By Erin Havoc - The Big Badвђ™s Mail-order Bride

: A 21-year-old curvy romantic who, feeling isolated after her mother's death, signs up for a mail-order bride service.

: Like other books in Erin Havoc's Curves and Ruins series , the heroine is specifically described as curvy. Style & Reader Expectations The Big Bad’s Mail-Order Bride by Erin Havoc

: The 21-year difference between the leads is a central element of their dynamic. : A 21-year-old curvy romantic who, feeling isolated

: Despite their opposing views and awkward first meeting, they share an immediate, inexplicable physical draw. : Despite their opposing views and awkward first

: The pair first meet by chance on a plane, where Roman is rude to Harley. They are shocked to discover they have been matched together when Harley arrives at Roman’s mother’s house. Themes & Tropes

: Harley is a "sunshine" character who loves Christmas, while Roman is a "grumpy" skeptic.

: Expect a high level of "steam" with a guaranteed happily-ever-after (HEA) and no cheating or cliffhangers, consistent with Erin Havoc's author profile .