Legacy of Shame — Diana Hamilton

Dealing with desire

Full of the cocky confidence of youth and conscious of her beauty, Venetia had practically thrown herself at sexy Italian businessman Carlo Rossi.

Stunned at his cold rejection, she'd managed, over time, to put the shame of that experience behind her. She'd never expected the tables to turn, to find Carlo back in her life -- charismatic, seductive...and proposing marriage!

But the proposal was all business -- and all blackmail. Only Carlo wasn't dealing with a naive teenager anymore. Venetia was a woman who knew what she wanted...and despite his cold-blooded intentions, she understood exactly what Carlo wanted...

Hero: Carlo Rossi
Heroine: Venetia "Venny" Adele Ross