Rose Colangelo needs a physical storefront to launch her dream cafe, but a restrictive legal clause in her inheritance requires her to be married to claim the property. Jack Hawthorne, a stoic and wealthy lawyer, proposes a marriage of convenience to secure his own business interests. They live together under strict rules, maintaining a cold, professional distance while Jack provides the financial security Rose lacks. The plot focuses on their slow transition from strangers following a contract to a couple navigating genuine emotional intimacy within their shared home.
This story serves readers who enjoy the slow-burn romance trope where a grumpy protagonist softens over time. It appeals to those interested in the forced proximity of a fake marriage and the gradual buildup of romantic tension. Readers finish the book with a perspective on how consistent, small acts of care can build trust between two people who started with a purely transactional arrangement. It provides a detailed look at the internal shifts that turn a legal obligation into a voluntary partnership.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2022
- Language
- EN
