Books like Rafael's convenient proposal by Rebecca Winters
Mallory Ellis, a successful career woman, is presented with an unexpected proposal from Mediterranean aristocrat Rafael D’Alfonso. He offers her a marriage that could give her the family she has long desired. However, the arrangement is a "marriage in name only," leaving Mallory to weigh the risks of sacrificing her autonomy and professional aspirations for a life of traditional expectation and potential motherhood.
Set against the backdrop of a contemporary romantic drama, the story explores the clash between personal ambition and the pull of a conventional family life, as Mallory navigates love, duty, and self‑discovery.
The narrative delves into themes of identity, choice, and the modern definitions of partnership, inviting readers to consider what it truly means to call someone family.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Rebecca Winters
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