"Has the Millionaire found his match?"

Winning the Baronessa Gelati's new flavor contest not only gave Holly Fitzgerald the money she needed to help pay some of her father's hospital bills, but also introduced her to the tall, dark and handsome Joe Barone. To bad she can't ignore her commitment to her family so that she can spend more time with Joe. Well one night wouldn't hurt, but will that be enough for Holly?

When Joe Barone first saw Holly, he thought he was looking at a ghost, for Holly looked remarkably like his late wife. His first reaction was to try to avoid spending the day with her, but the more he got to know Holly, the more time he wanted to spend with her. Wanting to explore the desire he feels for Holly, Joe asks her for one night to show her how special she is. But now that Joe has had one wonderful night, he wants more. Can he convince Holly to make room in her life for him?

Stories about the Barones are always fun, passionate and filled with family. CINDERELLA'S MILLIONAIRE is no exception. Katherine Garbera is a wonderful writer and I have never been disappointed with any of her work. With CINDERELLA'S MILLIONAIRE, I couldn't put it down until the very end. I just had to see what was going to happen with Joe and Holly.

Reviewed by Beatrice Sigman
Posted August 28, 2003

Summary

Just one night... That was all Holly Fitzgerald would allow herself with the tall, dark and brooding CFO Joe Barone. Winning Baronessa Gelati's contest paled next to what she felt when the aloof Joe watched her with sexual desire blatant in his shrewd eyes.

While Holly had commitments, Joe had sophistication and wealth. He looked better in a business suit than any man had a right to. But his lover's touch freed her, and for the first time made her want something more. Like Cinderella, she'd forget the real world, forget caution and for once, she'd simply enjoy the fantasy. But as the clock neared twelve, Holly knew one night with Joe wouldn't be enough....

Heavenly Berry Gelato
Holly Fitzgerald's award-winning combination

2 cups milk or heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 yolks
1/2 cup sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 pint of blueberries˝ pint of raspberries
1/2 pint of strawberries
1 cup of melted chocolate chips

In a saucepan, heat the milk and lemon peel to a simmer then turn off the heat and allow to infuse 10 minutes. Meanwhile, whisk the yolks with the sugar and salt till very light in color and fluffy. Whisk in the hot milk and return the mixture to the heat. Add chocolate chips, stirring until melted. Cook carefully until it thickens then remove from heat. Pour the custard base into a new container add berries and cool it in an ice bath. Turn as per manufacturer's instructions.