The Italian S Bride

An abandoned baby, an alpha billionaire…and a burning attraction! USA TODAY bestselling author Kim Lawrence delights with this convenient-engagement romance. “I want you to stay here —but as my wife.” When Maya Monk’s half sister disappears, Maya is left holding her baby! Then Samuele Agosti arrives at her door—announcing his claim to the child. The arrogant billionaire sends all of Maya’s senses into overdrive… Samuele doesn’t trust anyone. But as Maya won’t leave his nephew’s side, he’ll have to trust her! Which feels dangerous in his Tuscan villa, where their chemistry rises to boiling point. But the easiest solution to winning custody is a convenient marriage to the one person who challenges Samuele’s every emotional barrier! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Knowing that the powerful Verdi family can easily take her baby son away if they wish, Portia Makepeace has no choice but to go with Lucenzo Verdi to his home in Italy. He obviously thinks she is a gold digger, but to her horror Portia finds herself falling in love with him! So when he offers to make her his bride does he believe in Portia's innocence, or are there other motives behind his hot-blooded embrace?

Alice fell in love with a businessman named Domenico, and began to live with him at his request. But six months later, Alice puts an end to her life with Domenico and flies back to England. The reason is that she discovered Domenico's hidden lover... And on top of that, he's always said that he would never marry. Even if she loves him, her body and mind are shattered at this uncertain future. But Domenico has chased her all the way to England. Why? The only reason she can see is that he desires her...!

A wealthy Italian count searches for his unhappy English wife in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Gianfranco asked Kelly to marry him, after her holiday affair with him left her pregnant! But, once married, Gianfranco was often away on business, and his family made Kelly’s life a misery. Then she heard that Gianfranco didn’t want her at all—he just wanted their baby. . . . Kelly had no choice but to run away . . . However, one thing was certain. Gianfranco would find her—but why? Because he wanted to reclaim his bride . . . or his child? Originally published in 2001.

A cleaning woman gets dirty after playing chess with a wicked billionaire in this classic contemporary romance by a USA Today bestseller. A waitress by day and office cleaner by night, Kathy labors to forget her traumatic past. Until the evening when impossibly rich, ruthless, and handsome Sergio Torrente takes her virginity. It doesn’t take Sergio long to find out about Kathy’s damning history—or that she’s carrying his baby. He cannot love her, but he will marry her and be a father to their child! Originally published in 2008.

“Ms. Gates, would you like to earn a quarter of a million dollars?” Phoebe must be dreaming. She’s bowled over by gorgeous Italian billionaire Matteo Bianchi’s offer of redecorating a spectacular house in the Hamptons and a mansion in Rome...and Phoebe can’t refuse! It’s just what she needs to take her mind off losing her fiancé. But when they’re snowed in together on New Year’s Eve, their attraction explodes like the fireworks outside. And as Phoebe works her magic across the two properties, Matteo wonders... Could he finally open his heart and make her his bride?

In a flash of lightning, Count Pietro Bagnelli sees a young woman standing outside his palazzo, a battered suitcase at her feet. This solitary count has turned his back on the world, but he can't turn his back on this bedraggled waif…. Ruth has returned to Venice to uncover lost memories, yet finds comfort with this proudly damaged count. As Carnivale sweeps through the city, drama and passion ignite and secrets unravel….