Books like Hired Husband by Jayne Ann Krentz

A candid, semi‑autobiographical look at 1980s Wall Street, following Michael Lewis from Princeton art history student to bond salesman at Salomon Brothers, exposing the culture of greed, humor, and intense competition that defined the era.

Ten years after leaving Gallant Lake as a mousy, overweight, disgraced woman, Filomena Cromwell returns as a rich, beautiful lady to exact revenge against her unfaithful ex‑fiancé and the town’s small‑minded folks.

Legendary knight Hugh the Relentless and daring Lady Alice team up to recover a prized crystal, forcing a forced betrothal that blurs the line between treachery and desire in medieval England.

A struggling bookstore owner and a billionaire enter a one‑year loveless marriage to meet their selfish goals, only to find their prize turns into a passionate romance that challenges their expectations and opens a realm of magic.

A high‑stakes family feud turns into an unexpected wedding night when Angie Townsend discovers her new husband, Owen Sutherland, may be orchestrating a corporate takeover disguised as romance.

A romance novel where a couple must confront a dangerous situation involving child abduction and childlessness to find a way to be together.

In a charming seaside village, Harriet Pomeroy hires the formidable Gideon Westbrook, Viscount St. Justin, to fight thieves using her caves—yet she discovers that the man she summons is the feared Beast of Blackthorne Hall.

Mariah: Small-town Louisiana stifled her restless spirit; like the wind, she was destined to be free. Mariah is an enigma to the people of Calloway Corners, who could never comprehend her essence: both wanton and innocent, worldly and naïve. — Ford: The maverick preacher was the one person in town who seemed to accept her, who recognized his own torment in her eyes. Somehow, his love taught Mariah the truth she'd roamed the world to discover: the only true path to freedom is commitment.

Blaze Holland lives a quiet, contented life—until a blizzard ride with rogue visiting professor Taylor Shay sparks an irresistible attraction. Determined to keep romance out of their friendship, they draft a rule: love means the end of their game.

Amnity Ames, a crafts shop owner, must navigate a dangerous love triangle when handsome carpenter Tander Ellis enters her life—and her past involvement with stolen diamonds starts to surface.

A romance novel about a woman who has to navigate a marriage that is not what she expected, as she learns to appreciate her new husband and embrace the responsibilities of being married to him.

Elizabeth Cabot, a sharp businesswoman, ends a romantic tie with Jack Fairfax after uncovering his deception, only to find their intertwined business interests far harder to separate.

After buying Magnolia Manor, Nate Rambler finds the estate linked to four orphans and a mysterious nun, Lisette Antilly, whose past and allure ignite a forbidden romance amid the Louisiana bayou.

A passionate romance unfolds when Senator Drew Charles seeks to win over the guarded Doctor Daran Patterson, promising a life of love that challenges her career and heart.

Regina O'Doul, the millionaire playboy, is accused of a crime, leading to a twenty-four-hour surveillance mission to prove his innocence or guilt.

After a tragic loss, Heather Wade resists a dangerous rhythm of love—until Air Force test pilot Jace Dalton, nicknamed the "eagle catcher," challenges her to rediscover passion and courage.

Handsome pediatrician Preston Harper desires to care for a baby rather than a wife, but when Dinah Bradshaw arrives with her daughter Jenny, he must decide whether to build a family together or keep his medical focus alone.

Mallory Carson seeks a man who’s everything her mother dreams for her—until she meets the handsome divorce lawyer Michael Patterson, leading to a chaotic, humorous tale of love and self‑discovery in Tucson.

Writer Whitney Jordan swaps a staged romance for a real one when a charming stranger claims her to be his future wife, sparking a heartfelt and witty romance as plans for a nephew’s marriage unfold.

There was definitely a naked man asleep in Cassidy Cole's bathtub! With his ruggedly handsome face and "kissin' lips," Sagan Jones was a single woman's dream, and how could she resist a smoothtalking vagabond with roving hands who promised he'd stay only until his luggage caught up with him? Sagan had come to Cherokee, Arizona, after promising Cassidy's brother he'd check up on her. He'd flexed his muscles, smiled his heartstopping smile, and won over everyone in town except her; she'd surrendered her bed to his lanky frame-would her virtue be next? Dancing in his arms filled her with sweet ecstasy, and where he touched, she melted. But Sagan had spent years running from loneliness, and though his lips vowed endless pleasures, Cassidy knew he wasn't a man to put down roots... and she was staying pit. Could she make him see that in a world full of Mirages and dreams that died with day, her love was real and everlasting?

Jill Tinsley, a determined house‑painting entrepreneur, discovers that letting someone else in can bring more joy than independence alone. When her path crosses Chip Chandler’s, he lifts her hopes, but doubt clouds whether love can make her dream of art real.

When Bliss Barton wakes to a hangover, a rugged stranger, Dutton McHugh, finds her irresistible. In a contemporary romance, their playful banter turns to daring affection as they navigate desires, family ties, and a growing love.

John‑Trevor Payton, an unconventional detective, is hired by eccentric Colonel Blackstone to locate his estranged daughter, Paisley Kane, in Denver.

Nancy Forest haunted by the memory of her first love, Fletcher McGill, must confront the past when he returns to win her back. Amid longing and anger, they question if love can bridge their divergent worlds.