5 Marriage of Convenience Romance Novels from the Historical Romance Sampler Podcast
The marriage of convenience remains one of my all-time favorite tropes, and no romance subgenre does it like historical romance.
In a marriage of convenience, both parties agree before the wedding that there will absolutely, under no circumstances, be any love between them. This is a marriage for appearances, and probably for baby-making, but not for the heart.
It is so very yummy to see those determined people fall in love–and then find the wherewithal to admit it to each other.
If you, like me, are always looking for a marriage of convenience to read, here is a round-up of historical romances featuring the marriage of convenience (or almost-marriages of convenience) that we’ve sampled on the Historical Romance Sampler podcast!
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The Temple of Persephone
By Isabella Kamal
The marriage of convenience: When Persephone and Aiden are found alone in his library, they announce an engagement - even though they only met moments ago. Persephone is convinced Aiden is only protecting her, when really, he is obsessed with her.
A Duke Makes a Deal
By Matilda Madison
The marriage of convenience: Clara Woodvine is gambled away by her fiance to the Divorced Duke. He didn’t mean to make such a spectacle, so they agree to go along with a fake relationship to save face. Before long, it doesn’t feel all that fake!
The Seasonal Habits of Husbands and Honeybees
By Emmaline Warden
The marriage of convenience: Harrison is in love with a married woman. Phoebe doesn’t really understand the point of love at all. They happily marry with no expectations - and discover it has a few benefits they didn’t expect.
All You Need Is a Duke
By Bianca Blythe
The marriage of convenience: Margaret’s mother is determined to marry her off to a duke, so she tricks Margaret into a duke’s bed. Jasper resists the urge to marry Margaret immediately, but as he tries to find her a husband, he decides that marriage of convenience might not be so bad after all…
In Want of a Wife
By Rebecca Paula
The marriage of convenience: Lily answers an ad to marry Rafe’s brother. However, as Rafe escorts Lily to his brother, they discover the arranged marriage would really be better if it was between the two of them.