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From USA Today Bestselling Author K Webster comes a steamy enemies-to-lovers, marriage of convenience historical romance!Edith Merriweather has done deplorable things in her past, including breaking her younger sister’s heart by betraying her in the most unforgiveable way. Edith is ready to come clean and beg for forgiveness when a handsome stranger enters her life.He offers her an escape from reality, where she is destined to be a poor, single woman for the rest of her years. This man entices her with a contract she simply cannot refuse.The great Earl of Havering, Alexander Dumont, has chosen to wed Edith.But not because the playboy loves her. No, Alexander needs a wife in order to convince his father that he’s settled down and capable of inheriting their exorbitant amount of wealth. He promises to lavish Edith with his riches and indulge her in any desire she could ever want, including allowing her to have as many lovers as she so pleases. And the most appealing part of it all is she’ll also become a countess.Together, Alexander and Edith conspire to pull off one of the greatest deceptive acts of their time.Somewhere along the way, though, the lines of their faux marriage become blurred and something altogether foreign enters the picture.Love.Will becoming Countess Dumont weaken Edith’s heart, which she’s always kept protected under a hard, callous outer shell? And if Alexander breaks her vulnerable heart, will she be able to continue the sham of their marriage or reveal the falsehood to his father?***This book is the second romance in the Becoming Her series. Each book follows one of the Merriweather sisters and their quest for love. This is an extremely spicy book and not for everyone. A happily ever after is guaranteed! ***
Edith Merriweather, burdened by past betrayals, agrees to a marriage of convenience with the wealthy Earl of Havering, Alexander Dumont, who seeks to deceive his father into granting him an inheritance. Edith's past actions have left her sister heartbroken, and she seeks redemption, but Alexander offers a contract that promises wealth and freedom, including the liberty to pursue other lovers, in exchange for becoming his wife and helping him secure his inheritance. Their arrangement is a calculated deception, designed to fool his father into believing he has settled down.
This historical romance is positioned as a steamy enemies-to-lovers story with a marriage of convenience trope, appealing to readers who enjoy passionate and trope-driven narratives. As the second installment in the 'Becoming Her' series, it continues the focus on the Merriweather sisters' romantic pursuits, suggesting a consistent tone and style within the series. The explicit mention of 'extremely spicy' content indicates a target audience seeking mature themes and explicit scenes. The guaranteed happily ever after aligns with reader expectations for the romance genre.
Page Count:
194
Publication Date:
2022-01-01
Publisher:
Independently published
ISBN-13:
9798442452600
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