Books like An Unwilling Desire by Carole Mortimer

Holly finds herself accused twice in one lifetime, each claim threatening to ruin her reputation and personal life. When her boss, James Benedict, is facing a painful breakup with his wife Maxine, Holly knows she must prove her innocence to avoid being seen as a catalyst for his decline. To help James and to protect herself, she allies with James’ brother, Zack Benedict. Zack, grappling with a crippling disability and a strained marriage, devises a bold scheme to reignite his own love for his estranged wife by stoking jealousy in James. Holly’s dual role in this plan—both as a potential ally and a possible pawn—places her at the center of a tightly wound family drama. The novel follows Holly’s desperate efforts to keep her past from haunting her present, while navigating a complex web of love, loyalty, and the fine line between compassion and manipulation.

First publish date: 1984