Bound by Law

By Laura Carpenter

Clara O'Donnell has built her life on logic, law, and carefully written contracts. Love has never fit neatly into any of them.

So when she agrees to a marriage of convenience with James Kavanagh-a widowed father fighting to protect his daughter-it is meant to be practical. Legal. Temporary.

Nothing more.

But living under the same roof begins to change everything.

Between courtroom battles, public scrutiny, and a child who sees far more than either of them expects, Clara and James discover that some bonds can't be reduced to paperwork. What began as a legal arrangement becomes something fragile, terrifying, and real.

As secrets surface and rivals circle, they must decide whether their marriage will remain a contract-or become a promise.

Bound by Law is a deeply emotional Irish romance about found family, quiet devotion, and the courage it takes to turn obligation into love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GL3YK298
• ISBN13: 9798233788628
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Emerald Harbour House
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"