Books like An Ideal Marriage? by Helen Bianchin
Gabrielle Marlowe, the celebrated wife of Benedict Nicols, is the picture of the perfect wedding of the decade, marrying into two prominent, wealthy families. Yet behind the glittering social life, Gabrielle keeps a secret: she truly loves her husband, but he sees her only as a social accessory. Complications arise when Benedict demands a son to secure an heir, and Gabrielle’s glamorous stepsister promises to give everything he desires if Gabrielle falls short. Faced with palace intrigue, social expectations, and the threat to her marriage, Gabrielle must decide whether to sacrifice her own happiness for the stability of her high‑profile union.
First publish date: February 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Helen Bianchin
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