by Maya Banks
First published 2012
Ashley Carter believed her new marriage to Devon would bloom into lasting passion. Her dreams crumble when she learns their union was merely another business arrangement orchestrated by her father. Determined to win Devon's genuine love, Ashley transforms herself into the perfect society wife. She adopts refined manners and calculated behavior, hoping to prove her worth. But Devon notices the change immediately. He misses the vibrant, spontaneous woman he married. The bubbly personality that first drew him to Ashley has vanished behind a polished facade. Devon struggles to understand this new version of his wife. Ashley maintains her act while secretly longing for his authentic affection. The distance between them grows even as Ashley discovers she carries his child. Now pregnancy adds urgency to their emotional standoff. Devon searches for ways to rekindle the spark in Ashley's eyes. Both must navigate the gap between duty and desire, between the marriage they have and the love they want.
Genres: romance, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
160 pages · Paperback · Silhouette Books