Her night with the Italian stranger was unforgettable…because she’s pregnant with his baby! USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews thrills with this one night with consequences romance. Cinderella’s night in Venice… and her nine-month surprise. Prim headmistress Beatrice hides her true self behind strict behavior and a stricter dress code. Until she abandons her usual disguise and allows herself one intoxicating night with a stranger! Except now she’s hiding the biggest secret of all… When Beatrice is hired by billionaire Cesare Chiavari to mind his half sister for the summer, she accepts. Only to discover when she arrives at the palazzo that he’s the mysterious Italian she shared one passionate night with! Worse still, while the heat between them still lingers, Cesare doesn’t recognize her at all… From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.

Ioanna Iordanou traces the remarkable development of Venetian intelligence in the city-state system of Northern Italy, contesting that early-modern Venice was home of the world's first centrally-organized state intelligence service, setting a framework that has been instrumental in the creation of modern intelligence.

The highly awaited new novel from the internationally bestselling author of The German Midwife (also published as A Woman of War).

From the author of "The Courtier's Secret" comes a dazzling historical novel that takes readers into the secret and fascinating world of the legendary Murano glassmakers in 17th-century Venice.

We tried 1,000 places. And included only the 30 best. 30 unforgettable experiences that capture the soul of Venice. Every guide in the "Soul of" collection includes: - the 30 best experiences a city has to offer - interviews with those who give the city its spirit - illustrations that capture the city's soul

While studying under Vivaldi, three girls in a Venice orphanage forge their own notions of love in a sensuous, engrossing novel told in three narrative voices. It is a longing and search for love that motivates three girls living in the Ospedale della Pietà, an orphanage renowned for its extraordinary musical program. But for Rosalba, Anetta, and Luisa, the love they seek is not where they expect to find it. Set in the early 1700s in the heart of Venice, this remarkable novel deftly weaves the history of Antonio Vivaldi’s early musical career into the lives of three young women who excel in voice and instrument. Under the composer’s tutelage and care, the orphans find expression, sustenance, and passion. But can the sheltered life of the orphanage prepare them for the unthinkable dangers outside its walls?

DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "The Haunted Hotel: A Mystery of Modern Venice" by Wilkie Collins. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.

Harlequin Presents brings you four full-length stories in one collection! Experience the glamorous lives of royals and billionaires, where passion knows no bounds. Be swept into a world of luxury, wealth and exotic locations. This box set includes: GREEK PREGNANCY CLAUSE (A Diamond in the Rough novel) by Maya Blake Begging Greek tycoon Ares Zanellis to marry her is Odessa Santella’s final bid to escape the misery of her childhood home. Memories of Ares have tormented her since their ill-fated teenage fling, yet both Odessa’s heart and traitorous body leap at his agreement to her proposal… Ares’ terms are clear: her complicity in their marriage façade to appease his beloved father. With one additional clause - a good Greek wife must produce good Greek heirs! Odessa fears another gilded cage – but might their fiery magnetism incinerate any limits between them? FORBIDDEN ROYAL VOWS by USA TODAY bestselling author Caitlin Crews It’s just another royal reception for composed Queen Emilia. Until Mila’s eyes lock with those of Caius Candriano, infamous billionaire playboy – and the husband she’s hidden from the world! Mila wed Caius in secret when she was just a princess; his wild reputation made their chemistry deliciously off-limits. After unexpectedly inheriting the crown, Mila buried her marriage along with her other emotions. But Caius is back to claim the queen he’s never stopped wanting. Mila can’t deny him again, but will giving into forbidden desires destroy her…or be the best mistake of her life? BILLION-DOLLAR DATING GAME (A Billion-Dollar Bet novel) by USA TODAY bestselling author Natalie Anderson If self-made billionaire Zane deMarco can go from one-date wonder to one-woman man this summer, he’ll acquire and dissolve the company that destroyed his childhood. Employee Skylar Bennet could be his final chess piece… Innocent Skylar will help Zane win his wager by faking a romance for the cameras – if he’ll spare the company that saved her from destitution. Then a moment of uncontrolled passion takes them from boardroom to bedroom and Skylar can’t resist indulging! Yet when it uncovers an inescapable connection, surrendering again feels like the most dangerous game of all… MARRYING THE ENEMY by USA TODAY bestselling author Dani Collins The Blackwood and Visconti feud has spanned generations. So when billionaire Domenico is stranded on a remote island with stunning adversary, heiress Evelina, sparks are sure to fly. Just not the ones he thought… Eve surrenders to her instant, soul-burning chemistry with Dom, vowing never to reveal their sin… Until the age-old rivalry threatens to destroy her family. Now to ensure a truce, Eve must do the unthinkable: marry the enemy. Except, how can she keep things strictly on-paper when she can’t ignore the hunger her husband’s unleashed? For more stories filled with passion and drama, look for Harlequin Presents September 2024 Box Set – 2 of 2