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Convenient Marriages #4
Wrong Wedding
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Summer agrees to a marriage-of-convenience with her best friend, Carter Wilson, in order to save the family business. But things don't go the way they're supposed to, and she ends up stuck with his obnoxious older brother instead.
Now she's married to Lincoln, a man she doesn't even like. Everything about the marriage is wrong--except the way he makes her feel.
Summer agrees to a marriage-of-convenience with her best friend, Carter Wilson, in order to save the family business. But things don't go the way they're supposed to, and she ends up stuck with his obnoxious older brother instead.
Now she's married to Lincoln, a man she doesn't even like. Everything about the marriage is wrong--except the way he makes her feel.
253 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 22, 2020
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About the author
Noelle Adams
140 books2,670 followersNoelle handwrote her first romance novel in a spiral-bound notebook when she was twelve, and she hasn't stopped writing since. She has lived in eight different states and currently resides in Virginia, where she teaches English, reads any book she can get her hands on, and offers tribute to a very spoiled cocker spaniel.
She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.
She loves travel, art, history, and ice cream. After spending far too many years of her life in graduate school, she has decided to reorient her priorities and focus on writing contemporary romances.
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August 5, 2021
2 stars
Least favorite of the series.
The heroine acted like she was a sensitive child and everyone treated her that way. (she's 31)
Carter - her bestie was a wuss and annoying.
Lincoln - the male MC was ... i have no idea?! did he have any purpose in life except to call himself a sinner? And the sinner thing.. like why? Cause he chose to tend bar until he's old and grey instead of working for the rich family business? There's nothing wrong with not having big career aspirations. Some people like the simple things and a simple life, and they should do that without judgement.
Everyone was annoying and extra.
Least favorite of the series.
The heroine acted like she was a sensitive child and everyone treated her that way. (she's 31)
Carter - her bestie was a wuss and annoying.
Lincoln - the male MC was ... i have no idea?! did he have any purpose in life except to call himself a sinner? And the sinner thing.. like why? Cause he chose to tend bar until he's old and grey instead of working for the rich family business? There's nothing wrong with not having big career aspirations. Some people like the simple things and a simple life, and they should do that without judgement.
Everyone was annoying and extra.
September 10, 2021
Reread:
This author does marriage-of-convenience unlike any other I’ve read. I’m a huge fan of the trope so rereading this was so much fun. I’d forgotten how much I loved Summer and LIncoln. Together they were too cute with their banter and Lincoln’s teasing ways. This gave me a couple of hours of pure enjoyment as I escaped into their lives.
Original:
I love a good marriage-of-convenience story and this one had a hero and heroine that I found myself rooting for from the very beginning.
When Summer’s plan to marry her best friend in order to help him with a business acquisition fails, she finds herself married to his brother instead. She’s never been a fan of Lincoln with his smirks and his teasing ways, always trying to rile her up. But soon she’s struggling against the desire she’s experiencing even as she’s having fun while she banters with her new husband.
The dynamic between Lincoln and Summer was so fun. Lincoln knew just what buttons to push in order to stir her up and Summer gave him all the fiery response he was looking for. Their back and forth had me smiling throughout the book.
This has a bit more angst and drama than usual for this author, but I was gobbling it up as quickly as I could. The chemistry between Lincoln and Summer was completely believable and evident even when Summer thought she hated him. I loved watching their relationship evolve into something more. Despite this being entirely in the heroine’s point of view, it was still easy enough to understand what the hero was feeling.
Overall, this was a fast read with two amazing characters and enough conflict to make this marriage-of-convenience a pretty perfect read.
Heroine POV
Safe
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This author does marriage-of-convenience unlike any other I’ve read. I’m a huge fan of the trope so rereading this was so much fun. I’d forgotten how much I loved Summer and LIncoln. Together they were too cute with their banter and Lincoln’s teasing ways. This gave me a couple of hours of pure enjoyment as I escaped into their lives.
Original:
I love a good marriage-of-convenience story and this one had a hero and heroine that I found myself rooting for from the very beginning.
When Summer’s plan to marry her best friend in order to help him with a business acquisition fails, she finds herself married to his brother instead. She’s never been a fan of Lincoln with his smirks and his teasing ways, always trying to rile her up. But soon she’s struggling against the desire she’s experiencing even as she’s having fun while she banters with her new husband.
The dynamic between Lincoln and Summer was so fun. Lincoln knew just what buttons to push in order to stir her up and Summer gave him all the fiery response he was looking for. Their back and forth had me smiling throughout the book.
This has a bit more angst and drama than usual for this author, but I was gobbling it up as quickly as I could. The chemistry between Lincoln and Summer was completely believable and evident even when Summer thought she hated him. I loved watching their relationship evolve into something more. Despite this being entirely in the heroine’s point of view, it was still easy enough to understand what the hero was feeling.
Overall, this was a fast read with two amazing characters and enough conflict to make this marriage-of-convenience a pretty perfect read.
Heroine POV
Safe
Triggers
September 28, 2020
This was a really great marriage of convenience story.
Summer is best friends with Carter, who she's always had a bit of a crush on. She didn't waste her life pining away, she's lived her life and had relationships, but always, in the back of her mind, she held out a small hope that one day he'd see her. Carter's older brother Lincoln confronts her about her crush and helps her realize that she's been living in her past teenage dream world and needs to move forward. (He's pretty brutally honest with her, but it's what she needs). Strangely enough, it's Lincoln she has to marry to get money from her trust to help Carter's hotel business. And you can guess the rest.
I found this book crazy romantic and loved every page. Something about the writing really drew me in and the angst was just mild enough to keep me reading without overwhelming me. Summer was a great h and she found a way to love Carter as a friend, and Lincoln as so much more. There is some drama near the end when we worry that they might not make it, but we get our HEA.
Safety:
Summer is best friends with Carter, who she's always had a bit of a crush on. She didn't waste her life pining away, she's lived her life and had relationships, but always, in the back of her mind, she held out a small hope that one day he'd see her. Carter's older brother Lincoln confronts her about her crush and helps her realize that she's been living in her past teenage dream world and needs to move forward. (He's pretty brutally honest with her, but it's what she needs). Strangely enough, it's Lincoln she has to marry to get money from her trust to help Carter's hotel business. And you can guess the rest.
I found this book crazy romantic and loved every page. Something about the writing really drew me in and the angst was just mild enough to keep me reading without overwhelming me. Summer was a great h and she found a way to love Carter as a friend, and Lincoln as so much more. There is some drama near the end when we worry that they might not make it, but we get our HEA.
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March 14, 2023
5 stars!
I’ve read quite a few marriage of convenience romances by Noelle Adams now, and this is my second favourite so far (after Part-Time Husband).
I loved the whole shy/insecure FMC + flirty/pining MMC dynamic. Summer was such a likeable character and Lincoln was dreamy, especially when he was in caregiver mode. I loved seeing so much casual and physical affection between them.
The story itself was also very sweet, with some top notch praise kink vibes in there as a bonus.
Pretty sure I will re-read this at some point!
I’ve read quite a few marriage of convenience romances by Noelle Adams now, and this is my second favourite so far (after Part-Time Husband).
I loved the whole shy/insecure FMC + flirty/pining MMC dynamic. Summer was such a likeable character and Lincoln was dreamy, especially when he was in caregiver mode. I loved seeing so much casual and physical affection between them.
The story itself was also very sweet, with some top notch praise kink vibes in there as a bonus.
Pretty sure I will re-read this at some point!
April 15, 2025
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Marriage of convenience, best friends brother!
Marriage of convenience, best friends brother!
August 14, 2024
Between 3.75 and 4 🌟.
Lincoln was so dreamy ..until the last conflict. Then he annoyed me, then he reverted to being dreamy again.
Summer was such a sweetheart. She was shy, honest and loving to Lincoln’s cocky, arrogant attitude.
-Best friend’s brother.
-Opposite attract.
-Good girl x bad boy.
-Marriage of convenience.
-KU, safe abd recommended.
Lincoln was so dreamy ..until the last conflict. Then he annoyed me, then he reverted to being dreamy again.
Summer was such a sweetheart. She was shy, honest and loving to Lincoln’s cocky, arrogant attitude.
-Best friend’s brother.
-Opposite attract.
-Good girl x bad boy.
-Marriage of convenience.
-KU, safe abd recommended.
February 4, 2020
A quick read. There was little conflict in this marriage of convenience story. The hero had loved the heroine for years and soon after the marriage the heroine fell in love. What little conflict there was revolved around the other brother finally being jealous after ignoring the heroine for 20 years.
I found the hero likable enough but I kept expecting something more from him. He left home and the family business 10 or so years ago and has been a bar tender all this time. He's 34 or 35. I kept expecting the author to tell us that he had bought the bar years ago and was a solid successful business owner. But no. Still a bartender after all these years. Nothing against bartenders in real life I just want my made up men to have a bit more ambition.
Not dying to read the rest of the series but wouldn't be totally adverse to it.
I found the hero likable enough but I kept expecting something more from him. He left home and the family business 10 or so years ago and has been a bar tender all this time. He's 34 or 35. I kept expecting the author to tell us that he had bought the bar years ago and was a solid successful business owner. But no. Still a bartender after all these years. Nothing against bartenders in real life I just want my made up men to have a bit more ambition.
Not dying to read the rest of the series but wouldn't be totally adverse to it.
January 25, 2021
Another cute, marriage of convenience story by this author. I liked both the MC's and their chemistry was OTT.
September 27, 2020
Another great wonderful fun marriage-of-convenience from Noelle Adams. I love when her heroines are not too bitchy but more on the vulnerable side, as was the case in this story. The hero was a good match for her too, I loved how the hero would get protective and jealous, I loved watching them fall in love/admit their feelings. There is a bit of "I'm a sinner/I'm not worthy" and "What? What do you mean?" going back and forth, but the cute love story over rode any annoyance with that.
I normally read historical romance stories, I would LOVE to see Noelle write a few historicals!!! She is so awesome at doing marriage-of-convenience stories that are just the right amount of steaminess :)
I normally read historical romance stories, I would LOVE to see Noelle write a few historicals!!! She is so awesome at doing marriage-of-convenience stories that are just the right amount of steaminess :)
February 1, 2020
A middle of the road Noelle Adams, but perfectly satisfying little read
January 25, 2020
I have never read a book with so many references to urinating and showering.
February 23, 2022
Was cute enough. The author will use the same trope for one of her later books, and this couple will make a cameo in it.
SPOILERS
The H likes the h but she has had the biggest crush on his younger brother since forever. The brother only sees her as a friend. In fact, they are best friends and when the brother needs a large cash infusion into the family company he and the heroine decide to have a MOC so she can give him the funds. She is only too happy to help out her best friend and secret love in this way (h is an heiress)
The Hero is super upset and speaks harshly to the heroine about her hopeless love for his brother. The heroine’s eyes are finally open and she realizes that though she loves the brother, it was just a fantasy and she is not really IN LOVE with him.
As circumstances pan out, the intended MOC needs to be with the Hero and not the brother. The Hero has been attracted to her for a long time which is why he was so upset that she was willing to throw her life away with the brother.
The heroine also slowly finds herself attracted to the Hero and they became real friends as well and eventually lovers.
Their story was cute and not too angsty.
SPOILERS
The H likes the h but she has had the biggest crush on his younger brother since forever. The brother only sees her as a friend. In fact, they are best friends and when the brother needs a large cash infusion into the family company he and the heroine decide to have a MOC so she can give him the funds. She is only too happy to help out her best friend and secret love in this way (h is an heiress)
The Hero is super upset and speaks harshly to the heroine about her hopeless love for his brother. The heroine’s eyes are finally open and she realizes that though she loves the brother, it was just a fantasy and she is not really IN LOVE with him.
As circumstances pan out, the intended MOC needs to be with the Hero and not the brother. The Hero has been attracted to her for a long time which is why he was so upset that she was willing to throw her life away with the brother.
The heroine also slowly finds herself attracted to the Hero and they became real friends as well and eventually lovers.
Their story was cute and not too angsty.
February 12, 2020
3.5 stars
November 7, 2023
i can always count on noelle adams/claire kent to write the best palette cleansers 🥲. i wasn't even in the mood for a story like this but i've read a few duds lately and i knew she would deliver something great, and as always, she did. i started reading this at almost midnight and i almost finished it in one sitting bc i just couldn't put it down. this book was so good, it might actually be my favorite of her marriage of convenience stories which is definitely saying something. lincoln was amazing and i really loved summer too (carter is a lil bitch tho). low drama, few characters, just really simple and really really good
April 9, 2023
Absolutely loved Lincoln - what a great hero!
May 5, 2022
CW: intimate partner violence
There was much I enjoyed about Summer and Lincoln’s relationship—the way Lincoln riled her up was my catnip—but unfortunately the good didn’t outweigh the bad.
My main issue was the inclusion of intimate partner violence that is not addressed. Unfortunately, too many people do not recognize women can abuse their partners too. Summer hit Lincoln, not once but twice during this story. The first time happens at the start of the book when they are not yet together. He says some things she doesn’t necessarily want to hear and she slaps him. She apologizes shortly thereafter, which was good at least. However, he says that he deserved it, which was really rough to hear. She slaps him again during the low moment, which was truly unacceptable. It’s not treated as abuse but it is intimate partner violence, no question about it. No one should hit someone they claim to love, no matter what. Will this be Summer’s pattern whenever she’s angry with Lincoln? I hope not, for his sake.
The next issue was Summer’s obliviousness. Lincoln had clearly been pining for her for years and it was just as obvious that Carter wanted her now he couldn’t have her. I didn’t understand a) why she was friends with such a weaksauce person as Carter b) why she couldn’t recognize anything that was right in front of her face or c) what these two men saw in her. I didn't dislike Summer but she was seriously underdeveloped. We don't really know anything about her besides the fact that she was orphaned young, her grandmother was emotionally distant, she has a lot of sexist stipulations in place for her trust, and she feels guilty about having this much money. There was no emotional arc to speak of for any of the characters, really.
Then Lincoln discovers It was so aggravating and I barely appreciated the way Summer finally got through to him.
Lastly, this is a completely white cishet book. Green Valley is described as “a small town outside Charlotte with a disproportionately high percentage of wealthy people because it had been developed forty years ago around an exclusive country club and marina on the large boating lake.” Let’s just be clear that it developed due to white flight and racism. I really enjoy this author’s books for the most part but the whiteness and heteronormativity, plus gender essentialism, continue to be a problem.
Characters: Summer is a 31 year old white nonprofit fundraiser. Lincoln is a 35 year old white bartender. This is set in Green Valley, NC.
Content notes: intimate partner violence (FMC hits MMC), recent death of MMC’s father (pancreatic cancer), sexism, gambling (secondary character), MMC was estranged from family due to emotionally abusive father, FMC was orphaned as infant (parents died in plane crash), FMC’s grandmother/guardian died when she was 16, vomit (headache), masturbation, on page sex, alcohol, inebriation (secondary character), gendered pejoratives, gender essentialism, ableist language
There was much I enjoyed about Summer and Lincoln’s relationship—the way Lincoln riled her up was my catnip—but unfortunately the good didn’t outweigh the bad.
My main issue was the inclusion of intimate partner violence that is not addressed. Unfortunately, too many people do not recognize women can abuse their partners too. Summer hit Lincoln, not once but twice during this story. The first time happens at the start of the book when they are not yet together. He says some things she doesn’t necessarily want to hear and she slaps him. She apologizes shortly thereafter, which was good at least. However, he says that he deserved it, which was really rough to hear. She slaps him again during the low moment, which was truly unacceptable. It’s not treated as abuse but it is intimate partner violence, no question about it. No one should hit someone they claim to love, no matter what. Will this be Summer’s pattern whenever she’s angry with Lincoln? I hope not, for his sake.
The next issue was Summer’s obliviousness. Lincoln had clearly been pining for her for years and it was just as obvious that Carter wanted her now he couldn’t have her. I didn’t understand a) why she was friends with such a weaksauce person as Carter b) why she couldn’t recognize anything that was right in front of her face or c) what these two men saw in her. I didn't dislike Summer but she was seriously underdeveloped. We don't really know anything about her besides the fact that she was orphaned young, her grandmother was emotionally distant, she has a lot of sexist stipulations in place for her trust, and she feels guilty about having this much money. There was no emotional arc to speak of for any of the characters, really.
Then Lincoln discovers It was so aggravating and I barely appreciated the way Summer finally got through to him.
Lastly, this is a completely white cishet book. Green Valley is described as “a small town outside Charlotte with a disproportionately high percentage of wealthy people because it had been developed forty years ago around an exclusive country club and marina on the large boating lake.” Let’s just be clear that it developed due to white flight and racism. I really enjoy this author’s books for the most part but the whiteness and heteronormativity, plus gender essentialism, continue to be a problem.
Characters: Summer is a 31 year old white nonprofit fundraiser. Lincoln is a 35 year old white bartender. This is set in Green Valley, NC.
Content notes: intimate partner violence (FMC hits MMC), recent death of MMC’s father (pancreatic cancer), sexism, gambling (secondary character), MMC was estranged from family due to emotionally abusive father, FMC was orphaned as infant (parents died in plane crash), FMC’s grandmother/guardian died when she was 16, vomit (headache), masturbation, on page sex, alcohol, inebriation (secondary character), gendered pejoratives, gender essentialism, ableist language
August 14, 2024
ok wow, i was not expecting to enjoy this series this much! 3/5 books have been 4 stars for me. the remaining 2 are not my cuppa so i'll be skipping.
the series focuses on convenient marriages and they didn't feel repetitive at all. they're all from the h's POV which normally i wouldn't like but it's pretty easy to read the H's in the books so even though we're missing their POV we know exactly how they're feeling at all times.
this book was a convenient marriage between the h and her guy bestfriend's brother who can be an ass. i really enjoyed both H/h and watching them grow closer. it was so obvious from the start how much H was into the h.
safety:
safe with exception. no one for either of them when the book starts but they've known each other since they were young and have been with others throughout the years. the H has always been into her but the h never thought of him that way. they barely had any interactions throughout the years as well so it wasn't like they had to see each other with others all the time. it worked for me b/c we didn't hear too much about their past and the fact that h wasn't into him until the present time.
the series focuses on convenient marriages and they didn't feel repetitive at all. they're all from the h's POV which normally i wouldn't like but it's pretty easy to read the H's in the books so even though we're missing their POV we know exactly how they're feeling at all times.
this book was a convenient marriage between the h and her guy bestfriend's brother who can be an ass. i really enjoyed both H/h and watching them grow closer. it was so obvious from the start how much H was into the h.
safety:
safe with exception. no one for either of them when the book starts but they've known each other since they were young and have been with others throughout the years. the H has always been into her but the h never thought of him that way. they barely had any interactions throughout the years as well so it wasn't like they had to see each other with others all the time. it worked for me b/c we didn't hear too much about their past and the fact that h wasn't into him until the present time.
January 8, 2020
**My thanks to the author for providing me with a free copy for an honest review**
In this book we get to see a little bit of Savannah and Carter from A Wedded Arrangement.
Summer is a very sweet girl who has been very lonely all her life and has clung to her best friend Carter since he befriended her early on in school. His brother however has always been kinda mean to her.
With the death of his father Carter is supposed to inherit the family business in which Summer will marry him for a few months to inject some of her inheritance, due to a loop hole this is the only way, however the business gets left to Lincoln the brother with no interest instead.
In a way i was expecting what happened to happen, but i loved how supportive Lincoln was when he was needed and that all three managed to find a balance and a happiness to get what they needed.
In this book we get to see a little bit of Savannah and Carter from A Wedded Arrangement.
Summer is a very sweet girl who has been very lonely all her life and has clung to her best friend Carter since he befriended her early on in school. His brother however has always been kinda mean to her.
With the death of his father Carter is supposed to inherit the family business in which Summer will marry him for a few months to inject some of her inheritance, due to a loop hole this is the only way, however the business gets left to Lincoln the brother with no interest instead.
In a way i was expecting what happened to happen, but i loved how supportive Lincoln was when he was needed and that all three managed to find a balance and a happiness to get what they needed.
April 26, 2022
Much to endure for this lovestory...
Unfortunately, the protagonist comes across like somewhat of an imbecile most of the time. It may have been much easier to digest had the character been a younger woman, perhaps 19. But she's fully grown.
Even in Regency romances, I've never been a fan of female characters who are portrayed as not being able to control their emotions, words, actions or overall lives. It was quite the feat to continue caring about the true love match.
Unfortunately, the protagonist comes across like somewhat of an imbecile most of the time. It may have been much easier to digest had the character been a younger woman, perhaps 19. But she's fully grown.
Even in Regency romances, I've never been a fan of female characters who are portrayed as not being able to control their emotions, words, actions or overall lives. It was quite the feat to continue caring about the true love match.
February 28, 2021
It was super addictive and fast to read but it got a tad too dramatic for my taste with the whole sinner business. Plus, the fact that she screamed his name whenever she woke up while she was sick was very weird and over the top.
November 26, 2020
A lovely, feel good romance, that starts out as a marriage of convenience. The author writes beautifully in a simple, uncomplicated way that is easy to understand and appreciate. The characters are nicely drawn and this story is told from Summer's POV only. Ms Adams is very good at writing in this style, as she manages to convey her hero's emotions exceptionally well without using their POV too. There's a warm, fun epilogue that left me smiling. It can be read as a stand alone - Carter's story is next, except I read it a few weeks ago. LOL. 💘
September 14, 2025
Maybe my favorite one of the series. I adore a love interest switch and this one had the perfect level of angst in such a short book. And the MMC having no perfectly moral backstory besides just being a screwup for no real reason was satisfyingly realistic.
With each book that I’ve read in this series, the couples seem to become more confident to just admit feelings rather than being afraid or coy and I’m here for it.
With each book that I’ve read in this series, the couples seem to become more confident to just admit feelings rather than being afraid or coy and I’m here for it.
November 8, 2022
2,5 ✨
I was really excited with this book because of the blurb and overall it was an okay read but I can't say it's something too memorable.
I liked the relationshio development between Summer and Lincoln though and the cover is just stunning 🤧
▬ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: friend's brother, fake dating, marriage of convenience
▬ 𝐭𝐰: death
I was really excited with this book because of the blurb and overall it was an okay read but I can't say it's something too memorable.
I liked the relationshio development between Summer and Lincoln though and the cover is just stunning 🤧
▬ 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐬: friend's brother, fake dating, marriage of convenience
▬ 𝐭𝐰: death
March 24, 2022
An enjoyable Hate-to-Love, Marriage of Convenience story. I wish there was a little more relationship development and not so much focus on the physical relationship, but I did really ship Lincoln and Summer.
January 23, 2020
This was light and almost believable. I've been in a reading slump, and quick reads like this one are going to help me out of it.
December 11, 2022
Everything was underdeveloped. It felt more like reading a short story.
Theme: 1.5
Writing: 2
Pacing: 1.5
Plot: 1
Entertainment: 1.5
Characters: 1
Theme: 1.5
Writing: 2
Pacing: 1.5
Plot: 1
Entertainment: 1.5
Characters: 1
July 2, 2023
It was cute and all, but the characters all felt like they were in their early 20s rather than in their 30s as mentioned.
July 3, 2020
Ih ternyata aku suka sama Lincoln hahaha dia nggak denial kayak Lance di buku sebelumnya. Dan Carter juga nggak nyebelin. Jadi kepo sama buku Carter.
October 23, 2024
This book was so frustrating. The others in the series are cute.
June 21, 2023
Read : June 21, 2023
Rating : 4 Stars
I'm a sucker for fake marriage /relationships and for the marriage of convenience tropes and this falls right in there so Ofcourse I enjoyed it.
Rating : 4 Stars
I'm a sucker for fake marriage /relationships and for the marriage of convenience tropes and this falls right in there so Ofcourse I enjoyed it.
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