Books like Married to a Mistress by Lynne Graham
The late Nancy Leeward’s will gives her three god‑daughters a share of her estate if they marry within a year and remain married for six months. Facing a crippling debt from her gambling‑prone father, 22‑year‑old Maxie Kendall sees her only hope in finding a husband quickly. Enter 33‑year‑old Greek billionaire Angelos Petronides, who initially mistakes Maxie for a former mistress seeking a new sugar‑daddy. As he learns the truth, he realizes that winning her heart will require more than wealth. This romance, the first in the Harlequin ‘Husband Hunters’ series, explores love, duty, and the challenges of blending money and emotion.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Lynne Graham
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