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CLAIMING HIS CHRISTMAS INHERITANCE
Some inheritances have strings attached. This one requires him to get married...
In her last matchmaking attempt, Zed Evans's late aunt stipulated he must find a wife -- or lose his childhood home. Fortunately, the resolute bachelor needs to be married for only three months. Now he just has to convince Tasha Jenkins to be his holiday wife in exchanged for funds to get her dream business started. It's the perfect plan...until love makes an unexpected appearance.
My Review:
A modern day marriage of convenience romance with fairy tale appeal.
Marriage of convenience stories are my guilty pleasure (guilty because what 21st century woman would ever contemplate such a backwards approach to matrimony?!) But I still can't resist them, usually diving into historical novels where the whole M of C concept seems more plausible. Occasionally I'm brave enough...and curious enough...to give a contemporary setting a try and when I do, I'm always amazed at the clever ways an author makes it work.
C.J. Carroll has done a brilliant job of making it work! She's taken a classic trope and spun it on its head and delivered such a divinely romantical story with splashes of holiday cheer. It's a luscious read full of imagery and banter with a beautiful balance between comedy and drama.
From the meet-cute to the happily-ever-after I was completely invested in Zed and Tasha's love story. A chance encounter leads to a business arrangement which stands to benefit them both...as long as they can keep their hearts from messing it all up. :-) Cue the angst and throw in some toe-curls and enough laughter to make this one smooth, satisfying read.
GIVEAWAY OPPORTUNITY:
This giveaway is for a gently read paperback copy.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Claiming His Christmas Inheritance, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add your email to a comment, remember to use AT AND DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it's easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday November 13 2021. Offer open to International Readers. Good luck
I’m never sure it will work in modern day. Thank you for sharing your insight. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
ReplyDeleteI know, right? But when it works it makes for such a fun read! Good luck, Lucy!
DeleteOh my goodness! MOCs are one of my top favorite tropes, too. It doesn't matter if it's a historical or contemporary. But you're right, Kav, it can be harder to pull off in a contemporary.
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Isn't it a crazy thing to swoon over? But I do, every time! lol Good luck, Terrill!
DeleteThank you for introducing me to a new to me author. "CLAIMING HIS CHRISTMAS INHERITANCE" sounds like a fabulous way to get to know this author too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the chance to win a copy!
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This is her debut! Hopefully we'll be reading lots more from her. Good luck, Kay!
DeleteGotta love the aunt!
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