The Temporary Wife

A Romance Novel by Maya Alden

Book 1 of the Once Upon A Time Series

Subgenres & Tropes:

Marriage of Convenience,
Grumpy/Sunshine,
Forced Proximity,
Small Town Romance,
Chronic Illness Representation

Published 2023

Length 354 pages

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This book is for you if you're into...

Fairytales with chronic illness heroines who create magical art
Marriage of convenience where the prince owns a vineyard
Grumpy sunshine pairings with a ten-year age gap

Publisher Description

A reluctant prince. A fragile beauty. A marriage of convenience…with a dash of magic.

Liesel Brooks never expected to marry Prince Atlas Callahan, but with her dying father’s insistence and the promise of security, she finds herself in Everwood—a breathtaking town of vineyards and secrets. Atlas may be rich, handsome, and smart, but he’s not exactly thrilled about his new bride. After all, his heart belongs to another.

Liesel isn’t the picture-perfect princess; her autoimmune disease keeps her in constant pain, though she transforms her suffering into stunning, magical paintings. She may not have the looks to turn heads, but her heart could light up a thousand lives. If only Atlas would notice.

The Temporary Wife is a spellbinding twist on The Little Match Girl, blending romance, heartbreak, and just the right touch of enchantment. Get ready for a fairytale that’s anything but ordinary and features your favorite tropes:

Marriage of Convenience
Chronic illness representation
The hero owns a vineyard
Grumpy sunshine
Small town romance
Other woman drama
Forced proximity
Age Gap (10 years)
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