenience.
Content notes
- public humiliation
- emotional betrayal
About the book
Heather felt humiliated when Lorenzo Martelli jilted her at the altar. She blamed his brother Renato for what had happened and was astonished when everyone insisted Renato make amends by taking his brother's place in an arranged marriage with her!
Renato was a powerful man, not used to taking orders. But he knew he was responsible, and felt duty-bound to marry Heather. She was wary of accepting such a proud, arrogant substitute husband -- only the attraction between them was overwhelming.... Could she refuse?
Description from Open Library.
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