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The Pretend Christmas Bride: Edward & Mira's story. Standalone Marriage of Convenience Christmas Romance (Morally Grey Billionaires) Kindle Edition
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:
Boss - employee romance
Grumpy - Sunshine
One bed
Stranded in a snowstorm
Festive Romance
Size sixteen FMC
OTT possessive, emotionally wounded hero
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateDecember 21, 2023
- File size2.0 MB
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Editorial Reviews
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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.
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- ASIN : B0CGVFJVZG
- Publisher : (December 21, 2023)
- Publication date : December 21, 2023
- Language : English
- File size : 2.0 MB
- Text-to-Speech : Enabled
- Screen Reader : Supported
- Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
- X-Ray : Enabled
- Word Wise : Enabled
- Print length : 414 pages
- Page numbers source ISBN : B0CQ2LHJ4B
- Best Sellers Rank: #4,768 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
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Customers find the story engaging with its twists and turns. They describe the book as an enjoyable, well-written read that makes them feel good. The emotional content is intense, heartbreaking, and full of passion. Readers praise the writing quality as amazing and moving. They are very into the characters and appreciate the introduction of new ones. They enjoy the spicy scenes and mention the friendship and family ties. Overall, customers find the book has a healing nature.
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Customers enjoy the story's twists and turns. They find it thought-provoking, with a great love story. Readers enjoy the book series and look forward to more books. The plots and twists are genius, making it an overall good read.
"...There were some unexpected twists in there. This story had angst, family drama, laughter, great friends and lots of spice...." Read more
"...fave of the fab 7 and this story is masterfully told and written the plots and twists are genius and I can’t wait for Nate’s story to come out..." Read more
"...The book has some dark places, the secrets revealed make this book a keeper. The Seven series are the best. Thank You L. Steele💕..." Read more
"...A real moving story that has hot scenes, passion, family, friendship, and love...." Read more
Customers like the book. They find it enjoyable and well-written. The books keep getting better, and readers love the author. They are happy they found her during Covid.
"Completely binge worthy reading Edward is by far my fave of the fab 7 and this story is masterfully told and written the plots and twists are..." Read more
"L. Steele has done it again, adding another great read to her Primrose Hill collection..." Read more
"Absolutely loved this book!!! Couldn’t put it down and finished it in 3 days!!!! Now on to the next one!!!!" Read more
"Edward’s story with Mira was worth the read. I haven’t read Edward’s original book, Billionaire’s Sins but I’m ready to read it now...." Read more
Customers find the book's emotional content intense, passionate, and heartfelt. They say it makes them cry, smile, laugh, and feel renewed. The story is described as a beautiful story of heartbreak, forgiveness, and a need for renewal.
"...There were some unexpected twists in there. This story had angst, family drama, laughter, great friends and lots of spice...." Read more
"...A real moving story that has hot scenes, passion, family, friendship, and love...." Read more
"...It made me cry, smile and laugh. It was so emotional and after I finished reading reading it I had to just sit back and take it all in...." Read more
"...This is a beautiful story of so much heartbreak, emotions, and need for forgiveness and to be able to love." Read more
Customers praise the writing quality. They find the stories well-written and engaging.
"...is by far my fave of the fab 7 and this story is masterfully told and written the plots and twists are genius and I can’t wait for Nate’s story to..." Read more
"...of romance books in the past few years and this one was extremely well written and had a new plot...." Read more
"...could have benefited from a copy editor to clean up the spelling errors and story inconsistencies." Read more
"...L. Steele the descriptive way you write, brings your characters to life. I will revisit some of those scene from this ex-priest that is for sure!..." Read more
Customers enjoy the characters' development. They find them engaging and find themselves captivated by their stories. The book introduces new characters and family relationships, while also revisiting past ones. Readers appreciate the portrayal of the female protagonist as strong and independent.
"Edward and Mira’s story was amazing, they both are very strong characters with each trying to find a common cause to life...." Read more
"...Each new book in this series contains glimpses of past characters – and their current relationships with each other – which, to me, gives this a “..." Read more
"...Also, the FML was a strong woman. l Steele was amazing in portraying her as independent and strong...." Read more
"...Some of them have plot twists I never saw coming! The characters will make you laugh and cry and wonder what happens to them in the next story...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's spicy and steamy scenes. They find the stories exciting and thought-provoking. The sex is presented with warmth and sensitivity.
"...This story had angst, family drama, laughter, great friends and lots of spice. You will not be disappointed with this book." Read more
"...I will say the spicy scenes were definitely spicy and I loved Ed and Belle together. Just the book itself lacked some things." Read more
"...A real moving story that has hot scenes, passion, family, friendship, and love...." Read more
"...Her unconventional sex is presented with heated sensitivity, honest to the safe, sane, and consensual mantra of BDSM. And it is hot...." Read more
Customers enjoy the book's friendship and family scenes.
"...This story had angst, family drama, laughter, great friends and lots of spice. You will not be disappointed with this book." Read more
"...A real moving story that has hot scenes, passion, family, friendship, and love...." Read more
"...Mira and Edwards romance is full of passion, family ties. Gets so emotionally charged, it feels your right there with them. Awesome writing." Read more
Customers find the book healing and empathetic. They say it provides a renewal of life and a sense of purpose.
"...; from her cheerfulness, love, and strength to her empathetic, healing nature. She’s the perfect angel to Edward’s demons...." Read more
"...She brought him back into the land of the living and real purpose in life again...." Read more
"Emotional, intense, a renewal of life. He was lost, she was insecure and felt unloved. Together they find what they had been looking for." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2024This is the first book that I’ve read by L. Steele. It will not be my last. I enjoyed Edward and Mina’s love story. There were some unexpected twists in there. This story had angst, family drama, laughter, great friends and lots of spice. You will not be disappointed with this book.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2023Completely binge worthy reading Edward is by far my fave of the fab 7 and this story is masterfully told and written the plots and twists are genius and I can’t wait for Nate’s story to come out early next year (yep I had to preorder it ) I was glad to see tiny helping himself to the champs and helping g pa as well lol and a masterful way to end Edward and Mia’s and Barron’s and Ava’s come to a perfect ending
- Reviewed in the United States on December 27, 2024Edward and Mira’s story was amazing, they both are very strong characters with each trying to find a common cause to life. The book has some dark places, the secrets revealed make this book a keeper. The Seven series are the best. Thank You L. Steele💕
- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024I originally dnf’d the book within the first 3 chapters because there was so much dialogue that could’ve been shortened or kept out all together and wouldn’t have made a difference.
I picked it back up a couple of days later and it got better. I had just a few issues.
Belle
Got on my nerves at times pressing him to disclose the “incident” all the time when he was clearly traumatized. She would say she would give him time and the next paragraph she was pressing him to divulge.
All of her friends knew of the “incident” and no one really tried to warn her? I get why they say that it was his business to tell but maybe more heyyyy you need to think about this more, or he’ll pressing him to tell her before they got married.
There was no real climatic moment in the book. Even revealing the “incident” was anti climatic.
The ending was blah. I honestly thought it was going to keep going but it just stopped.
I will say the spicy scenes were definitely spicy and I loved Ed and Belle together.
Just the book itself lacked some things.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2023L. Steele has done it again, adding another great read to her Primrose Hill collection (which is a compilation of the Big Bad Billionaire series, The Sovranos series and the Morally Grey Billionaires series.) It’s always a pleasure to catch the occasional glimpse of those characters in each of her books, including the infamous champagne guzzlin’ Great Dane Tiny!
Tropes for this read are:
Grumpy / Sunshine – Forced Proximity – Arranged Marriage / Marriage of Convenience
Each new book in this series contains glimpses of past characters – and their current relationships with each other – which, to me, gives this a “found family” trope that I’m adding to my list of tropes!
I don’t leave reviews that have spoilers in them, whenever possible you should always approach a read by going in blind. It’s truly the best way to experience it for the first time.
Man. I’ve waited for this story for three years. Something about Edward’s tortured soul spoke to me from the first time I was introduced to him in The Billionaire’s Fake Wife. Of all the books I’ve read, and I read 200-300 a year, Edward has lived rent-free in my head since 2020. After reading his own story, he’s firmly cemented as a favorite bbf who will surely live rent-free for years to come.
Edward: Tortured. Fallen. Lost. He believes he lost his only chance at love when he left Ava to find himself after leaving the church, Ava then falling for his best friend Baron whom he sent to watch over her. Edward’s demons make him believe he’s not worthy of love or happiness of any kind. He believes he’s beyond redemption, that he’ll never love or allow himself to be happy because he’s tainted and doesn’t want that to be passed on to others. He’s morally grey based on his fears that something like “the incident” could ever happen to Mira.
Mira: She’s the heroine I didn’t know I needed. From her nervous energy to her word vomit; from her incredibly creative curse-phrases to her own doubts, fears, weaknesses; from her cheerfulness, love, and strength to her empathetic, healing nature. She’s the perfect angel to Edward’s demons.
Individually one is bitter, lost, lonely, broken; the other is filled with spirit, forgiveness, understanding, love. Together though? Together they are pure perfection!
This story also had the introduction of new characters and family that hints to a whole new direction of stories to come. If you’re new to L. Steele, her books are considered standalone – but you’ll see characters from previous books and to get the absolute best experience you should really read them all if you can!
I would 10/10 recommend!!!
Happy Reading Y’all!
- Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2023Self 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 🤓
- Reviewed in the United States on January 22, 2024I have been waiting for Edward and his Superwoman with her cape and the S on her chest! It was such a wonderful story that tackled thing that people deal with in everyday life sometimes. I am beyond please. I LOVE Mirabella. I know that I probably alone alone in this one however I would love to see the men that tame her stepsisters.😁
- Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2024Absolutely loved this book!!! Couldn’t put it down and finished it in 3 days!!!! Now on to the next one!!!!
Top reviews from other countries
- Sophie KoufesReviewed in Canada on January 9, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Christmas read!
The Pretend Christmas Bride cover is stunning to view and is just the beginning of this beautiful Christmas read. Edward ‘ Priest’ Chase and Mirabelle (Mira) Young were written in the cards. I’m so happy how the story turned out. I adore Mira and her personality is perfect for Edward. I loved Edward since way back when I first met him in the beginning of The Big Bad Billionaires series and I am thrilled he is getting his hea with Mira. Edward’s character is compelling and very complex. This book digs deep into his character and shows him remodeling himself. Oh, and the angst & spicy is perfect. Mira is sweet yet, not a pushover and I love how she stands up for herself and what she wants. The writing style is addictive and brings the characters together passionately. I have read every single book by L. Steele and this one is one of my favourites. Although, I love every single book by this author this one will always hold a special place in my heart ❤️. I highly recommend reading this Christmas book, it’s the perfect fireside story.
I cannot wait for The Davenports series to come out next year.
- Aashna AgrawalReviewed in India on March 3, 2024
4.0 out of 5 stars Rollercoaster of Emotions ✴️
Just finished the latest book from @authorl.steele and it's an absolute rollercoaster of emotions! 😍 Edward and Mira's story is pure magic, with intense passion and 'My wife' moments that gave me all the feels. 🔥 If you're a fan of possessive love and spicy scenes, you've got to add this to your TBR list! 🌟
- Kindle CustomerReviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Best yet!!
Oh my, what a roller coaster, these books just keep getting better! It has happiness, sadness, really funny bits and of course the very detailed intimacy between two very opposite people who found that together they made very whole person. Enjoyed every minute of this, and was sorry to finish it. I cant help but give it five stars and high recommendation.
- DianelysReviewed in Spain on January 14, 2024
1.0 out of 5 stars It hasn't had the epilogue in it
The story was good, but I definitely have read a lot and much more better than this. I was content with the book, but when I realized it didn't has the epilogue inside and that you have to search it online, on the author newsletter, the disappointment took me completely. That is the worst idea I have ever seen. I wanted to read more of the series, but I never won't, seeing how this resulted. So no, a big no. It's a shame that because I like book on paper, I spent money in this book, to at the ND being disappointed
DianelysIt hasn't had the epilogue in it
Reviewed in Spain on January 14, 2024
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- Kindle CustomerReviewed in Australia on October 27, 2024
5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it
After reading this I don't know if I'm angry or happy with Edward all I know is my heart hurts for him this book was perfect from start to finish and tiny if the most cunning match maker I've ever met I fell in love with him instantly who doesn't love a champagne guzzing great Dane lol l steel you FMC are beautiful fierce and sassy thank for writing about full figured women and men who appreciate them. I'm glad belle and Edward found their happy ending.