The Venetian Playboy’s Bride Series

Private eye Darcy Maddox has been hired to investigate Federico Lucci, who's under suspicion of embezzlement. She arrives in Venice and finds "Federico," but the man she's found is actually Guido posing as his friend. Darcy has no interest in a relationship, but, in order to investigate "Federico," she spends time with him. Soon they both feel their relationship starting to grow, but both feel guilty for keeping their true identity hidden. How long can they wear the masks that hide their true faces? And how will they react when the truth is laid bare?

Rodeo girl Selena is on her way to a gig when she gets into a car accident with Leo, who hit Selena while braking to avoid hitting a truck. Selena's panicked horse breaks out of its trailer, but Leo manages to calm him down. He takes Selena to a friend's ranch to have her horse treated for injuries. She ends up staying at the ranch, gradually spending more time with Leo. They become attracted to each other, but Selena doesn't like or trust entitled, rich people.And Leo is heir to a noble family in Italy. Can Leo convince Selena that class doesn't matter?

Jewelry expert Harriet d'Estino's sister has set her up on a date with a rich Italian, Marco Calvani, the son of a good family friend. She agrees to meet him, so he arrives the next day to tests her abilities as an antiques dealer. He shows her an heirloom from his family, and she appraises the piece, but her critique isn't up to his expectations, so he dismisses her abilities. But everything is business with Marco, and he offers to pay her if she'll agrees to say she's engaged to him and spend time with his mother in Italy. Given the financial stresses her business is under, Harriet agrees and becomes friends with Marco's mom, Lucia. What sort of secrets will Lucia reveal to her about the Calvani family...and about Marco?