Forced into marriage by her overprotective father, a young woman falls for her Italian husband, only to discover his devastating secret. Pietro has strict rules for his marriage . . . And he’s breaking every one of them! Pietro Morelli’s marriage of convenience to heiress Emmeline is supposed to be strictly business. The Italian playboy will get a reprieve from seeing his name in the headlines, and innocent Emmeline will gain the freedom that has been impossible under her father’s over-protective gaze. They agreed to a marriage in name only, but the intense chemistry between them is more powerful than either can deny. As her confidence grows, Emmeline must persuade her new husband to break his code of honor . . . and seduce his virgin bride!