The Engagement
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Last published Fri, Apr 3, 2020
Book 3 of a Marriage of Convenience Series
He's a rich, play-boy lawyer. She's a sassy, struggling wedding planner. Sparks fly when they're in the room, but they can't stand each other. What happens when marriage is the only answer?
At 25, Emme Dalton is struggling to build her wedding planner business, much to the displeasure of her family. She has no time for love, dating or even a sham marriage. Even if it means expanding her business ahead of schedule.
Alexander Bishop is a top-rated lawyer. At 27, he's young, hot and soon to make junior partner. The only problem? He needs to clean up his image, and fast.
Emme isn't about to marry Alex. But she wonders, would it really be so bad to marry someone who promises they can live separate lives? Especially when both of them get what they want out of the deal?
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