The Bride's Bargain — Maureen Caudill

Dive into the dazzling world of New York City's Gilded Age, where wealth, power, and passion collide in a battle for love and revenge. Marisa Stratton, a member of the famed Four Hundred in New York's Gilded Age social world, is a determined young woman fighting against all odds to keep her family's luxury jewelry store afloat. With her beloved grandfather incapacitated by a stroke, the weight of Stratton's company rests heavily on her shoulders. Marisa's only hope is to make use of the treacherous waters of high society to secure her family's legacy. Enter Dane Challoner, a man forged by hardship and driven by vengeance. Years ago, Dane's grandfather was cheated out of a priceless heirloom, The Rose Necklace, casting the Challoner family into decades of poverty. Now, Dane has clawed his way back to the top, rebuilding his family's fortune and seeking retribution against the Strattons. His sights are set on Marisa's jewelry store, and he will stop at nothing to reclaim what he believes is rightfully his. But when family complications and societal expectations force their hand, Marisa and Dane strike an unexpected bargain. The only way for Marisa to save her family's business and for Dane to gain the social cachet he desires for his younger sister is through a marriage of convenience. As Marisa and Dane navigate their new life together, the line between pretense and passion blurs. Marisa must control the man who threatens her family's livelihood, while Dane grapples with his growing feelings for the woman he vowed to ruin. Can love blossom from the ashes of revenge? Or will their pasts tear them apart? THE BRIDE'S BARGAIN is a sizzling tale of desire, betrayal, and redemption set against the opulent backdrop of New York's elite society. Perfect for fans of historical romance and lovers of passionate, character-driven stories.What Readers Say About THE BRIDE'S BARGAIN:A captivating story of love and revenge, set in the glittering heart of Gilded Age New York. The chemistry between Marisa and Dane is electric!This novel is a page-turner, filled with drama, passion, and the perfect amount of steam. An absolute must-read for historical romance enthusiasts.