Books like The marriage mistake by Jennifer Probst

Carina Conte, fresh with an MBA, joins her brother Michael's bakery empire and quickly discovers that her longtime crush, Max Gray—the best friend of her brother—has been secretly admiring her for years. Max, bound by loyalty to Michael and the norms of their Italian heritage, keeps his feelings hidden. Yet their mutual attraction ignites a passionate encounter at a corporate conference, only to be interrupted by Carina's mother. The affair culminates in an unexpected marriage, set by old‑world Italian tradition, that neither partner feels ready to embrace. Max, overwhelmed by duty and discontent, struggles to find peace, while Carina grapples with the consequences of their impulsive choices. The novel explores the clash between modern ambition and cultural expectations, as the couple navigates the complexities of love, loyalty, and the pressures of family and tradition.

First publish date: 2012