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The Italian’s convenient deal!
Sebastiano Castiglione has a problem. His lifestyle of decadent hedonism has convinced his grandfather to retain control of the family dynasty. To take what’s owed him, Bastian must prove he’s a changed man. The sight of his stunning intern sparks an idea—and the flames of a burning desire!
Innocent Poppy Connolly will not become another Castiglione acquisition—but she cannot refuse Bastian’s offer of three chances to change her family’s life. Her response to his smoldering physicality is shocking, and it won’t be long before the molten heat of Bastian’s gaze melts away all her resistance...
Sebastiano drew her even closer, releasing the lapels of his jacket to slide his hands into the wisps of hair either side of her face. She stopped laughing instantly, her eyes suddenly wide as saucers. Her hair felt like silk against his fingers, her skin even softer. His eyes drifted from her mouth to the tiny pulse-point flickering at the base of her throat, a sense of victory he couldn’t explain coursing through him.
‘Kind of funny, you think?’
‘Sebastiano...?’ Her voice was soft and her hands came up to grip his thick wrists. ‘What are you doing?’
‘I’m going to give you a lesson in what I would do if this relationship was real.’
Only it’s one hundred per cent fake, he reminded himself—right before he bent to her and covered her mouth with his.
Her petal-soft lips parted on a gasp of surprise, her body stiffening beneath the onslaught. Sebastiano gathered her closer, feeling her rigidity give way to a trembling need as old as time.
He groaned, pressing his lips harder over hers, seeking access to the warm recesses of her mouth. ‘Open for me, Poppy,’ he growled. ‘Kiss me as I’ve imagined you doing this past week. Let me taste you, bella. Let me—’
Another groan escaped his lips as she did as he requested, willingly parting her mouth for him, a tiny whimper escaping her lips as his tongue swept inside.
With two university degrees and a variety of false career starts under her belt, MICHELLE CONDER decided to satisfy her lifelong desire to write and finally found her dream job. She currently lives in Melbourne, Australia, with one super-indulgent husband, three self-indulgent but exquisite children, a menagerie of over-indulged pets, and the intention of doing some form of exercise daily. She loves to hear from her readers at michelleconder.com.
Books by Michelle Conder
Mills & Boon Modern Romance
Defying the Billionaire’s Command
Hidden in the Sheikh’s Harem The Most Expensive Lie of All Duty at What Cost? Living the Charade His Last Chance at Redemption
One Night With Consequences
Prince Nadir’s Secret Heir
Scandal in the Spotlight
Girl Behind the Scandalous Reputation
Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.
The Italian’s Virgin Acquisition
Michelle Conder
Thank you to Laura, my beautiful editor,
who deserves amazing things to happen in her life.
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