Books like The Prodigal Wife by Susan Fox

Sophie Grant's life turns into a maze of loss and loneliness after her parents die, her home is condemned, and she loses her job. Forced to stay with Matthew Trevelyan in an isolated Cornish house, she discovers unexpected love.

Lawyer Stephen Harmon arrives from London to take over Elsgood and Elsey in the quiet Midland town of Cheslyn Slade, sparking tension with Mr. Elsgood’s secretary Nell, who doubts both her future there and the firm’s new direction.

Cade Chalmers struggles to share custody of his orphaned niece and nephew with Colleen, a co-parent he must live with. A tense cohabitation turns into an explosive attraction that forces them toward marriage for the children’s sake.

A light‑hearted contemporary romance about Alethea, an overwhelmed housewife, who reluctantly lets Trent de Havilland become her temporary house‑mate, only to discover that what starts as a practical arrangement may spark unexpected affection.

A ranching heroine haunted by a deadly accident returns to her hometown, where a distant cousin vows revenge. Amid tension and rain‑soaked fields, a complicated love story unfolds as old wounds begin to heal.

After a five‑year separation, Lainey returns to Gabe Patton with a secret that may change their future, hoping to rekindle a love she thought she had lost during their seemingly convenient marriage.

When 12‑year‑old Mark, battling cancer, decides to climb Mount Rainier and run away with his dog Beau, his best friend Jessie must decide whether to follow him or protect his secret.

Lily Alexander believes her love, Saige, has vanished forever—until his unexpected return threatens the wedding she planned with cowboy Randall Carver, setting up a tense, heartfelt contemporary romance.

An American tourist, Lauren Viret, finds herself rescued by Prince Rashad during a Nafud desert sandstorm. Their growing attraction plays out in the Arabian night, challenging secrets and destiny in a contemporary romance.

Rena Lambert agrees to a four‑day marriage of convenience with Ford Harlow, who seeks her property. Yet Ford plans to be a true husband, leaving Rena to navigate love, loyalty, and unexpected feelings.

A contemporary romance novel featuring a dynamic administrative assistant who lands a high-profile job with a reclusive author but struggles to connect with her boss, leading to unexpected revelations and heartening possibilities.

A romance novel about a couple trying to rebuild their lives after their restaurant was destroyed by arson.

Grace, a lifelong resident of Cedar Cove and public‑library librarian, grapples with her husband Dan’s sudden disappearance while navigating family, friend, and town dynamics amid weddings, babies, and new relationships.

When reality TV forces Kelli Walters, a single mother, into a life‑swap experiment with her boss, Vice President Samuel Maxwell, she discovers that the biggest prize may be more than the game show—it's the spark of a new romance between two very different worlds.

Eve agrees to a contract marriage with handsome businessman David Elliot to protect her family, but after a kiss the deal blurs and their fake alliance turns into something deeper.

Katherine and Dr. Wynn disagree over Christmas traditions, but they learn the true meaning of the season when they accept their differences.

Reluctant bride.... Samantha Yeager: unemployed teacher, seeks a job for the summer. Mark Chandler: wealthy rancher, doesn't intend to help her out. But Mark has reckoned without his grandmother. Elizabeth Chandler is just as stubborn as Mark, and she likes Samantha. When Mark discovers that Elizabeth has offered Sam a job on his ranch he hits the roof! He knows Samantha is just a gold digger, out to get everything she can, and he's determined to get her off Chandler land in record time. To Samantha's delight, Mark's methods of persuasion include kissing her every chance he gets. When he asks her to marry him, though, Samantha knows it's only to stop Elizabeth leaving her the Chandler ranch. Sam forces herself to say no, but her heart is crying, "Yes, yes, yes!" Hero: Mark Chandler Heroine: Samantha Yeager

Marissa Warren embraces her career and singles life at thirty, but her online dating adventure—and a charismatic new boss—promise unexpected twists in this contemporary Harlequin romance.