The Italian's shock heir... Raising her sister's child has left Rachel Bern penniless and desperate. Since her orphaned nephew's family has ignored her attempts at contact, she has no choice but to bring him to the Marcellos' Venetian door. Losing his brother devastated Giovanni Marcello. Rachel's news is another bombshell, and he can't believe that she doesn't have an ulterior motive. One kiss should unravel her deception, until their smoldering chemistry has Gio reconsidering... Gio exacts a high price for acknowledging his heir, but Rachel cannot help but succumb to his outrageous demands. Even if it means walking down the aisle!