The Davenports #2

The Imperfect Marriage

L. Steele

Quentin Davenport is my ex-boyfriend’s father... and now my husband in a marriage of convenience.

When my boyfriend leaves me at the altar, Quentin steps in and offers to marry me. At first, I can't accept. He's much older, tall, dark, tattooed, and an ex-marine with a grumpy disposition. But it's a way to salvage my dignity and get back at my ex. Plus, it's just a fake marriage. Quentin is still in love with his late wife, so there’s no fear of developing feelings… or so I think.

Quentin offers to put my younger sister through college and pay for my father’s medical treatment. I can't refuse him.

But there are conditions:

I must live with him as his wife.

I must pretend to be his.

I must convince his family that I love him.

Living under the same roof as man and wife, I see a different side of Quentin. The pretend marriage starts to feel very real, and I'm sure Quentin reciprocates my feelings. Despite his love for his late wife, I begin to dream of a future with him. I'm ready for my Happily Ever After… until it turns out his wife is alive.

This is an age gap, marriage of convenience, ex-boyfriend's father, forced proximity, billionaire romance with an HEA. No cheating, no OW/OM drama, and no third-act breakup.

**Tropes:**

- Age Gap

- Ex-boyfriend's Father

- Marriage of Convenience

- "My Wife"

- OTT Possessive

- Strong Female Lead

- Fake Relationship

- Angsty Billionaire Romance

- Forced Proximity

- One Bed