The Italian's Blushing Gardener

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Christina Hollis began writing as soon as she could hold a pencil, and her first book was a few sentences about three puppies that lived in a basket, written at the age of three. Many years later, when one of her plays was short-listed in a BBC competition, her husband suggested that she should try writing full-time. Christina’s hobbies include cooking and gardening, and she always has a book to hand. You can visit her website at: www.christinahollis.com

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Wife In The Shadows – Sara Craven

Elena Blake is forced to marry Italy's most infamous womaniser, Count Angelo Manzini. In society's spotlight Angelo bestows kisses on his shy new countess but behind closed doors, his new bride refuses to stand in the shadows! Angelo is captivated by the challenge of possessing defiant Elena!

A Dangerous Infatuation – Chantelle Shaw

Playboy Rocco D'Angelo doesn't do commitment but the feelings nurse Emma Marchant ignites is more than his usual adrenalin! Cautious Emma never imagined being swept away to the exotic Italian Riviera, especially by a disreputable man like Rocco. Emma could tame him…unless her infatuation is more dangerous than she imagined.

The Italian's Blushing Gardener – Christina Hollis

Kira Banks lives alone in the beautiful Bella Terra Valley, hiding from heartbreak. But when brooding billionaire Stefano Albani arrives, Kira's peace is shattered. Notoriously charming Stefano is fascinated by her: this seduction will be unforgettable! But his routine goes awry – could the tycoon who has everything need someone for the first time?

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The Virgin's Price by Melanie Milburne

Australian millionaire Bryn Dwyer needed a wife – quickly, conveniently and temporarily. But not one of the empty–headed bimbos he usually had adorning his arm. Hot–headed Mia Forrester promised much more

The Greek's Virgin by Trish Morey

When Alexander Koutoufides seduced the young Saskia Prentice, it was for revenge. Now she's back and Alex decides to finish what he started...for pleasure!

The Italian Billionaire's Virgin by Christina Hollis

When Italian property magnate Antonio Michaeli–Isola finds out that Contessa Larissa Alfere–Tiziano has inherited a Tuscan palace, he is determined to reclaim his birthright and make the palazzo his own. If that means seducing and then disgracing the beautiful Contessa...then so be it!

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With some trepidation, Meg Imsey is traveling to Tuscany. Employed by an aged aristocrat for her horticultural skills, shy Meg intends to hide away in the greenhouses. But that’s before she meets her new boss…

Since his father’s death, Gianni has worn his new title warily. Much is expected of the Conte di Castelfino — not least the need to take a bride who’d make a suitable mother. So it could almost be seen as fate that this English rose has arrived — naive, nervous and at his command!

Mills & Boon Modern — Seduction, glamour and sinfully seductive heroes await you in luxurious international locations.","rating":"2.90","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2014-08-10 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2014-08-10 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":25558,"isbn13":"9781743698228","title":"The Count Of Castelfino","seo":"the-count-of-castelfino","summary":"With some trepidation, Meg Imsey is traveling to Tuscany. Employed by an aged aristocrat for her horticultural skills, shy Meg intends to hide away in the greenhouses. But that’s before she meets...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781743698228.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"},{"name":"Contemporary Women","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC044000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"

One night, and she’s pregnant with the Count’s child…

Struggling chef Gwen flew to France to fulfil her dreams — she’d rather work herself into the ground than return to her smothering family. But all her determination can’t help her resist the intense gaze of Count Etienne Moreau…

After an explosive night, Etienne wants Gwen as his mistress — she’s the perfect antidote to cold-blooded business deals. But proud Gwen is outraged — in Etienne’s world money might buy him anything, but this girl is not for sale! But neither has bargained on an unexpected arrival…

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Her Ruthless Italian Boss

Christina Hollis

Beth Woodbury thinks she's put the past behind her–but then she discovers her new boss is ruthless Italian Luca Francesco!

Beth has to beg his forgiveness for the past. She needs this job. Luca lets her stay on one condition: she'll assist him in the day and warm his bed at night! And this time there'll be no talk of marriage or babies.

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The Ruthless Italian's Inexperienced Wife

Christina Hollis

Billionaire Marco Rossi, who needs a nanny to look after his orphaned nephew, has summoned Cheryl Lane to Tuscany. Before her arrival, however, little did he realise that he was employing such a ripe young beauty...

Cheryl 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 could never resist a challenge... But, since Marco's ruthless, brooding reputation precedes him, will he succeed?

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The Tuscan Tycoon's Pregnant Housekeeper

Christina Hollis

Plain, shy housekeeper Michelle Spicer keeps her head down and gets on with the job. She knows her place.

Bored and restless in the South of France, Alessandro Castiglione has found himself a plaything. Stripped of her uniform and naked in his bed, mousy Michelle blossoms before him.

But she knows she's only the housekeeper – not a rich man's wife. Discarded, disgraced, and left with nothing but the child inside her, Michelle is back in rainy England. Until the Tuscan tycoon decides to taste her charms again...

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Kira Banks far prefers plants to people. After a heartbreaking affair, she lives alone in the beautiful Bella Terra Valley. But when restless billionaire Stefano Albani helicopters into the estate, Kira's peaceful existence is shattered forever.

Notoriously charming but guarded, Stefano is fascinated by cautious, hidden Kira: this seduction will be unforgettable. But his polished routine goes awry could it be that the tycoon who can have anything he wants might need someone for the very first time?

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One Night In His Bed

Christina Hollis

Penniless and widowed, Sienna has caught the eye of the one man who can save her – Italian tycoon Garett Lazlo.

But dark–hearted Garett doesn't do anything for free, no matter how desirable the prospect. He offers Sienna a ruthless deal: he will help her, but she must play by his rules–by giving herself to him totally, for one night of unsurpassable passion...

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When shy virgin Katie Carter is summoned to renovate a Tuscan villa, the enigmatic owner, Count Giovanni Amato, soon stirs up emotions she's long kept buried.

Giovanni is intent on having her but he has two unbroken rules: there's no room for a wife in his life, and definitely not for a child!

So what will the brooding, aristocratic billionaire do when he finds out Katie is carrying his heir?","rating":"3.08","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-07-06 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":6882,"isbn13":"9781460817803","title":"Pregnant By The Italian Count","seo":"pregnant-by-the-italian-count","summary":"...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460817803.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Romance / General","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027000"},{"name":"Contemporary Women","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC044000"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
Approaching the magnificent Castello, shy Josie trembles with anticipation. An archaeologist's dream, Josie can't believe she's been allowed to stay here. Wary of the notorious owner, Count Dario, she's hopeful he'll be too busy partying to notice her…

Intrigued, Dario watches Josie's arrival. Her innocence is a refreshing change from his jaded cynicism. Enticing the passionate woman out of her determinedly frumpy guise will be a delicious challenge!

But the woman behind Josie's quiet defences shakes Dario's world to its foundations– she'll make him face the past he's sworn to forget!","rating":"3.38","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-08-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2012-08-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":6529,"isbn13":"9781460812600","title":"The Count's Prize","seo":"the-counts-prize","summary":" Approaching the magnificent Castello, shy Josie trembles with anticipation. An archaeologist's dream, Josie can't believe she's been allowed to stay here. Wary of the notorious owner, Count Dario,...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460812600.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]},{"description":"
For notorious playboy Prince Lysander Kahani, playtime is over. Left with a country to run, he draws the line at playing nanny to his orphaned nephew! Instead, he sends for a professional. But one glance at buttoned–up Alyssa Dene, and Lysander's wicked side emerges!

Wary of Lysander's scandalous reputation, Alyssa tries to keep her distance...but he draws her like a moth to a flame. Lysander is fighting a battle between public duty and private desire, but he's determined to make Alyssa a royal offer she can't refuse","rating":"0.00","stock":0,"date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2011-11-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"sale_date":{"__className":"DateTime","date":"2011-11-01 00:00:00.000000","timezone_type":3,"timezone":"Australia/Sydney"},"product_id":5882,"isbn13":"9781460801055","title":"Weight Of The Crown","seo":"weight-of-the-crown","summary":" For notorious playboy Prince Lysander Kahani, playtime is over. Left with a country to run, he draws the line at playing nanny to his orphaned nephew! Instead, he sends for a professional. But one...","image":"https://harpercollins-millsandboon-au.imgix.net/covers/9781460801055.jpg?auto=format&w=298&blend=https://supadu-imgix.s3.amazonaws.com/harpercollins-millsandboon-au/EBOOK.png&blend-mode=normal&blend-size=inherit&blend-y=0","hide":false,"categories":[{"name":"Contemporary","type":"bisac","seo_name":"FIC027020"}],"scheduled":[]}],"scheduled":[],"products":[]}