His Sicilian Cinderella

His Until Midnight... ? When millionaire Matteo Santini bought one night with Bella Gatti it was to protect her innocence from the dangerous game she was caught up in. He never expected to be so undone by their fierce attraction – nor by her disappearance the next day.

His until midnight...? When millionaire Matteo Santini bought one night with Bella Gatti it was to protect her innocence from the dangerous game she was caught up in. He never expected to be so undone by their fierce attraction--nor by her disappearance the next day. Chambermaid Bella has escaped her shameful past, but memories of that night with Matteo still burn. Forced to attend Sicily's most exclusive wedding with him, Bella knows the dark-hearted tycoon will want a reckoning. And as the clock strikes twelve it's clear the only way Bella will be leaving the party is with Matteo--via his bed! The Playboys of Sicily Duet Taming Italy's most notorious men! Book 1: Sicilian's Shock Proposal Book 2: His Sicilian Cinderella You won't want to miss this sizzlingly dramatic new duet from USA Today bestselling author Carol Marinelli--available only from Mills & Boon® Modern Romance(tm)! Praise for Carol Marinelli Princess's Secret Baby 4.5* RT Book Review Marinelli's heartrending tearjerker is a tale of two cultures. Her narrative is a sensual feast and the first love scene is awesome. The trust-building and eventual love between her two polar opposites is the pièce de résistance. Protecting the Desert Princess 4.5* RT Book Review Marinelli's romance is an exquisitely told modern-day fairytale, a delightful mix of laugh-out-loud pampered-princess antics and solemn realities. The first kiss between the ruthless, sexy Aussie lawyer and tempestuous Arabian royal temptress kicks off an erotic fantasy. More Precious than a Crown 4.5* RT Book Review Marinelli's romance is powerful, magical and mystical. The private conversations between these forbidden soul mates are heartfelt and genuine.

His until midnight? When millionaire Matteo Santini bought one night with Bella Gatti, it was to protect her innocence from the dangerous game she was caught up in. He never expected to be so undone by their fierce attraction or her disappearance the next day. Chambermaid Bella has escaped her shameful past, but her memories of that night with Matteo still burn. Forced to attend Sicily's most exclusive wedding together, Bella knows the dark-hearted tycoon will want a reckoning. As the clock strikes twelve, it's clear the only way Bella will be leaving the party is with Matteovia his bed!

One day, when maid Bella took breakfast up to the deluxe suite of the luxury hotel where she works, she was frozen by what she saw. It was Matteo, her lover from five years ago...in bed with another woman! Since escaping Sicily, where they both grew up, he’s become a famous and wealthy entrepreneur. There are even rumors that he’s bought the hotel Bella works at! Long ago, the night before eighteen-year-old Bella was to be sold into prostitution, she gave Matteo her virginity, and they promised each other they would escape their mafia-controlled island. However, Bella was unable to escape with him that night and remained trapped for many years. So why, after finally reuniting, does Matteo look at Bella with eyes full of resentment and anger?

His Sicilian Cinderella by Carol Marinelli Chambermaid Bella Gatti has escaped her shameful past, but her memories of one night with millionaire Matteo Santini still burn. Forced to attend Sicily’s most exclusive wedding together, it’s clear the only way Bella will be leaving the party is with Matteo – via his bed!

“Marry me this weekend.” He will wed his Cinderella! Sicilian billionaire Gabriel Salvetti offers a simple exchange—for her hand in marriage, he’ll save Francesca Mancini’s ancestral home. Penniless Frankie has the aristocratic name Gabriel needs to redeem his family’s notorious reputation. And their blatant physical attraction can only sweeten the deal. But when he discovers his convenient bride is a secret virgin, one taste is enough to make Gabriel crave his wife—forever! Lose yourself in this tale of innocence and desire…

One day, when maid Bella took breakfast up to the deluxe suite of the luxury hotel where she works, she was frozen by what she saw. It was Matteo, her lover from five years ago...in bed with another woman! Since escaping Sicily, where they both grew up, he’s become a famous and wealthy entrepreneur. There are even rumors that he’s bought the hotel Bella works at! Long ago, the night before eighteen-year-old Bella was to be sold into prostitution, she gave Matteo her virginity, and they promised each other they would escape their mafia-controlled island. However, Bella was unable to escape with him that night and remained trapped for many years. So why, after finally reuniting, does Matteo look at Bella with eyes full of resentment and anger?