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Cover of The Unwilling Bride: A Best Friend's Brother Fake Marriage Romance

The Unwilling Bride: A Best Friend's Brother Fake Marriage Romance

L. Steele ()

Subgenre
Age groupAdult 18+
Content ratingR
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesThe Hamiltons : A Fake Marriage Billionaire Romance series #
Setting
CSM age18+

Content levels

ViolenceNone
Sexual contentSteamy
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

Power ImbalanceAnxiety

Positive tags

Happy EndingFound FamilyHealing ArcSlow BurnSwoony

Tropes

Best Friend's BrotherMarriage of ConvenienceBillionaireBoss/EmployeeEnemies to LoversFake DatingSecond ChanceWorkplaceGrumpy SunshinePossessive HeroOne BedForced ProximityHEA (Happy Ever After)Alpha Hero

Themes

Second ChancesEmotional HealingFound FamilyLove vs DutyClass DifferenceTrust and Vulnerability

Synopsis

He’s my best friend’s brother. My billionaire boss. And now… my fake husband I walked into his restaurant needing a paycheck. Now I’m his fake wife. And if I’m not careful, I might just fall for the man I hate. James Hamilton is grumpy. Emotionally unavailable. Impossible to reach. He’s also my best friend’s brother. The man who broke my heart without even trying. Now he’s a world-famous chef. Well known for his brilliance. Working for him is my chance at the career of my dreams. But when he calls me out in front of his entire staff. I decide to leave. But James stops me with an offer I never saw coming. A marriage of convenience to secure the future of his culinary empire. In return, he will pay off my debts and help my family. I should refuse. Instead, I say yes. His rules are simple. This is a contract. There will be no feelings. No expectations. No future. I agree to keep things strictly professional. But the longer I share his home and answer to the title of his wife, the harder it is to pretend this is just business. And when he lets me see the man behind the reputation, I start to wonder if this fake marriage is the most real thing I have ever known... Welcome to The Hamiltons. A new emotional romance series from international bestselling author L. Steele, where strong women go toe-to-toe with powerful billionaires… and love never follows the rules. This is James and Harper's second chance, workplace romance. Tropes: Marriage of convenience Best Friend’s Brother Second Chance Workplace Romance Hate to love Boss x Employee Grumpy x Sunshine Neurodivergent former Marine MC Curvy FMC “My wife” Possessive billionaire hero Emotionally wounded hero Found Family Close proximity One bed No cheating Very satisfying HEA In this ebook you'll also find An exclusive illustration of James & Harper The Hamiltons Family Tree A map of Primrose Hill where the Steeleverse is set Recipes of all the dishes James cooks for Harper

Tags

Contemporary RomanceWorkplace RomanceBillionaire Romance