Melissa Jagears provides another heartwarming marriage of convenience story with Pretending to Wed.
Book Blurb
It’s a match made in heaven, as long as they don’t fall in love!
The ranch Nolan Key has spent decades working for, even lost a leg for, is now his—or at least it should be. But an absurd clause in his father’s will means he’s in danger of losing the place to his lazy, undeserving cousin. Nolan finds himself scrambling to save his home—by proposing marriage to the town laundress.
Corinne Stillwater’s hands have betrayed her. Numb from hours of doing the same work over and over, her hands will only heal, according to the town doctor, if she gives up the laundry and marries. But she’s been stung repeatedly by love before, so that is one remedy she can’t swallow.
When Nolan offers Corinne a marriage in name only, how can she refuse? Such a partnership could give them the security they seek, but what if the ranch isn’t as secure as they believe, and their lives—and dreams—aren’t quite as compatible as they thought?
My Thoughts
Melissa Jagears just might be the queen of marriage of convenience stories. I’ve loved every one of her books, no matter what trope it fell into, and this was no different.
With Nolan and Corinne, Jagears explores the nitty-gritty of relationships. I found this refreshing, but I know this will be a turn-off for some. For me, though, I thought she did a great job exploring God’s plans for marriage and how we sometimes mess it up.
Nolan and Corinne are both well-rounded characters that I could relate to. And there’s great chemistry between them. More importantly, though, is the communication between them and Nolan’s support of Corinne’s endeavors.
Overall, Pretending to Wed is a sweet romance that marriage of convenience fans will enjoy.
For more on Melissa Jagears, visit her website.
This is an updated edition of a post originally published on Jennifer Purcell.
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