The Imperfect Proposal by Annie Dyer is the fourth book in her series. It is a contemporary, second-chance, secret marriage romance that follows the reunion of two doctors, Shay and Thea, a decade after a impulsive Vegas wedding. Core Premise & Characters
: Ten years prior, the pair had a whirlwind romance that culminated in a Vegas wedding .
: Much of the book focuses on whether the spark they felt ten years ago can survive a decade of silence. The Imperfect Proposal by Annie Dyer
: The morning after their wedding, Thea left without warning to work for Doctors Without Borders ( Médecins Sans Frontières ). For ten years, they remained legally married but estranged, with Shay only receiving occasional postcards. Plot Summary
: Shay and Thea are both doctors who met during their residency. Shay is portrayed as a dedicated, high-pressure London doctor and a member of the established Callaghan/Green family universe. Thea is the daughter of a Viscount who chose a life of service over her family’s aristocratic expectations. The Imperfect Proposal by Annie Dyer is the
: Readers from Amazon reviews note that characters from Dyer's previous series often appear, adding a sense of continuity to her fictional world. Series Context The English Gent Romances series includes: The Imperfect Proposal - Annie Dyer - Goodreads
The story picks up when Thea returns to London and begins working at the same hospital as Shay. Their reunion is rocky—their first encounter occurs when Thea walks into a storage cupboard and finds Shay in a compromising position with a colleague. : Much of the book focuses on whether
: A major hurdle for the couple is addressing why Thea left and why Shay never sought a divorce.