The Pretend Christmas Bride - (Morally Grey Billionaires) by L Steele (Paperback)

About the Book

He's my new boss

My complete opposite

And my arranged husband...

Book Synopsis

He's my new boss

My complete opposite

And my arranged husband...

Edward 'Priest' Chase. The country's most sought-after bachelor is everything I hate.

He's grumpy where I am of sunny disposition.

Bad-tempered where I'm carefree.

I adore Christmas,

He's the original Grinch.

As my boss, I can't stand his glowering presence,

So, when he asks me to marry him to ensure he inherits his company, I refuse.

The only thing we have in common is our loyalty to our families

When his grandfather asks him to marry, he turns to me.

Of course, I refuse him.

When it turns out he's also my arranged husband I can't believe it.

But Edward is insistent.

If I marry him, he'll pay off my father's debts.

I can't refuse.

At least this way I'll have a family of my own, I think.

But Edward has conditions...

This will be a marriage only in name.

I'm heartbroken...

Until we're stranded during the festive season, in a cabin with only one bed.

Forced to stay in close proximity, our attraction is off the charts.

And when he tells me he has feelings for me, I'm ecstatic.

I'm sure my dreams are finally coming true.

I'm going to get my happily ever after...

Then I find out I married the wrong man...

This standalone billionaire romance is an opposites attract, one-bed, forced proximity, arranged marriage romance. There is no cheating 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. 1-Click NOW

Tropes:

Marriage of convenience

Boss - employee romance

Grumpy - Sunshine

One bed

Stranded in a snowstorm

Festive Romance

Size sixteen FMC

OTT possessive, emotionally wounded hero

Review Quotes

S Long

5.0 out of 5 stars Don't judge the gift by the wrapping

Self confidence. Just looking at someone, many think because they don't fit the expected mold they're lacking, they're less. Too often we're our worst judge. Mira, a plus size 16, lacked self confidence both to her own judging and her family's. Only Edward loved the entire package. He loved her curves and her beauty from within. To ensure that she became his wife, he went about it quite strangely. Edward too lacked self confidence and worth due to a horrific incident in his youth. Walls, lack of emotion, are just a couple of things he incorporated only to have Mira rescue him with her love and kindness. A real moving story that has hot scenes, passion, family, friendship, and love. No cheating or cliffhanger and you get a beginning of a very happy ever after. Enjoy ����

A Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars Great story with an interesting plot

I've read hundreds of romance books in the past few years and this one was extremely well written and had a new plot. I loved the complexity of Edward's former time as a priest. Also, the FML was a strong woman. l Steele was amazing in portraying her as independent and strong. I've seen too many stories where a woman in her position comes across as meek and weak. Amazing story!

Kindle Customer

5.0 out of 5 stars Best book Ever!!!!

I have so many emotions with this book I am in awe of how well written it is Edward has always been my main interest through out all the books and now I know why Ms. Steele you sure didnt disappoint with this one as you never do love love loved it if I could give more than 5 stars I would ❤️

melanie rose mitchell

5.0 out of 5 stars A New Ending/Beginning for Eddie and Belle

What a great story of redemption, acceptance and full bodied love for two people who have dealt with so much. Edward has had all of us in the L Steele universe hurting with him. We have seen Mira trying to hold it together for quite a while also. Seeing them find their acceptance and seeing how 'deep' Edward has become makes you love him even more. Let's just say I wanna be a yacht club girl.

Jenya Dimitrova

5.0 out of 5 stars Edward redeemed himself. Deserves 55⭐ not just 5.

This is Edward and Mirabelle's story. I have read all of L. Steele's books. I loved them all, but this one is something else. The emotional turmoil and rebirth the MMC went through made me want to reach out and give him the biggest hug! It's so highly charged emotionally, I would go as far to say that if this was the only book L.Steele wrote - still would've enough as a legacy and contribution to the genre. This is one of those books you cannot forget. Ever.