- Mass Market Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Harlequin (UK) Ltd (20 May 2011)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 026388662X
- ISBN-13: 978-0263886627
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.6 x 1.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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In the game of love...he plays to win! Finding her fiance in flagrante delicto rocked Lily Parisi's world to its core. But now Lily's determined to get on with her life - minus a man! A break in Milan sounds ideal - until she bumps into Alessandro del Marco, an enigmatic face from her past, and her plans come a little undone...Alessandro has always wanted Lily, but never pursued her. The attraction between them is intense, but Alessandro always maintains control. Until suddenly he finds it impossible to keep away from Lily - and she finds it hopeless to resist...
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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I appreciate that sometimes in Mills and Boon stories, the attraction between the two main characters happens too quickly, however, this story has the opposite problem. The story seemed to last forever and although it could be argued that the hero was "courting" the heroine, I found it tedious.
Repetitive descriptions of clothes (how many dresses did she own and by which designers?) clutch-bags, shoes as well as a fixation on food and menus were equally boring. The heroine was a chef in the story but even so, I wish now I had made an effort to count how many meals were eaten during this story, it seemed like 100`s.
If you enjoy very slow romances with little spoken interaction between the main characters, then you will enjoy this book.
Repetitive descriptions of clothes (how many dresses did she own and by which designers?) clutch-bags, shoes as well as a fixation on food and menus were equally boring. The heroine was a chef in the story but even so, I wish now I had made an effort to count how many meals were eaten during this story, it seemed like 100`s.
If you enjoy very slow romances with little spoken interaction between the main characters, then you will enjoy this book.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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When Lily Parisi caught her fiancé James `in flagrante delicto' with another woman in her house in Sydney where he lived with her, and sponged off her wealth and inheritance, there was only one course of action left to her, which was to break off the engagement and regain her dignity preferably far away from Sydney. I guess this is what most of us will do if we ever found ourselves in similar situation. We will need healing time and where best to heal than in the bosom of friends and family. She wasted no time in going home to Italy to be with her aunt (her mother's sister) who was at the same time her god mother, since both her parents were dead. Lillian is a professional chef and now owner of her parent's upmarket restaurant in Sydney and their vast estate. Her aunty was overjoyed to have her in Italy and so was her aunt's foster son Alessandro del Marco. Her aunty Sophia recently lost her beloved husband Giuseppe dalla Silvestri, and having Lily with her, was just what the doctor ordered. With a vulnerable heart, Lily was very weary of men, more so Alessandro whom she has had a huge crush on as a young teenager. She no longer trust her judgement of men. Will she have the courage to trust and love again?
Alessandro del Marco, had a rough childhood and survived untold hardship on the streets of Milan until he was rescued by Giuseppe and his wife. They gave him a home, became the parent he did not have and instilled in him the values and sense of self worth that enabled him to become the man that he was now. He would do anything for Sophia and since Giuseppe's death has been more protective of her, so he was overjoyed to see her happiness and pleasure in having Lily with her. Alessandro has always had a soft spot for Lily or Lilliana as he likes to use her full given name. He was not prepared for the impact her serene and graceful nature would have on him. Will the hardened heart of this Italian melt and be laid bare by this one woman that touches something deep in his inner being? What is it about this woman that brings out the desire to protect and cherish in Alessandro? They say that womanly purity and grace has a way of awakening respect, admiration and love in a man this was the effect Lilliana had on Alessandro.
This is will go down as one of the best HB books that I have ever read. The romance was tender, loving, caring and filled with chivalry. They sure don't write them like this anymore. What I liked best about this book was the dignity and poise exhibited by both Hero and the Heroine. Many a time in M&B novels we are given to believe that the two main characters trying to come together have no control over their emotions and passions, and as such behave like animals sometimes. This I often find disturbing because part of our reason for being is to master control of ourselves. In this book you will love the Hero, who despite the attraction and love he felt for this woman, constantly had to apply self control and give her time to heal and come to terms with his feelings for her. He was always there in the background, protecting her whenever it became necessary. With every scene you could feel the depth and breadth of this man's love for this woman as well as his patience in courting her. I enjoyed this book very much. It is a definite keeper.
Alessandro del Marco, had a rough childhood and survived untold hardship on the streets of Milan until he was rescued by Giuseppe and his wife. They gave him a home, became the parent he did not have and instilled in him the values and sense of self worth that enabled him to become the man that he was now. He would do anything for Sophia and since Giuseppe's death has been more protective of her, so he was overjoyed to see her happiness and pleasure in having Lily with her. Alessandro has always had a soft spot for Lily or Lilliana as he likes to use her full given name. He was not prepared for the impact her serene and graceful nature would have on him. Will the hardened heart of this Italian melt and be laid bare by this one woman that touches something deep in his inner being? What is it about this woman that brings out the desire to protect and cherish in Alessandro? They say that womanly purity and grace has a way of awakening respect, admiration and love in a man this was the effect Lilliana had on Alessandro.
This is will go down as one of the best HB books that I have ever read. The romance was tender, loving, caring and filled with chivalry. They sure don't write them like this anymore. What I liked best about this book was the dignity and poise exhibited by both Hero and the Heroine. Many a time in M&B novels we are given to believe that the two main characters trying to come together have no control over their emotions and passions, and as such behave like animals sometimes. This I often find disturbing because part of our reason for being is to master control of ourselves. In this book you will love the Hero, who despite the attraction and love he felt for this woman, constantly had to apply self control and give her time to heal and come to terms with his feelings for her. He was always there in the background, protecting her whenever it became necessary. With every scene you could feel the depth and breadth of this man's love for this woman as well as his patience in courting her. I enjoyed this book very much. It is a definite keeper.
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My second favourite Modern Mills and Boon Romance of all time, (The first being the Husband Test by Helen Biachin).
The plot is one of the more unusual ones, where the woman works for a living. The characters are nicely defined to the reader- you get a sense of who they are. Since I have read a vast quantity of Romances, I would have to point out the best part of this book. The chemistry between the characters is astounding!
Overall a must read for the rose tinted readers or those who want a little excitement.
The plot is one of the more unusual ones, where the woman works for a living. The characters are nicely defined to the reader- you get a sense of who they are. Since I have read a vast quantity of Romances, I would have to point out the best part of this book. The chemistry between the characters is astounding!
Overall a must read for the rose tinted readers or those who want a little excitement.
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