First, an arranged marriage for his sister Arianna to one of the most powerful aviation tycoons in the northern hemisphere to save his reputation. In return for this union, the tycoon has promised an enormous amount of money. Arianna is not pleased with this prospect but she must help her family save its dynasty.

Upon arriving at the hotel, Leo meets with his brother, Marco in the penthouse suite. He seriously advises Marco how much trouble the hotel is in, telling him how stressed and exhausted he is. Leo just wants to sleep. Marco laughs and offers to send him a party-girl to relax him. When Marco leaves the suite, Leo takes a bath trying to unwind.

Karin Norell, is twelve weeks away from obtaining her hospitality degree. She can't wait for her internship here at the hotel to be over. She wants to be able to get another job, anywhere but the Palazzo Hotel. Six staff called in sick today. Understaffed, Karin is told to go up and clean the penthouse suite in preparation for the arrival of Leo Perconti. When she arrives, Leo is just coming out of the bath. As Karin tries to hide, he sees her and thinks she has been sent as a play toy from his brother. Erotic, steamy sex begins and only gets hotter with each passing page.

With the arrival of the wedding day, everything is ready-- except for the bride. Flowers are everywhere. Orchids, gardenias and roses, tied with lace, outline every row. The guests are all seated. Leo, Marco and Dante are pacing and the groom is asking "is everything all right?" No sign of Arianna. Where is the bride? Where is Karin? In a surprise ending that will have you reeling and asking "when does the next sequel in the Perconti family journey begin?

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