The Prenup
A standalone Contemporary Romance
đź’• Non-Explicit Romance
An estranged husband and wife living on separate coasts learn that due to a loophole in their prenup, in order to file for divorce, they first have to live under the same roof as three months as husband and wife.
The Prenup
Charlotte & Colin
🔥 💕 NON-EXPLICIT ROMANCE
Trope: Fake-Relationship, Marriage-of-Convenience, Forced Proximity
"The Prenup reads like the sort of screwball rom-com you wish Hollywood still made." —Apple Books, UK
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USA TODAY Bestseller
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Apple Books Best Book of the Month
Charlotte Spencer grew up on the blue-blooded Upper East Side of Manhattan but she never wanted the sit-still-look-pretty future her parents dictated for her. Enter Colin Walsh, her brother’s quiet, brooding best friend, and with him a chance to pursue her dreams. One courthouse wedding later, Charlotte’s inheritance is hers to start a business in San Francisco and Irish-born Colin has a Green Card.
Ten years later, they're happily married. On different coasts. With separate lives. In fact, she hasn't even seen Colin in a decade, and that's just fine by her. But fate throws her a curveball when her husband calls her back to New York, and she realizes the boy she's married is long gone. In his place is a shockingly appealing man ... who wants a divorce. The problem? The terms of their prenup arrangement state that before either can file for separation, they have to live under the same roof for three months.
about the story
if you're wondering...
Is this book for me?
Warning: there is no physical cheating, but the hero is in a relationship for much of this book.
This book is written in first person, heroine-only POV. If you have to have the guy's perspective, this book isn't for you.
Charlotte is one of my more "real" heroines. We hear all her thoughts on being stuck on a plane, she gets hangovers, she speaks her mind.
This book has a lot of banter, it's light, it's fun. They sing Madonna, have a driving lesson, there's an ICE agent on their heels...
❗️ There are no sex scenes in this one! I repeat, no sex scenes! If you're accustomed to my spicy books please be aware that this one is different!
One of my very favorites of all my books, and the one I think about the most often!
I TRY TO BE AS UPFRONT AS POSSIBLE ABOUT EACH OF MY BOOKS. EVERYONE HAS UNIQUE PREFERENCES!
reviews & praise
“The Prenup reads like the sort of screwball rom-com you wish Hollywood still made. Its great strength are the two leads: Charlotte Spencer (razor-sharp New York socialite determined to take Silicon Valley by storm) and Colin Walsh (Charlotte's brother's low-key Irish best pal) are the sort of characters that feel instantly familiar. They're attempting to get divorced after a 10-year marriage of convenience (Charlotte needed to be married to unlock her inheritance, Colin was after a green card), but must live together for three months to be granted a divorce. This proves more problematic than it appears since the pari haven't seen each other since their perfunctory nuptials. Surely, love can't Blossom in these most unromantic of circumstances? Lauren Layne is exactly the writer to ensure the story stays believable, utterly charming, and laugh-out-loud funny." —Apple Books - UK
"Layne's best work yet—a compelling reminder of why we all fell in love with romance in the first place." —Rachel Van Dyken, #1 New York Times Bestselling Author
“The Prenup is a delicious slow burn romance. Loved every minute of it!—Monica Murphy, New York Times Bestselling Author
“I’m a major Lauren Layne fan and The Prenup didn't disappoint!—Monica Murphy, New York Times Bestselling Author
“You can always count on Lauren Layne delivering a fun, modern romance!—Monica Murphy, New York Times Bestselling Author
"The Prenup is utterly charming—a binge-worthy rom-com you won’t be able to put down. With non-stop wit, this feel-good romance pays homage to the old-school rom-coms we all loved so much. A perfect beach read." —R.S. Grey, USA TODAY Bestselling Author
"It’s all the best things about contemporary romance wrapped up in one beautifully written bundle of fun wit and real emotion." —Noelle Adams, New York Times Bestselling Author
"Your #1 fun summer read is here! With its easy banter, sharp humor and toe-curling sexual tension, The Prenup is guaranteed to satisfy.” —Jessica Lemmon, Bestselling Author
"Lauren Layne’s voice sparkles in The Prenup. With its sharp humor, easy banter and toe-curling sexual tension, it's the ultimate LL experience.” —Jessica Lemmon, Bestselling Author
“The Prenup is a sexy, sassy romantic comedy that hooked me from the start!” —Jennifer Probst, New York Times Bestselling Author
Excerpt
I pretend to write on my palm. “Note to self, spouse does not share his space well.”
“While you’re making notes, jot this down … stay out of my bedroom.”
“Were you this much fun when we got married?” I ask.
“Were you this annoying?”
I give his chest an affectionate pat as I walk past him. “Oh, hubby. You haven’t seen anything yet.”
