Italian Baby Shock


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An electric night she can’t remember… An alluring billionaire claiming her child. Discover this all-new secret baby romance from Jackie Ashenden! He wanted to end the Donati legacy! Until his heir… An accident erased Lark Edwards’s memory of the night in Rome that left her pregnant. Returning to Italy for work, Lark meets captivating tycoon Cesare Donati for the first time—but he seems intimately familiar with her… Scarred by his childhood, Cesare has vowed never to have a family. Except discovering his baby daughter awakens something he long thought dead. And unlike Lark’s memories, their scorching attraction returns with a vengeance! Soon Cesare must decide… Can he abandon all his rules? From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all the Scandalous Heirs books: Book 1: Italian Baby Shock Book 2: The Twins That Bind




An Italian Education


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A “marvelous” Mediterranean memoir of an expatriate father raising his children in Italy—from the author of Italian Neighbors (The Washington Post). Tim Parks offers another lively firsthand account of Italian society and culture—this time focusing on all the little things that turn an ordinary newborn infant into a true Italian. When British-born Tim Parks heard a mother at the beach in Pescara shout to her son, “Alberto, don’t sweat! No you can’t go in the sea till eleven, it’s still too cold, go and see your cousin in row three number fifty-two,” he was inspired to write about parenting in Italy—which he was doing himself at the time after adopting the country as his own. In this humorous memoir, Parks offers an enchanting portrait of Italian childhood that shifts from comedy to despair in the time it takes to sing a lullaby. The result is “a wry, thoughtful, and often hilarious book . . . a parable of how our children, no matter what, are other than ourselves” (The New Yorker). “Glimpses of Italy that are fond, critical, pithy and penetrating.” —The Atlanta Journal-Constitution




The Italian's Secret Baby


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There’s no way he would ever forget this woman, so how is she the mother of his child? A passionate puzzle from the USA Today–bestselling author. Scarlet Smith has kept millionaire Roman O’Hagan’s child hidden from him—and now the arrogant Italian is determined to discover why a woman he’s never slept with is claiming to have his son! Can she keep the truth behind the baby’s birth a secret? Not when Roman wants to take his revenge . . . by sharing Scarlet’s bed!




The Italian's Ruthless Baby Bargain


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Nanny Penny Keeling knows working for strong-but-silent Santo De Luca will be a challenge, but she's determined to do it for his little girl's sake. And she's equally determined not to fall for her dangerously attractive boss—she's been burned before…. Penny is pretty, charming and utterly beddable—and under the fiery Italian sun Santo seduces her…. It was meant to be only an affair. Now Penny has announced she's pregnant….




Harlequin Presents October 2024 - Box Set 2 of 2


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Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: ITALIAN BABY SHOCK (A Scandalous Heirs Novel) by Jackie Ashenden An accident left Lark Edwards no memory of the night in Rome that left her pregnant. Returning to Italy for work, Lark meets captivating tycoon Cesare Donati for the first time – but he seems intimately familiar with her… Scarred by his childhood, Cesare has vowed never to have a family. Except discovering his baby daughter awakens something he long thought dead. And unlike Lark’s memories, their scorching attraction returns with a vengeance! Soon Cesare must decide… Can he abandon all his rules? “I DO” FOR REVENGE by USA TODAY bestselling author Abby Green Vittorio Vitale is feeling victorious. The Gavia family destroyed his own: abandoning their niece Flora at the altar is the perfect payback. Then Flora bursts into his office, demanding answers! Her anger is startling—as is their sudden searing attraction. Except she leaves before it can be explored… Jilted then disinherited, Flora is waitressing to survive. Until Vittorio spots her and presents a new deal – a mutually beneficial fake relationship! A Vitale proposal burned Flora before…but with chemistry this strong, can she resist saying “I do” again? BOSS WITH BENEFITS (A Billion-Dollar Bet novel) by Lucy King CEO Adam Courtney must stay celibate or lose an acquisition that will absolve the guilt of his mother’s death. No problem… Until the woman he shared an uncharacteristically impulsive encounter with walks into his Manhattan boardroom to audit his firm. Because he knows exactly how searing they are together… Being in Adam’s orbit daily, unable to touch him, is torture. Only Ella Green can’t cave. She won’t risk her career for anyone again. Yet the more forbidden their desire, the hotter it burns, and the faster they lose grip on their control… EMERGENCY ENGAGEMENT By USA TODAY bestselling author Cathy Williams Ambushing billionaire Rafael Moreno is chef Samantha’s last resort – she needs the ruthless developer to retract his bid on her dream bakery. Rafael responds with a counteroffer. Suddenly Sammy’s in the Caribbean, catering his business summit! Then Rafael’s playboy past threatens to sink an important deal, leaving him urgently needing a solution. He’s ready to re-negotiate with Sammy – if she becomes his temporary fiancée! A shared hotel suite and some fake devotion? Sounds like an easy bargain to her. Until their ruse of a romance starts to feel dangerously real... For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents October 2024 Box Set – 1 of 2










The Italian's Unexpected Love-Child


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She resisted him once... But this billionaire is playing to win! A luxury villa on Capri will be the latest jewel in playboy Leonardo Fabrizzi’s crown—until he discovers Veronica Hanson stands to inherit it. She’s the only woman to ever resist his charms, but he’s determined to tempt her into sensual surrender! He seduces her cleverly and slowly, and their explosive chemistry is spectacular. But so are the consequences when Veronica reveals she’s pregnant! Enjoy this entertaining story of pregnancy and passion!




The Virgin's Shock Baby


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The Italian's one–night heir! Vulnerable Megan Whittaker has orders to find out if tycoon Dario De Rossi plans to acquire her father's business. Reluctantly agreeing, she doesn't expect to be so distracted by their searing chemistry that she ends up in his bed! Dario does have takeover ambitions – but when Megan is violently punished for her night with the enemy he feels honour–bound to protect her. They escape to Italy, but this commanding businessman soon discovers a deeper problem. Not only is Megan suffering from amnesia, meaning she believes they're engaged and passionately in love...she's also carrying his baby!




The Italian's Christmas Secret


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A passionate night between an Italian billionaire and his English driver leads to drama nine months later in this holiday romance by a USA Today bestseller. When chauffeur Keira Ryan accidentally drives her car into a snowdrift, she and her devastatingly attractive passenger must find a hotel . . . only to discover they’ll be sharing a bed! Luckily, billionaire Matteo Valenti takes it upon himself to show virgin Keira just how to make the most of a bad situation—with the most sizzling experience of her life. It’s nearly Christmas again before Matteo uncovers Keira’s secret. He may have resisted commitment his whole life, but now it’s time to claim his son and heir . . . “Sharon Kendrick’s fabulous festive romance is a must-read, filled with sizzle, sparkle, and a secret baby!” —Lynne Graham