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The Big Day Deceit
One marriage. Two strangers. And a house full of secrets.
“Warm, cosy and beautifully written. I couldn't put it down.”
Amazon UK · Verified review
The story
One marriage. Two strangers. And a house full of secrets.
When Annie Simmons steps in for her sister at the last minute, it's supposed to be a farce — a sham wedding that won't even make it through the vows. But thanks to her manipulative parents, Annie suddenly finds herself tied to a man she barely knows and a marriage she never wanted.
Conrad Brenman isn't just a pawn in her family's schemes — he's kind, steady, and far more invested in their future than Annie anticipated. Now bound together by a countryside inheritance and unexpected emotions, Annie and Conrad must navigate a web of lies, family secrets, and their growing connection. Can a marriage built on deception grow into something true, or is the past too heavy to let them move forward?
Why you'll love it
Romance with heart, humour, and the gentlest hands
Emotional depth
Heartfelt connection without the heaviness — feelings you'll carry with you long after the last page.
Warm, gentle humour
Relatable, grown-up romcom moments. Wit you'll recognise from your own kitchen.
Closed-door intimacy
Tension, chemistry, and tenderness without explicit scenes. Connection over choreography.
Characters with heart
Flawed, resilient, and easy to root for. Real people, real second chances.
What readers are saying
Rated 4.2★ on Amazon UK
Reviews from Amazon UK and Goodreads.
“Warm, cosy and beautifully written. I couldn't put it down.”
Amazon UK reader
“A lovely slow-burn romance with great characters. Exactly what I needed this autumn.”
Goodreads reader
“Engaging, emotional, and so easy to fall into. The kind of book you save for a quiet afternoon.”
Amazon UK reader
“A grown-up romance that respects its readers. More of this please.”
Goodreads reader
Ann Fairway writes closed-door, emotionally intelligent romance for readers who believe in second chances, warm humour, and love that feels entirely real.
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