An Age Gap, Arranged Marriage, Holiday Romance
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The Temporary Wife by Maya Alden
ISBN 9798861980197
Publication Date 1 November 2023
Genre Romance
Pages 318 pages
Once upon a time, there was a young woman called Liesel Brooks who came to Everwood to marry a reluctant prince who thought he wanted another.
Now, Liesel would never have agreed to marry the prince if she’d known he belonged to another woman, but her father, who was dying, had insisted that the prince wanted her and that he wanted her safe after he was gone. You see, Liesel had an autoimmune disease that wouldn’t kill her but gave her pain nearly every day of her life. She bore the pain gracefully and created magical paintings that turned her agony into beauty.
So, Liesel arrived in Everwood, a beautiful wine town where her future husband owned Callahan Vineyards. He was handsome. He was smart. He was not happy about marrying her. She was a slight, dainty, almost fairylike woman with a face that would not launch even one ship, but then Atlas Callahan didn’t see her heart, which would have launched thousands.
Kind, wonderful, big-hearted Liesel married her prince, and…no, they didn’t live happily ever after…well, not until there was magic.
I am Seraphina Vine, the fairy godmother of Everwood. I bring lost souls and broken hearts together. So, I wave my magic wand and tell you the story of a little match girl who brought light into the life of a reluctant prince.
What is The Temporary Wife?
“A Temporary Wife” by Maya Alden tells the enchanting love story set in Everwood, focusing on Liesel Brooks, a young woman with an autoimmune disease fulfilling her father’s dying wish to marry reluctant prince Atlas Callahan.
My thoughts on The Temporary Wife by Maya Alden
This book is a charming and heartwarming romance that combines the classic elements of a fairy tale with contemporary storytelling. You will find yourself immersed in the enchanting and quaint setting of Everwood.
The narrative explores the contrast between Atlas’s initial resistance and Liesel’s compassionate nature, guided by the fairy godmother Seraphina Vine. The characters’ struggles, growth, and emotions are vividly portrayed, with Liesel’s artistic expression of pain making her a compelling protagonist.
The age gap between Liesel and Atlas adds tension and complexity to their evolving relationship, and the story delves into themes of vulnerability, love, and the transformative power of emotional connections. Supporting characters, especially Navya, contribute charm and depth to the narrative, enhancing the overall storytelling.
Tropes in the book
💍Marriage of Convenience
💦Chronic illness representation
🍷The hero owns a vineyard
☀️Grumpy sunshine
🍇Small town romance
💔He thinks he wants another woman
💘Forced proximity
🎂Age Gap
☃️Holiday romance
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