Wife for Hire

In the third novel of Janet Evanovich's Elsie Hawkins series, Hank Mallone finds himself in a bind when he enlists Maggie Toone to pose as his wife to enhance his reputation and secure a bank loan for his business. As Maggie arrives in his small Vermont town, their strictly business arrangement begins to blur the lines between professional and personal, especially as she discovers that Hank is everything she ever dreamed of. With gossip swirling and their unexpected chemistry intensifying, both must navigate the complexities of their situation.