"Pulse pounding passion and a love story that will touch your heart."

Billionaire Saverio Lombardi arrives at his fianceé's apartment from a business trip hoping to surprise her. Unfortunately it's he who finds himself taken aback, in one of the most upsetting ways. To Rio's shocking dismay, his absolutely perfect fianceé is ...um... otherwise engaged. (No, it's not in the usual way and that's what horrifies Rio!)

Furious, he breaks off his engagement right away and storms out of the apartment. Just an hour later a young woman with a baby collapses right in front of his limo. Rio finds himself taking her into his care and looking after her needs. In fact he quickly begins to think he's finally found the woman who would make the perfect wife.

Holly Sanson is a country girl at heart. She arrives in London to let her boyfriend know she's had his baby but finds him living with another woman. If that isn't bad enough, her purse is stolen and she soon finds herself wandering the streets late at night, desperate and desolate. Exhaustion and anxiety finally win and she collapses. When awareness returns, she finds herself in the care of a dashing Italian who is very different from any man she has ever known. When Rio proposes, Holly accepts, hoping he will come to love her as much as she loves him -- but it's not long after their wedding that she finds out the truth about Rio's broken engagement. What hope is there for her dreams when Rio simply married her on the rebound?

Lynne Graham has crafted another scintillating romance that will leave fans of sensuous category romance burning the midnight oil. Lyrically crafted and intricately woven with emotion and sizzling passion, THE ITALIAN'S WIFE is a story that will touch the heart.

Ms. Graham displays her extraordinary skills in creating rich, warm and believable characters once again. The drama is bold and intense, leaving a strong impact on the reader's senses. Vivid descriptions and witty dialogue help move the story along at a swift pace. The author has done an excellent job of portraying the intense emotions of each character and skillfully blended each pulse-pounding scene of passion with a great depth of feeling.

For those who enjoy romances with strong heroes and passion that leaps off the pages to grab your heart, THE ITALIAN'S WIFE is not to be missed!

Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted April 17, 2002