The Italian's Deal for I Do
The Irresistible Italian: Married for BusinessHe’s conquered global markets and immeasurable hearts, but to regain control of the fashion empire that’s rightfully his, Rocco Mondelli must prove his playboy days are over. His secret weapon? Supermodel-in-hiding Olivia Fitzgerald…and the power to ruin her if she refuses to play his loving fiancée!But returning to the world stage revives Olivia’s old demons and instead of walking down the aisle towards her gorgeous groom – she flees! The world holds its breath: can the indomitable Rocco get his wayward bride to the altar on time?Society Weddings: The world’s sexiest billionaires finally say “I do”!Dedicated bachelors and firm friends Rocco Mondelli, Christian Markos, Stefan Bianco and Zayed Al Afzal have made their marks on the worlds of business and pleasure. Marriage was never something they were ever after…but things change and now they’ll have to do whatever it takes to get themselves to the church on time!Yet nothing is as easy as it seems…and the women these four have set their sights on have plans of their own!You are cordially invited to:The marriage of Rocco Mondelli & Olivia Fitzgerald in The Italian’s Deal for I DoThe marriage of Christian Markos & Alessandra Mondelli in The Greek’s Pregnant BrideThe marriage of Stefan Bianco & Clio Redgrave in The Sicilian’s Surprise WifeThe marriage of Sheikh Zayed Al Afzal & Princess Nadia Amani in The Sheikh’s Wedding ContractSo RSVP and get ready to enjoy the pinnacle of luxury and opulence as the world’s sexiest billionaires finally say ‘I do’…Praise For Jennifer HaywardThe Magnate’s Manifesto 4.5* RT Book Review TOP PICK GOLDHayward’s must-read romance is a heart- stopping page-turner with an intriguing, jaw-dropping twist. The glitzy locales are over-the-top perfect and intensely explosive intimacies are mind blowing.Changing Constantinou’s Game 4* RT Book ReviewHayward’s expressive narrative expertly tells this drama-rich romance. The mistakes and redemptions in the relationship are genuine, and the love scenes are a sensual feast.The Truth About De Campo 4.5* RT Book Review TOP PICKHayward’s explosive romance features over-the-top opulence and stars the youngest De Campo, Matteo, who’s tortured by his past and a not-so-icy, shrewd businesswoman. The romance rocks with breath-stealing sexual tension between the pair, whose lovemaking is wickedly sensual. Brava!
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Rocco Mondelli and Olivia Fitzgerald
invite you to celebrate their union as they become husband and wife.
7 oâclock in the evening
April 2015
The Mondelli Estate, Lake Como
dinner & dancing to follow
⦠but only if Rocco can win back his runaway bride!
Dedicated bachelors Rocco Mondelli, Christian Markos, Stefan Bianco and Zayed Al Afzal met and bonded at university, wreaking havoc amongst the female population. In the decade since graduating theyâve made their mark on the worlds of business and pleasure, becoming wealthy and powerful.
Marriage has never been something Rocco, Christian, Stefan or Zayed were ever after⦠But things change, and now theyâll have to do whatever it takes to get themselves to the church on time!
Yet nothing is as easy as it seems⦠and the women these four have set their sights on have plans of their own!
Your embossed invitation is in the mail and you are cordially invited to:
The marriage of
Rocco Mondelli and Olivia Fitzgerald
April 2015
The marriage of
Christian Markos and Alessandra Mondelli
May 2015
The marriage of
Stefan Bianco and Clio Norwood
June 2015
The marriage of
Sheikh Zayed Al Afzal and Princess Nadia Amani
July 2015
So RSVP and get ready to enjoy the pinnacle of luxury and opulence as the worldâs sexiest billionaires finally say âI doââ¦
JENNIFER HAYWARD has been a fan of romance since filching her sisterâs novels to escape her teenage angst. Her career in journalism and PR, including years of working alongside powerful, charismatic CEOs and travelling the world, has provided perfect fodder for the fast-paced, sexy stories she likes to writeâalways with a touch of humour. A native of Canadaâs East Coast, Jennifer lives in Toronto with her Viking husband and young Viking-in-training.
To my editor Laura McCallen and fellow authors Michelle Smart, Andie Brock and Tara Pammi, who made the Columbia Four such a joy to write! Memento vivere!
And for Valentina and your invaluable help with the beautiful Italian language! Grazie!
Contents
Society Weddings
CHAPTER ONE
CHAPTER TWO
CHAPTER THREE
CHAPTER FOUR
CHAPTER FIVE
CHAPTER SIX
CHAPTER SEVEN
CHAPTER EIGHT
CHAPTER NINE
CHAPTER TEN
CHAPTER ELEVEN
CHAPTER TWELVE
CHAPTER THIRTEEN
CHAPTER FOURTEEN
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âHE WILL NOT make it through the night.â
The grizzled old priest had served almost a century of Mondellis in the lakeside village of Varenna. He rested his gnarled, weathered hand on the ornately carved knob of the inches-thick, dark-stained door of Giovanni Mondelliâs bedroom and nodded toward the patriarchâs two grandchildren. âYou must say your goodbyes. Leave nothing unsaid.â
His gravelly tone was somber, weighted with the grief of an entire village. It cut through Rocco Mondelli like a knife, severing a lifeline, rendering him incapable of speech. Italian fashion icon Giovanni Mondelli, son of the Italian people, had been the father heâd never had. Heâd been Roccoâs guiding influence when heâd taken his grandfatherâs place as CEO of House of Mondelli and brought it kicking and screaming into the twenty-first century. Transformed it into a revered global couture powerhouse.
He could not be losing him.
Roccoâs heart sputtered to a stop, then came back to life in a brutal staccato that pounded against the walls of his chest. Giovanni was everything to him. Father, mentor, friend... He wasnât ready to let him go. Not yet.
His sister, Alessandra, grasped his arm, her knuckles white against the dark material of his suit. âIâI donât think I can do this,â she stumbled huskily, her glossy brown hair tangled around her face, eyes wide. âItâs too sudden. I have too much to say.â
Rocco ignored the desire to throw himself on the floor and cry out that it wasnât fair, like he had at age seven when heâd stood on the deck of a boat outside this window on Lake Como in a miniature-size suit, his big, brown eyes trained on his papa as he tossed his motherâs ashes into the brilliant blue water. Life wasnât fair. It had nothing to do with fair. It had given him Alessandra, but it had taken away his beloved mother. Never could that be considered a fair compromise.
He turned and gripped his sister by the shoulders, breathing through the searing pain that gripped his chest. âWe can and we will, because we have to, sorella.â
Tears streamed down Alessandraâs face, negotiating the crevices of her stubborn mouth. âI canât, Rocco. I wonât.â
âYou will.â He pulled her into his arms and rested his chin on her head. âGather your thoughts. Think of what you need to say. There isnât much time.â
Alessandra soaked his shirt with silent tears. It had always been Roccoâs job as much as it had been Giovanniâs to hold this family together following the death of his mother and his fatherâs subsequent descent into gambling and drink. But he did not feel up to it now. He felt as though one of the breezes wafting in from the lake might fell him with a single, innocent, misplaced nudge. But giving in to weakness, into emotion, had never been an option for him.
