The Unwilling Bride

He’s my best friend’s brother. My billionaire boss. And now… my fake husband

I walked into his restaurant needing a paycheck.
Now I’m his fake wife.
And if I’m not careful, I might just fall for the man I hate.

James Hamilton is grumpy. Emotionally unavailable. Impossible to reach.
He’s also my best friend’s brother.
The man who broke my heart without even trying.
Now he’s a world-famous chef. Well known for his brilliance.

Working for him is my chance at the career of my dreams.
But when he calls me out in front of his entire staff.
I decide to leave.
But James stops me with an offer I never saw coming.
A marriage of convenience to secure the future of his culinary empire.

In return, he will pay off my debts and help my family.
I should refuse.
Instead, I say yes.

His rules are simple.
This is a contract.
There will be no feelings.
No expectations.
No future.

I agree to keep things strictly professional.
But the longer I share his home and answer to the title of his wife, the harder it is to pretend this is just business.

And when he lets me see the man behind the reputation,
I start to wonder if this fake marriage is the most real thing I have ever known...

Welcome to The Hamiltons. A new emotional romance series from international bestselling author L. Steele, where strong women go toe-to-toe with powerful billionaires… and love never follows the rules. This is James and Harper's second chance, workplace romance.

Tropes:
Marriage of convenience
Best Friend’s Brother
Second Chance
Workplace Romance
Hate to love
Boss x Employee
Grumpy x Sunshine
Neurodivergent former Marine MC
Curvy FMC
“My wife”
Possessive billionaire hero
Emotionally wounded hero
Found Family
Close proximity
One bed
No cheating
Very satisfying HEA
In this ebook you'll also find
An exclusive illustration of James & Harper
The Hamiltons Family Tree
A map of Primrose Hill where the Steeleverse is set
Recipes of all the dishes James cooks for Harper

★ Amazon Top 3 Bestselling Author | Queen of Marriage of Convenience Billionaire Romance ★

L. Steele is an Amazon Top 3 Bestselling author and Kindle All-Star Winner specializing in contemporary romance and forbidden billionaire romance.

With over 50 novels published, she's best known for creating the interconnected Steeleverse, which includes popular series: The Davenports, The Big Bad Billionaires, The Sovranos, and The Morally Grey Billionaires. They are collectively known as the Primrose Hill Billionaires.

Signature Tropes: Marriage of convenience, enemies to lovers, close proximity, grumpy sunshine, one bed, fake relationship, boss employee workplace romance, forbidden love, age gap, he falls first, friends to lovers, brother's best friend, second chance romance, and protector heroes.

Her breakout hit, The Unwanted Wife, launched her as a leading voice in morally grey billionaire romance featuring emotionally intense stories with guaranteed HEAs, dual POV, and high emotions.

L. Steele writes brooding, commanding heroes who'd move heaven and earth for their strong, curvy heroines. Expect emotional rollercoasters, witty banter, and devoted heroes who fall hard.

Based in London, UK, her books are available globally in eBook, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook formats, with translations in German (Deutschland), French (France), and Portuguese (Portugal/Brazil).

Popular in: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Germany, France, and worldwide romance markets.