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The Marriage Agreement
The best laid plans sometimes crumble, but fate has the perfect detour.
Ayodele
In desperate need of a solution, I’m about to lose everything—my education, my future—if I’m deported before finishing school. Osei, bless his heart, is willing to marry me, but his wandering eye would only bring more trouble than we need.
Enter Luke, my best friend’s brother, with a shocking a marriage agreement. A simple arrangement that could save us both.
He needs to escape the forced marriage his father’s pushing on him, and I need to stay in the country to finish school.
It’s a deal that works for both of us.
But neither of us expected that living together, pretending to be husband and wife, would blur the lines between what's real and what’s just part of our agreement.
I didn’t plan on falling in love with Luke, but sometimes the heart doesn’t care about the plan.
Luke
There was always a girl—a girl I couldn’t get out of my head. When I finally find her, she’s with the one person I could never betray—my brother.
I’ve kept my distance, believing that Ayodele was off-limits, only to learn she’s only my brother’s best friend. But crossing that line still felt forbidden. So, I’ve watched her quietly, wanting what I thought I could never have.
Now, she desperately needs help, and I see a way to help her—and myself. A fake marriage would solve both our problems. She stays to finish school, and I escape the loveless match my father is forcing me into.
It’s the perfect solution.
Or so I thought. What was supposed to be just an agreement is becoming something else entirely. The connection I’ve tried to deny is impossible to ignore, and keeping my distance is no longer an option.
Maybe this was never supposed to be a plan, because, neither of us is sticking to the plan.
No problem, right?
Ayodele
In desperate need of a solution, I’m about to lose everything—my education, my future—if I’m deported before finishing school. Osei, bless his heart, is willing to marry me, but his wandering eye would only bring more trouble than we need.
Enter Luke, my best friend’s brother, with a shocking a marriage agreement. A simple arrangement that could save us both.
He needs to escape the forced marriage his father’s pushing on him, and I need to stay in the country to finish school.
It’s a deal that works for both of us.
But neither of us expected that living together, pretending to be husband and wife, would blur the lines between what's real and what’s just part of our agreement.
I didn’t plan on falling in love with Luke, but sometimes the heart doesn’t care about the plan.
Luke
There was always a girl—a girl I couldn’t get out of my head. When I finally find her, she’s with the one person I could never betray—my brother.
I’ve kept my distance, believing that Ayodele was off-limits, only to learn she’s only my brother’s best friend. But crossing that line still felt forbidden. So, I’ve watched her quietly, wanting what I thought I could never have.
Now, she desperately needs help, and I see a way to help her—and myself. A fake marriage would solve both our problems. She stays to finish school, and I escape the loveless match my father is forcing me into.
It’s the perfect solution.
Or so I thought. What was supposed to be just an agreement is becoming something else entirely. The connection I’ve tried to deny is impossible to ignore, and keeping my distance is no longer an option.
Maybe this was never supposed to be a plan, because, neither of us is sticking to the plan.
No problem, right?
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Published January 22, 2025
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January 27, 2025
3 – 3.5 stars
The Marriage Agreement is a slow-burn romance that features themes of age gap, fake marriage, and forbidden love, particularly involving a best friend's older brother. What started as a solution to both of their needs quickly evolved into something they never anticipated. Fate can be unpredictable, often appearing when you least expect it, and the journey to finding love can be challenging.
It is filled with pain, hurt, angst, love, and fear, to name a few as well as anxieties about the future Overall, the characters are well-developed, and their romance grows on you.
If you enjoy stories featuring a forbidden fake marriage and an age gap romance, I encourage you to give The Marriage Agreement a try. You might find that you love it.
The Marriage Agreement is a slow-burn romance that features themes of age gap, fake marriage, and forbidden love, particularly involving a best friend's older brother. What started as a solution to both of their needs quickly evolved into something they never anticipated. Fate can be unpredictable, often appearing when you least expect it, and the journey to finding love can be challenging.
It is filled with pain, hurt, angst, love, and fear, to name a few as well as anxieties about the future Overall, the characters are well-developed, and their romance grows on you.
If you enjoy stories featuring a forbidden fake marriage and an age gap romance, I encourage you to give The Marriage Agreement a try. You might find that you love it.
January 22, 2025
Luke... the finest man ever.❣️
When I read the first book, Declan was more on rough side but Luke is a man of dreams. He is soft, the way he call "Ayo mi" means "My joy", how sweet..🥺🥺
Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.85
Spice 🌶 🌶
Luke, a perfect man with everything. He never believed in love but one night, one kiss and everything changed.
Ayodele, our FMC, struggling with some issues, need a quick fix and then here comes her male best friend's big brother, our MMC.
But Luke heard something at the party and he stepped back from her life.
But fate is weird and unpredictable ...
Luke and Dele, had to bind in fake marriage to deal with their personal loss and gain.
Dele didn't know that it was Luke whom she kissed as it was a masquerade party. But during the kiss at altar she realised that her fake husband is her mystery man.
But she can't fall in love with him. So how will be able to survive 1095 days under his charm?
Luke is in love with her and She can't admit it to him not in million years. She is having her demons and her past is really hard.
I really cried when she explained her past to Luke. This man is made of proper husband material.
Dele's past made her having trust issues and Luke being a hot man had some previous relationships (mind it the moment he kissed her, he was never with anyone)
Luke was always that's to reassure her no matter what. He belongs to her and he left no stone unturned to prove it.
Luke and Dele were so beautiful together and their intensity was impressive.
The cream rub scene, the pub scene, the beach scene... I loved Luke more and more.
But they won't be having a happy life easily, they had to go through so many things.
I enjoyed the story and the cahacters so much. Side characters were amazing as well. So many beautiful friendships were seen. I really enjoyed the family bond and the friendships. How they were so protective of Dele.. ❣️❣️
⚠️ TW is not mentioned there but here is what I felt: Mention of Physical abu$e, Kidnapping, Mental Patient Rep, R@pe (in past, not by MMC)
When I read the first book, Declan was more on rough side but Luke is a man of dreams. He is soft, the way he call "Ayo mi" means "My joy", how sweet..🥺🥺
Rating ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️.85
Spice 🌶 🌶
Luke, a perfect man with everything. He never believed in love but one night, one kiss and everything changed.
Ayodele, our FMC, struggling with some issues, need a quick fix and then here comes her male best friend's big brother, our MMC.
But Luke heard something at the party and he stepped back from her life.
But fate is weird and unpredictable ...
Luke and Dele, had to bind in fake marriage to deal with their personal loss and gain.
Dele didn't know that it was Luke whom she kissed as it was a masquerade party. But during the kiss at altar she realised that her fake husband is her mystery man.
But she can't fall in love with him. So how will be able to survive 1095 days under his charm?
Luke is in love with her and She can't admit it to him not in million years. She is having her demons and her past is really hard.
I really cried when she explained her past to Luke. This man is made of proper husband material.
Dele's past made her having trust issues and Luke being a hot man had some previous relationships (mind it the moment he kissed her, he was never with anyone)
Luke was always that's to reassure her no matter what. He belongs to her and he left no stone unturned to prove it.
Luke and Dele were so beautiful together and their intensity was impressive.
The cream rub scene, the pub scene, the beach scene... I loved Luke more and more.
But they won't be having a happy life easily, they had to go through so many things.
I enjoyed the story and the cahacters so much. Side characters were amazing as well. So many beautiful friendships were seen. I really enjoyed the family bond and the friendships. How they were so protective of Dele.. ❣️❣️
⚠️ TW is not mentioned there but here is what I felt: Mention of Physical abu$e, Kidnapping, Mental Patient Rep, R@pe (in past, not by MMC)
January 25, 2025
Meant To Be …
He believed that he loved her the minute he sets eyes on her … the problem was he thought she was his baby brother’s girl. He went through all kinds of feelings, from jealousy to despair… until he stepped in to marry her to help stayed in the country instead of his little brother. The thing is, Dele and Osei were best friends, nothing else.
Both Luke and Dele were attracted to each other by they tried to hide it, albeit for different reasons…
That girl been through a lot, and she is very resilient and strong, and things still coming at her but Luke is determined to slay all her demons, even his ex … Dale nicknamed him : Lion of Blythe!
My heart cried for her! 😢
That one was beyond pathetic and evil !!
He believed that he loved her the minute he sets eyes on her … the problem was he thought she was his baby brother’s girl. He went through all kinds of feelings, from jealousy to despair… until he stepped in to marry her to help stayed in the country instead of his little brother. The thing is, Dele and Osei were best friends, nothing else.
Both Luke and Dele were attracted to each other by they tried to hide it, albeit for different reasons…
That girl been through a lot, and she is very resilient and strong, and things still coming at her but Luke is determined to slay all her demons, even his ex … Dale nicknamed him : Lion of Blythe!
My heart cried for her! 😢
That one was beyond pathetic and evil !!
January 22, 2025
First, I want to thank A. Akinosho for choosing me to be a part of this journey and becoming an arc reader! I was absolutely in love with the main character of the novel, Ayodele, or Dele for short. She certainly knows how to take care of herself, and for all the good reasons. She’s such a badass mc and knows when to put her foot down and put herself first. Luke, on the other hand, is such a grumpy but lovable man! It’s so adorable how he knows at first sight, that he truly is in love with Dele. This book reminded me that love at first sight exists and makes my heart swoon ☺️ one thing that would have made it a 5/5 for me, personally, is if there was an indication of what the timeline is. In some moments, I was a bit confused if we were still in the same year, or if there had been time jumps. Otherwise, I give this book a 4.5/5! Can’t wait to read more novels from A . Akinosho!!
February 27, 2025
Ayodele just wants to make a difference. She is going to school to become a doctor but her time is about to run out unless she takes drastic measures to stay in the country. Her best friend Osei is willing to marry her but she knows that he wandering eye will cause more trouble than what it's worth. His brother Luke steps in and offers her a proposal that will also benefit him. Although he is doing it to get out an arranged marriage his father set up, he has harbored feelings for Ayodele. What started out as an arrangement quickly turns into the real deal as lines are blurred and crossed. I enjoyed this book as well as the one prior. The characters are enjoyable and relatable.
January 23, 2025
I just finished reading The Marriage Agreement, and I must say I thoroughly enjoyed this book. In the Marriage Agreement, we have Dele, who is in a bind, and We have Luke, who is in love, Dele, which she knows nothing about. This book definitely is worth reading, and I loved the storyline and how the characters were described. If you love a good age gap romance and you love the fake marriage trope, then The Marriage Agreement is the book for you. The Marriage Agreement is Book 2 in this series. And I give these four stars. This book was recommended by Unique Words LLC
January 28, 2025
Decisions that haunt,
Love that lingers
Anne
I’m a realist, cynical about falling in love. Until I met Declan - the rich and powerful player. With his quiet determination, he dismantled my cynicism and made me believe.
Before I know it, I’m flashing a radiant smile, dressed, and eagerly awaiting him at the altar.
Only, I got the text - "I'm not coming" – shattering my world.
Regret is a waste of time; I stand by my original convictions.
Years later, he’s back demanding a second chance, how dare he?
Declan
I shook on the agreement without hesitation because I had zero plans to marry for love. Ever.
Years later, Anne crashed into my life. I find myself craving what I thought I didn't need or want.
Unexpectedly, the agreement I made resurfaced, presenting me with a dilemma:
Marry as agreed or
Lose Anne forever.
Deal accepted, regardless of hurting Anne.
When I find Anne again, she’s engaged, far as I’m concerned, she’s still mine.
I’ll cheat, steal, and fight before I let Anne marry another.
All is fair in love and war. And this is war…hope he’s ready to fight?"
This is the 3rd book in the Age Gap Series. Can be read as stand alones. Really loved the characters, the storyline, had some laughs and what the hell moments. This book kept me engaged the whole time. There may be some triggers for some. I enjoyed the story. I give the book 4 stars.
Love that lingers
Anne
I’m a realist, cynical about falling in love. Until I met Declan - the rich and powerful player. With his quiet determination, he dismantled my cynicism and made me believe.
Before I know it, I’m flashing a radiant smile, dressed, and eagerly awaiting him at the altar.
Only, I got the text - "I'm not coming" – shattering my world.
Regret is a waste of time; I stand by my original convictions.
Years later, he’s back demanding a second chance, how dare he?
Declan
I shook on the agreement without hesitation because I had zero plans to marry for love. Ever.
Years later, Anne crashed into my life. I find myself craving what I thought I didn't need or want.
Unexpectedly, the agreement I made resurfaced, presenting me with a dilemma:
Marry as agreed or
Lose Anne forever.
Deal accepted, regardless of hurting Anne.
When I find Anne again, she’s engaged, far as I’m concerned, she’s still mine.
I’ll cheat, steal, and fight before I let Anne marry another.
All is fair in love and war. And this is war…hope he’s ready to fight?"
This is the 3rd book in the Age Gap Series. Can be read as stand alones. Really loved the characters, the storyline, had some laughs and what the hell moments. This book kept me engaged the whole time. There may be some triggers for some. I enjoyed the story. I give the book 4 stars.
January 21, 2025
“The Marriage Agreement” is a captivating novel that masterfully weaves a compelling story arc, culminating in a satisfying happily ever after. From the outset, Luke exudes a charismatic and intense presence, while Dele is portrayed with endearing sweetness and perfection. The novel effectively explores their personal growth and the numerous transformations they undergo, making it a delightful read for fans of romantic development.
January 21, 2025
Dele enters into a arranged marriage with her best friends brother. Luke has been pining after who he thought was his brother's girl. Now that Luke knows otherwise, he is coming out to play and Dele falls right into his hands. Good story.
February 24, 2025
Instalove/marriage of convenience/slowburn...ish? This one wasn't 5 it didn't knock my socks off either. I genuinely enjoyed the characters, but the plot felt a little disjointed at times, and that's where I would get pulled out of the story. There's a lot of potential here, though.
February 26, 2025
The Marriage Agreement by A. Akinosho is the first installment of "The Agreement" series. I have personally never read a book like this, and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed it. This read is absolutely addictive, and I just adored Dele and Luke as characters. This book does touch on a few subjects that could be triggering, so definitely be aware of that before diving in. This one is definitely a rollarcoaster too, so make sure you have tissues nearby!
January 28, 2025
Luke Blythe is a billionaire real estate owner. He didn’t believe that he could ever find someone based on love. Women rarely were attracted to him without his money being a factor, and he was known as a serial dater. When Osei throws a Halloween party, Luke goes wearing only a half-face mask. While there, he feels a connection with a woman who is wearing a similar mask and nurse scrubs. Luke eventually approaches the woman on a balcony. Striking a small conversation, Luke offers to show her a better view than the city buildings. He promises it was just another window in the apartment. The woman follows him and he shows her a view of Lake Michigan. Luke can’t help himself and kisses the woman. She returns his kiss until his phone rings. The woman rushes away from the room. When Luke looks for her, he is told that the woman is Osei’s favorite girl.
Osei introduces Luke to Ayodele “Dele” as his favorite girl. Luke doesn’t want to interfere with Osei’s relationship, so he shuns her for months. However, when his mother calls him in a panic, he learns that Osei plans to marry his friend so she can stay in the United States. Luke comes up with a plan to stop the marriage and to have Dele become his wife instead. The marriage would benefit him because then his biological father would give him his inheritance and he wouldn’t have to marry Lily McIntyre. He has Osei pitch the idea to Dele. He would arrange for her paperwork to remain in the United States. She would be legally married to him until she graduated from her nursing program and he would give her 2 million dollars as well. Dele is suspicious of the offer, but she accepts his “proposal.” Little do they know, both of them are feeling the same attraction to each other.
The Marriage Agreement is a romance novel with trust playing a major role in the story. The green-eyed monster, jealousy, leads to several issues between the protagonists. Dele’s coping mechanism of avoidance and silence proves to be problematic. The unpredictable plot is driven by her irrational reactions; however, Luke also has a tendency to put his foot in his mouth that makes him unapproachable.. Dele also has her own jealousy issues because she believes that Luke is still dating Lily. Not to be forgotten, Osei throws a wrench into the works because, while Dele and he are not sexually attracted to each other, he seems to to believe that the marriage contract didn’t mean that Lily couldn’t see other men. The Marriage Contract has multiple steamy scenes, stunning setting descriptions, dark secrets, and a slow burn love story. The suspense and character development bring this novel alive and earns it a rating of five stars.
Osei introduces Luke to Ayodele “Dele” as his favorite girl. Luke doesn’t want to interfere with Osei’s relationship, so he shuns her for months. However, when his mother calls him in a panic, he learns that Osei plans to marry his friend so she can stay in the United States. Luke comes up with a plan to stop the marriage and to have Dele become his wife instead. The marriage would benefit him because then his biological father would give him his inheritance and he wouldn’t have to marry Lily McIntyre. He has Osei pitch the idea to Dele. He would arrange for her paperwork to remain in the United States. She would be legally married to him until she graduated from her nursing program and he would give her 2 million dollars as well. Dele is suspicious of the offer, but she accepts his “proposal.” Little do they know, both of them are feeling the same attraction to each other.
The Marriage Agreement is a romance novel with trust playing a major role in the story. The green-eyed monster, jealousy, leads to several issues between the protagonists. Dele’s coping mechanism of avoidance and silence proves to be problematic. The unpredictable plot is driven by her irrational reactions; however, Luke also has a tendency to put his foot in his mouth that makes him unapproachable.. Dele also has her own jealousy issues because she believes that Luke is still dating Lily. Not to be forgotten, Osei throws a wrench into the works because, while Dele and he are not sexually attracted to each other, he seems to to believe that the marriage contract didn’t mean that Lily couldn’t see other men. The Marriage Contract has multiple steamy scenes, stunning setting descriptions, dark secrets, and a slow burn love story. The suspense and character development bring this novel alive and earns it a rating of five stars.
January 24, 2025
iThe best laid plans sometimes crumble, but fate has the perfect detour..Ayodele
In desperate need of a solution, I’m about to lose everything - my education, my future - if I’m deported before finishing school. Osei, bless his heart, is willing to marry me, but his wandering eye would only bring more trouble than we need.
Enter Luke, my best friend’s brother, with a shocking proposal: a marriage agreement. A simple arrangement that could save us both.
He needs to escape the forced marriage his father’s pushing on him, and I need to stay in the country to finish school.
It’s a deal that works for both of us.
But neither of us expected that living together, pretending to be husband and wife, would blur the lines between what's real and what’s just part of our agreement.
I didn’t plan on falling in love with Luke, but sometimes the heart doesn’t care about the plan.
Luke
There was always a girl - a girl I couldn’t get out of my head. When I finally find her, she’s with the one person I could never betray - my brother.
I’ve kept my distance, believing that Ayodele was off-limits, only to learn she’s only my brother’s best friend. But crossing that line still felt forbidden. So, I’ve watched her quietly, wanting what I thought I could never have.
Now, she desperately needs help, and I see a way to help her - and myself. A fake marriage would solve both our problems. She stays to finish school, and I escape the loveless match my father is forcing me into.
It’s the perfect solution.
Or so I thought. What was supposed to be just an agreement is becoming something else entirely. The connection I’ve tried to deny is impossible to ignore, and keeping my distance is no longer an option.
Maybe this was never supposed to be a plan, because, neither of us is sticking to the plan.
No problem, right?
In desperate need of a solution, I’m about to lose everything - my education, my future - if I’m deported before finishing school. Osei, bless his heart, is willing to marry me, but his wandering eye would only bring more trouble than we need.
Enter Luke, my best friend’s brother, with a shocking proposal: a marriage agreement. A simple arrangement that could save us both.
He needs to escape the forced marriage his father’s pushing on him, and I need to stay in the country to finish school.
It’s a deal that works for both of us.
But neither of us expected that living together, pretending to be husband and wife, would blur the lines between what's real and what’s just part of our agreement.
I didn’t plan on falling in love with Luke, but sometimes the heart doesn’t care about the plan.
Luke
There was always a girl - a girl I couldn’t get out of my head. When I finally find her, she’s with the one person I could never betray - my brother.
I’ve kept my distance, believing that Ayodele was off-limits, only to learn she’s only my brother’s best friend. But crossing that line still felt forbidden. So, I’ve watched her quietly, wanting what I thought I could never have.
Now, she desperately needs help, and I see a way to help her - and myself. A fake marriage would solve both our problems. She stays to finish school, and I escape the loveless match my father is forcing me into.
It’s the perfect solution.
Or so I thought. What was supposed to be just an agreement is becoming something else entirely. The connection I’ve tried to deny is impossible to ignore, and keeping my distance is no longer an option.
Maybe this was never supposed to be a plan, because, neither of us is sticking to the plan.
No problem, right?
February 16, 2025
One day at a Halloween party, Luke meets the girl of his dreams. He takes a chance and kisses her. They are both wearing masks but he sees her face. Come to find out that the girl is his brother's girlfriend. He decided then and there to keep his distance from her.
Dele has a suspicion that her best friend's brother, Luke, is her mystery guy from the Halloween party but he comes across like he doesn’t like her much so she thinks maybe she is wrong. He is cold to her and barely speaks when she is around so when the idea of an arranged marriage with Luke is presented she has no idea what to think. She needs to marry someone to stay in the country to finish school and Luke apparently needs to marry before he will get his inheritance but Dele can’t help but think he may have an ulterior motive.
When Luke finds out that Dele is not his brother’s girlfriend but his best friend instead, he is more than willing to jump at the idea of an arranged marriage with her. He let her get away once, he was not going to let that happen again.
The terms of the marriage are all laid out for both parties. As feelings grow, this fake marriage is starting to feel more real.
This book is a stereotypical romance book where they both love one another and communication would fix all their problems. Instead they are stuck in their own heads making everything more difficult. It hits a lot of tropes which can be good if you are into typical contemporary romances. I really enjoyed Dele as a character, she seems sweet, caring, a little broken, but working on herself. Luke comes across as a controlling and angry guy but as you get to know him, the ice starts melting.
Dele has a suspicion that her best friend's brother, Luke, is her mystery guy from the Halloween party but he comes across like he doesn’t like her much so she thinks maybe she is wrong. He is cold to her and barely speaks when she is around so when the idea of an arranged marriage with Luke is presented she has no idea what to think. She needs to marry someone to stay in the country to finish school and Luke apparently needs to marry before he will get his inheritance but Dele can’t help but think he may have an ulterior motive.
When Luke finds out that Dele is not his brother’s girlfriend but his best friend instead, he is more than willing to jump at the idea of an arranged marriage with her. He let her get away once, he was not going to let that happen again.
The terms of the marriage are all laid out for both parties. As feelings grow, this fake marriage is starting to feel more real.
This book is a stereotypical romance book where they both love one another and communication would fix all their problems. Instead they are stuck in their own heads making everything more difficult. It hits a lot of tropes which can be good if you are into typical contemporary romances. I really enjoyed Dele as a character, she seems sweet, caring, a little broken, but working on herself. Luke comes across as a controlling and angry guy but as you get to know him, the ice starts melting.
January 20, 2025
I give this book a 3/5. It wasn't a bad story line but the writing style wasn't for me. There were a few times when the time line jumped and I wasn't sure what was going on and had to re-read the passage. There was also a lot of inner dialogue that didn’t feel necessary. Other than that, I did enjoy the story.
Luke and Ayodele meet at Luke’s little brother’s (Osei) Halloween party. It was love at first sight except they were wearing matching masks. They had a steamy moment on the balcony and Luke take’s Dele’s mask off. Before he got the chance to introduce himself, they are interrupted by a phone call and Dele runs out Cinderella style. There was major miscommunication and Luke ends up thinking he kissed his brother’s girlfriend. He ends up pining over her silently while seeming uninterested until the opportunity to marry her for convenience comes up. Little did they know, they were both in love!
Dele is a sweetheart. She has gone through so much trauma and still sees the good in everyone. Unfortunately her optimism also makes her naive with people’s ill intentions and she finds herself in some seriously scary situations. Dele was very guarded (understandably so) for most of the book but once she opened herself up to Luke and allowed herself to love him fully their story was beautiful. She deserves her happy ending!
Luke is the definition of “touch her and die”! He is a broody, overprotective, secret cinnamon roll and I loved his dedication to his wife and family.
Luke and Ayodele meet at Luke’s little brother’s (Osei) Halloween party. It was love at first sight except they were wearing matching masks. They had a steamy moment on the balcony and Luke take’s Dele’s mask off. Before he got the chance to introduce himself, they are interrupted by a phone call and Dele runs out Cinderella style. There was major miscommunication and Luke ends up thinking he kissed his brother’s girlfriend. He ends up pining over her silently while seeming uninterested until the opportunity to marry her for convenience comes up. Little did they know, they were both in love!
Dele is a sweetheart. She has gone through so much trauma and still sees the good in everyone. Unfortunately her optimism also makes her naive with people’s ill intentions and she finds herself in some seriously scary situations. Dele was very guarded (understandably so) for most of the book but once she opened herself up to Luke and allowed herself to love him fully their story was beautiful. She deserves her happy ending!
Luke is the definition of “touch her and die”! He is a broody, overprotective, secret cinnamon roll and I loved his dedication to his wife and family.
February 27, 2025
This was such a great book! It kept me on my toes some with the characters and what they would do next. You will love the characters but you'll also want to yell at them through the book. Lol. Ayodele (aka Dele) is in a huge bind. The person who said they would marry her so she can stay in the states and finish her schooling turned out to be a liar and thief. She needs someone else and she thinks her bestfriend will be perfect. They are like twins from another life so he knows her super well and they can fake the rest. The only problem with marrying Osei is his wandering eye and his revolving door of ladies. Luke, Osei's brother, meets Dele at a Halloween party but she doesn't know who he is. He falls for her that very night. Talking his brother into switching places and Luke marry Dele instead is going to be a battle, but Luke wants Dele as his own. They draw up an agreement and get married fast. Luke doesn't want her backing out. But he also wants a real marriage with her and the contract kind of stands in there way. While on their honeymoon they blur the lines of their agreement and Dele falls for Luke. Super cute story. Of course with the good comes the bad and these two end up going through quite a bit in a very short time. An accident at Dele's workplace threatens more than just her life and they don't know how it will change things. I can't wait to read more of this series!! I'm loving it so far!!
February 11, 2025
TW: Rape, miscarriage, violence
The Marriage Agreement follows rich playboy Luke Blythe, who falls for his brother’s best friend, Ayodele, and hatches a plan to make her fall for him without letting anyone know how he truly feels about her. He can be a bit overbearing, jealous, and invasive at times, but also turns out to be very considerate, caring, and protective. The writing seems to tell us what’s happening instead of showing us sometimes, making it seem like there’s a lot of description but the scenes are moving slightly too quickly. But the story is interesting and intense, with romance and passion, and high stakes and twists. My favourite character was Dele, she’s really just trying to work and study and keep to herself, whilst caring for all her friends and family, so you can’t fault her. My least favourite character was Lily, although I do think it’s a shame for a female character to be reduced to a psycho ex. I recommend this book because I can see why it would appeal to readers who enjoy the arranged marriage trope. I enjoyed the ending. “I love you and only you. I have loved you since your eyes met mine and I felt a connection deep within my soul, making my heartbeat for you. I’ve loved you since my feet followed you onto that balcony, and when your lips touched mine there. I knew your kiss is the one I want forever.”
The Marriage Agreement follows rich playboy Luke Blythe, who falls for his brother’s best friend, Ayodele, and hatches a plan to make her fall for him without letting anyone know how he truly feels about her. He can be a bit overbearing, jealous, and invasive at times, but also turns out to be very considerate, caring, and protective. The writing seems to tell us what’s happening instead of showing us sometimes, making it seem like there’s a lot of description but the scenes are moving slightly too quickly. But the story is interesting and intense, with romance and passion, and high stakes and twists. My favourite character was Dele, she’s really just trying to work and study and keep to herself, whilst caring for all her friends and family, so you can’t fault her. My least favourite character was Lily, although I do think it’s a shame for a female character to be reduced to a psycho ex. I recommend this book because I can see why it would appeal to readers who enjoy the arranged marriage trope. I enjoyed the ending. “I love you and only you. I have loved you since your eyes met mine and I felt a connection deep within my soul, making my heartbeat for you. I’ve loved you since my feet followed you onto that balcony, and when your lips touched mine there. I knew your kiss is the one I want forever.”
February 21, 2025
The Marriage Agreement was a great fake marriage romance story containing many learning lessons. Opposites attract age gap romance, where a rich playboy-style man falls for his brother's best friend who needs to marry to stay in the US to be able to finish her studies to earn her medical degree to make others' lives better. I love that this includes the struggle of a woman who needs to marry to get her green card to finish getting the education she needs to help others in her home country. Our main female character wants to be able to earn her medical degree but needs to be able to stay in the US, which means marrying for convenience and not for love, or so she believes. Her best friend is willing to marry her, but his big brother steps in to take his place because a fake marriage would benefit both of them. What happens when the person you fake marry turns out to be the person that you secretly have a deep attraction to, do you tell them, or do you keep it to yourself? This book has such a great storyline that introduces the complexities of navigating a fake marriage and juggling what you need with what you want, your new spouse. Family dynamics are seen at their best in this exciting, steamy romance, where happily ever after takes work to be able to achieve your hearts desires.
@Brandy Rymer
02/2025
@Brandy Rymer
02/2025
February 27, 2025
This was only the second book I've read by this author, so I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But from the very first page, I was hooked. The flow of the story is absolutely incredible, with no lulls or dragging moments to be found. The pacing kept me engaged throughout, and I couldn’t put the book down. The chemistry between Ayodele and Luke is electric, and the emotional stakes are high. The authors expertly craft a romance where the line between what's real and what's pretend becomes increasingly blurred, keeping readers on the edge of their seats as these two characters try to ignore their true emotions.
What really stood out to me was the character development. Both Ayodele and Luke go through significant growth throughout the book, and their emotional journey feels incredibly genuine. The author does an amazing job of taking the reader through their internal struggles, desires, and changing dynamics. You can’t help but root for them both, even as they try to stick to their initial plan. The author has proven that their storytelling ability is top-notch with this incredible book. The romance is layered and emotional, the characters are well-rounded, and the story feels fresh and engaging. If this book is any indication, I’m excited to see what the author will come up with next!
What really stood out to me was the character development. Both Ayodele and Luke go through significant growth throughout the book, and their emotional journey feels incredibly genuine. The author does an amazing job of taking the reader through their internal struggles, desires, and changing dynamics. You can’t help but root for them both, even as they try to stick to their initial plan. The author has proven that their storytelling ability is top-notch with this incredible book. The romance is layered and emotional, the characters are well-rounded, and the story feels fresh and engaging. If this book is any indication, I’m excited to see what the author will come up with next!
January 21, 2025
If you love marriage of convenience turned real with a sprinkle of slow burn and a side of miscommunication, this is chef’s kiss perfection.
Ayodele, the main girl, is trying to stay in the U.S. for school, but she’s facing deportation—until Luke (her best friend’s brother) comes in with the ultimate plot twist: a marriage of convenience. Sounds simple enough, right? But trust, nothing goes according to plan. It’s supposed to be just a “deal,” but their chemistry is off the charts and suddenly they’re both like… oh wait, we’re in love?
Dele is a total queen. She’s been through so much but is still so hopeful. She’s been hurt before and is super guarded, but the way she opens up to Luke is heartwarming. Luke is your classic broody, protective cinnamon roll who would literally die for her. His character development? SO GOOD.
The tension, the angst, the slow burn… this book really keeps you on the edge. I loved how they didn’t do the typical 3rd-act breakup thing either. No unnecessary drama—just two people figuring out their feelings (and their messy lives).
Honestly, I couldn't put it down.
4.5⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Ayodele, the main girl, is trying to stay in the U.S. for school, but she’s facing deportation—until Luke (her best friend’s brother) comes in with the ultimate plot twist: a marriage of convenience. Sounds simple enough, right? But trust, nothing goes according to plan. It’s supposed to be just a “deal,” but their chemistry is off the charts and suddenly they’re both like… oh wait, we’re in love?
Dele is a total queen. She’s been through so much but is still so hopeful. She’s been hurt before and is super guarded, but the way she opens up to Luke is heartwarming. Luke is your classic broody, protective cinnamon roll who would literally die for her. His character development? SO GOOD.
The tension, the angst, the slow burn… this book really keeps you on the edge. I loved how they didn’t do the typical 3rd-act breakup thing either. No unnecessary drama—just two people figuring out their feelings (and their messy lives).
Honestly, I couldn't put it down.
4.5⭐️
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
February 3, 2025
Ayodele needed a solution to her problem. If she didn’t become a U.S. citizen then she would be deported losing all the hard work she has put into school and at the ER. Becoming a nurse so she can head back to the UK. Still reeling from her traumatic past back in NY Ayodele had no trust in men. Luke Blythe, a billionaire, had met the most beautiful woman he had ever met. He just had to have her. Unfortunately, she was his younger brother, Osei’s girlfriend. After learning that Ayodele was not Osei’s girlfriend but a super close best friend, she was the forbidden fruit. Learning of Ayodele's dilemma of needing to become a US citizen, Luke offers to marry her, offering 2 million dollars, the guarantee of citizenship, and a world of possibilities. It was a rocky start for Luke to get Ayodele to trust him but he is determined to break her walls and get Ayodele to fall in love with him. But both Luke and Ayodele's past come to light. Could their past rip them apart or bring them closer?
This was an amazing book. At every turn of the page, you never know what will happen on the next page. The author knows how to keep the story going and hooking you right from the start. Can’t wait to read the next book!
This was an amazing book. At every turn of the page, you never know what will happen on the next page. The author knows how to keep the story going and hooking you right from the start. Can’t wait to read the next book!
December 21, 2025
If you like a marriage-of-convenience story with mile-high emotional stakes, then The Marriage Agreement delivers this and more. With a blend of tension, tenderness, and lots of slow burning, this book really gives you all. Akinosho builds on the “agreement” from book one and delivers another great book to the reader. Following the story of Ayodele and Luke, you get immediately sucked into the push-pull dynamic between these two powerhouses and how they have to find a way to work together to make this marriage work. But what happens when the emotional walls they built to protect themselves start to crack? What started as one thing…could maybe become so much more?
The pacing of this book is great, really showing not only the relationship side but the business side that brought these two together in the first place. There were some points where I would have liked a bit more depth, but with a story that was over 300 pages, you aren’t left feeling cheated at all. Overall, this book is a great follow-up to the handshake agreement. If you are in the mood for a forced proximity, commitment, fear-filled story about a couple learning just how far they are willing to go for forever, then this is definitely a book to pick up. I can’t wait to see where this series goes from here!
The pacing of this book is great, really showing not only the relationship side but the business side that brought these two together in the first place. There were some points where I would have liked a bit more depth, but with a story that was over 300 pages, you aren’t left feeling cheated at all. Overall, this book is a great follow-up to the handshake agreement. If you are in the mood for a forced proximity, commitment, fear-filled story about a couple learning just how far they are willing to go for forever, then this is definitely a book to pick up. I can’t wait to see where this series goes from here!
January 24, 2025
I really enjoyed reading this romance. It is a sweet story of a marriage of convenience where there is something deeper hidden underneath. The author did a great job with the characters and building the attraction that seemed to simmer right from the beginning and all the way through.
Ayodele needs help. She needs someone to marry her so she can remain in the US and complete her nursing degree. After one guy let her down her best friend steps in to help. But imagine her surprise when his brother offers to take over the responsibility of becoming her husband as well as offering her a cash sum at the end of the marriage term. Why does this seem too good to be true?
Luke has his own agenda, yes he wants a marriage so his inheritance gets released, however this is so much more than that. Luke has fallen for Ayodele from the first moment he saw her and now he sees this as an opportunity to have her even if it all makes believe.
What neither of them expect is the chemistry and attraction between them and when the lines start to blur between fiction and reality will they finally get the love they want or will their story be doomed to remain fiction and never reality.
Ayodele needs help. She needs someone to marry her so she can remain in the US and complete her nursing degree. After one guy let her down her best friend steps in to help. But imagine her surprise when his brother offers to take over the responsibility of becoming her husband as well as offering her a cash sum at the end of the marriage term. Why does this seem too good to be true?
Luke has his own agenda, yes he wants a marriage so his inheritance gets released, however this is so much more than that. Luke has fallen for Ayodele from the first moment he saw her and now he sees this as an opportunity to have her even if it all makes believe.
What neither of them expect is the chemistry and attraction between them and when the lines start to blur between fiction and reality will they finally get the love they want or will their story be doomed to remain fiction and never reality.
January 25, 2025
Dele needs to get married to stay in the country to finish school. She leans on her best friend but then is suddenly propositioned by his older brother whom she thought hated her. Luke meets and kisses a girl at his brother’s party and is instantly drawn to her only to find out she is his brother’s girl. So he keeps his distance until he hears that she needs a marriage agreement and he does too. Can he keep his feelings in check? Can she marry and live with a man who can’t stand her? It is a close proximity, dual point of view book that I really wanted to love. Dele seemed very immature for her age sometimes. Luke seemed fine and then he would get really overly protective and obsessive. I wish that they would have told me how to say Dele before being 60% into the book. To learn it there was frustrating because I had been reading it wrong. I was also confused sometimes because they would say something in one chapter (ex Jace was sleeping again) that didn’t make sense and then it would be explained in the next (Jace is her car and that is what they said when it wouldn’t start), it seemed out of order.
January 26, 2025
An enjoyable and engaging fake marriage romance which kept me happily turning the pages. Ayodele is about to be deported but she’s desperate to stay in the country to finish her education. Her best friend Osei suggests marrying as a solution, but it’s his brother Luke who comes up with a marriage agreement. This arrangement actually saves them both as Luke wants to escape a loveless forced marriage.
Luke has always had feelings for Ayodele but felt she was off-limits believing that she was his brother’s girlfriend. Discovering they are just friends and that she needs help Luke believes a fake marriage will solve both their problems. However, living together and pretending to be husband and wife is harder than they both thought, as the lines blur between what’s fake and what’s real about their relationship.
Ayodele and Luke are both likeable and relatable characters who have an undeniable connection, and whose chemistry comes across in the narrative. This is a heartwarming romance which took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it. I felt fully immersed in the storyline and was hoping the couple got their HEA.
Luke has always had feelings for Ayodele but felt she was off-limits believing that she was his brother’s girlfriend. Discovering they are just friends and that she needs help Luke believes a fake marriage will solve both their problems. However, living together and pretending to be husband and wife is harder than they both thought, as the lines blur between what’s fake and what’s real about their relationship.
Ayodele and Luke are both likeable and relatable characters who have an undeniable connection, and whose chemistry comes across in the narrative. This is a heartwarming romance which took me on an emotional rollercoaster whilst reading it. I felt fully immersed in the storyline and was hoping the couple got their HEA.
January 30, 2025
this could have been short
I’ve read a few books from this author and it seems like she takes inspiration from those corny 80s hallmark/nollywood movies. She’s all over the place and includes a lot of info that doesn’t improve the plot. The use of dual POVs from the main characters is pointless when they’re just talking about the same thing. All her main characters have the same annoying traits. The MMC is always possessive/obsessive, controlling, & very immature. They are born and raised in Chicago but she makes them sound like they are somehow based in Lagos with their dialogues. They are also always yelling or growling (ick). The FMC is trusting but so naive- and always finds herself in a bind because she just doesn’t realize how beautiful & alluring she is to all these creepy men. Like how are they all OPENLY committing sexual assault on these poor women in front of their boyfriends/husbands because they just can’t help themselves??? Ugh- this is likely the last book I read from this author because the cringe meter is truly off the hook & it took me days just to get through this one.
I’ve read a few books from this author and it seems like she takes inspiration from those corny 80s hallmark/nollywood movies. She’s all over the place and includes a lot of info that doesn’t improve the plot. The use of dual POVs from the main characters is pointless when they’re just talking about the same thing. All her main characters have the same annoying traits. The MMC is always possessive/obsessive, controlling, & very immature. They are born and raised in Chicago but she makes them sound like they are somehow based in Lagos with their dialogues. They are also always yelling or growling (ick). The FMC is trusting but so naive- and always finds herself in a bind because she just doesn’t realize how beautiful & alluring she is to all these creepy men. Like how are they all OPENLY committing sexual assault on these poor women in front of their boyfriends/husbands because they just can’t help themselves??? Ugh- this is likely the last book I read from this author because the cringe meter is truly off the hook & it took me days just to get through this one.
February 3, 2025
I instantly fell in love with this book and all the characters. It was just written so beautifully and I couldn’t put it down.
Luke…how could you not love this sweet and thoughtful billionaire sexy man. One kiss was all it took for him to know who was his forever love. He would do anything for the woman who captured his heart and just wanted to take care of her. He would take care of anyone who hurt her or even tried.
Ayodele does not trust men easily and experienced some hard and painful things. But she was in need of a husband so that she could stay and finish her schooling. She worked hard and went to school every single day. She wanted to take care of her family that were back home and overseas. Her strength was so amazing.
The relationship Dele had with everyone was so sweet. She has a heart that is just so big and everyone can’t help but love her.
I loved the side characters too. Osei was the ultimate best friend and would go to bat for Dele no matter what.
4⭐️
2🌶️
Luke…how could you not love this sweet and thoughtful billionaire sexy man. One kiss was all it took for him to know who was his forever love. He would do anything for the woman who captured his heart and just wanted to take care of her. He would take care of anyone who hurt her or even tried.
Ayodele does not trust men easily and experienced some hard and painful things. But she was in need of a husband so that she could stay and finish her schooling. She worked hard and went to school every single day. She wanted to take care of her family that were back home and overseas. Her strength was so amazing.
The relationship Dele had with everyone was so sweet. She has a heart that is just so big and everyone can’t help but love her.
I loved the side characters too. Osei was the ultimate best friend and would go to bat for Dele no matter what.
4⭐️
2🌶️
February 9, 2025
Splendid Affair of the Heart
A. Akinosho wrote this dual POV, fake dating romance in such a manner that it would be hard not to fall in love with these characters. Ayodele has seen her fair share of rough times and does not trust men, always keeping her guard up. Luke is your quintessential billionaire bachelor, at least until one fateful Halloween. The minor characters, such as Osei, stand out in this story. I had so much fun reading this story and laughed out loud several times throughout the book. This story was so easy to read and hard to put down, that I was able to finish it within a few hours. I adored the HEA of this story, and I am glad that everyone gets what they want or deserve in the end. My only hesitation in giving this more than 4 stars, and it’s very slight, is that some parts seemed a bit out of order or went back over a scene in a different POV, which caused me some confusion. Overall, this is a great story and I won’t hesitate to recommend this book to anyone.
A. Akinosho wrote this dual POV, fake dating romance in such a manner that it would be hard not to fall in love with these characters. Ayodele has seen her fair share of rough times and does not trust men, always keeping her guard up. Luke is your quintessential billionaire bachelor, at least until one fateful Halloween. The minor characters, such as Osei, stand out in this story. I had so much fun reading this story and laughed out loud several times throughout the book. This story was so easy to read and hard to put down, that I was able to finish it within a few hours. I adored the HEA of this story, and I am glad that everyone gets what they want or deserve in the end. My only hesitation in giving this more than 4 stars, and it’s very slight, is that some parts seemed a bit out of order or went back over a scene in a different POV, which caused me some confusion. Overall, this is a great story and I won’t hesitate to recommend this book to anyone.
February 11, 2025
The Marriage Agreement : A Fake Marriage, Age Gap Romance (The Agreement Series) by A. Akinosho. This was an amazing start to the Agreement series. It's the story of Ayodele who is in desperate need of a visa or she is going to get deported. Luke is her best friends brother and he offers her a marriage of convenience, nothing more, nothing less. Ayodele or Dele has been thru a lot in her life and she is very guarded with her heart but something about Luke makes her spill her guts and feel so comfortable around him. Luke thinks this arrangement is going to be nothing more than that but when he starts spending time with Dele the chemistry is off the charts. Neither of them can deny it. Luke becomes like a guard dog around Dele and will do anything to protect her or keep her from harm. I feel in deep love with Luke. This book set the standards high for the next in the series and I can't wait for it.
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