Susan Stephens - The Sicilian's Defiant Virgin

“Do what you have to, Luca. Seduce her, if you must.”

Luca Tebaldi spent his life distancing himself from the family empire. So he’s furious at being drawn back in by a gold digger who’s gotten hold of his late brother’s entire estate!

He’ll make Jen Sanderson take her claws out of her ill-gotten riches by luring her to his Sicilian island and seducing the truth out of her!

But Luca discovers that Jen is innocent in more ways than one... The sensual virgin challenges him and sets his senses on fire, but is he ready to confront the truth she is enticing out of him?

‘Dance if you dare,’ Luca challenged softly in her ear.

‘Oh, I dare,’ Jen said.

Curving his mouth in one of his faint, heart-stopping smiles, Luca ordered softly, ‘Prove it.’

‘All right. I will,’ she agreed, breaking free from his embrace.

His senses roared as Jen began to dance. The music gave her every excuse to use her body to the full, and she didn’t hold back. She was hotter than hell, and every man knew it. And she was with him—which they also knew.

At the back of his mind the same doubt remained. This woman could act many parts, and one of those parts was that of the girl who had caused his brother to leave her everything.

For now it was enough to watch her dancing. The other women had joined in. He was aware of their dark, flashing eyes, seeking his approval, but he could only see Jen, like a priestess of cool, surrounded by her acolytes. Kissing her was emblazoned on his mind. He could remember exactly how her lips had felt beneath his, and how warm and soft and smooth her skin had felt beneath his hands.

Her eyes glittered invitingly with wicked promise, but was she even aware of the stir she was causing? Jen’s sinuous dance moves suggested she was available for pleasure, but her fierce, flashing eyes said not. It was a challenge he found irresistible.

SUSAN STEPHENSwas a professional singer before meeting her husband on the Mediterranean island of Malta. In true Mills & Boon style, they met on Monday, became engaged on Friday and married three months later. Susan enjoys entertaining, travel and going to the theatre. To relax she reads, cooks and plays the piano, and when she’s had enough of relaxing she throws herself off mountains on skis or gallops through the countryside, singing loudly.

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Master of the Desert

Wedlocked!

A Diamond for Del Rio’s Housekeeper

Hot Brazilian Nights!

In the Brazilian’s Debt

At the Brazilian’s Command

Brazilian’s Nine Months’ Notice

Back in the Brazilian’s Bed

The Skavanga Diamonds

Diamond in the Desert

The Flaw in His Diamond

The Purest of Diamonds?

His Forbidden Diamond

The Acostas!

The Untamed Argentinian

The Shameless Life of Ruiz Acosta

The Argentinian’s Solace

A Taste of the Untamed

The Man from Her Wayward Past

Taming the Last Acosta

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at millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

The Sicilian’s Defiant Virgin

Susan Stephens

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Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text “Do what you have to, Luca. Seduce her, if you must.” Luca Tebaldi spent his life distancing himself from the family empire. So he’s furious at being drawn back in by a gold digger who’s gotten hold of his late brother’s entire estate! He’ll make Jen Sanderson take her claws out of her ill-gotten riches by luring her to his Sicilian island and seducing the truth out of her! But Luca discovers that Jen is innocent in more ways than one... The sensual virgin challenges him and sets his senses on fire, but is he ready to confront the truth she is enticing out of him?

Introduction ‘Dance if you dare,’ Luca challenged softly in her ear. ‘Oh, I dare,’ Jen said. Curving his mouth in one of his faint, heart-stopping smiles, Luca ordered softly, ‘Prove it.’ ‘All right. I will,’ she agreed, breaking free from his embrace. His senses roared as Jen began to dance. The music gave her every excuse to use her body to the full, and she didn’t hold back. She was hotter than hell, and every man knew it. And she was with him—which they also knew. At the back of his mind the same doubt remained. This woman could act many parts, and one of those parts was that of the girl who had caused his brother to leave her everything. For now it was enough to watch her dancing. The other women had joined in. He was aware of their dark, flashing eyes, seeking his approval, but he could only see Jen, like a priestess of cool, surrounded by her acolytes. Kissing her was emblazoned on his mind. He could remember exactly how her lips had felt beneath his, and how warm and soft and smooth her skin had felt beneath his hands. Her eyes glittered invitingly with wicked promise, but was she even aware of the stir she was causing? Jen’s sinuous dance moves suggested she was available for pleasure, but her fierce, flashing eyes said not. It was a challenge he found irresistible.

About the Author SUSAN STEPHENS was a professional singer before meeting her husband on the Mediterranean island of Malta. In true Mills & Boon style, they met on Monday, became engaged on Friday and married three months later. Susan enjoys entertaining, travel and going to the theatre. To relax she reads, cooks and plays the piano, and when she’s had enough of relaxing she throws herself off mountains on skis or gallops through the countryside, singing loudly. Books by Susan Stephens Mills & Boon Modern Romance In the Sheikh’s Service Bound to the Tuscan Billionaire Master of the Desert Wedlocked! A Diamond for Del Rio’s Housekeeper Hot Brazilian Nights! In the Brazilian’s Debt At the Brazilian’s Command Brazilian’s Nine Months’ Notice Back in the Brazilian’s Bed The Skavanga Diamonds Diamond in the Desert The Flaw in His Diamond The Purest of Diamonds? His Forbidden Diamond The Acostas! The Untamed Argentinian The Shameless Life of Ruiz Acosta The Argentinian’s Solace A Taste of the Untamed The Man from Her Wayward Past Taming the Last Acosta Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.

Title Page The Sicilian’s Defiant Virgin Susan Stephens www.millsandboon.co.uk

Dedication For Carly.

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

CHAPTER FIFTEEN

CHAPTER SIXTEEN

EPILOGUE

Etract

CHAPTER ONE

‘CHE? BUON DIO!’

Nothing could be worse than his younger brother’s funeral. Until Luca Tebaldi’s father hit him with a fresh disaster.