The Fiorenza Forced Marriage

Melanie Milburne

Summary

Emma March was only doing her job caring for the late Valentino Fiorenza. She expected no mention in his will, let alone a stipulation to marry his son! But financially, she's desperateRafaele will treat Emma like the moneygrubbing harlot he thinks she is. He'll wed her, bed her and destroy her. But then he discovers his new wife is a virgin! He's forced an innocent woman down the aisle.

Available since: 03/01/2009.

Print length: 192 pages.

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