In the Dante family, one touch was all it took. The heat shared between Constantine Romano and Gianna Dante would not be ignored—even though Constantine left town nearly two years ago! But now he was back and Gianna was about to teach him that a Dante was not to be ignored…. The Italian businessman didn't anticipate this lovely Dante getting under his skin—but he wouldn't let anyone else have her, either! Whether or not he believed in the legend of the Inferno, Constantine knew that Gianna was going to be his by whatever means possible. And his brand of persuasion would be oh-so-passionate!
The heat shared between Constantine Romano and Gianna Dante would not be ignored – even though Constantine left nearly two years ago! Now he was back, Constantine knew that lovely Gianna was going to be his...by whatever means possible. And his brand of persuasion would be oh-so-passionate!
here's dark secret about The Inferno ? and Gianna knows it.Gianna Dante wasn't sure she could actually feel The Inferno. But the instant she touches her true love she discovers that not only can she ? she does!Constantine Romano has a will unlike any other and refuses to take Gianna as his until he rebuilds his decimated finances. After all, he might have no choice but to submit to The Inferno's passion, but he still has his honor. Now, nineteen months, five days, eight hours and a handful of minutes later, he has returned to claim his mate, only to discover she's moved on. While The Inferno overwhelms him with flames of desire, Gianna has apparently found a cure for its burn.And she has. It's a secret she learned as a child and even though it threatens to break her heart, she can't force Constantine to love her against his will. While family pressure forces them to the altar, Gianna has an heartbreaking decision to make. Tell her family the truth-that The Inferno isn't real, just a sweet family fairy tale that can easily be broken. Or keep her silence and marry the only man she'll ever love, even if he doesn't want to marry her.Has The Inferno finally burned out? Or will its flame catch fire for Gianna and her honor-bound husband before its too late?
Winner-take-all business tycoon Jack Sinclair is on the hunt to get what's his: a slice of competing shipping empire The Kincaid Group. As the illegitimate and ignored heir, his reward has been a long time coming. And he has sexy, brilliant Nikki Thomas by his side to help make it happen. Right? Not exactly. Nikki is a corporate investigator on the Kincaids' payroll, so her loyalty is more than a little divided. Her hidden agenda is enough to make Jack want to walk away. But passion offers a second chance—until another truth is revealed that could tear them apart for good.
First comes marriage—and Justice St. John has a plan. Using a foolproof equation, the brilliant scientist designs a program to find the perfect woman. But after a night of unexpected passion, he discovers that Daisy Marcellus is entirely the wrong woman—and it's back to the drawing board. But their passion has consequences…. And when Daisy—with little Noelle in tow—tracks him down, she brings life and color and chaos to his cold and orderly world. Their negotiations for the future are just starting when Daisy discovers he's still searching for the perfect wife….
Dante’s Marriage Pact Draco Dante’s family legacy drew him to Shayla Charleston, a mysterious beauty who ignited his blood – and then disappeared. Now, Draco finally has found the woman who is his destiny...and about to bear his child! But will she agree to be his wife?
When billionaire Lucius Devlin inherits his best friend's child, he needs a wife. Preferably one who fulfills his every need. So he checks out the Pretorius Program, since it had once found him the perfect assistant.... Angie Colter can't understand who wouldn't want to spend time with the sexy, caring and utterly compelling Lucius and darling baby Mikey. Then she discovers his goal. With a few tweaks to the program--and to her appearance--Angie will be the perfect wife But what if Lucius finds out the truth about his nearly perfect fianc e?
All his life, Gabe Moretti has denied his Dante heritage--but when he meets Kat Malloy, his late wife's cousin, the Dante Inferno cannot be ignored. He tells himself it's only business--her hand in exchange for a necklace his mother created. But when one touch leads to another--and a kiss leads to more--Gabe realizes he's in over his head. Because Kat has secrets he needs to uncover. And now he'll have to do the one thing he's sworn never to do--go to his Dante relatives to find out the truth about this powerful passion....
DANTE'S HONOUR-BOUND HUSBAND: Even though Constantine Romano left town nearly two years ago, the heat shared between him and Gianna Dante still smouldered. But now Constantine was back and Gianna was about to teach him that a Dante was not to be ignored... TOO PROUD TO BE BOUGHT: Waitress Zara Evans doesn't belong in glittering high society. That is until she finds herself unexpectedly at an exclusive party, where she manages to captivate the most sought-after man in the room -- Russian leader Nikolai Komarov... ANGEL OF SMOKY HOLLOW: Angelica Cannon arrived in Smoky Hollow to rediscover her passion for music, not to fall for the town's most eligible bachelor, Kirk Devon. His warm chocolate eyes most definitely put the harmony back into her soul! REBELLIOUS RAKE, INNOCENT GOVERNESS: Notorious rake Benedict Shaw could have his pick of heiresses, but one woman has caught his eye -- governess Charlotte Wells. Charlotte does her best to fade into the gilded wallpaper, but the smouldering intensity of Ben's gaze makes that impossible!
"[A] BRILLIANT, WITTY AND PROVOCATIVE NEW NOVEL." --San Francisco Chronicle As a young woman, the brilliant and eternally curious Magda Danvers took the academic world by storm. Then, to everyone's surprise, she married Francis Lake, a mild, midwestern seminarian, who has devoted his life to taking care of his charismatic wife. Now, Magda's grave illness puts their marriage to its ultimate test. Though facing her "Final Examination," Magda continues to arouse her visitors with compelling thoughts and questions. Into this provocative atmosphere comes Alice Henry, retreating from family tragedy and a crumbling marriage to novelist Hugo Henry. But is it the incandescence of Magda's ideas that draws Alice, or the secret of "the good marriage" that she is desperate to discover? For Alice, Hugo, Francis, and Magda will learn that the most ideal relationship--even a perfect marriage--doesn't come without a price.... "COMPELLING WRITING...REMARKABLY SKILLFUL...Gail Godwin shows herself to be at the height of her considerable power as a storyteller and a writer." --The Boston Globe "ONE OF HER FINEST BOOKS...It is not only a well-written story, but a mature and wise one, affirmative in its vision of love, unblinking in its portrayal of tragic loss." --Atlanta Journal & Constitution "FASCINATING...[A] BIG SUMPTUOUS BOOK...HER BEST NOVEL." --Entertainment Weekly "A BRILLIANTLY CRAFTED NOVEL, full of fun and mischief and resonating with wisdom and moral depth." --New Woman A Featured Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club
