The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife

The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife
Author: Christina Hollis
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426835590

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
Total Pages: 214
Release: 2012-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1460821300

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
Total Pages: 121
Release: 2016-11-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1488001308

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
Total Pages: 568
Release: 2018-09-07
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN:

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.

Ruthless Tycoon, Inexperienced Mistress

Ruthless Tycoon, Inexperienced Mistress
Author: Cathy Williams
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 188
Release: 2009-06-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426834268

Cesar Caretti has had a string of sophisticated socialites warming his bed—until he meets Jude. Her untainted beauty sets his Spanish blood on fire! Jude struggles to keep up with Cesar's glamorous world. Then her inexperience is fully revealed: she's expecting the Spaniard's baby. For Cesar there is only one option—marriage. After all, he is a Caretti. And, as Jude discovers, his proposal is not a question…it's a command!

Forced to Marry Bundle

Forced to Marry Bundle
Author: Sara Craven
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 1002
Release: 2009-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426836422

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
Total Pages: 282
Release: 2020-08-25
Genre: Literary Criticism
ISBN: 3030550044

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”.

Innocent Wife, Baby of Shame

Innocent Wife, Baby of Shame
Author: Melanie Milburne
Publisher: Harlequin
Total Pages: 181
Release: 2008-04-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1426814941

For Patrizio Trelini, everything points to Keira Worthington's infidelity. The ruthless Italian throws his temptress wife out—he won't listen to her lies! But, two months later, necessity brings Keira back into Patrizio's life, and into his bed, although his heart remains cold. With her marriage revived, Keira has one last chance to prove her innocence. But she's just discovered she's pregnant! Will Patrizio accept the truth—that Keira's having his child?

The Santangeli Marriage

The Santangeli Marriage
Author: Sara Craven
Publisher: Harlequin / SB Creative
Total Pages: 129
Release: 2020-07-10
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 4596060304

Orphan Marisa grew up supported 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 new wife. But Marisa soon flees—how can she share a life with the man who married her solely to produce an heir? Lorenzo vows to bring his bride home—you do not say no to a Santangeli! Once she's back, she'll be his completely, and he is determined to enjoy every minute of it…