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Betting on the Brainiac by Melanie Jacobson
An intense programmer and a hard partying social butterfly have nothing in common. .. But the sparks fly anyway when Madison Benedict offers Oliver Hayes a quiet space to work in the daylight hours of Austin's premiere nightclub where she makes major bank working bottle service for VIPs...Categorized as:
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Lead Me Knot by S.L. Scott
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSometimes the temptation is too much to deny. Falling into bed with my best friend’s brother was an accident. What happened right after… not so much. With abs more defined than the Texas Hill Country and a killer smirk I can’t ignore, the “boy next door” is all grown up and too hot for his own good. My heart races for a man who’s forbidden... -
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![Whispers of Truth by Valerie M. Bodden]()
Whispers of Truth by Valerie M. Bodden
Rated: 4.75 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSummer broke his heart once. But when she needs his help, how can Benjamin refuse? The youngest Calvano brother may be goofy, but he's also tender and big-hearted, and there's nothing he wouldn't do for the woman he loves—even when his love is the last thing she wants. -
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Making Whoopie by Erin Nicholas
Rated: 4.48 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsThis marriage of convenience is about to get sticky. Getting hitched for the health insurance is not Jocelyn Asher’s idea of romance. But the hospital quote has really frosted her cookies, and suddenly, “I’m rich. We should just get married,” sounds a whole lot more swoony. Especially when the man proposing is this gorgeous. And takes her to parties featuring champagne and petit fours... -
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![Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black]()
Beneath the Desert Sun by Kaylee Ryan, Lacey Black
Rated: 4.45 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsFaith. Graduating from college is bittersweet. I’ve accomplished my dreams, obtained my teaching degree, and am ready to find my dream job. However, I never realized how difficult or stressful it would be to find a position. That’s why I jump at the chance to visit Chad, one of my best friends, on base in California...Categorized as:
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Hooked by Elizabeth Hunter
Rated: 4.31 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsShe’s in high heels; he wears hiking boots. Can these two opposites make romance in Metlin work? Tayla McKinnon is not a small town girl. The fashion blogger moved to Metlin with two goals in mind: help her friend start a book store and have a little fun. A year later, Tayla has made new friends, successfully launched INK, and is ready for a new challenge... -
![Broken Bridge by Nana Malone]()
Broken Bridge by Nana Malone
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsOne miscalculation. One misstep had cost me everything. I lost my sister and my wife. I will burn down the world to get them back. Even if I have to become someone they fear. Forget vows, forget brotherhood. All I have left is rage. I have made promises I intend to keep. I will right the wrongs of The Elite, ensure vengeance for Emma, even if it cost me my soul. -
![The Fake Script by Marion De Ré]()
The Fake Script by Marion De Ré
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsCan a plot twist turn the scars of the past into a second chance at love? My high-school crush is shooting a movie in our bookstore and I am not ready to stir up the past. Not even a little bit. Auston Buckley is the only guy I’ve ever kissed. He ditched me on the worst possible day of my life to live his dream and now he's starring in the adaptation of my favorite romance novel... -
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Arranged Husband by Ali Parker
Rated: 4.67 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI don’t believe in fate. I believe in land. Legacy. And protecting what’s mine. I’m a billionaire rancher with dirt on my boots, a sharp tongue, and no patience for men who think power gives them ownership. She’s brilliant. Unyielding. All polished control—until you look close enough to see what she’s been carrying on her own... -
![Just My Fake Husband by Deb Goodman]()
Just My Fake Husband by Deb Goodman
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsGabriel Tate was Mr. Perfect…until one bad night got him totally cancelled. He's the Tate family’s Golden Boy, and incredibly sexy to boot. I almost consider helping him when he begs for my public relations expertise to fix the repercussions of his actions. It’s not my fault his own father fired him from the ginormous company he was set to take over... -
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Happy Marriage?!, Vol. 1 by Maki Enjoji
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 31 ratingsIn order to help her father, Chiwa Takanashi agrees to an arranged marriage with the company president, Hokuto Mamiya—a man she doesn’t know—at the request of Hokuto’s grandfather. Maki Chiwa believes the arrangement isn’t binding, but her new partner seems to think otherwise. Can two strangers living together find their way to a happy marriage? ! -
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아기가 생겼어요 2 by Jung Lee
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 14 ratings2권 11~20화. 『아기가 생겼어요』는 12개월 연속 월요연재 1위를 차지한 레전드 웹툰으로, 결혼하자며 성큼성큼 다가오는 강두준과 사랑이 먼저인 장희원의 아슬아슬 밀당 로맨스를 그리고 있다. 윤리적, 교육적으로 완벽한 선생님을 꿈꾸며 혼전순결을 지켜오는 중인 장희원은 오래된 첫사랑이 절친과 커플이 되는 걸 보고 큰 결심을 하며 회원제 고급 바로 향한다. 그곳에서 이뤄진 만남은 황홀한 원나잇으로 이어지고, 이후 산부인과에서 다시 마주친 그 ‘강두준’! 두준은 희원이 임신한 걸 알아채고 책임을 지겠다며 급작스레 청혼을 한다. 첫사랑에게 좋아한다는 말 한마디도 조심스러운 희원은 두준의 어이없는 청혼에 의문을 던지느라 몸과 마음 모두 바쁜 나날이 시작되는데…... -
![Mischief and the Mechanic by Alina Lane]()
Mischief and the Mechanic by Alina Lane
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsJump right into this spicy small town romance by Alina Lane. .. She longs for a family, but all he’s been longing for… is her. When Andy Donovan unexpectedly finds herself fighting for custody of her niece, there’s nothing she wouldn’t do to keep her and Piper together. Even if it means marrying her best friend. Jedd Calhoun is the type of guy who would give you the shirt off his back. Steady... -
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Listed: Volume VI by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.21 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsThis is Volume VI of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help... -
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![Baby For The Playboy Prince by Holly Rayner]()
Baby For The Playboy Prince by Holly Rayner
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHe’s the playboy prince, who needs a bride in name only,She’s the old friend, the most convenient candidate…The relationship might be fake,But things are about to get very, very real… Lily Campbell is American royalty. Born into a life of expectation, she was willing to honor her parents’ wishes, even if it meant marrying a man she didn’t love... -
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Ride With Whiskey by Nat Logan
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAfter Whiskey and his brothers are all hurt by women, they vow to not let their hearts be involved ever again. They should have learned the lesson their dad did -that women can’t be trusted. A late-night poker game at their bar and too much to drink have he and his brothers deciding to make dating a game. No feelings, just good times... -
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Listed: Volume IV by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is Volume IV of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help...Categorized as:
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![Fooling You by Kelsie Rae]()
Fooling You by Kelsie Rae
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsWalking down the aisle toward my nemesis wasn't exactly what I was picturing when I planned out my dream wedding as a little kid. But as I take in Liam’s chiseled jaw and sexy smirk, I remember why I agreed to this sham of a marriage. It's because I'm a glutton for punishment and love a good underdog story…. And the more I get to know Liam, the more I can see that he's exactly that. The underdog... -
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Tempted & Taken by Rhenna Morgan
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsLive hard, f*ck harder and make their own rules. Those are the cornerstones the six Men of Haven bleed by: taking what they want, always watching each other's backs and loving the women they claim with unyielding tenderness and fierce passion. There's no code Knox Torren can't break. He knows no limits when it comes to uncovering intel, especially on anyone who crosses his family... -
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Doctor I Do by Sharon Woods
Rated: 4.18 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsAlex Taylor is the hospital's playboy doctor–hot, fun, and charming. I’ve known him since my best friend married his brother, and I’ve avoided the chemistry between us and put off his flirty advances. That is until I stood to lose my inheritance. Now, I need his help to convince my family that we’re engaged. It doesn’t take much convincing because he sees it like a game... -
![Listed: Volume II by Noelle Adams]()
Listed: Volume II by Noelle Adams
Rated: 4.12 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis is Volume II of a six-volume serial novel. A marriage of convenience has never been like this. Just before her eighteenth birthday, the doctors tell Emily she has three months to live. Not much time to complete the bucket list she's had since she was twelve. The first item is the hardest--"Get married"--so she turns to the only man she knows who can help... -
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A Sky Full of Stars by Samantha Chase
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe stars are about to align in the newest Shaughnessy brothers romance! WHEN WORLDS COLLIDE. Brilliant astrophysicist Dr. Owen Shaughnessy feels more connected to the cosmos than to people. He's great with calculations, but when he leads a team of scientists to study a famous meteor shower, he doesn't factor in his free-spirited artist assistant Brooke Matthews. LOVE CAN DAZZLE YOU... -
![Year's Happy Ending by Betty Neels]()
Year's Happy Ending by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsCould she settle for less than love? Professor Gideon Beaufort tried Deborah's good nature severely. He reviled her future as a trained nanny, destined to settle for a permanent post caring for other people's children. But was his proposal any more enticing, when all he wanted was a substitute for his young daughter and nothing more? "I won't pretend," he told her candidly... -
![Dearest Eulalia by Betty Neels]()
Dearest Eulalia by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.22 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsConvenient bride…loving wife? Eulalia cannot bear the thought of losing her home, especially at Christmas! But with money running out she knows there’s no hope…until handsome surgeon Aderik van der Leurs show up on her doorstep – with a very convenient proposal! Though Aderik appears to want her simply as his convenient bride, he’s yearned for beautiful Eulalia from afar...Categorized as:
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![The Protective Groom by Lucy McConnell]()
The Protective Groom by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsNoah Baker is about to meet the toughest woman in Texas—right before he marries her. Harley Wilson, of the Texas Wilsons, is being stalked by an unscrupulous creeper who is intent on doing her harm. In order to protect herself, Harley asks Pamela Jones to find her a groom. She needs someone who can hold his own in a firefight and happily sign annulment papers when this nightmare is over... -
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Small Town Pretender by Brighton Walsh
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsAsher McCoy can win over a crowd with a husky note and a strum of his guitar, but proving to a judge he’s responsible enough to gain custody of his niece and nephew? Not so easy. His big idea—a fake marriage. And who better to play his doting bride than his longtime best friend? He just needs to get her home first. .. Natalie Haven couldn’t get away from her suffocating hometown fast enough... -
![Back To You by Madhuri Tamse]()
Back To You by Madhuri Tamse
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 7 ratings“I need a divorce,”. “You stole my line, Ananya. Doesn't matter how much our lives mismatch, this time, we are on the same page. I need a divorce too. ”. “Great. So, let's catch up at your sister’s fifth wedding anniversary and get this done with. ”. “Sounds perfect. ”...Categorized as:
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First Pitch Swinging by Linda Fausnet
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsSupposedly, I’m “too wild” to be offered a contract by my dream baseball team. I need a wife so they’ll think I’ve been tamed. .. Ever since I was a little boy, I’ve dreamed of playing for the Baltimore Bay Birds. I grew up idolizing those players, and I ached to wear the orange and black, representing my hometown and playing the game I love. But the team doesn’t want me... -
![Beachside Kisses With My Best Friend by Kristin Canary]()
Beachside Kisses With My Best Friend by Kristin Canary
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsWhat’s a little marriage of convenience between best friends? Just a tasty appetizer for real love! My life was flowing smoothly until Jordan Carmichael, the adventure tour guy I’ve known since high school, hit a rough patch. His five-year-old son, Ryder, needs stability after losing his mother, and with her parents fighting for custody, I propose a bold plan: let’s get married for a year... -
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Fake Locked: by Era Mable
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsExperience a whirlwind of love, passion, drama, and thrill in the Oberoi Brothers universe. BLURB. Ruhi Walia. Vibrant, sexy, and ambitious, she is on a mission to build her own food empire before taking over the family business. As the daughter of a wealthy hotelier, her life seems idyllic until a psycho kidnaps and almost kills her... -
![The Academic Bride: Billionaire Marriage Brokers by Lucy McConnell]()
The Academic Bride: Billionaire Marriage Brokers by Lucy McConnell
Rated: 4.16 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsA fun and romantic contemporary mail order bride book. Early on, Pamela Jones realized she had an unusual talent for putting two people together. Over the years, she’s turned it into a successful matchmaking service for the ultra wealthy: Billionaire Marriage Brokers... -
![The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter]()
The Convenient Groom by Denise Hunter
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 28 ratingsEach Romance For Good novel offers a story of hope and love that positively portrays the eternal impact of relationships. Dr. Kate has it all-a radio talk show, a nationally-syndicated column, and a publisher who is paying for a lavish wedding to coincide with the release of her first book, Finding Mr. Right-For-You... -
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For Nick by Taylor Dean
Rated: 4.09 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsZachary Drake had love in his life--and tragically lost it. He knows it won't come his way again. Andie Parker would do anything for the love of her life. Even marry a total stranger. In spite of the unorthodox manner in which Zach and Andie come together, there is no denying that things are unexpectedly good between them, taking them both by surprise... -
![At Odds with Love by Betty Neels]()
At Odds with Love by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsWhen Jane needed help, she was amazed that it was the charismatic surgeon Nikolaas van der Vollenhove who tore himself away from his busy schedule to come to her rescue. A renowned workaholic, it was obvious that he had no time for anything�or anyone�in his life. Which was why his marriage proposal came as such a shock. Just why exactly did he want Jane for his wife, if it wasn't for love? -
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![Honeymoon Hoax: A Secret Pregnancy, Marriage of Convenience Romance by Sofia T. Summers]()
Honeymoon Hoax: A Secret Pregnancy, Marriage of Convenience Romance by Sofia T. Summers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsI lost it all… but I won’t lose him. I’ll make sure of it. All it took was one wrong step and my life came crumbling down. I’ll forever remember what my husband said to me before I lost consciousness from the fall…. It’s over. When I wake up in the hospital, Noah is a changed man - caring, kind and loving. So I do what I have to do… and pretend I have amnesia... -
![Married and Bright by Frankie Love]()
Married and Bright by Frankie Love
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsI’ve been looking at Angel through the camera lens for the last two years, transfixed by her beauty and heart– but I’ve never had the courage to tell her how I feel. When she bursts into tears after a fight with the director of the fashion shoot, I can’t stay silent. I need to let her know how I feel –she is a treasure. My treasure. But one conversation quickly turns my life upside down... -
![Corrupting: A Curvy Woman Handsome Nerd Romance by Liz Fox, Eva Stone]()
Corrupting: A Curvy Woman Handsome Nerd Romance by Liz Fox, Eva Stone
Rated: 4.20 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsCorrupting is a steamy, short story with a strong, curvy woman and a handsome nerdy hero. It is the first book in the Hot Guys with Glasses series. Layla. I’ve finally built a life I’m proud of. It’s unconventional, it’s eclectic, and it’s the complete opposite of what my parents demanded of me. When I meet Dwight, I can see the hidden passion under the stuffy polo shirt... -
![Blowing His Horn by Fiona Davenport]()
Blowing His Horn by Fiona Davenport
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsWhen his best friend fell hard and fast for a girl he’d convinced himself he couldn’t have yet, Leland James volunteered to keep an eye on her for him. There was no better way to do that than by dating her best friend. Or at least that was the excuse he gave himself to ask Olivia Hall out. For two years, they had the perfect relationship... -
![In Name Only by Jennifer Peel]()
In Name Only by Jennifer Peel
Rated: 4.05 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsHe gave his name to protect her. All she wanted was his heart. Dani Kramer used to think growing up in foster homes was the most difficult thing she would ever have to do until all her dreams come true. Married to the love of her life, Dr. Brock Holland, and running a foundation that specializes in finding jobs for kids out of foster care, Dani seems to have it all... -
![Marriage Wanted by Debbie Macomber]()
Marriage Wanted by Debbie Macomber
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsMARRIAGE WANTED. GROOM: Divorce attorney Dash Davenport had seen enough bad endings to know that marriage was a mistake. When he had asked Savannah Charles to marry him, it was out of mutual necessity--not love. BRIDE: Weddings were Savannah's business and she was an expert on marital bliss. Yet she'd given little thought to her own day of joy... -
![Finding Happiness in a Hoax by Claire Cain]()
Finding Happiness in a Hoax by Claire Cain
Rated: 4.03 of 5 stars · 11 ratingsOne thing being captured and held by terrorists does for a man? It makes him think. Especially about the past. Five years ago, I married a woman to help her out of a desperate situation. But we’ve hardly seen each other since. And if that doesn’t change soon, my command team is going to get suspicious of our arrangement... -
![A Forget-Me-Not Summer by Sophie Claire]()
A Forget-Me-Not Summer by Sophie Claire
Rated: 3.99 of 5 stars · 13 ratings*Previously published as Her Forget-Me-Not Ex*. The cosy and charming second novel from Sophie Claire, author of The Christmas Holiday. A perfect read for fans of Trisha Ashley and Cathy Bramley! It's taken years, but Natasha Brown's life is finally on track. Running a florists in the quaint village of Willowbrook, she's put her short-lived marriage to Luc Duval far behind her... -
![The Billionaire's Runaway Bride by Elizabeth Lennox]()
The Billionaire's Runaway Bride by Elizabeth Lennox
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsSophie Randal had loved her husband, but had to run away from him. He was simply too wonderful and she loved him too much. Unfortunately, she knew that he'd married her only out of pity after her father died and her heart ached to be so in love with a man who barely tolerated her. She just forgot one little detail about her husband. He didn't like to lose. Anything... -
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A Suitable Match (The Best of Betty Neels) by Betty Neels
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsMake your sales jolly with four highly anticipated titles that readers will love--by USA TODAY bestselling author Betty Neels! The Best of Betty Neels Betty Neels has been the #1-selling Harlequin Romance author for several years. She is famous worldwide for her tender romances featuring exciting locales, Dutch doctors and kind people... -
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![Something's Wrong With Us 17 by Natsumi Andō]()
Something's Wrong With Us 17 by Natsumi Andō
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 9 ratingsA spine-chilling and steamy romance between a Japanese sweets maker and the man who framed her mother for murder -- Something's Wrong With Us is the dark, psychological, sexy shojo series readers have been waiting for! Following in her mother's footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she's about to take the industry by storm... -
![Just Deserts by Brenda Jackson]()
Just Deserts by Brenda Jackson
Rated: 3.97 of 5 stars · 13 ratingsLearning that her estranged husband has passed away is the biggest shock of Danielle Timberlake—Foster's life—until she learns that she wasn't his only wife. Though Danielle and Marc were separated, she believed they were about to reconcile and start a family. Rocked by betrayal, Danielle sees her dreams slipping away... -
![As Deep as the Ocean by Serenity Woods]()
As Deep as the Ocean by Serenity Woods
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratings“Marry me,” Mac said. “To save the vineyard. It’ll be strictly business. ”. He’s right, Winifred (Fred) Cartwright thought. It was just a contract, a way to access the money tied up in her inheritance. It didn’t mean anything. She mustn’t think about his broad shoulders... -
![Falling for the Fake Fiance by Jennifer Blackwood]()
Falling for the Fake Fiance by Jennifer Blackwood
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsJill Michaels prides herself on one thing: being independent. That is until her daughter gets into an elite school, and she needs money more than ever. It seems her fairy godmother—aka her deceased Grammy—has granted that wish in the form of one-fourth of her estate. The only catch? She must be married by her thirtieth birthday. In two months... -
![Rivals by Alison Hendricks]()
Rivals by Alison Hendricks
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFinn:. The Cyclones are more than just a team to me—they’re my family. As captain, I give my all to make sure they’re taken care of. Sure, it doesn’t leave a lot of time for me, but I’ve always been able to ignore my own needs. Until Ryker. I know he’s all talk. But it’s such dirty, distracting talk that it costs me and my team qualifying points... -
![Be My Angel by Karin Winter]()
Be My Angel by Karin Winter
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 5 ratingsAbigail's groundbreaking research could save her brother's life, but she's running out of time and options. The path to success requires a visa and a significant amount of money, seemingly impossible to obtain. Then, her best friend suggests a solution she can't marrying her rich and handsome brother, Connor, who has no intention of marrying for real...
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