Make-Believe Matrimony: 4 Full-Length Christian Historical Romance Novels with Pretend Marriages

Four fake marriages. Four chances to discover true love in the face of danger.
From the frontier to the battlefield, witness the transformative power of love and faith in these four captivating pretend marriage historical romances.

Seeking Simon by Susan Pope Sloan
When a mysterious stranger claims to be her fiancé, Daviana Spalding’s fight to save her family’s land turns into a battle for her heart. Simon McNeil, haunted by his past and the horrors of war, finds himself drawn to Daviana’s strength and beauty. But as their fake engagement becomes all too real, escalating threats—and an unexpected return from Simon’s past—could destroy everything they’ve built together.

A Conflicted Betrothal by Denise Weimer
Ansel Anderson, a King’s Ranger on Georgia’s frontier, is determined to win favor with a powerful ally by proposing to the aloof Temperance Scott. But Temperance hides a dangerous secret—her support of the Liberty Boys’ cause. As war looms and loyalties are tested, Ansel and Temperance must decide if love is worth risking everything they hold dear.

A Musket in My Hands by Sandra Merville Hart
Callie Jennings is desperate to escape an arranged marriage, but joining the Confederate army disguised as a man is a shocking alternative. Alongside her sister Louisa, Callie faces the harsh realities of war and must wrestle with her beliefs about honor, love, and loyalty. When the man she loves reappears, will their bond survive the battlefield, or will their secrets tear them apart?

Pretending to Be the Mountain Man’s Wife by Misty M. Beller
Jess McPharland is trapped in her father’s dangerous mining operation in the Montana wilderness. Desperate to escape, she convinces Gil Coulter, a stranger searching for his missing brother, to pose as her husband. As they navigate treacherous terrain and unravel deadly secrets, Jess and Gil must confront the growing love between them—and the deadly danger that threatens to tear them apart.

Four captivating fake marriage stories of love, courage, and second chances set against the backdrop of war, wilderness, and the fight for freedom.