A Convenient Fiction

By: Mimi Matthews

Narrated by: Alex Wyndham

Length: 8 hrs and 5 mins

Publisher's summary

The mysterious Alex Archer returns to England in Book 3 of Mimi Matthews' USA Today best-selling Parish Orphans of Devon series.

She Needed a Husband....

It's been three years since Laura Hayes' father died, leaving her and her invalid brother to subsist on the income from the family's failing perfume business. But time is swiftly running out. What she needs is a husband, and fast. A noble gentleman who can rescue them all from penury. When a mysterious stranger arrives in the village, he seems a perfect candidate. But Alex Archer is no hero. In fact, he just might be the opposite.

He Wanted a Fortune....

Alex has no tolerance for sentiment. He's returned to England for one reason only: to find a wealthy wife. A country-bred heiress in Surrey seems the perfect target. But somewhere between the village railway station and the manor house his mercenary plan begins to unravel. And it's all the fault of Laura Hayes - a lady as unsuitable as she is enchanting.

From the beaches of Margate to the lavender fields of Provence, a grudging friendship slowly blossoms into something more. But when scandal threatens, can a man who has spent his entire life playing the villain finally become a hero? Or will the lure of easy riches once again outweigh the demands of his heart?

©2019 Mimi Matthews (P)2019 Audible, Inc.

Love this series!

I have read the first three books of the Parish Orphans of Devon series, and I hope it conitnues! I've loved all three books so far - - each orphan boy is now grown, and the story of their past lives as orphans and how it has affected their lives as men individually, is enthralling. I was especially glad that Alex "returned to the fold" through the love of his wife, and the resulting courage she brought out in him. He was so harsh on himself, not believing himself worthy of forgiveness. I hope that Ms. Matthews will continue this saga with Neville. It would be such an interesting conclusion to the series.

Incredible

Alex always does a phenomenal job; his voice is so incredible as he bounces between female/male

Great story

Once again Mimi Mathews comes up with a great story . I hope she continues to regale us for years.

Fantastic

What a wonderful story of redemption, and love. The strength and change of the characters was simply lovely and beautiful!

Third Times is a Charm

As the third in the series, a Convenient Fiction is excellent. The first in the series is so well written, however the second one was a great disappointment. Now this book finishes up stories of the three orphans grown into men. A convenient fiction has the passion and romance (notice I didn’t say graphic details ) better than the other two books. The plot is excellent, like the first in the series. I would say this is a PG 16 however it is clean and full of interesting facts.

The best romance and the sweetest characters

The were really really sweet. I think I would reread it or listen again after sometime.

The characters were fleshed out and their actions weren't confusing as they matched the initial aspirations we saw the characters had. There wasn't even any need of excess sex scenes as the story is enough for us to see their chemistry and see them fall in love.

Interesting take on another orphan

Each book has followed one of each of the orphans thrown together in an orphanage in the first book. In this book they briefly come back together.

very good book!

👏👏👏 This book was filled with now & excited details. i love the narrator too. she is one of my favorite authors!

Devoured in a breath

I could hardly pause it for sleep etc
Catching storyline, refreshing and clean
I recommend the whole series ;)

Saved the best for last!

I loved the characters in this story!! However, the best part was the reunion ending!! Tears of enjoy! So entertaining! Thank you, Mimi!