Books like His Pretend Wife by Lucy Gordon
Andrew Blake, a dedicated heart surgeon, saves Hetta, the daughter of a single mother, Elinor. During the medical care, Andrew’s affection for Elinor deepens, reminding her of a love she had nearly lost. After Hetta’s life is secured and they find a new home, Andrew asks Elinor to join him as housekeeper and childminder. Their arrangement becomes a functional, almost patchwork marriage, raising questions about love, obligation, and whether Elinor can ever truly become Mrs. Blake.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lucy Gordon
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