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The Surprise Wife
A rich, single father in search of a wife of convenience.
A feisty dance teacher in need of money.
And a teenage daughter who holds her dad in complete disregard. What could possibly go wrong?
She may be rapidly approaching forty, but Odessa Williams is happy to be single.
A dedicated dance teacher, she’s more than happy to provide for herself and her grandmother.
But when the lease on her apartment runs out, she suddenly finds herself completely roadblocked.
Until a certain billionaire comes along to make her an offer she can’t possibly refuse.
Connor Slinn had all but sworn off love. A dashing playboy, he’s known for his one-night stands with women half his age.
But when he gets custody of his twelve-year-old daughter and finds himself at the center of teenage disapproval, he knows he must earn her respect again.
His daughter needs a stable home and Odessa may just be the woman who can help him out.
As Connor and Odessa embark on a marriage of convenience, neither one of them is immune to the fiery chemistry that irrevocably draw them to each other.
But as everything suddenly comes crashing down around them, will their budding relationship survive?
And what happens when his daughter uncovers the truth about their marriage?
****This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.****
A feisty dance teacher in need of money.
And a teenage daughter who holds her dad in complete disregard. What could possibly go wrong?
She may be rapidly approaching forty, but Odessa Williams is happy to be single.
A dedicated dance teacher, she’s more than happy to provide for herself and her grandmother.
But when the lease on her apartment runs out, she suddenly finds herself completely roadblocked.
Until a certain billionaire comes along to make her an offer she can’t possibly refuse.
Connor Slinn had all but sworn off love. A dashing playboy, he’s known for his one-night stands with women half his age.
But when he gets custody of his twelve-year-old daughter and finds himself at the center of teenage disapproval, he knows he must earn her respect again.
His daughter needs a stable home and Odessa may just be the woman who can help him out.
As Connor and Odessa embark on a marriage of convenience, neither one of them is immune to the fiery chemistry that irrevocably draw them to each other.
But as everything suddenly comes crashing down around them, will their budding relationship survive?
And what happens when his daughter uncovers the truth about their marriage?
****This is a standalone novel with a touch of steam and HEA.****
238 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 27, 2020
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November 8, 2021
Well written. A good read. I liked the maturity of the characters and the fact they were in their late 30s/40s.
April 23, 2020
What a cute little story
So the premise was crazy but fake wedding for one such reason or another are the epitome of romance novels and I liked this story of Odessa and Connor and I liked that Scarlet was a teenager which was a bit different, I liked that Odessa did it for a better reason that most (no gambling parent featured here), my favorite character was Granny Sherry, she bought a bit of pizzazz and made this story a bit more wholesome and unique from other stories with the same premise and I appreciate that, anyway the romance was good, the erotica was really good and the HEA was well deserved for our main characters.
So the premise was crazy but fake wedding for one such reason or another are the epitome of romance novels and I liked this story of Odessa and Connor and I liked that Scarlet was a teenager which was a bit different, I liked that Odessa did it for a better reason that most (no gambling parent featured here), my favorite character was Granny Sherry, she bought a bit of pizzazz and made this story a bit more wholesome and unique from other stories with the same premise and I appreciate that, anyway the romance was good, the erotica was really good and the HEA was well deserved for our main characters.
March 15, 2020
Good
Con and Odessa made a great couple. This was a good read and interesting plot. I just felt that so much more could have taken place in the story and made it that much more interesting. Why was the mother (Odessa's mom)never mentioned again or introduced to Con. What happened to Scarlett's mom? It just felt like there were lots of loose ends that needed to be includede
Con and Odessa made a great couple. This was a good read and interesting plot. I just felt that so much more could have taken place in the story and made it that much more interesting. Why was the mother (Odessa's mom)never mentioned again or introduced to Con. What happened to Scarlett's mom? It just felt like there were lots of loose ends that needed to be includede
May 16, 2020
The surprise wife
This was an interesting and amazing romance novel. I truly enjoyed reading this book. Connor and Odessa's love story began from an arrangement but soon blossomed into true love!!! Through all the obstacle their love prevailed. This book contains dreams, hope , betrayal, deception, intrigue, heartbreak, lies, and finding a true family!!! I will be recommending this book to everyone I know!!!👍
This was an interesting and amazing romance novel. I truly enjoyed reading this book. Connor and Odessa's love story began from an arrangement but soon blossomed into true love!!! Through all the obstacle their love prevailed. This book contains dreams, hope , betrayal, deception, intrigue, heartbreak, lies, and finding a true family!!! I will be recommending this book to everyone I know!!!👍
March 11, 2020
Connor and Odessa
I actually enjoyed this story, the plot twist was different. Connor chose the right woman to help with his daughter Sophia whom he barely knew because his ex wife was a treacherous bitch. I liked the grandmother Sherry too. My only complaint is they didn't say what happened to the stupid ex wife after she tried to crash their wedding.
I actually enjoyed this story, the plot twist was different. Connor chose the right woman to help with his daughter Sophia whom he barely knew because his ex wife was a treacherous bitch. I liked the grandmother Sherry too. My only complaint is they didn't say what happened to the stupid ex wife after she tried to crash their wedding.
May 25, 2020
Lack something to make it Great!
I started out reading it was kinda boring but kept reading. There are good parts in the book but there was parts that bored me. The daughter was a little unreal because a 12 year old with that much attitude seem over broad. The love story seem to be in the background of the whole book and the relationship of the daughter was the for front.
I started out reading it was kinda boring but kept reading. There are good parts in the book but there was parts that bored me. The daughter was a little unreal because a 12 year old with that much attitude seem over broad. The love story seem to be in the background of the whole book and the relationship of the daughter was the for front.
November 5, 2023
Boring!
Understand remembered this author from a book a few years ago. Then when I started reading this book, I remembered why I hadn't read any other novels she wrote. She is a decent writer but her books are boring. She tried to throw a twist in with the ex-wife showing up but she didn't quite pull off the twist.
Understand remembered this author from a book a few years ago. Then when I started reading this book, I remembered why I hadn't read any other novels she wrote. She is a decent writer but her books are boring. She tried to throw a twist in with the ex-wife showing up but she didn't quite pull off the twist.
February 7, 2020
Heartwarming
Very cute read about a dad willing to do whatever for a daughter he just got custody of. Even marrying her dance teacher to avoid being the man whore she thinks he is
Very cute read about a dad willing to do whatever for a daughter he just got custody of. Even marrying her dance teacher to avoid being the man whore she thinks he is
February 26, 2020
Very nice
Loved Odessa and Connor. Connor's ex-wife was horrible. Glad his daughter Scarlett saw the truth about her mom. Loved Odessa's grandmother Sherry she was funny. There were parts of the book I was in tears laughing at Sherry.
Loved Odessa and Connor. Connor's ex-wife was horrible. Glad his daughter Scarlett saw the truth about her mom. Loved Odessa's grandmother Sherry she was funny. There were parts of the book I was in tears laughing at Sherry.
March 3, 2020
Good story
Odessa and Conner's story but all the right buttons. Take marriages always have an element of being a fairy tale. But, this turned real when the ex step in. The angst and sadness was real. Good story.
Odessa and Conner's story but all the right buttons. Take marriages always have an element of being a fairy tale. But, this turned real when the ex step in. The angst and sadness was real. Good story.
March 4, 2020
It Was Okay
It was an okay read for me but I didn't like that it wasn't a conclusion on what happen with the Sharon situation. I'm glad that Conner, Odessa, Sherry, Scarlet, Noah, and Nalla got their own HEA despite the unconventional way they started out.
It was an okay read for me but I didn't like that it wasn't a conclusion on what happen with the Sharon situation. I'm glad that Conner, Odessa, Sherry, Scarlet, Noah, and Nalla got their own HEA despite the unconventional way they started out.
March 6, 2021
Liked it
I liked the story, it was really nice and I loved Odessa’s personality. I’m going to read some of the other books because I’m kind of liking these type of storylines. I hope I can find more BWWM stories here, I just realized they were a thing like a few days ago.
I liked the story, it was really nice and I loved Odessa’s personality. I’m going to read some of the other books because I’m kind of liking these type of storylines. I hope I can find more BWWM stories here, I just realized they were a thing like a few days ago.
February 8, 2020
I enjoyed the book it was a bit awkward in spots but the granny was hilarious, the daughter sweet and sad and the couple-dynamic.
February 16, 2020
Left hanging
I wanted to find out what happened to the ex but the rest was a touching story. It shows that families come in all forms.
I wanted to find out what happened to the ex but the rest was a touching story. It shows that families come in all forms.
March 24, 2020
book started off alright and i do mean started. maybe 3 chapters were good and then the plot got on a train and zoomed past logic. leaps were made to fit into the marriage of convenience plot and we were supposed to sympathize with this 40 year old dude "dating" 19 year olds??? aight
his 12 year old was fine but annoying and way too smart mouthed and wise for her years. granny sherry was the best character bar none!
i was actually happy to finally have a grown heroine in odessa who was childfree and fine with it but that got ruined twice in the damn epilogue. and by the middle of the book i was ready for it to be done and skimmed the shit outta most of it to get to the end.
his 12 year old was fine but annoying and way too smart mouthed and wise for her years. granny sherry was the best character bar none!
i was actually happy to finally have a grown heroine in odessa who was childfree and fine with it but that got ruined twice in the damn epilogue. and by the middle of the book i was ready for it to be done and skimmed the shit outta most of it to get to the end.
April 16, 2020
I liked it alot
I liked the story but it left a couple of loose ends that I would like to know. But overall it was entertaining.
I liked the story but it left a couple of loose ends that I would like to know. But overall it was entertaining.
April 24, 2020
Yasssssss I loved it
So now Im about to go on a Izabella book binge!!!! Im gonna try to read all books by this author!!!!! I loved it !
So now Im about to go on a Izabella book binge!!!! Im gonna try to read all books by this author!!!!! I loved it !
April 30, 2020
Good book
A must read. Keep me wanting to read more and more. Loved the ending. Grandma was amazing loved the book.
A must read. Keep me wanting to read more and more. Loved the ending. Grandma was amazing loved the book.
July 31, 2020
I was excited about a book with real adults but this was poorly written from beginning to end.
November 11, 2021
very nice.
A couple of errors, but a lovely story! Hated the ex. Some surprises, and, of course, the happily ever after. Will recommend.
A couple of errors, but a lovely story! Hated the ex. Some surprises, and, of course, the happily ever after. Will recommend.
September 17, 2023
Fabulous!
This story was great. Scarlett was a hoot. She was smarter than her father and mother. Her mother was a card that should have been felt with seriously.
This story was great. Scarlett was a hoot. She was smarter than her father and mother. Her mother was a card that should have been felt with seriously.
December 1, 2023
The Surprise Wife.
I. Loved the characters and the easy the story evolved. The ups and downs were crazy good. Would like to know what happen to the wife.
I. Loved the characters and the easy the story evolved. The ups and downs were crazy good. Would like to know what happen to the wife.
September 4, 2024
Nice to see the child older. I really liked Grandma spunk through out the book.
October 16, 2025
It is good book
February 27, 2021
I liked that it was a forty something’s story line.It was sweet with the ex-wife scene that was ghastly. The impact of that on the daughter! Odessa and Connor got their act together in the end. Glad it worked out. Some steamy scenes.
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