In The Venetian's Bed

By Susan Stephens

Arrogant and ruthless, Luca Barbaro is the kind of man Nell hates most. Although helpless to resist his raw sexuality, she can never forgive his brutal coldness of years ago.

Until they meet again in Venice one carnival night not as Luca and Nell, but as two masked strangers in the grip of pure, irresistible attraction, untainted by the past .

But what happens when the masks come off?

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Australia
• Release date: Jul 1, 2012
• ISBN: 9781460802694

Susan Stephens

Susan Stephens is passionate about writing books set in fabulous locations where an outstanding man comes to grips with a cool, feisty woman. Susan’s hobbies include travel, reading, theatre, long walks, playing the piano, and she loves hearing from readers at her website. www.susanstephens.com

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