My Marriage of Convenience: A BWWM Romance Book Review - No Spoilers
Plot Summary
Marriage of Convenience: A BWWM Romance by Cher Etan follows Jonathon, a billionaire facing an ultimatum from his grandfather: get married by thirty or lose his inheritance. Jonathon isn’t interested in falling in love, so he sets his sights on a practical arrangement. Enter Leila, a smart, independent woman who’s been burned by love before. Their encounter at a charity event sparks an idea that leads them both down a path neither expected—a businesslike marriage that soon becomes anything but routine. As Jonathon and Leila navigate meddling family members, social expectations, and the real challenges that come with pretending to be a happy couple, the line between pretense and genuine connection starts to blur. The story stays true to its premise by providing a full, standalone narrative free of cliffhangers and focuses on emotional growth, authenticity, and discovering that sometimes love shows up when you least expect it.
Why I Love This Book
I love how this book never feels rushed—there’s time for Jonathon and Leila to really get to know one another. Their chemistry keeps me hooked, and the tension crackles from the first page. I appreciate Leila’s strength and vulnerability, and Jonathon’s struggle to let someone inside his carefully guarded world. The marriage-of-convenience trope is handled with honesty; the emotional payoff feels earned, especially as both leads work through past pain and family baggage. Every messy moment, awkward dinner, and sigh-worthy romantic scene pulls me in deeper. The dialogue feels real. I always want more books where you can see two people slowly growing together, finding courage and comfort in each other. The emotional depth and healing mixed with flirty banter make this exactly my kind of romance. And yes, the steamy scenes? They’re not just hot—they show the trust building between characters. That makes the story even more satisfying.
Who Will Like This Book
If you’re a fan of marriage-of-convenience stories loaded with emotional tension, you’ll enjoy this book. Readers who appreciate billionaire romances with strong Black heroines will find a lot to love here, especially if you love seeing characters tackle real-life struggles. If you want complex family drama, slow-burn attraction, and serious character development, this book will keep your attention. And if you enjoy stories where fake relationships turn intensely real, this one delivers big time.
⚠️ Trigger warning: This book includes themes such as parental abandonment and difficult family relationships. Sexual scenes are explicit, intended for readers 18+.
Tagged As
marriage of convenience, billionaire romance, BWWM, forced proximity, emotional healing, standalone, fake relationship, slow burn, strong female protagonist, contemporary romance, rich hero, social class struggle, family drama, steamy romance, sexy billionaire, interracial romance, kindle unlimited, dual POV, hurt/comfort, redemption arc
Steam Level
This novel is #6 on our list of 10 BWWM Romance Books You'll Absolutely Love. View the full list.
