Arranged Marriage Books That Bring the Drama
Sometimes love is found in the most unexpected places. Surely a forced marriage isn’t the ideal place for love, but in these arranged marriage books, love blossoms in the most unforeseen arrangement. This subgenre has been widely loved among romance readers due to its complexities and unpredictability. Here are our top recommendations for arranged marriage books.
Arranged Marriage Books List
Books On The List
- The Bride by Julie Garwood
- The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
- Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas
- The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders
- Arranged by R.K. Lilley
- Marriage for One by Ella Maise
- A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
- The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
- The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
- The Tycoon’s Revenge by Melody Anne
Arranged Marriage Books
The Bride by Julie Garwood
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| Pages | 353 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Cultural Clash, Marriage of Convenience, Feisty Heroine, Medieval Romance |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Medium |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Mild Violence |
Alec Kincaid, a Scottish man, is pushed into an arranged marriage by the king. Out of duty, he agrees to marry Jamie, an English woman. The moment Alec sees the feisty and gorgeous Jamie, he decides to marry her. He desires to tame the woman and make her his completely. But Jamie is not fond of arrogant people and she isn’t on his beck and call. She is determined to resist the man, but time can change the greatest of resolves.
The Marriage Bargain by Jennifer Probst
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| Pages | 272 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Financial Struggles, Opposites Attract, Billionaire Romance, Forced Proximity |
| Tropes | Best Friend’s Brother, Friends To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content |
Alexa Maria McKenzie is in dire need of money so she can help her family out. But big and quick money isn’t easy to get, so she casts a love spell. She needs a man who can conveniently provide money. Alexa’s best friend’s brother, Nicholas Ryan, is a billionaire and needs a wife for a year to secure his inheritance. The most convenient solution to his problem is marrying Alexa; he gives the money, and she becomes his wife, that’s all. But things don’t always go as planned.
The Marriage Mistake by Jennifer Probst
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| Pages | 352 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Billionaire Romance, Unrequited Love, Marriage of Convenience, Slow Burn |
| Tropes | Brother’s Best Friend, Friends to Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content |
Carina Conte has an MBA and works efficiently at her brother Michael’s venture, but things never seem to change. Everybody treats her like a child, and she’s still the shadow of her sibling. To make things worse, her brother’s best friend, the company’s CEO, and her longtime crush Max Gray barely look at her. Max believes Carina is off-limits, but one day the limits are broken as they indulge in a one-night stand. But they are caught by Carina’s mother, who forces them into marriage out of an old Italian tradition. Now they both are getting more than they bargained for.
The Unwanted Wife by Natasha Anders
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| Pages | 248 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Unrequited Love, Redemption, Betrayal, Second Chance Romance, Marriage of Convenience, Slow Burn, Angsty |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Emotional Abuse, Manipulation, Sexual Content, Gaslighting, Infertility |
Theresa Noble married Sandro De Lucci out of love. But 18 months into the marriage, Sandro is cold and distant. She is heartbroken and asks for divorce, but Sandro refuses and demands a son in exchange for a divorce. The proposition disgusts Theresa. She soon discovers that the marriage was arranged by her father for business profit. Sandro only married her for her inheritance. She then decides to take control of her life and happiness and won’t let others manipulate her.
Arranged by R.K. Lilley
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| Pages | 438 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Billionaire Romance, Forced Marriage, Marriage of Convenience, Initial Bitterness, |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Emotional Abuse |
Noura comes from a financially unstable background; to secure her life, she puts herself up in the ‘Bride catalogue’. A place where gorgeous women put themselves up for a wealthy marriage. She is picked up to be the bride of Calder. He is a billionaire but is being forced into this marriage by his father. He marries Noura to secure his inheritance, but he hates her guts. As the story progresses their relationship is complicated by arguments, bitterness, and misunderstandings. A hate-to-love story.
Marriage for One by Ella Maise
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| Pages | 538 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Slow Burn Romance, Marriage of Convenience, Opposites Attract, Past Trauma, Trust Issues |
| Tropes | Grumpy & Sunshine |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Sexual Content, Past Trauma |
Rose always wanted to open her own coffee shop. But then she learns that the only way to inherit the land for her coffee shop is by marriage. Enter rich lawyer Jack, who is willing to marry her, which will indirectly benefit him too. But after the marriage, Rose gets to know Jack’s cold nature. He refuses to show even a little bit of warmth towards her. Their relationship was purely for convenience, but Jack’s caring action says otherwise. Are all Rose and Jack bound to be doomed?
A Rose in Winter by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
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| Pages | 576 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Beauty & The Beat Inspired, Gothic Romance, Mystery, Redemption, Secret Identity |
| Tropes | Love Triangle |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Non-Consensual Situations, Forced Marriage, Violence, Manipulation |
Erienne is the most beautiful woman in Mawbry. A long line of suitors awaits her, but her heart belongs to the handsome Christopher Seton. But her life takes a drastic turn when her gambling father puts her up for auction. The highest bidder would marry her. The man who bids highest is Lord Saxton, a mysterious man who covers his face due to scars. Erienne is devastated and scared of her new husband, but she soon sees his kindness too. But Saxton has many secrets, which threaten their relationship.
The Arrangement by Mary Balogh
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| Pages | 400 |
| Age-Rating | 14+ |
| Themes | Blind Hero, Marriage of Convenience, Wallflower Heroine, Slow Burn Romance, Cinderella Inspired |
| Tropes | Second Chance At Love, Trauma Bonding |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Emotional Abuse |
Vincent Hunt, a former soldier who became blind in the war, is fed up with his overprotective family, who constantly pester him about marriage. To get some peace, he visits his childhood town. There he meets Sophia, who saved him from her relative’s plan to trap him in a marriage. Now Sophia has no money and is kicked out by the relatives, so Vincent suggests a solution. They make an arrangement of marriage for convenience. Vincent promises her independence and sets up a strictly no strings attached relationship. He married her to escape his family’s interference, but he’ll get more than he bargained for.
The Golden Dynasty by Kristen Ashley
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| Pages | 456 |
| Age-Rating | 18+ |
| Themes | Alternate World, Fantasy World, Forced Marriage, Cultural Clash, Language Barrier, Ancient Ritual, Wife Hunt |
| Tropes | Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Non-Consensual Sexual Situations, Violence, Abduction |
Circe Quinn lived a normal life in Seattle, but one day she is mysteriously transported to another world known as Korwahn. She finds herself in the middle of Wife Hunt, a ritual where warriors choose their bride by capturing them. She catches the eye of the powerful king, Dax Lahn. He brutally eliminates all obstacles and claims her. Now Circe is the queen; Dax’s forceful ways drive her away, and she fights back. She is in a new world with no out and an unwanted husband. What can she do?
The Tycoon’s Revenge by Melody Anne
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| Pages | 278 |
| Age-Rating | 16+ |
| Themes | Revenge, Redemption, Former Lovers, Billionaire Romance, Secret Child |
| Tropes | Second Chance Romance, Enemies To Lovers |
| Readability | Easy |
| Trigger Warnings | Manipulation, Betrayal, Sexual Content |
Derek Titan loved Jasmine with all his heart, but then she left him. He is heartbroken and revengeful and commences on a journey for success. Jasmine, who was unaware of her father’s manipulation, broke up with Derek and later discovered she is pregnant with Derek’s son. Years later, their paths cross again, and Derek is determined to make her suffer. When he learns about his son, she tells Jasmine to marry him or he’ll take away his son. Jasmine has no choice here, but can a marriage save a failed relationship?
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Conclusion
These were our top recommendations for arranged marriage books. They have the perfect blend of tradition and tension. From classic arranged marriage stories to one-of-a-kind stories like second chances or former lovers, these arranged marriage books have a blend of everything nice. Make sure to add these to your reading list.
