The Gallagher Family , Book 1 (can be read as a standalone).
Joanna is paired with Evan, the oldest son of a high-powered businessman. While the arrangement initially seems like a "match made in Heaven"—Joanna gets financial security and Evan gets a pampered social companion—the reality is far darker. Joanna quickly finds herself entangled in the dangerous secrets of the Gallagher mafia family, leading her to wonder if she will survive the marriage at all. Wife for Hire by S.L. Sinclair
While some readers enjoy the imperfect, evolving nature of the protagonists, others may find certain "hero" archetypes frustrating if they fail to protect the heroine adequately. Quick Facts for Your TBR Format: Kindle Edition (79 pages). The Gallagher Family , Book 1 (can be read as a standalone)
Reviewers describe the series as having a "heartwarming" sense of unity between characters despite "heartbreaking" circumstances. Joanna quickly finds herself entangled in the dangerous
Justice and "karma" are central themes, with some readers appreciating how antagonists are often punished using their own methods.
Wife for Hire by S.L. Sinclair is a dark, taboo mafia romance that leans into the high-stakes world of arranged marriages and family secrets.