The Italian Prince's Proposal

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When Barrister, Emily Weston fronts a raunchy band to help out her identical twin sister, she can have no idea that Prince Alessandro Bussoni of Ferara is in the audience.

Alessandro is looking for a short-term bride to enable his elderly father to abdicate - and the beautiful, and feisty Emily appears to fit his requirements exactly.

Emily's sister, a musician, is desperate for money in order to pursue her career; Alessandro has more money than either twin could dream of - and an irresistible offer to make.

When he makes his outrageous proposal, Emily agrees, but the bargain is struck before emotions come into play... and both Emily and Alessandro have something to hide...

Extract

'What would I have to do?' Emily asked, her eyes clouded with apprehension.

A smile slowly curled around Alessandro's lips and then died again. She was so bright... so vulnerable. It was as if he had spied some rare flower moments too late to prevent his foot crushing the life out of it.

Standing up, he crossed the room. He needed time to think... but there was none. Opening a door, he reached inside the small cloakroom where he had been keeping the flowers. He had ordered the extravagant bouquet to seal their bargain.

As he grabbed hold of them he realised that his hand was shaking. He paused a beat to consider what he should do. He could ram them in the waste bin where they belonged, or he could keep on with the charade...

Turning to face Emily, he held out the huge arrangement. There was real hope in his eyes, and a sudden tenderness to his hard mouth.

'I'm sorry, Emily, I meant to give these to you earlier.'

'For what?' Emily said, glad to have the opportunity to bury her face deep out of sight amongst the vivid blooms as he handed them to her.

'For agreeing to become my wife.'

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