A holiday romance is the last thing Nicola Whitney is looking for in Venice. But when she meets Dominic Loredan the sparks of attraction are as instantaneous as they are intense– and they immediately find themselves sharing a night of unbelievable passion! Only, then Dominic suggests that Nicola become his mistress. She' s horrified– did he seduce her for a reason? Nicola' s uncertain. Still, she knows she wants this gorgeous, brooding Italian– on any terms!