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The Reluctant Wife

A Bodyguard-Princess Marriage of Convenience Romance (The Davenports, Book 4)

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The Reluctant Wife

By: L. Steele
Narrated by: Shane East, Ava Lucas
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THE ONE RULE I CAN'T FOLLOW: DON'T FALL FOR YOUR FAKE HUSBAND

He's, my bodyguard. My marriage of convenience husband. And the one man I can't have feelings for.

Ryot Davenport: Former Marine. Billionaire security expert. A man built to keep his walls high and his heart untouchable.

Our fake marriage? A calculated political move.

Our real chemistry? Impossible to ignore.

He’s sworn to keep me safe. I’m determined to make him feel again. Every unspoken promise. Every stolen glance. We’re playing a dangerous game where the only rule is: don’t fall.

But some rules were never meant to be kept…

This is a grumpy bodyguard x princess fake marriage billionaire romance with:

Only One Bed A Possessive Bodyguard who calls you “my wife”

A Curvy Princess Who Turns His World Upside Down

Found Family That Will Make You Cry

A Champagne-Drinking Great Dane Who Steals the Show

A meddling grandfather

A Guaranteed HEA That’ll Leave You Swooning

Some contracts are written in fire. Some hearts can't be contained.

Fall into the world of the Davenports. 1-Click could change everything!

©2025 Laxmi Hariharan (P)2025 Laxmi Hariharan Contemporary Women's Fiction Marriage Fake Relationship Marriage of Convenience Heartfelt
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Loved the narration from both Shane East and Ava Lucas

At a night club Aurelia, shakes off her security and meets Ryot for the first time, to shake off a man who will not leave her alone, the two of them kiss.
Now Ryot is head of her security and her personal body guard, When Aurelia finds her life is threatened the only way to keep her safe is for the two of them get married.
Ryot had been married before and he is still hurting. Ryot and Aurelia are perfect for each other. Both helping and bringing out the best in each other.

Wife

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love the Characters, the story line is both engaging,romantic and thilling and on top of that the narration was perfect

reverting!

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I really enjoyed this book, it was just as fun, easy and exciting as most of her other books.
It's been a while since I was in Primrose Hill, it was nice to visit this universe again.

I enjoyed it

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Ryot and Aurelia's story is absolutely wonderful. When the first meet their attraction to each other is instant. I loved this story. Both Ryot and Aurelia talk to each other and behave like grown ups. Their chemistry of off the charts the plot excellent. THe choice of narrators is perfect. I look forward to the next book.

Brilliant adaptation

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Ava Lucasand Shane East succeed in bringing Aurelia and Ryot to life, narrating with passion and expression. The story itself is good, though I did find it to be a bit drawn out at times. Ryot is a very strong character, filled with determination and commitment, with a huge heart. Aurelia is just as committed and in need of a life of her own after having spent so many years supporting her family. Overall,a good listen with plentygoing on and talented narrators💖💖💖💖💖.

Great narration

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