Marriage In Name Only (Contract Brides)
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Summary
Marriage In Name Only (Contract Brides) by Barbara McMahon looks like a backlist title with a clear setup and an easy way in from the record we have here. This edition lists 2004 • Harlequin • 192 pages, which gives you a quick sense of scope and pace.
Edition on file: 2004 • Harlequin • 192 pages • ISBN 9780373038138.
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Reading commitment
Light Short sit-downs
Light commitment. Enough room to develop without feeling like a marathon.
What stands out here
The clearest standout is the reading lane it sits in: Idea-led • Weekend read.
Best way to approach it
Best approached in a couple of steady sittings rather than in constant tiny fragments.
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