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Adrian Faselli, Italian businessman and shipping magnate, was used to dating models and avoiding long-term relationships; at least, until he got stuck in an elevator with the fair Bernadette. After a possessive kiss, they part ways … until he realizes she’s his new executive assistant! Unlike any woman he’s met before, her Irish accent and temper arouse and challenge him, and he begins to feel things long since buried within him. Can he convince her to trust him, and in them both? Or will he lose her forever?
Bernadette O’Brien stayed in Rome for a new start after a sudden and cruel break-up. A searing kiss with her new boss in a darkened elevator has her knees weak but her heart wary. Can she trust her heart to a former rake? And when an unexpected threat from her past arises, will Bernadette survive to have her happy ending?
***Please note: This is romance novel with sexual content and language not suitable for younger audiences.***
Bernadette O’Brien stayed in Rome for a new start after a sudden and cruel break-up. A searing kiss with her new boss in a darkened elevator has her knees weak but her heart wary. Can she trust her heart to a former rake? And when an unexpected threat from her past arises, will Bernadette survive to have her happy ending?
***Please note: This is romance novel with sexual content and language not suitable for younger audiences.***
206 pages, Kindle Edition
First published November 20, 2014
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Marianne Knightly
31 books149 followersMARIANNE KNIGHTLY is the pen name for the author of over twenty novels and novellas of sexy, soulful contemporary romance and romantic suspense. She is most well known for her Royals of Valleria series, a contemporary royal romance series with a hint of suspense set in her fictional country of Valleria.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 30, 2017
Adrian was a lot more grating than Dante, but I did enjoy reading how he changed for Bernadette - even if it was by small steps! But they both changed for each other, of their own volition, so that was good, I thought.
April 14, 2019
I enjoyed this story, but it just didn't click with me as much as book 1. I did like Bernadette, and it was nice to see her stand up for herself. I did like their romance overall, and the friendship between the men is always nice.
May 1, 2018
Another insta-love story. I had some problems with following some of the dialog. Nothing really new here but still the characters are likeable.
May 31, 2021
I liked the connection between Adrian and Bernadette.
December 23, 2014
10 plus stars great book
I wish I could give this book and series, at least a 10 star review. You have to love this Italian men, they are truly gentleman, but they are also Alpha male when the ones they love. ADRIAN is the 2nd in this series, he is so yummy. Get your copy today. P.S. I read all these books in 48 hours, does this tell you how good this series is? Can't wait for more.
I wish I could give this book and series, at least a 10 star review. You have to love this Italian men, they are truly gentleman, but they are also Alpha male when the ones they love. ADRIAN is the 2nd in this series, he is so yummy. Get your copy today. P.S. I read all these books in 48 hours, does this tell you how good this series is? Can't wait for more.
January 8, 2015
The story was good except the time frame is unbelievable. Not even a week and they are getting married?
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