The Pretend Christmas Bride

A Marriage of Convenience Christmas Romance. Edward & Mira's story

De: L. Steele

Narrado por: Shane East, Aure Nash

He’s my new boss

My sworn enemy

And now my arranged husband...

Edward Chase. Ex-priest. Now, General Manager of the London Ice Kings hockey team and the new CEO of the Davenport empire. The first time we met I spilt coffee all over his $10,000 suit. He looked at me like I was an inconvenience. I despised him at once. So, imagine my shock when he turns out to be my new boss?

He’s stern, forbidding and determined never to love again. I’m a curvy romantic, who believes in happily ever afters. He’s heartless...and will stop at nothing to make his inherited company a success. Including agreeing to a marriage of convenience... But when his bride doesn’t turn up for the wedding, He insists I stand in. With conditions...

We will not share a bed. There will be no feelings involved. We will be strangers bound only by duty. I want to refuse. We’re opposites after all...but this is my chance to escape my hateful step-mother and step-sisters.

Staying under his roof, the chemistry between us escalates. When my new husband calls me ‘my wife’ in front of our families and friends, I hope he has feelings for me. And when we’re trapped in a lighthouse with only one bed, over Christmas... I know he does. But what happens when he reveals his secret...?

Filled with forbidden longing where every stolen moment counts, this stand alone forced proximity, billionaire holiday romance is an emotional rollercoaster, where she falls first, but he falls harder. A journey from enemies to lovers, this is a multilayered winter romance of how opposites attract, the power of vulnerability, and the triumph of true love. There is no cheating, no other woman drama and no third act break up. There is however breathtaking angst, heartfelt groveling and an unforgettable HEA. Also a champagne swigging Great Dane who plays matchmaker.

©2023, 2024 Laxmi Hariharan (P)2024 Laxmi Hariharan

The story how it was told oh my god

The characters, the story the love everything about the story was amazing The peoples voices is everything beautiful.

“I saw you and my world rightened.”

The Pretend Christmas Bride was an all-consuming, emotional story that captivated me from the first page to the last. Edward and Mira were absolute perfection together and I was completely obsessed with their heartwrenching and angsty journey.

Mira was pure sunshine. I loved her selflessness and how she gave of herself to others. She was such an empathetic character that was full of love and light. She even showed kindness to those who had beaten her down and stolen her confidence. Her goodness and light was just the sort of soul that Edward needed to heal the pain of his past while he was able to give her the self-confidence to find peace within herself.

How my heart hurt for the torment that Edward felt. He had been through so much trauma in his life, but when he set eyes on Mira, she brought him a sense of peace. Sure, he was stalkerish and possessive and way over the top in how he won over Mira, but somehow, it worked for him. His complicated past and morally gray character just made him that more attractive and his dark soul needed someone like Mira to bring him into the light. She helped him begin to face his past and to let go of his demons.

Shane East and Aure Nash narrate the audio of this title. I LOVED that it was in duet narration and it allowed me to lose myself in this complicated story. Shane East is great as the stern Edward and Aure brings a naivety and youthfulness to the character of Mira. Both gave a wonderful performance and made the audio worth a listen.

The banter as well as the heat and electricity between these two was off the charts HOT! Add in their undeniable emotional connection and these two were absolutely soulmates. Their journey was angsty and full of secrets and betrayals, but the pain and heartbreak they went through lead to such an emotionally compelling and fulfilling story that it was so worth it. Once I started Edward and Mira’s story, I could not put it down and I’m so excited for the next book in this series.

Wonderful

I loved this series ended with Edward. He was such a tortured soul throughout both series. I loved that he found his saving women like all the other men. Although, his story is the most unconventional! L Steele does it again, such amazing, erotic writing. Love!!

Finally Edward!!!

I knew going in that his story would be heartbreaking and even knew most of it. I hadn’t realized the lengths he would go to “control” his life. Mira was his perfect match and could see through his facade to the awesome man he was and wanted to be. This book had me cursing, laughing, crying in both anger and laughter. This book delivered on all fronts!! Can’t wait to venture into the lives of the Davenport’s and of course to keep up with Tiny!!❤️

A mighty fall that tugs at the heartstrings .....

A mighty fall that tugs at the heartstrings and awakens the senses. Edward is book boyfriend gold. From his grumpy attitude to his heartbreaking past, he screams off limits. A tormented soul that craves a hint of light. Light comes when he least expects and this haunted bad boy will never be the same. Steele pushes the boundaries of heartache. The Pretend Christmas Bride dares to bring the heat without holding back on the heart. Can't put down romance.