★★★★★ “Lots of twists and surprises. This quick read won’t let you down.”
One cursed sapphire, two broken hearts, and a race against time to end a deadly legacy… Can love rewrite fate before Christmas morning?
When art historian and jeweler Emma Sinclair, a vivacious American in her 30s, is invited to Italy over the holidays to appraise a rare, mysterious gemstone rumored to be linked to the Italian Renaissance, she jumps at the chance. What she doesn’t expect is for the client to be Maurizio Ferrante, the elusive billionaire whose name she’s only heard in whispers.
Maurizio hires her reluctantly, partly because of his strict privacy and partly because of a shocking rumor: the gemstone Emma is appraising may have been in the possession of his late fiancée. As Emma begins her research, she discovers hidden letters, possibly linking Maurizio’s fiancée to a hidden lover, secrets, and betrayal.
Thrown together by work, the pair’s undeniable chemistry ignites. Despite Maurizio’s resistance, he can’t help but be captivated by Emma’s charm, intellect, and warmth. Emma is intrigued by the mysterious billionaire, and as they explore the Italian countryside, the festive lights and wintry magic of Christmas in Tuscany begin to thaw the ice around Maurizio’s heart.
As they uncover secrets about the gemstone and its complicated history, they realize the mystery is far from romantic. It leads them to a dangerous game of greed and deception—someone else desperately wants the gemstone, and they’ll go to any lengths to get it.
In a dramatic Christmas Eve climax, Emma and Maurizio must race against time to protect the gemstone, their budding love, and each other.
“I loved the premise that she needs the hero to unlock the secrets to explain her past—it’s great conflict.”
“The Italian Billionaire’s Scandalous Marriage,” by Mollie Matthews was an interesting read, to say the least. Ms. Matthews brings two characters to life in this enchanting tale of personalities that clash through much of the book. Determination not to give up shows the strength of these characters. This is a well-written novel. The author has done a wonderful job. I highly recommend this book and I think you will find it a good read.
“When Alexandra receives a lawyer’s letter informing her that the father she has no knowledge of, has left her an inheritance, including a very special and priceless painting, her world is thrown into disarray. Alex leaves the comfort of her home in New York to investigate her past in New Zealand where she is confronted by the unusual painting she names Lost Love. The painting stirs up more questions than answers and the simple investigation into the life of her father turns into a multidimensional mystery. It also brings an angry Vitaliano Rossi across her path and before she knows it, her life is intricately bound with his. In a relationship where both Alex and Vitali mistrust one another, theirs is a battle of wits as Vitali wants the painting every bit as much as Alex does, but neither will divulge the reasons as to why they do. The attraction between Vitali and Alex is electric and although the book is relatively clean, there is enough passion between them to boil water. As truths emerge and they come to an understanding of each other’s motives, the love that has been simmering between them comes out in full force. I loved both Vitali and Alex and even though Vitali was arrogant and seemed to be self-serving, he is nevertheless an exciting hero, whilst Alex is the kind of woman we can all identify with. This is an excellent and somewhat suspenseful read.”
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New to the Gemstone Billionaire Series? Each book can be enjoyed as a standalone, but once you dive into the world of these captivating billionaires, you’ll want more!
The Italian Billionaire’s Christmas Bride (Massimilliano and Alexandra)
The Italian Billionaire’s Scandalous Marriage (Vitali and Alex)
The Italian Billionaire’s Sapphire Bride (Emma and Maurizio)
Love In Mexico (Ruby and Oliver)
Love In Sicily (Kate and Gianni)
Love In Montana (Lizzie and Jack)