Count Francesco da Luca doesn't like being made a fool of. When his bride fled the marriage bed, he vowed she'd pay the debt she owed him—their wedding night! But Alicia Cross is no longer the trembling, naive innocent he married—and she won't be pushed around by the masterful count. His runaway bride is proving to be more of a challenge than he anticipated—until he discovers she's still a virgin. The wedding night Francesco wanted is his for the taking!

Alicia met former pro rugby player Francesco on a trip to Florence after her high school graduation. As a rugby fan, the chance to date her idol was a dream come true. The dream got even better when he proposed to her on the final day of her trip, and they had a whirlwind wedding. But their happiness wasn’t meant to last. Humiliated on her wedding night, Alicia ran from her husband. What could be in store for them ten years later, when they meet by chance at a rugby game in England…?

BEDDED FOR PLEASURE, PURCHASED FOR PREGNANCY

Some call Christina Thornton spoilt, others simply call her beautiful. But one thing's for certain: she's a young woman firmly in charge of her own destiny…or so she thinks! When the dark-hearted Count Marchesi rides into town, it is to claim Miss Thornton as his bride. Christina's stubborn protests are of no use, for her future is in the hands of this brooding Italian. But how long can willful Christina resist her passionate husband when her heart is urging her to give in?

This bundle contains : THE ITALIAN COUNT'S DEFIANT BRIDE,The Moretti Heir , and A ROYAL BRIDE AT THE SHEIKH'S COMMAND. Alicia met former pro rugby player Francesco on a trip to Florence after her high school graduation. As a rugby fan, the chance to date her idol was a dream come true. The dream got even better when he proposed to her on the final day of her trip, and they had a whirlwind wedding. But their happiness wasn’t meant to last. Humiliated on her wedding night, Alicia ran from her husband. What could be in store for them ten years later, when they meet by chance at a rugby game in England…?

The count, her contractual husband, cruelly tramples her feelings… Christina, dressed in her bridal gown, prepares herself to walk down the aisle. Even though she and the groom, Max, are marrying for reasons other than love, she is still holding out hope. However, on her wedding day to the count, she receives a message from him that he’ll be waiting for her in Italy! Not willing to give up hope for their future, Christina heads for his castle, only to be met with even more cruel treatment!

A feisty Irish woman will whatever it takes to keep her family together, even marry an Italian tycoon in this romance by a USA Today bestseller. Cristo Ravelli paces the floor of his father’s Irish country estate, ruing the day he heard the Brophy name. That his father died and left a brood of illegitimate children is hardly surprising, but to silence this scandal Cristo must bring their guardian, the enchanting Belle, in line with his plans! Belle Brophy’s only concern is her half siblings. She’ll do anything to provide them with the security she never had. So when this gorgeous Italian offers marriage, she won’t say no. But once the ring is on her finger Belle quickly discovers there’s more to a marriage than saying “I do!”