Are you a real housewife type? A Penelope Bridgerton? A Tashi Donaldson? Whatever your brand of married drama we’ve got a story you are going to love.
An American Beauty by Shana Abe
Class disparity in the Gilded Age, falling in love with a married man, and scratching out a living in a gambling parlor, none of these obstacles would stop Arabella Huntington from making the life for herself she deserved. Old money New York may have balked, but they were forced to step aside for her trail blazing path. Readers who admire, or love to hate, Arabella, will find a similar magnetic allure to Rosamund Pike in Saltburn, who could help being pulled in by the wealth of power, money, and charm they exude, and the veneer of perfection, with the promise of more just below the surface.
The Bitter Truth by Shanora Williams
Jolene “Jo” Baker is the devoted wife of a North Carolina gubernatorial candidate, determined to support her husband and prove she’s more than just a trophy wife, but as dangerous accidents and suspicious missteps plague his campaign, Jo starts to question everything she knows about her husband. Fans of Jo will find a connection to the character Julianna Margulies embodies in “The Good Wife,” and readers and viewers alike will ask, what is a brilliant political wife to do when she is pushed to the edge?
One in a Million by Janet Dailey
When a wealthy patriarch dies he leaves behind questions and suspicions about his death, a horde of children intent on grabbing as much of his fortune and ranch as they can, a grieving widow, and a an angry ex-wife bent on getting what’s hers. Those who love the drama of the “Real Housewives” won’t be able to resist the drama, scandal, and pettiness of these wealthy women, determined to do anything to stay on top…
Damned if I Duke by Anna Bradley
Prudence Thorne seizes an opportunity to blackmail the rakish Duke of Montford, Jasper Vincent, into forgiving her father’s gambling debts, only for her plan to backfire spectacularly. Despite enjoying London’s illicit delights and having no intention of marrying, Jasper finds himself thrust into a marriage with the spirited Prue, orchestrated by his scheming grandfather. Well, the course of true love never did run smooth, and everyone who devoured this latest season of “Bridgerton” will know, sometimes a woman needs to make some unconventional decisions to find her own happiness and sometimes you don’t get your happy ending in quite the way you expect.
Double Lives by Mary Monroe
Known for switching identities to escape trouble, twins Leona and Fiona have deceived everyone from boyfriends to the law. Outspoken Leona lives for scandal, while demure Fiona is her mother’s pride. When Fiona seeks escape from her passionless marriage and Leona mourns her lost love, they switch places once more. Unexpectedly, Leona finds comfort in domestic life and a spark with Fiona’s husband, while Fiona embraces newfound freedom and temptation. Much like the twins in “Echoes” though, they will find that switching places will eventually catch up to them…
Reprinted with permission from Kensington Books.
