Books like Groomed to Be a Bride by Maggie Hartley

Natasha must marry before 25 to inherit her family's Caribbean casino, yet her stepfather is eroding its charm. When enigmatic Hugh Garratt offers a marriage of convenience, she wonders why he seeks a partnership.

When Nina discovers she is the groom's secret daughter, she must navigate a wedding she'll never have been invited to, while a determined best‑man lawyer kidnaps her to protect the ceremony.

The rakish Sir Robert Lange flees London, assuming a humble identity in Ireland, only to be entangled with the headstrong Lady Sheila, whose attempts to rid herself of him fall short as he captivates her in Regency romance.

Prudence Mackelroy had prayed for a husband every night, dreaming of love, marriage ... everything brides and grooms did. And now her upcoming wedding was the talk of the town. Imagine her, formerly known as "Miss Priss the Preacher's Daughter," to become Trent Tanner's wife! Of course, it was too good to be true. Caught in a "compromising position" with Prudence, Trent had done the honorable thing and proposed. But the man had ulterior motives for wooing his bride-to-be. Prudence only hoped love would lead him down the aisle

A single dad and a woman with a reputation in Texas‑style Hawk’s Way race to unite in a marriage of convenience, hoping for love, family, and a fresh start.

All those little differences that seem trivial when you’re falling in love can become major issues once passion cools with the reality of living together. The Bride and Groom Happiness Test asks hundreds of questions for couples to answer together on topics such as sex, in-laws, having children, pets, cooking, food preferences, exercise and fitness, housecleaning, traveling, household economics, interior decorating, religion and politics. For example: 1. When people criticize my eating habits, I:a. Want to slap them but don’t. B. Want to slap them and do. C. Appreciate their concern. d. Ignore them. e. Change my habits (at least for the moment). 2. True/False: I believe most politicians have, at one time or another, taken a bribe or been influenced by wealthy contributors. 3. True/False: I expect a lot of sexual experimentation to be part of our marriage. Probing the psyche of one’s beloved has never been so enlightening or entertaining.

The Thunder Canyon Nugget reports that the annual mail-order bride reenactment was a smashing success?until librarian Katie Fenton found herself hitched to a mystery man! Our local cutie was stunned to find herself gazing into the eyes of handsome businessman Justin Caldwell. This reporter suspects that more than sparks have flared between the "bride" and "groom" since their fabulous fake wedding?and the blizzard that kept them snowbound afterward.

In Idaho, best friends Leah and Jake post mail‑order ads, each hoping to find a partner. As replies flood in, their plans race toward the altar—and the question is whether the strangers they choose can bring the happiness they seek together.