A Contracted Spouse for the Prizefighter When ambitious Theodora proposes a marriage of convenience to Clem Dabney—a rough-around-the-edges ex-prizefighter turned theatre entrepreneur—it seems like the perfect solution to both their problems: she gets to prove her theatrical worth, he gets the respectable married status he needs to expand his business. But the moment Theo steps into her new role, Clem's carefully laid plans start to crumble, especially when he realizes the "distinct lack of feminine charm" he thought he was signing up for is absolutely captivating once she's in the spotlight. As jealousy flares and their convenient arrangement becomes decidedly inconvenient, both must grapple with whether their sizzling connection is just business—or something neither of them can afford to lose.

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