Lucy

The Mafia's Obsession

Lucy Ravenwood built her life one perfect espresso at a time, her cafe a sanctuary of warmth and independence. But the moment Dante Moretti steps through her door, that sanctuary becomes a cage. He's a man who takes what he wants, and he's decided she'll be his wife, his prize, his obsession. He is used to getting what he wants, but this woman is one of the most beautiful things he has ever seen in his life and he has to find a way not to be intimidated by her but at the same time get what he wants, and that is her as his wife and lover. She knows very well who he is and he is very handsome, but dangerous. She can't help herself and has to flirt with him. But, he wants her to love him, so he has to make an effort to make it happen. Can he succeed?

Lessons in Longing

You have taught thirty-two children this year, but only one parent makes your hand shake when you write his name in the appointment book — Ethan Calloway, widower, architect, and the most quietly devastating man you have ever stood three feet away from. Today's conference was supposed to be about his son's reading progress. It is not going to stay that way. He just closed the office door behind him, looked at you like you are the only thing in the room worth looking at, and said he didn't come here to talk about grades.