The Passion Bargain

Carlo Carlucci won't take no for an answer.

The passionate Italian pursues tour guide Francesca Bernard, who stirs him with her beauty and innocence more than any other woman. But Francesca is also an heiress, and already engaged to a man whom Carlo believes is a gold digger. There's only one way he can protect Francesca—and satisfy his desire—and that's to claim her for himself, as his wife!

Guiding British tourists through Rome, Francesca remains entirely unaware of the vast Gianni fortune tied to her name. She trusts her charming fiancé Angelo Batiste, blind to the financial ruin threatening his family.

As head of Carlucci Electronics, Carlo recognizes Angelo’s polished charm as a desperate bid for her inheritance. Carlo sees only one danger for the lovely Englishwoman—a callous fortune-hunter—before her future is ruined.

He harbors no doubts about his goal: exposing her fiancé and keeping Francesca entirely for himself.

• Italian Hero: Billionaire industrialist Carlo Carlucci refuses to let Francesca be sacrificed to another man, deploying his formidable wealth and relentless charisma to sweep her into his world.
• Protector Hero: When shocking deceptions shatter Francesca’s trust, Carlo steps in to shield her from scandal and take complete charge of her future.
• Also by This Author: After Their Vows, La novia olvidada and Le fiancé d'une autre.