Books like A Convenient Wedding (White Weddings) by Lucy Gordon

Jarvis Larne, a distinguished British aristocrat, marries Meryl Winters, a striking American oil heiress, in a ceremonial white wedding that dazzles the society pages worldwide. The partnership is a strategic alliance: Jarvis needs to preserve his failing estate, while Meryl seeks an elevated social standing. Their vows appear to be a pre‑arranged convenience rather than a heartfelt promise. Behind the glittering ceremony lies tension and unspoken pride. Yet, on the wedding night, emotions reach a climax that may challenge the original contract and ignite the potential for genuine affection. The story follows whether their public façade can transform into a true matrimonial bond—and the consequences that await both families. Set in the world of high society, the novel explores themes of love, duty, and the negotiation between personal desire and societal expectations amid lavish celebrations.

First publish date: 2002