"Third story about the Ducasse princesses is excellent."

All Princess Joelle wants is one year -- 12 months away from the fish bowl of royal life. She hopes this time away will help her to grieve the death of her grandmother and prepare for her arranged marriage to an unknown entity, Prince Luigi Borgarde, a man who hasn't even bothered to meet her!

Her time is almost up, and on the eve of her return trip to Melio, Joelle meets a sexy, handsome stranger who spins her senses into overdrive. The princess decides to make a reckless decision -- she'll give her virginity to this man she's met only hours ago, yet who's the first to make her feel desire and passion. This will be her one last act of defiance before duty and a loveless marriage calls. But the man who's claimed her body, Leonardo Marciano Fortino, has other ideas. Back in Melio, much to Joelle's horror, she encounters her arrogant stranger and the battle begins.

This third story of the Ducasse princesses was a pleasure to read. Ms. Porter is an excellent storyteller, who definitely leaves the reader demanding, "More, please!"

Reviewed by Mary Neal
Posted October 20, 2004