The Man Who Could Never Love — Kate Hewitt

A Practical proposal...a passionate marriage

Vittorio Ralfino, the Count of Cazlevara, is back in Italy to make a business proposition. He wishes to marry a traditional wife, and Anamaria Viale -- sturdy, plain and from a good vintner's family -- perfectly fits his bill.

Ana is stunned that Vittorio is offering her -- an ugly duckling! -- marriage. She'd stoically resigned herself to a career and singledom.

But Vittorio is persuasive and Ana would like a child of her own. Although she's under no illusion that this is anything but a convenient marriage -- Vittorio will never offer her love. So when the time comes for him to claim her as his bride, she's surprised -- and amazed -- at the strength of his passion....