"This is what a love story should be." - RT Book Reviews

No marriage? No merger.

They had only one option.

He'd denied his attraction while she'd been promised to his brother. So when Olivia Jennings is jilted days before her elaborately planned wedding, Alessandro Sartori offers himself as groom. Their families will get the merger they want. And he'll finally get the bride he craves.

Orphan Olivia has always felt invisible. But the desire she discovers with her unexpected husband makes her feel seen for the very first time. Theirs is a paper marriage, but what will become of them if they choose to make their vows real?

Excerpt Behind the Book

"Wow, this is such a powerhouse romance, I was thrilled from the get-go. A fabulous take on one of my fave romance tropes, the marriage of convenience. Done with style and so much swoony emotion it was dazzling. And set in Italy, oh my. Gorgeous. Thanks, Annie! You super-star!" ~ Miranda, Breathless in the Bush

"With a strong independent heroine with hint of vulnerability and a strong, sexy and caring hero is what a great romantic novel needs. Once I began reading it, I couldn’t put it down until I finished it. Congratulations Annie West for another wonderful story." ~ Rosalie, Goodreads

"Oh, how I loved this story! Full of intense and Romance!" ~ Kindle Customer, Amazon

"Lush, exotic and sexy this story transports readers to the glittering world of the uber-wealthy. Set is exquisitely beautiful northern Italy—think Venice and Lake Como and you’ll get the picture—there is plenty for readers to dream about . . . Reviews Continue

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