A Convenient Fiction

In Book 3 of Mimi Matthews' Parish Orphans of Devon series, Laura Hayes faces a dire situation after her father's death leaves her and her disabled brother struggling to maintain their failing perfume business. With time running out, she seeks a husband to rescue them, but the arrival of the enigmatic Alex Archer complicates matters; he is determined to find a wealthy wife for his own gain. As their paths intertwine across picturesque locales, an unexpected bond forms, challenging Alex's heart and ambitions when scandal looms. Will he rise to the occasion and become the hero Laura needs, or will his quest for fortune prevail?