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In *Tempting and Taken*, Jacqueline Baird presents three compelling romance stories featuring Italian protagonists. In the first tale, Gianfranco proposes to Kelly after a holiday affair that results in pregnancy. Once married, he claims he desires only the child, prompting Kelly to seek escape and questioning whether he will follow.
The second narrative, *His Inherited Bride*, follows Julia who flies to Chile to verify a recent inheritance intended to fund her mother's healthcare. She discovers that the will stipulates she must marry the attractive Italian Randolfo Carducci to receive the funds.
The third story, *Pregnancy of Revenge*, centers on Jake d’Amato who, convinced Charlotte Summerville is a gold‑digging threat, seeks vengeance by force. Charlotte’s motivations are innocent, yet she finds herself pregnant and married to a man who hates her. Each plot unfolds with themes of love, betrayal, and the complexities of family and financial ties.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Jacqueline Baird
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