A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICEAN OTHERPPL AUGUST BOOK CLUB PICKThree generations of the Ansaldo family grapple with the aftermath of a tragic murder in this sweeping, cinematic debut set in 1980s Rome, for fans of Elena Ferrante and Liz Moore.It’s a sultry August night when sixteen-year-old Betta Ansaldo convinces her cousin Miriam to sneak out to the local beach for a party. Only Miriam returns. Traumatized by the violenc...

A NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICEAN OTHERPPL AUGUST BOOK CLUB PICKThree generations of the Ansaldo family grapple with the aftermath of a tragic murder in this sweeping, cinematic debut set in 1980s Rome, for fans of Elena Ferrante and Liz Moore.It’s a sultry August night when sixteen-year-old Betta Ansaldo convinces her cousin Miriam to sneak out to the local beach for a party. Only Miriam returns. Traumatized by the violenc...

Orphan Marisa was raised by the wealthy Santangeli family. Their only demand was that she marry their son….Italian billionaire and renowned playboy Lorenzo Santangeli is expecting to receive his money's worth from his innocent wife on their wedding night. But Marisa flees-how can she share a bed with the man who married her solely to produce an heir?Lorenzo vows to bring his virgin bride home-you do not say no to a Santangeli! Once she's back she'll be his completely, and h...

In this classic passionate romance by a USA Today–bestselling author, a man vies for a second chance with his ex-wife.The man she shouldn't want . . .Four years ago, Guy Frabosa hurt Marnie so deeply she vowed never to set eyes on him again and divorced him in a blaze of pain and anger. He fought her, but she had a trump card and was desperate enough to use it.. . . is the man she can't resist!Now Guy holds all the car...

Clare usually ran a mile from powerful, sensual men like Guido Bartaldi. Only, she'd agreed to live under Guido's roof as companion to his wayward ward, the young woman clearly destined to become Guido's wife…Horrified at Guido's marriage plans, Clare soon decided to leave—and found herself all by captive in Guido's palatial villa. Then she realized it was she who'd been chosen as Bartaldi's bride!

When infamous Raul Carducci learns that a little baby may challenge his inheritance he will stop at nothing—a new Carducci heir will not take away what is rightfully his.To safeguard baby Gino, unassuming Libby Maynard has been forced to pretend she is his mother—but she hasn't counted on having to convince the wolfish Raul Carducci of her deception.And when Raul, with his achingly seductive voice, asks her to marry him, Libby is powerless to refuse…even if ...

**Two gorgeous men called Xander…Two proud fathers about to claim their heirs!**The Greek and the Single Mom by Julia JamesFor Greek tycoon Xander Anaketos only money talks, and when he breezes back into Claire's life, he wants her back in his bed. But what will he do when he discovers his impoverished ex-mistress is also the loving mother of his child?The Millionaire's Contract Bride by Carole MortimerImpossibly rich Xander Fraser wa...

She escaped a marriage of convenience but can't forget his touch in this sizzling romance from the USA Today –bestselling author.It's been seven years since Sierra Rocci left Marco Ferranti on the eve of their convenient wedding. Now she's back in Sicily to collect her inheritance—only to find out everything that bears her name belongs to Marco!Marco thought revenge would taste sweeter, but it's not as sweet as th...

Could the wrong groom . . . become the right husband? The USA Today–bestselling author brings us a sexy marriage of convenience romance—with a twist!Kindhearted Leah Ashbourne's wedding has to go ahead. It's the best way to save her mother from ruin. So the collapse of her engagement is a disaster! Until billionaire Marco arrives . . .Marco needs a nanny for his son, and quick. Who could be better than teacher Leah? He has one problem: their electric...

For the sake of a tiny baby…When a tragic family accident reunites Shannon Gilbraith with Luca Salvatore, she isn't prepared for the searing attraction that still flames between them.Luca urges Shannon to marry him, but she knows he isn't motivated by love. For the sake of her orphaned baby niece, Shannon knows she will accept. But what does the future hold when Luca believes—wrongly—that she once betrayed him?

'A delightful holiday read' Daily Mail.Sun-drenched, touching and inspirational, this is your ultimate summer read for 2018, perfect for fans of Rosanna Ley and Victoria Hislop.Gina's life is good. She loves her adopted home in Italy, and she is passionate about her work as a photographer. She's all wrapped up in her latest artistic project, shots of the young men who arrive in Italy as refugees, destitute and vulnerable.One day Sasha, a lon...

Rocco Leopardi's demand is nonnegotiable: Julie Simmonds must bring his little nephew to Sicily so that the child may take his rightful place as a Leopardi!At first Rocco thought Julie would be a gold digger, but her unexpected innocence is arousing. When it's proved that Julie is actually the boy's aunt, the sensual Sicilian changes the rules of his game. He's got more than one good reason to keep this inexperienced waif captive-and make her his wife!