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The Unwanted Wife: Nathan & Skylar's story. A Brother's Best Friend Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Davenports) Paperback – March 2, 2024

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He’s my brother’s best friend
My fake husband...
And doesn’t believe in love

Nathan Davenport, CEO of the Davenport empire is my complete opposite.
He hates chocolate. I’m a size sixteen dessert chef.
He only wears black. I love glitter and pink.
He’s grumpy, while I look on the brighter side of life.
Too bad his piercing blue eyes, and high cheekbones haunt my dreams.

When he offers to loan me the money to save my bakery.
I have no choice but to agree.
Except he has conditions:

I must pretend to be his wife for a year
I must fake my feelings for him so his family believes our relationship.
I must stay by his side for the duration of our arrangement so he can claim his inheritance.

I don’t even like the man, surely I can get through this charade without developing feelings for him?
Except living in close proximity with him, our chemistry escalates
I know I am falling for the wrong man.
For when I tell him: “I love you,” he growls: “Love was never part of the equation...”

This is an opposites attract, forced proximity, one-bed, marriage of convenience, and a brother's best friend, billionaire romance with a plus size FMC. It is a complete standalone.

Tropes
Brother's best friend
Fake relationship
Enemies to Lovers
Curvy FMC
OTT possessive
Emotionally wounded hero
"My wife"
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    The Davenports
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  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 2, 2024
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8883585530
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CWYQ6LGS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (March 2, 2024)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 358 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8883585530
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.35 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.81 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.0 4.0 out of 5 stars 2,231 ratings

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L. Steele writes romance novels with powerful men who find their match in strong, curvy, and, fiery women. When she's not writing, she swaps trivia with her filmmaker husband, watches tons of movies, and hikes nature trails.

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I'll set the world on fire...
***POSSIBLE SPOILERS***This is my first book by L. Steele and I am adding them all to my TBR now. This is SPICY!!!!! Loved the story and the characters. He’s wanted her and only her since they first kissed when she turned 18; but she was off limits (best friend’s sister). She thinks she’s not good enough because she is not a beautiful size 4; but that doesn’t matter to him - he wants her. There is a lot of passion, romance, and spiciness throughout the book. There was such a huge plot twist and when I tell you my jaw dropped - I had to pick my jaw up off the ground and had a loud gasp! I couldn’t believe it! Nathan did something he thought was best for Skylar, even though he ended up hurting her. After hearing the plot twist, Skylar is so hurt and angry, you can hear the emotion in the writing. Looking forward to book 2 - Quentin and Vivian’s story.Favorite quote: When it comes to having you, I'll break all the rules. I'll set the world on fire if it means I can spend a few more minutes with you." Spice – 4.5/5 🌶️ Story - 5/5 ⭐️ Characters - 5/5 ⭐️#EnemiesToLovers #BillionaireRomance #CurvyFMC #AgeGap #BrothersBestFriend #MarriageOfConvenience #FakeRelationship #GrumpySunshine
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Kalu
5.0 out of 5 stars The Unwanted Wife
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2024
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Thank you L. Steele for delivering a beautiful story. This brother’s best friend marriage of convenience Romance has become my favorite this year. Nathan and Skylar’s story is so unique and it has an unexpected twist that I didn’t see coming which makes the book even more interesting that you can’t put it down. The book starts with PRIMROSE HILL map, this first page got me hooked since I was able to see the townhomes where Sinclair & Summer, Michael and Karma, and Dr Weston and Amelie were living. This page gives you an idea where all the characters live and how they interact with each other. If you have read her previous books it gives you a thrill to continue seen all these characters interacting with Nathan and Skye but if you haven’t read any of her books, this book is so well written that you can follow their own story but I bet you would be interested in knowing each of the characters stories. Nathan and Skylar story starts with Skylar struggling financially to keep her bakery afloat. She is an independent woman who followed her dreams but she is going through a rough patch and needs money to keep her business running. That’s when Nathan comes to the picture. When he first showed up to the bakery, he seems arrogant and full of himself not interested in investing his money to help Skylar. However, when he sees her again something snapped inside him which made him come up with this marriage arrangement in which both would benefit from it but what he didn’t expect was to get emotionally involved that he couldn’t walk away from her. I love the fact that Skye push him to show his real feelings towards her and made him realize that since the moment they kissed on her 18th birthday, she was it for him. I loved the possessiveness, and loving side of Nathan. He worshipped Skye in a way I have never seen before and it actually makes you jealous… lucky girl. He protected her and cared for her even when she didn’t notice. If that’s not love idk what is. After they get married, they go through this newly wed phase where they can’t keep their hands from each other especially after Skylar lost her V card to him. Everything is going good for both of them when reality hit and changed Skylar’s life forever. Nathan finally comes clean and fears to lose her which made him change his mind, instead of thinking about revenge, he wanted to become the better version of himself so his wife would be proud of him. At the end they get their HEA.
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BookishRaquel
4.0 out of 5 stars Steamy with a Twist
Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2024
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My Star Rating: 4/5 ⭐
My Spice Rating: 3/5 🌶️

What you’ll find:
- Marriage of Convenience
- Grumpy/Sunshine
- Opposites Attract
- Forced Proximity
- Billionaire Romance
- Brother's Best Friend
- Curvy FMC
- Age Gap

The Unwanted Wife is the first book in the Davenports series. This is my first L. Steele book, and it was a really good read. Right from the start, I knew I would not be able to put it down.

This story follows Nate and Skylar, who end up in a marriage of convenience that is mutually beneficial for them. Skylar needs money to help keep her business afloat, and Nate can offer it to her. Nate needs to marry to be named CEO of a Davenport business. Skylar's brother is Nate's best friend. On Skylar's 18th birthday, they shared a kiss that neither had forgotten. Although they were forced into their marriage, they found their happily ever after.

The Unwanted Wife is a compelling and addictive story filled with humor, supportive friendships, secrets revealed, a revenge plan, a dysfunctional family, surprising twists, steamy scenes, and undeniable chemistry between Nate and Skylar. The characters are well-developed, and the story is well-written. The author did an excellent job pulling me into the characters' world and evoking various emotions. I am excited to continue reading more in this series and dive into other books written by L. Steele.
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Nyee
3.0 out of 5 stars 3.5 stars!
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
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So, I’m an L. Steele fan and just as shocked as others that this is less than 5 stars! It came together towards the end; yet, this particular storyline seemed choppy at the beginning. It almost became a DNF and I’ve only done that twice to a book. That said…I’m actually glad I finished it! Here’s why:

MMC is Nathan and he was a challenging character to get into. He is the main “choppy” part I discussed above. Midway through I began to understand him more and by the end? Well, I so appreciated his character!

The FMC is Skylar and she took us on quite the ride. The plot twist alone should’ve made this book at least a 4.5 (if not so choppy🤦🏽‍♀️). Anyhoo, you’ll like Skylar, too! Good couple although she seemed a tad flighty at first and it detracts from the buildup in my opinion.

Overall, it’s a good storyline and the supporting characters add to it nicely! It’s a good book.
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Rose Helg
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
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Thus was the first time, I read her book. This book was Awesome. I got to do say, I read this book twice. I 💓 it!! 💓 Nate and Skylar.
This book has Alphole ( Nathan😂😂), fake wife, claim inheritance, entertaining, funny, opposite attraction, forced proximity, one bed, curvy girl (definitely, love that,), marriage of convenience, best friend sister, billionaire romance, stand along, Steamy, page turner, action pack, death(Sorry), tear jurker, Definitely Wonderful Characters, and So much more. This is Definitely, A Must Read. 💓 it!!
Also, there a bonus epilogue, you can download. Its also, Good. Need the next book, now!!
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EvaR
5.0 out of 5 stars This book sizzles
Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024
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Skylar and Nathan know each other because of her brother Ben. Actually Ben and Nathan are best friends and even go to the Marines together. Long story short brothers best friend and his sister sizzle forever when they share a kiss when they were younger. Well when she was younger and Nathan was much older like her brother.
These two are just so sexy and their romance is just hot and you won't be able to get enough of their love for each other. You really must read this book cause its phenomenal. Loved the story!! Enjoy
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Dorothyann Graham
5.0 out of 5 stars Love, Love,Love
Reviewed in Canada on April 24, 2024
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L Steele has taken my love of romance novels and military and has messed it into the perfect love story.

Great story line and I love how she also touch’s in grief.
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5.0 out of 5 stars It will not disappoint!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 8, 2024
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Oh wow, yet again Ms. steel has knoccked it out the park! It has laughter, saddness, fun but !ost of all a story behind it. A great follow on to the rest of the books. Yes it is steamy in places, but it foes not detract from the over lying story and background characters. Excellent reading, which I devoured in one night. Highly recommend.
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DasGretchen
1.0 out of 5 stars Nicht meins
Reviewed in Germany on April 4, 2024
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Auf mich wirkte es, als hätte man eine Liste der derzeit beliebten Themen gemacht
- Jungfrau
- Sexgott-Model-CEO außen hart und innen kuschelweich
- arrangierte Ehe
- bester Freund des Bruders
- bisschen BDSM
und das alles zusammengemischt, versucht ein wenig Ironie reinzubringen, indem die Heldin selbst diese Art von Büchern liest und gehofft, dass das reicht.

In meinen Augen reicht das nicht. Die Charaktere können nicht überzeugen, die Handlung ist sprunghaft, gerade er wechselt teils im 5-Minuten-Takt Stimmung und Haltung, oft extrem OTT (klar nehm ich den Heli und lass den Verkehr in einer Londoner Straße sperren, um meine Frau zu vögeln) gepaart mit extrem sappy, ab 50% hab ich überlegt abzubrechen, 20% der Kindleversion sind ohnehin Auszüge aus anderen Büchern der Autorin.

Wer auf einen Typen steht, der sich für seine Frau ins Potterverse einarbeitet und Taylor Swift Texte "genuine" findet, der mag hier glücklich werden, ich persönlich brauch es nicht. Der ist 15 Jahre älter als sie und fast 40 - muss der jede ihrer Interessen mitverfolgen?
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Gabi2111
5.0 out of 5 stars a great love story
Reviewed in Australia on March 13, 2024
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Another great book from L. Steele. Skylar, a curvy baker who feels somewhat insecure about her weight, fell in love with her brother’s best friend Nathan as a teenager. She kissed him on her 18th birthday, but that didn’t go as planned. He did somewhat a runner and she felt naturally rejected. Years later, she set up her dream bakery but her business is failing. In comes Nathan offering her a deal….marry him and save the bakery. A temporary marriage benefitting both. Not all seems what it truly is. Not giving away too much here.
As for Nathan - he had a somewhat traumatic childhood where the rich Davenports paid off his mother to leave with little Nathan and never return. Now he is back for revenge, but needs a wife to gain his role as CEO to be able to play out said revenge. That’s his reason for his marriage proposal.
Again, there is much more to it, and not all is at it seems. Will revenge or being truthful avail? Will those two find their happy ever after. Of course they do, but first the author takes us on a roller coaster ride of turns and plots. All by all a wonderful love story.
Love the book, love the davenports and looking forward to read the next book in the series.
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Mrs G Sutton
4.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Bakery!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 2, 2024
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Really good read, growly hero Nathan, and plumpish heroine. Only downer as the book is based in England, and the characters are English, when Skylar has the flu they give her Advil, we do not take Advil in England but, Paracetamol.
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