Content levels
Trigger warnings
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Desperate to help her ailing mother, Philadelphia "Delphie" Carteret agrees to partake in a sham wedding ceremony to her cousin, Gareth. This fulfills Gareth's obligation to marry before his sick uncle passes, and in exchange Delphie's mother will be guaranteed an annuity for life. The plan is perfect. But perfect plans usually go awry. Not only was the marriage ceremony valid, but Gareth's dying uncle makes a miraculous recovery. An imposter is threatening Delphie's identity and her life, and the whole family is on the brink of scandal. As Gareth and Delphie try to mastermind a way out of this mess, they begin to discover that what's between them may be surprisingly real.
Is The Five-Minute Marriage appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A lighthearted Regency-era fantasy about a marriage of convenience that becomes real. Contains mild peril from an imposter threatening the heroine, but no graphic content or mature themes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death of parent, chronic illness, and deception.
Who'll love this
Readers will love the romantic mix-ups and the clever heroine navigating high society while protecting her family.