The Charmer

INSTANT USA TODAY BESTSELLER - When a charming billionaire and a reclusive lawyer tie the knot to outsmart an inheritance scheme, sparks fly and unexpected love blossoms in this sizzling romance from Ava Rani, author of The Spare and The Heir.

Sometimes love outsmarts the best laid plans.

Penelope Chen-Astor ran away from the stifling expectations of her wealthy family in Singapore for an independent life as a high-powered Manhattan lawyer. But familial duty comes crashing back when her grandfather's will demands she be married for a year to claim her inheritance. She'd walk away from it all, but her mother's assets are at stake too, and this is the only way Penelope can see to protect her.

Enter Xander Sutton, the billionaire co-founder of investment group Dawn Capital. With his effortless charm and easy smiles, he's used to winning hearts, but Penelope's always proven immune to him. When she's backed into a corner and asks Xander to masquerade as her husband for a year, he sees a golden opportunity to finally win over the only person who's kept him at arm's length-but the closer they get, the harder it becomes to play pretend.

What begins as a strictly business arrangement quickly spirals into steamy encounters and genuine emotions. When meddling relatives, corporate espionage, and high-stakes legal battles come into play, Xander and Penelope will have to decide if the inheritance is all they stand to lose when the year is done...

From the bustling streets of Manhattan to the serene beaches of the Hamptons and the skyscrapers of Singapore, The Charmer is the third and final novel in the Biotech Billionaires universe.

TROPES YOU'LL FIND IN THE CHARMER:

• Black cat/golden retriever
• Marriage of convenience
• "My wife"
• Friends to lovers
• Only one bed
• They're both rich-rich
• Spicy to-do list

Ava Rani is the author of the Biotech Billionaires series. The daughter of two immigrants, her Indian-American roots peek out in different ways in all her novels. She loves to write diverse love stories featuring flawed characters who have real problems, powerful friendships, and chosen families who support each other.