Resisting The Sicilian Playboy

An ambitious wedding planner goes to great lengths to give her clients their dream wedding in Sicily, including date the suave owner of a castle. Leo Valente is as notorious as the tabloids make him out to be. But feisty wedding planner Dara Devlin isn’t deterred. She needs his family castle for her top client, so she boldly accepts Leo’s outrageous challenge to be his fake girlfriend. If Dara thinks her sensible suit and unwavering professionalism will discourage him, she’s mistaken. They only make Leo want to get beneath her buttoned-up exterior even more! Surrounded by the imposing walls and haunting memories of his opulent Sicilian castello, Leo finds seducing Dara is the perfect diversion—and claiming her will be this playboy’s ultimate prize. And the story continues in the included bonus novella! The debut novel from SYTYCW winner Amanda Cinelli. Praise for Resisting the Sicilian Playboy “An enjoyable romance. Dara is a strong heroine and I loved how feisty and fierce she was. . . . I am definitely looking forward to reading more from Ms. Cinelli.” —Harlequin Junkie

The debut novel from SYTYCW winner Amanda Cinelli Suave, sensual and utterly scandalous... Leo Valente is as notorious as the tabloids make him out to be. But feisty wedding planner Dara Devlin isn't deterred. She needs his family castle for her top client, so she boldly accepts Leo's outrageous challenge to be his fake girlfriend. If Dara thinks her sensible suit and unwavering professionalism will discourage him, she's mistaken. They only make Leo want to get beneath her buttoned-up exterior all the more Surrounded by the imposing walls and haunting memories of his opulent Sicilian castello, Leo finds seducing Dara is the perfect diversion--and claiming her will be this playboy's ultimate prize. And the story continues in the bonus novella included

Suave, sensual and utterly scandalous… Leo Valente is as notorious as the tabloids make him out to be. But feisty wedding planner Dara Devlin isn't deterred; she needs his family estate for her top client, so boldly accepts Leo's outrageous challenge to be his fake girlfriend! If Dara thinks her sensible suit and unwavering professionalism will discourage him she's mistaken. They only make Leo want to get beneath her buttoned up exterior all the more! Surrounded by the imposing walls and haunting memories of his opulent Sicilian castello, seducing Dara is the perfect diversion and claiming her will be this playboy's ultimate prize.

Once a Playboy...

A pledge to protect… That will be tested at the altar! After tragedy strikes, Daniela Avelar steps up as CEO to her brother’s global yacht empire. But to prevent corporate mutiny, she needs the help of his business partner, Valerio Marchesi. Little does Daniela know that Valerio has already sworn to keep her safe. And when the tycoon discovers she’s in grave danger, he insists she become his bride! He’ll risk the unavoidable chemistry that sparks every time they lock eyes. Because this engagement of convenience is anything but… It’s a red-hot fire burning out of control!

Harlequin® Presents brings you four new titles for one great price with bonus Christmas short story - Christmas at the Castello! This Presents box set includes: AN HEIR FIT FOR A KING (AN HEIR FIT FOR A KING ) by Abby Green After entering a Parisian perfume house to buy a fragrance for a current lover, exiled King Alix Saint Croix leaves with a powerful craving for another woman altogether—stunningly exotic perfumer Leila Verughese. But it's an alchemy with life-changing repercussions… THE WEDDING NIGHT DEBT by Cathy Williams Billionaire Dio Ruiz's convenient union was meant to secure two things: vengeance and the enticing Lucy Bishop. But then Dio found his marriage bed inconveniently empty. Two years later, his virgin bride wants a divorce. But freedom has a price… HIDDEN IN THE SHEIKH'S HAREM by Michelle Conder When Prince Zachim Darkhan escapes capture he takes the daughter of his nemesis with him. But while Farah Hajjar is hidden in his harem the line between hatred and desire soon blurs, leading Zachim past the point of no return. RESISTING THE SICILIAN PLAYBOY by Amanda Cinelli Leo Valente is as notorious as the tabloids say he is. But feisty wedding planner Dara Devlin isn't deterred. She needs his family castle for her top client, so she boldly accepts Leo's outrageous challenge to be his fake girlfriend! Look for 8 new exciting stories every month from Harlequin® Presents!

Petition for divorce...denied! Diana Taylor's marriage to playboy Coburn Grant was short, passionate and blazed brightly until the reality of their different worlds set in. Now, years later, Coburn has finally agreed to a divorce. Except one last pleasurable night together seals their fate--with a baby! Diana knows Coburn will never sign the papers now--he will have his wife and child. And, whisked away to a tropical island paradise, it's increasingly difficult to ignore their primal hunger for each other. With his legacy growing inside her, can Diana deny the one man she could never resist?

While exiled King Alix Saint Croix lies in wait to reclaim his throne, a mistress would provide a welcome distraction. Entering a Parisian perfume house to buy a fragrance for a current lover, he leaves with a powerful craving for another woman altogether--stunningly exotic perfumer Leila Verughese.