When my former boss—a man known as a cold, heartless, billionaire—proposes to me, I think he must be joking.
Except I know Graham Mackenzie well enough to know he doesn’t joke.
He’s brooding, keenly intelligent, and fifteen years older than me. And the deal he’s offering…is no laughing matter.
I need money to save a château and fulfill a promise to my great-aunt, and he needs a wife.
After two years, if we can pull this off, we’ll go our separate ways.
It’s supposed to be a business agreement—nothing more. But the longer we pretend, the more I feel like I see the real Graham. And I find myself wishing for something real.
A marriage of convenience seemed like the perfect solution. At least until I started developing real feelings for my fake husband.
MY REVIEW
“Everything about him was so intense, so consuming that I couldn’t look away.”
There’s literally nothing better than a fake relationship, marriage of convenience with my wife vibes. And let me tell you, the “my wife ” trope is my latest addiction, and this book did not disappoint!
On the outside, Graham appeared cold and heartless, but in reality, he had a huge heart and was totally swoon-worthy. I had no idea just how sexy the French language was until I met Graham. And Lily is a force to be reckoned with. While she might have been afraid to tell her family off, she wasn’t afraid to give Graham a run for his money.
Together, Graham and Lily had amazing banter and chemistry. The will they/won’t they moments drove me a little crazy, but we’re certainly worth it in the end. And while their relationship didn’t start off in the most conventional way, I loved watching Graham and Lily grow together as a couple and find their way to happily ever after.
The Exception was a terrific read from beginning to end. It had a great balance of family, romance, and drama. I also loved the alopecia rep. It’s not something you typically see explored in romance novels, and I felt like the author tackled this subject very well.
All in all, it is a very enjoyable read.
*I was provided an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review *
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