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Rome d'Angelo could have his pick of women only, his fiancée had already been chosen for him, by his grandfather! A family feud meant Rome was being forced into a vengeful he must get engaged to Cory Grant, then jilt her....
Heiress Cory was used to men wanting her for her money. But Rome seemed genuinely interested in her was this the real thing? Rome was amazed to realize he found Cory's innocence so sexy. Maybe instead of jilting her, he should marry her!
Heiress Cory was used to men wanting her for her money. But Rome seemed genuinely interested in her was this the real thing? Rome was amazed to realize he found Cory's innocence so sexy. Maybe instead of jilting her, he should marry her!
158 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published August 1, 2001
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About the author
Sara Craven
493 books266 followersAnne Bushell was born on October 1938 in South Devon, England, just before World War II and grew up in a house crammed with books. She was always a voracious reader, some of her all-time favorites books are: "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen, "Middlemarch" by George Eliot, "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë, "Gone With the Wind" by Margaret Mitchell and "The Code of the Woosters" by P. G. Wodehouse.
She worked as journalist at the Paignton Observer, but after her marriage, she moved to the north of England, where she worked as teacher. After she returned to journalism, she joined the Middlesbrough Writers' Group, where she met other romance writer Mildred Grieveson (Anne Mather). She started to wrote romance, and she had her first novel "Garden of Dreams" accepted by Mills & Boon in 1975, she published her work under the pseudonym of Sara Craven. In 2010 she became chairman of the Southern Writers' Conference, and the next year was elected the twenty-six Chairman (2011–2013) of the Romantic Novelists' Association.
Divorced twice, Annie lives in Somerset, South West England, and shares her home with a West Highland white terrier called Bertie Wooster. In her house, she had several thousand books, and an amazing video collection. When she's not writing, she enjoys watching very old films, listening to music, going to the theatre, and eating in good restaurants. She also likes to travel in Europe, to inspire her romances, especially in France, Greece and Italy where many of her novels are set. Since the birth of her twin grandchildren, she is also a regular visitor to New York City, where the little tots live. In 1997, she was the overall winner of the BBC's Mastermind, winning the last final presented by Magnus Magnusson.
She worked as journalist at the Paignton Observer, but after her marriage, she moved to the north of England, where she worked as teacher. After she returned to journalism, she joined the Middlesbrough Writers' Group, where she met other romance writer Mildred Grieveson (Anne Mather). She started to wrote romance, and she had her first novel "Garden of Dreams" accepted by Mills & Boon in 1975, she published her work under the pseudonym of Sara Craven. In 2010 she became chairman of the Southern Writers' Conference, and the next year was elected the twenty-six Chairman (2011–2013) of the Romantic Novelists' Association.
Divorced twice, Annie lives in Somerset, South West England, and shares her home with a West Highland white terrier called Bertie Wooster. In her house, she had several thousand books, and an amazing video collection. When she's not writing, she enjoys watching very old films, listening to music, going to the theatre, and eating in good restaurants. She also likes to travel in Europe, to inspire her romances, especially in France, Greece and Italy where many of her novels are set. Since the birth of her twin grandchildren, she is also a regular visitor to New York City, where the little tots live. In 1997, she was the overall winner of the BBC's Mastermind, winning the last final presented by Magnus Magnusson.
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December 5, 2018
Heroine is an heiress to a family fortune. Her grandfather is in a feud with the illegitimate Italian hero’s grandfather. If hero wants to keep his winery in Italy afloat, he has to seduce the heroine as some sort of payback for his grandfather losing out on a business deal.
Heroine’s self esteem is destroyed after her boyfriend turned out to be a fortune hunter. While no longer a virgin, she is very inexperienced. She is also a bad dancer, clumsy, thin, with no dress sense.
Hero is hot, Italian, and finds himself sexually attracted to the heroine from their first glance across a ballroom. He then arranges “chance” meetings as the heroine resists and he pursues.
The H/h eventually have sex after being caught in the rain and have to wait for their clothes to dry at a country inn. They both fall in love, with all the angst on the hero’s side, since he has pursued her for false pretenses.
The ending is abrupt – but at least the confrontation with both grandfathers is on page. Turns out the heroine has been playing the stock market and she is more than able to keep the hero’s winery afloat – even if she is disinherited. Hero’s grandfather washes his hands of all of them. Heroine’s grandfather appears to want to make amends.
This was more of a courtship story than a revenge story since the hero is smitten from the start. It’s a little slow going at times.
Heroine’s self esteem is destroyed after her boyfriend turned out to be a fortune hunter. While no longer a virgin, she is very inexperienced. She is also a bad dancer, clumsy, thin, with no dress sense.
Hero is hot, Italian, and finds himself sexually attracted to the heroine from their first glance across a ballroom. He then arranges “chance” meetings as the heroine resists and he pursues.
The H/h eventually have sex after being caught in the rain and have to wait for their clothes to dry at a country inn. They both fall in love, with all the angst on the hero’s side, since he has pursued her for false pretenses.
The ending is abrupt – but at least the confrontation with both grandfathers is on page. Turns out the heroine has been playing the stock market and she is more than able to keep the hero’s winery afloat – even if she is disinherited. Hero’s grandfather washes his hands of all of them. Heroine’s grandfather appears to want to make amends.
This was more of a courtship story than a revenge story since the hero is smitten from the start. It’s a little slow going at times.
November 23, 2019
This is a short but sweet tale with a Romeo and Juliet feel to it, but a much fluffier version. The novel focuses on two grandchildren to two long standing nemesis who unexpectedly fall head over heels for one another.
Like all Mills and Boon novels you just have to go with it. For me I really enjoyed this, It had a solid beginning, a plot line that intrigued me and I flew through it. However the ending was ridiculous. It seemed rushed, unlikely and totally laughable. In fact I did laugh. Such a shame because if time was taken with this the plot it could actually work as a sturdy novel. If you looking for something a bit whimsical then this you will enjoy.
Like all Mills and Boon novels you just have to go with it. For me I really enjoyed this, It had a solid beginning, a plot line that intrigued me and I flew through it. However the ending was ridiculous. It seemed rushed, unlikely and totally laughable. In fact I did laugh. Such a shame because if time was taken with this the plot it could actually work as a sturdy novel. If you looking for something a bit whimsical then this you will enjoy.
August 22, 2021
I read this long ago and I forgot most of it.
February 3, 2016
I can't believe I have read this book again it was so bad and boring the first time that I had successfully blocked it out of my mind and not until the stupid ending did I remember it. Omg long story short grand fathers of hero and heroine have a feud over the heroine grandmother and then make the grandson manipulate the grand daughter for the money. And he seduces her not really attracted to her in the first place and then they have sex. Not her first time for sure and yes it was not as good as most of Sara Cravens books so just forget the whole passion thing here if the story had been good I would have given it more. It's just too stupid and boring.
February 28, 2017
2.5 really, nothing exceptional. Hero is not a jerk though.
April 12, 2012
He meets her, he marries her for revenge and her money and then just as he is about to drop her, he realizes that he is in love with her. Despite both their grandparents wishes, they stick together.
From what I remember is was an okay book but not all that interesting.
From what I remember is was an okay book but not all that interesting.
February 24, 2015
I won't read it again. I think it is one of the most unromantic books I have ever read... :/ I didn't feel any love between the main characters. When I finished it, I felt sad, sad and sad!
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July 26, 2020
Given this starts as a revenge romance it is surprisingly good. Neither of the two main characters want anything to do with their grandfathers' revenge and must find their way out of the pickle. I particularly enjoyed Rome's point of view.
August 31, 2022
Another day at the office for SC. Competent but I don't think it had the special something. Anyway, Rome and Cory were a nice enough couple, whose getting together looks like it will heal a longstanding family feud.
July 2, 2024
That ending… I have very few words to describe that overly cheesy, horrific last chapter. It was an absolute parody of every terrible soap opera in existence.
Side note: It isn't Rome’s revenge. He’s his grandfather's tame stud.
Side note: It isn't Rome’s revenge. He’s his grandfather's tame stud.
August 3, 2021
I liked the ending of this, but it wasn't particularly memorably delicious as some others.
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July 27, 2011Rome d'Angelo is being blackmailed by his own grandfather to further a family feud. His beloved vineyard is in jeopardy if he does not woe and the desert his grandfather's arch-enemies granddaughter.
Cory Grant knows she is not desired for her appearance, but for her money. Finding out a fiance had only made love to her to ge closer ot her money, the Ice Maiden routine she maintained worked to keep men away. Rome was not having it. He saw past the routine, seeing the vulnerable, desirable woman beneath.
Cory is wary of the feeling Rome raises in her. Can she trust herself and him? Rome knows Cory will be hurt when the truth comes out, but he has fallen in love with her, and despite their grandfathers, wanted her for life. Can they still be together when the truth is revealed?
A very nice story. Well written. Very enjoyable.
Cory Grant knows she is not desired for her appearance, but for her money. Finding out a fiance had only made love to her to ge closer ot her money, the Ice Maiden routine she maintained worked to keep men away. Rome was not having it. He saw past the routine, seeing the vulnerable, desirable woman beneath.
Cory is wary of the feeling Rome raises in her. Can she trust herself and him? Rome knows Cory will be hurt when the truth comes out, but he has fallen in love with her, and despite their grandfathers, wanted her for life. Can they still be together when the truth is revealed?
A very nice story. Well written. Very enjoyable.
August 18, 2011
Duh, sebetulnya ide ceritanya sih bagus.
Si Rome ini ditodong bapaknya (eh, atau kakeknya ya?) buat ngedeketin anak/cucu saingannya. Istilahnya, dengan 'menghancurkan' si cewek, saingannya juga bakal hancur karna si tokoh cewek ini anak/cucu kesayangannya.
Yah, kurang lebih gitulah.
Tapi endingnya nggak banget. Waktu si kakek/bapaknya si tokoh cewek dan si tokoh cewek akhirnya tau, cuma berdasarkan omongan Rome yang bla bla bla, si cewek percaya. Blah!
Si Rome ini ditodong bapaknya (eh, atau kakeknya ya?) buat ngedeketin anak/cucu saingannya. Istilahnya, dengan 'menghancurkan' si cewek, saingannya juga bakal hancur karna si tokoh cewek ini anak/cucu kesayangannya.
Yah, kurang lebih gitulah.
Tapi endingnya nggak banget. Waktu si kakek/bapaknya si tokoh cewek dan si tokoh cewek akhirnya tau, cuma berdasarkan omongan Rome yang bla bla bla, si cewek percaya. Blah!
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March 12, 2018Rome d'Angelo could have his pick of women—only, his fiancée had already been chosen for him, by his grandfather! A family feud meant Rome was being forced into a vengeful seduction: he must get engaged to Cory Grant, then jilt her....Heiress Cory was used to men wanting her for her money. But Rome seemed genuinely interested in her—was this the real thing? Rome was amazed to realize he found Cory's innocence so sexy. Maybe instead of jilting her, he should marry her!
July 20, 2011
I actually enjoyed this book. Sure, some parts of it were silly, but what do you expect from a Mills and Boon novel?
It was humerous and intreguing and didn't go down the root of many M&B books by dragging out a certain small pathetic point or glossing over it in a matter of seconds after having it blow all out of proportion.
It was humerous and intreguing and didn't go down the root of many M&B books by dragging out a certain small pathetic point or glossing over it in a matter of seconds after having it blow all out of proportion.
January 2, 2025
No complaints, no comments, lovely story. Loved the H and the h for once. HEA all the way.
July 25, 2015
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