The Reluctant Wife: A Bodyguard - Princess Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Davenports Book 4)

The Reluctant Wife: A Bodyguard - Princess Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Davenports Book 4)

by L. Steele

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4.2 stars from 2,315 reviews. Top 77% of Contemporary Fiction books we track.

Published 2025-02-03

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  • You love grumpy, protective men who fall hard once they finally let their walls down.
  • You're drawn to the tension of forced proximity and the slow burn of chemistry neither party expected.
  • You want the comfort of a guaranteed happy ending paired with genuine emotional stakes and banter that makes you laugh.

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  • You prefer slow romance that takes 400+ pages to get going, because the chemistry here ignites fast and stays hot throughout.
  • You're looking for political intrigue or palace drama as the main plot, because this one keeps the focus on the relationship.
  • You need your heroes brooding and silent types, because Ryot's possessiveness comes with plenty of verbal affection once he cracks.

About this book

Ryot Davenport is a former Marine and billionaire security expert hired as a bodyguard. He enters into a marriage of convenience with a princess as a calculated political move. The arrangement comes with one rule: don't fall for each other. Despite their agreement, undeniable chemistry develops between them. He is determined to keep his walls high and his heart untouchable, while she is determined to make him feel again. As stolen glances and unspoken promises accumulate, both struggle against the attraction growing between them. This is the fourth book in The Davenports series. The story includes elements such as a shared living space, a possessive dynamic, a meddling grandfather, and a Great Dane character. It concludes with a happy ending.

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