Re-read this classic romance by New York Times bestselling author PennyJordan, previously published as Research into Marriage in 1986 Harassed by her brother-in-law's loathsome advances, Jessica decides that the onlysolution is marriage. Besides, the experience could prove the thesis of her book: thatromantic love is not the best foundation for marriage. Lyle Garnett needs a mother for his two troublesome sons. When he answers Jessica'snewspaper advert, he's equally determined to keep their relationship on platonic grounds.But their pragmatic pact begins to crumble as they realize keeping this marriage strictlypractical is going to be harder than either of them expected!