Contracted as the Italian's Bride [Large Print]

Name: Contracted as the Italian's Bride [Large Print]
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SKU: 9781038912312
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By Julia James

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He never wanted a wife, but now the Italian wants everything, in this Cinderella romance from bestselling author Julia James. His convenient wife... leaves him wanting more! Italian billionaire Dante is furious! To inherit the company he has waited his whole life to take over, he... Read More

Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

He never wanted a wife, but now the Italian wants everything, in this Cinderella romance from bestselling author Julia James.

His convenient wife... leaves him wanting more!

Italian billionaire Dante is furious! To inherit the company he has waited his whole life to take over, he must wed... within three months. Distracted and frustrated, he accidentally knocks over waitress Connie Weston. Only to find the solution to his dilemma staring him in the face...

Becoming Dante’s bride is the answer to Connie’s financial troubles. And, for the first time, she can afford to focus on herself. Her newfound confidence captivates everyone, not least her overwhelmingly attractive husband. But surrendering to desire in Rome would violate the terms of their purely on-paper union...

Mills & Boon Modern — Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781038912312

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 February 2024

Country: Australia

Imprint: Harlequin Library

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 257g

Pages: 288

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Contemporary Romance Fiction General Fiction Julia James Romance

About the Author

Mills & Boon novels were Julia James' first "grown-up" books she read as a teenager, and she's been reading them ever since. She adores the Mediterranean and the English countryside in all its seasons and is fascinated by all things historical, from castles to cottages. In between writing she enjoys walking, gardening, needlework and baking "extremely gooey chocolate cakes" and trying to stay fit! Julia lives in England with her family.

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