The Marriage Narrative
The Marriage Narrative by Claire Kann, published by Penguin Group on November 11, 2025, is a 368-page romance novel that explores the complexities of love and partnership. The story follows Zinnia, a driven businesswoman who decides to transform her dating profile into a marriage-merger proposal, seeking a quick and strategic arrangement rather than waiting for her ideal match. Her plans take an unexpected turn when she meets Jordan, who has his own motives tied to a reality show that has dominated his family’s life for years.
Readers will find a blend of romantic comedy and drama as Zinnia and Jordan navigate their unconventional agreement. The narrative delves into themes of multicultural and interracial relationships, highlighting the challenges they face while maintaining the façade of a perfect marriage. As they juggle their public personas and personal feelings, the line between their staged romance and genuine emotions begins to blur, leading them to confront what they truly want. This edition offers an engaging look at the dynamics of love in a modern context, set against the backdrop of reality television.
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A love just for show grows into something more in this swoonworthy romance from the author of The Romantic Agenda.
Zinnia is an ambitious, successful businesswoman who is not about to wait around for her One True Love. She turns her dating profile into a marriage-merger proposal: a few strategic meetings, move in together, get married—all within thirty days. Her friends think it will never work… until she meets Jordan, a near-perfect applicant with a big secret.
Jordan’s family has spent the last decade starring in a massively popular reality show about their lives. He has finally agreed to join the cast, but production wants him to marry an actress (his ex) in a romantic storyline to boost viewership.
Convinced Zinnia is perfect for the role instead, Jordan proposes a mutually beneficial marriage agreement: she gets her business partner husband, and he gets to help his family on his terms. Together they face strict schedules, wild plot twists, and behind-the-scenes hostilities, all while acting like besotted newlyweds—an intense performance that evolves into a relationship they never expected.
As the line between reality and show blurs, Zinnia and Jordan must choose between a clean contract or a beautifully messy love story.
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