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Business-Deal Bride
A marriage of convenience, bride swap, billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins.
A marriage contract signed…
and passionately sealed!
Tycoon Axel
will claim ownership of the company he built—if he must marry his enemy’s secret daughter, then so be it. He just needs to persuade her to accept his strictly-business proposal!
Left destitute by her ex, dancer Joy has been working in a strip club to provide for her family. A year married to a stranger—even one as ruthless as Axel—seems a small price to pay for their financial security. Until they share a devastatingly fiery kiss, and Joy realises striking a deal with the devil means she’s going to get burned…
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Business Proposals
Book 1:
Business-Deal Bride
A marriage contract signed…
and passionately sealed!
Tycoon Axel
will claim ownership of the company he built—if he must marry his enemy’s secret daughter, then so be it. He just needs to persuade her to accept his strictly-business proposal!
Left destitute by her ex, dancer Joy has been working in a strip club to provide for her family. A year married to a stranger—even one as ruthless as Axel—seems a small price to pay for their financial security. Until they share a devastatingly fiery kiss, and Joy realises striking a deal with the devil means she’s going to get burned…
From Harlequin
Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Read all the
Business Proposals
Book 1:
Business-Deal Bride
- GenresHarlequin
206 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 24, 2026
About the author
Dani Collins
791 books1,198 followersUSA Today Bestselling author Dani Collins thrives on giving readers emotional, compelling, heart-soaring romance with laughter and heat, just like real life.
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March 14, 2026
Dani Collins never fails me with one of her sensual and emotional stories, fabulous characters and wonderful settings and this one was no exception I loved Axel and Joy’s journey to a gorgeous HEA and my trip to Germany.
Axel is a tycoon and has been promised ownership of the company he has worked for if he marries the owner and his enemy’s daughter but there is a twist and now he must work hard to talk Joy into becoming his wife, will he succeed?
Joy has been studying nursing and working in a strip club to make ends meet and provide for her family life is what it is, but when a stranger, a very good looking stranger arrives at the club to offer to marry her and change her and her family’s life and all she has to do is marry him for one year and move to Germany could she do this for her family?
But after one kiss they both realise that there are sparks that need to be put out and their relationship grows for both of them will Axel be able to break down the walls that he has built around his heart after his childhood and caring, loving Joy will she let herself love again after being burned before?
This is one that I highly recommend to any lover of a beautiful romance, I loved it.
My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
Axel is a tycoon and has been promised ownership of the company he has worked for if he marries the owner and his enemy’s daughter but there is a twist and now he must work hard to talk Joy into becoming his wife, will he succeed?
Joy has been studying nursing and working in a strip club to make ends meet and provide for her family life is what it is, but when a stranger, a very good looking stranger arrives at the club to offer to marry her and change her and her family’s life and all she has to do is marry him for one year and move to Germany could she do this for her family?
But after one kiss they both realise that there are sparks that need to be put out and their relationship grows for both of them will Axel be able to break down the walls that he has built around his heart after his childhood and caring, loving Joy will she let herself love again after being burned before?
This is one that I highly recommend to any lover of a beautiful romance, I loved it.
My thanks to the author for my digital copy to read and review.
March 30, 2026
Dani Collins is typically my go-to HP writer but what the heck happened to her lately? I can expect this type of writing in everything out there but NOT in my Harlequins. IMO, it is not the place for these type of reads in HPlandia. This was an instant DNF for me as FMC is a stripper and she is "performing" on stage in a pole.
I know some folks may not be bothered with this, but I'm old school and don't want to read about these type of characters in my fictional romances - especially not in my HPs. That's a no-go place for me.
Plus MMC was engaged to OW who is her stepsister and double dipping is my other pet peeve. Clearly not for me as I gave up at 10% before I found any more pet peeves to be enraged about.
I know some folks may not be bothered with this, but I'm old school and don't want to read about these type of characters in my fictional romances - especially not in my HPs. That's a no-go place for me.
Plus MMC was engaged to OW who is her stepsister and double dipping is my other pet peeve. Clearly not for me as I gave up at 10% before I found any more pet peeves to be enraged about.
May 1, 2026
This is a hard book to review because there is a lot to it. I will keep it to what I feel were plusses.
Plus List:
o Vivid characterizations-- There are a lot of secondary characters in this book, and the author displays great skill in making each one strong -- sometimes in very little dialogue or description. So concise and successful at this. This is a great skill.
o Sense of time-- Clarity in the progress of the story and the characters' experiences. A feeling of grounded-ness that brings realism to the story.
o Breaks ground-- The author tackled just how a specific type of person might think and act and react -- in this case the hero who is an engineer. I found this quite interesting.
o Super portrayal of a character being drawn to a vocation-- I really enjoyed the way the heroine's love of dance was shown. (Having worked with a dance troupe myself, I became aware that there are women trained in dance who will turn to club jobs if they cannot break into an entertainment venue or maintain full-time gigs. It is a reality for some dancers who just want to keep dancing.)
o Balanced personality of hero-- Despite the hero being very very driven to succeed in business, he is not cold or cruel, and has a disposition that seems understanding and fair and concerned. I found this a subtle draw to care about the hero and his journey.
o Great plot-- There was some realism to the plot in that it developed with some points that reflected the unpredictability of life that we must all accept at some time. Well-done.
Thank you, DC, for strong characters in a strong story!
[As for a negative, I have for some time been disappointed with the new book size and cover format for this HP series. Our phones and purses are smaller and NOW the books become larger? It's frustrating! But I especially miss the old bookcovers that were evocative of the location of the story. The covers like this one just don't fit the bill and never will.]
Plus List:
o Vivid characterizations-- There are a lot of secondary characters in this book, and the author displays great skill in making each one strong -- sometimes in very little dialogue or description. So concise and successful at this. This is a great skill.
o Sense of time-- Clarity in the progress of the story and the characters' experiences. A feeling of grounded-ness that brings realism to the story.
o Breaks ground-- The author tackled just how a specific type of person might think and act and react -- in this case the hero who is an engineer. I found this quite interesting.
o Super portrayal of a character being drawn to a vocation-- I really enjoyed the way the heroine's love of dance was shown. (Having worked with a dance troupe myself, I became aware that there are women trained in dance who will turn to club jobs if they cannot break into an entertainment venue or maintain full-time gigs. It is a reality for some dancers who just want to keep dancing.)
o Balanced personality of hero-- Despite the hero being very very driven to succeed in business, he is not cold or cruel, and has a disposition that seems understanding and fair and concerned. I found this a subtle draw to care about the hero and his journey.
o Great plot-- There was some realism to the plot in that it developed with some points that reflected the unpredictability of life that we must all accept at some time. Well-done.
Thank you, DC, for strong characters in a strong story!
[As for a negative, I have for some time been disappointed with the new book size and cover format for this HP series. Our phones and purses are smaller and NOW the books become larger? It's frustrating! But I especially miss the old bookcovers that were evocative of the location of the story. The covers like this one just don't fit the bill and never will.]
February 5, 2026
Axel was promised to get the ownership of the company he helped build. He came from nothing and nothing will stop him. He put in years of hard work. All he has to do is sign the contract marrying his boss’s daughter. He will because she deserves it too. He does sign. Only problem is it’s not the woman he thought it was. There is only one biological daughter. They will need to find her and do a DNA test to make sure she’s the one. Dancer Joy gave up on college after her boyfriend left her destitute. She came home and finds her dad, the man who raised her, was ill. So instead she dances at a strip club to pay the bills and take care of the father she loves. When Axel sees Joy, she takes his breath away. She’s beautiful and sexy. He tells her about her biological father, and what she can inherit from him if she marries Axel. With her father needing a lot of care, she agrees. What can go wrong? She wants to meet her father only to see who he is. The two surprises her biological father with their marriage.. He’s angry. He wants to fight the contract. He’s an evil man. He just wanted to string Axel along. It doesn’t work and Axel starts his own company. The two will stay married for a year and she will inherit her fair share. She will be able to have her adopted father have the best care. Will they get the company that was rightfully theirs in the contract after a year? Will Axel’s business take off? Will the two let their red hot chemistry take over? Will feeling become a problem? Axel doesn’t believe in love. Will Joy walk away since he turned down her love? The characters were wonderful. Both have been hurt. Axel with his terrible childhood and Joy with her ex. Can they find a middle ground and make their marriage work? I didn’t want to put the book down. I was rooting for Axel and Joy. I received this book for my honest review. I give it voluntarily.
August 23, 2026
She’s written one of my all time favourites- The Sheikh’s sinful seduction. One or two others of hers have also been good. The consequences one in which hero finds out he’s had a baby when his dna is requested. The one in which the hero’s shit friend marries heroine only because he knows that the hero wants her.
This is another brilliant offering by Dani Collins.
I would compare it to a dessert. With so many nuances and flavours which unfurl as you keep chewing. Or a perfume. As time goes by new layers are revealed.
The plotting was brilliant. The characters were good.
I just read the story without noticing the stratagems used by the author to keep it interesting and move the story along.
Seamless flawless writing.
The pacing of the story was tight …. Lots of things happened and they all seemed to lead from one to the other. Nothing seemed additional or contrived.
After a long time I felt that I’ve read a good romance from these publishers.
Highly recommend.
This is another brilliant offering by Dani Collins.
I would compare it to a dessert. With so many nuances and flavours which unfurl as you keep chewing. Or a perfume. As time goes by new layers are revealed.
The plotting was brilliant. The characters were good.
I just read the story without noticing the stratagems used by the author to keep it interesting and move the story along.
Seamless flawless writing.
The pacing of the story was tight …. Lots of things happened and they all seemed to lead from one to the other. Nothing seemed additional or contrived.
After a long time I felt that I’ve read a good romance from these publishers.
Highly recommend.
February 24, 2026
4 1/2 STARS!
A calculated arranged marriage plan turns heartwarming when love steals the show and fake becomes real all too quickly. The first book in Collins’ Business Proposals duet has a down on her luck heroine who sells her soul to the lesser of two evils to care for her sick father. I enjoyed both Axel and Joy right from the start. We already had a slight affinity for him from the beginning when he was supposed to be marrying Mira, but once his boss/mentor pulls the rug out from beneath him, I still was invested in him and his outcome. I enjoyed the connection he and Joy grew into, and I still look forward to seeing Mira get her very own happily ever after in the second book of the duet. Solid characters, good back stories and lots of drama to sink your teeth into.
A calculated arranged marriage plan turns heartwarming when love steals the show and fake becomes real all too quickly. The first book in Collins’ Business Proposals duet has a down on her luck heroine who sells her soul to the lesser of two evils to care for her sick father. I enjoyed both Axel and Joy right from the start. We already had a slight affinity for him from the beginning when he was supposed to be marrying Mira, but once his boss/mentor pulls the rug out from beneath him, I still was invested in him and his outcome. I enjoyed the connection he and Joy grew into, and I still look forward to seeing Mira get her very own happily ever after in the second book of the duet. Solid characters, good back stories and lots of drama to sink your teeth into.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Business-Deal Bride by Dani Collins is a classic marriage-of-convenience romance packed with emotional tension and undeniable chemistry.
Author Dani Collins delivers strong character dynamics, blending vulnerability with sharp dialogue and plenty of simmering attraction. The heroine’s strength and the hero’s gradual emotional unraveling make their journey compelling and satisfying.
With glamorous settings, heartfelt moments, and just enough drama to keep the pages turning, this is a perfect pick for readers who love intense, passionate romance with a touch of classic Harlequin flair.
Author Dani Collins delivers strong character dynamics, blending vulnerability with sharp dialogue and plenty of simmering attraction. The heroine’s strength and the hero’s gradual emotional unraveling make their journey compelling and satisfying.
With glamorous settings, heartfelt moments, and just enough drama to keep the pages turning, this is a perfect pick for readers who love intense, passionate romance with a touch of classic Harlequin flair.
April 2, 2026
An arranged marriage turns to love. This is book 1 of 2 in Dani Collins series 'Business Proposals.' Joy is trying to care for her sick father, and she meets Axel. He was supposed to marry someone else. The connection between Joy and Axel is combustible. The story will continue in book 2 with the "someone else" that Axle was supposed to marry. It's a great book.
March 5, 2026
This Was A Romance I Would Enjoy Being In. The H Is Very Strong And Considerate. I Didn’t Think To Much Of The h But She Quickly Grew On Me. The Story Itself Was Nicely Paced With Steam And Sizzle. Didn’t Care For The Epilogue But It Was Ok. DC Did A Great Job With This Story.
June 5, 2026
A lifetime of love and happiness
Two stubborn people who were born with nothing but were brought together by fate. Axel and Joy were pushed into marriage to accommodate a contract. This giving them a lifetime of love and happiness.
Two stubborn people who were born with nothing but were brought together by fate. Axel and Joy were pushed into marriage to accommodate a contract. This giving them a lifetime of love and happiness.
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