Her Substitute Groom

Her Substitute Groom by Ivory Row tells the story of Carys Blake, who faces mounting debts and a vanished fiancé days before their wedding. Billionaire Maxim Thomas steps in to save her and protect his own inheritance. As they navigate societal pressures and family secrets, their marriage of convenience is put to the test. Read the blurb below.

Her Substitute Groom Blurb

In Her Substitute Groom by Ivory Row, Carys Blake finds herself in a desperate situation. With her family drowning in debt due to her mother’s reckless spending, she faces the threat of homelessness. To save her family, Carys reluctantly agrees to an old friend’s proposal: marry him so he can inherit his trust fund from his grandfather. The groom, Lorenzo Thomas, is a billionaire heir with a notorious reputation for breaking off engagements. Just two days before their highly publicized wedding, Lorenzo disappears, leaving Carys with nothing but a text message and a world of problems.

Enter Maxim Thomas, Lorenzo’s cousin and a billionaire businessman known for his reserved nature and aversion to the spotlight. To save both their families from scandal and financial ruin, Maxim offers to marry Carys in Lorenzo’s place. Despite his family’s objections and the gossip that they were cheating behind Lorenzo’s back, Maxim is determined to go through with the marriage. Carys, needing to protect her family and reputation, accepts his offer. The press and society at large scrutinize their every move, casting doubt and suspicion on their union.

As Carys and Maxim navigate their marriage, they face numerous challenges, including family secrets that threaten to tear them apart. Investors and business associates question Maxim’s judgment, while his family pushes to cut Carys loose. Despite the external pressures, Carys and Maxim must decide whether their union can survive the relentless opinions of others. Along the way, they discover more about each other and themselves, forging a bond that might just withstand the tumultuous journey ahead.