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Marriage of convenience romance books

A green card, an inheritance, a reputation to save. It is just a contract. Until it very much is not. 10 books so far, including Bride, Outlander and The Wall of Winnipeg and Me.

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Bride
Ali Hazelwood
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A vampire bride, a werewolf alpha, a marriage of convenience and the bonding scene that broke the internet.
- Arranged marriage
- Marriage of convenience
- Enemies to lovers
Outlander
Diana Gabaldon · Book 1 of 10 in Outlander
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A WWII nurse falls through standing stones into 1743 Scotland and is forced to marry Jamie Fraser. Big, epic, steamy.
- Marriage of convenience
- Forbidden love
- Virgin hero
The Viscount Who Loved Me
Julia Quinn · Book 2 of 8 in Bridgertons
Spice 3/5 · Steamy
Anthony Bridgerton and Kate Sheffield: enemies to lovers, a bee and the fan-favourite season.
- Enemies to lovers
- Marriage of convenience
- Regency
Devil in Winter
Lisa Kleypas · Book 3 of 4 in Wallflowers
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A shy wallflower proposes a marriage of convenience to the most notorious rake in England. Readable alone.
- Marriage of convenience
- He falls first
- Bad boy
Leather & Lark
Brynne Weaver · Book 2 of 3 in The Ruinous Love Trilogy
Spice 5/5 · Scorching
A hitman is forced to marry the chaotic woman who keeps trying to ruin his life. Feral and funny.
- Marriage of convenience
- Enemies to lovers
- Touch her and die
Terms and Conditions
Lauren Asher · Book 2 of 3 in Dreamland Billionaires
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
The coldest Kane brother needs a wife, fast. His assistant volunteers. The pining is unbearable.
- Marriage of convenience
- Fake dating
- Boss x employee
The Wall of Winnipeg and Me
Mariana Zapata
Spice 2/5 · Simmer
His former assistant quits; the NFL star needs a green-card marriage. The slowest, most satisfying burn.
- Boss x employee
- Marriage of convenience
- He falls first
A Deal with the Elf King
Elise Kova
Spice 3/5 · Steamy
A village herbalist is chosen as the elf king's bride. Cozy-ish standalone with a satisfying burn.
- Marriage of convenience
- Arranged marriage
- Forced proximity
The Bride Test
Helen Hoang · Book 2 of 3 in The Kiss Quotient
Spice 3/5 · Steamy
A Vietnamese woman comes to California for a summer to convince an autistic man to marry her. Tender and funny.
- Marriage of convenience
- Cinnamon roll hero
- Neurodivergent MC
The Maddest Obsession
Danielle Lori · Book 2 in Made
Spice 4/5 · Spicy
A sharp-tongued mafia princess and the cold capo who decides she is his.
- Enemies to lovers
- Marriage of convenience
- Morally grey MMC

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Marriage of convenience books: FAQ

What are the best marriage of convenience books?

Reader favourites include Bride by Ali Hazelwood; Outlander by Diana Gabaldon; The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata; A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova. Use the spice filter above to narrow it to your heat level.

What are the spiciest marriage of convenience books?

For explicit marriage of convenience romance, try Bride by Ali Hazelwood; Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. These are rated 4 or 5 out of 5 on our spice scale.

Are there low-spice or clean marriage of convenience books?

Yes: The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata are rated 1 or 2 out of 5, closed door or kisses only.

Are there standalone marriage of convenience books?

If you do not want to commit to a series, try Bride by Ali Hazelwood; The Wall of Winnipeg and Me by Mariana Zapata; A Deal with the Elf King by Elise Kova.