When pressured to marry, Sarah Miller, a maid, becomes Ramsey Blackwell's unexpected choice. But as he begins to genuinely care for her, he must decide if she's more than an option.
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Sarah and Ramsey are complete opposites. She works as a maid, while he is the son of her wealthy employers. Suddenly, Ramsey Blackwell proposes marriage to her. Flustered and unsure of how to react, Sarah dismisses his proposal as an impulsive and expensive joke. His mother, too, believes it's just another one of his whims. However, Ramsey remains committed, much to their surprise.
Sarah finds it hard to understand why he would choose someone like her. Nothing about her stands out - not her name, background, or looks. For years, her focus has always been on her family and their needs. Despite her reservations, Ramsey persuades her by highlighting the benefits of their union, perhaps it would finally silence his mother's constant nagging to settle down.
Caught in a swirl of emotions, Sarah ventures into a world vastly different from hers. Yet, she grapples with deeper anxieties: Is Ramsey's kindness and affection genuine, or is she just a convenient option for him?
#Book 1 from Never Duet
"You would never be more than just a replacement, you'd never be mine."
Despite having no choice in the matter, she reluctantly agreed to be his replacement bride. No fight or struggle could diminish his anger and hatred towards her and her family. He was determined to marry her, no matter what it took, and vowed to bring her pain and suffering.
She was not to hold any hope in her heart of this turning into a fairytale romance. He would make sure of that. There would be no love or kindness from him, only cold, dark determination to hurt her as much as possible.
Tropes:
Replaced bride
Marriage of convenience
Forced marriage
Age gap
Artist x Businessman
Forced proximity