The Temporary Wife: A Contemporary Mail-Order Bride Story (The Love, Unexpected Romance #1)

Chet Connors would do just about anything for his dying mother. When he learns that her deepest wish was to see him wed, he devises a deception. He’ll find a woman to marry him. Or more specifically, he’ll pay a woman to marry him. It’s not a real marriage, it’s just for show, and only for a short while. Chet is certain—this is the perfect plan.

Abby Becker is down on her luck. She’s been unable to save the funds to finish nursing school. When she sees a well-paying offer for a ‘temporary wife,’ she applies for the position. It’s only a short gig, and the money she’ll earn will enable her to move forward with her life.

Putting on the marriage scam turns out to be more complicated than Chet and Abby anticipated. Deception is hard for them both, but it’s their developing relationship that threatens to upend the charade they are carrying out. Even worse, Abby holds a well-kept secret. If the truth comes out, it could ruin the both of them. Or, I could bring them closer together.