The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife
The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife

Author: Christina Hollis

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 188

ISBN-13: 1426835590

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Nanny Cheryl Lane has been summoned to Tuscany by billionaire Marco Rossi. His ruthless, brooding reputation precedes him. Marco has hired Cheryl to look after his orphaned nephew. But little does he realize that he has employed such a ripe young beauty. She may try to hide her luscious curves beneath a dowdy uniform, but Marco's no fool…. The desire to unbutton the prim Miss Lane is so tempting—and he never could resist a challenge….

The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Bargain
The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Bargain

Author: Kim Lawrence

Publisher: HarperCollins Australia

Published: 2012-07-01

Total Pages: 214

ISBN-13: 1460821300

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Plain, poor and inexperienced, Jude struggles to hold down a full–time job as well as being guardian to her brother's three little children. So she can't believe her eyes when she opens her front door to handsome Luca Di Rossi, the man whom the newspapers call the world's most notorious playboy! Jude knows that in any other circumstances, wealthy, powerful Luca wouldn't look twice at her. But he needs a wife pronto! Now the ruthless billionaire's demanding a marriage of convenience!

Married for the Italian's Heir
Married for the Italian's Heir

Author: Rachael Thomas

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2016-11-01

Total Pages: 121

ISBN-13: 1488001308

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She'd pay the price with two words. I do. After a shocking media exposé reveals that the compelling stranger she lost her virginity to is debauched bachelor Dante Mancini, Piper Riley is stunned! Their unexpected but exquisite night has left them inextricably bound… When Dante learns that Piper is pregnant, the heartless playboy sees the perfect opportunity to restore his business reputation—by making Piper his wife! But Piper won't settle for anything less than happy-every-after. Dante must overcome his past to prove to Piper—and the world—that this is more than a convenient match…

Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction
Encyclopedia of Romance Fiction

Author: Kristin Ramsdell

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2018-09-07

Total Pages: 489

ISBN-13: 0313054053

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As the first encyclopedia solely devoted to the popular romance fiction genre, this resource provides a wealth of information on all aspects of the subject. Romance fiction accounts for a large share of book sales each year, and contrary to popular belief, not all of its readers are women: roughly 16 percent are men. This enormously popular genre continues to captivate people reading for pleasure, and it also commands a growing amount of academic interest. Included are alphabetically arranged reference entries on significant authors along with works, themes, and other topics. The articles are written by scholars, librarians, and industry professionals with a deep knowledge of the genre and so provide a thorough understanding of the subject. An index provides easy access to information within the entries, and bibliographies at the end of each entry, a general bibliography, and a suggested romance reading list allow for further study of the genre.

Forced to Marry Bundle
Forced to Marry Bundle

Author: Sara Craven

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2009-07-01

Total Pages: 1002

ISBN-13: 1426836422

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They've been forced to the altar...but go willingly to the bedroom! Discover four seductive and dramatic stories of marriage of convenience, revenge, blackmail and ultimately love in the Forced to Marry Bundle! Bundle includes: The Santangeli Marriage by Sara Craven, Salzano's Captive Bride by Daphne Clair, The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife by Christina Hollis and Bought for Marriage by Margaret Mayo.

The Consummate Virgin
The Consummate Virgin

Author: Jodi McAlister

Publisher: Springer Nature

Published: 2020-08-25

Total Pages: 282

ISBN-13: 3030550044

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This book is a study of female virginity loss and its representations in popular Anglophone literatures. It explores dominant cultural narratives around what makes a “good” female virginity loss experience by examining two key forms of popular literature: autobiographical virginity loss stories and popular romance fiction. In particular, this book focuses on how female sexual desire and romantic love have become entangled in the contemporary cultural imagination, leading to the emergence of a dominant paradigm which dictates that for women, sexual desire and love are and should be intrinsically linked together: something which has greatly affected cultural scripts for virginity loss. This book examines the ways in which this paradigm has been negotiated, upheld, subverted, and resisted in depictions of virginity loss in popular literatures, unpacking the romanticisation of the idea of “the right one” and “the right time”.

The Italian's Innocent Bride
The Italian's Innocent Bride

Author: Clare Connelly

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-06-29

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781514867204

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A marriage in tatters. A life half-lived. Jane Lang, innocent and starved of love, was an easy target for a man like Carlo Santini. He swept into her life and made her love him. How could she not? Apart from his obvious physical attributes (tall, dark and handsome on speed) he was commanding, powerful, intelligent and interesting. And he claimed to love her too. It hadn't taken long for Jane to realise she didn't have what was necessary to hold Carlo's interest. After months of being ignored and rejected, Jane finally saw that their marriage was a farce. Three years later, Jane thinks she's over Carlo. But a freak accident brings them together again, and this time, Carlo isn't letting her walk away. As their passionate flame reignites with a greater strength than ever before, Jane slowly begins to unravel a web of lies and deceit - with Carlo at the centre. Everything she thought she knew about her husband is shaken to the core. So how can she believe that he ever loved her? That he might love her again?

The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Bargain
The Italian's Ruthless Marriage Bargain

Author: Kim Lawrence

Publisher: Harlequin Treasury-Harlequin Presents 90s

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780373527090

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Plain, poor and inexperienced, Jude struggles to hold down a full-time job as well as being guardian to her brother's three little children. So she can't believe her eyes when she opens her front door to handsome Luca Di Rossi, the man whom the newspapers call the world's most notorious playboy Jude knows that in any other circumstances, wealthy, powerful Luca wouldn't look twice at her. But he needs a wife--pronto Now the ruthless billionaire's demanding a marriage of convenience

The De Santis Marriage
The De Santis Marriage

Author: Michelle Reid

Publisher: Harlequin

Published: 2008-09-01

Total Pages: 178

ISBN-13: 1426821573

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Italian tycoon Luciano De Santis is breathtaking in every way: he has power, success—and a devastating effect on women. Now Luc needs a bride—and he's decided that ordinary Lizzy Hadley will be his wife! He's set his trap and blackmailed her, and he knows she can't refuse him. But there's one condition Luc fails to mention—as his wife, Lizzy must produce an heir!