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The Paid Companion

Subgenre
romance
Edition year
2004
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The Earl hires the feisty, financially constrained Elenora to pretend to be his betrothed while keeping his own agenda private. She becomes involved in his search for a killer, and his practical regard for her develops into attraction.

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  • Fake Dating: “he simply wants someone sensible and suitably lovely to pose as his betrothed for a few weeks among polite society.” source
  • Quest: “a partner in his quest to catch a killer” source
  • Marriage of Convenience: “A false fiancee will keep the husband-hunters at bay while he goes about his business.” source
  • Strong Heroine: “Elenora's sorry financial circumstances - and dreams of a life of independence - leave her little choice but to accept.” source

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