Royal House of Leone Series by Jennifer Lewis

A convenient bride… Royal heir Darias Leone needs a wife to claim his crown. He doesn’t want to get stuck with the kind of snooty princess his mother has in mind, so he makes a business arrangement with the pretty assistant at his New York art gallery. Emma Ricci thinks the idea is crazy, but the money Darias is offering will allow her to put her brother through drug rehab... moreA convenient bride… Royal heir Darias Leone needs a wife to claim his crown. He doesn’t want to get stuck with the kind of snooty princess his mother has in mind, so he makes a business arrangement with the pretty assistant at his New York art gallery. Emma Ricci thinks the idea is crazy, but the money Darias is offering will allow her to put her brother through drug rehab. Surely she can survive one year as a fake royal wife to save what’s left of her family? After one year Emma and Darias can divorce and go their separate ways…unless something goes wrong with their plan. With a sizzling attraction, two unsolved murders, a mysterious secret society, and the constant forced proximity of a marriage under the eyes of the entire palace…almost anything could go wrong. EXCERPT: Darias watched her, dark eyes gleaming. She wondered if he intended to say something for any potential eavesdroppers. “I love you,” perhaps. What else would real newlyweds whisper as they lay in bed together on their wedding night? Sometimes it was hard to remember this was all fake. There was something magical about being folded into the bosom of this big family, when she was still reeling from the loss of her mom. “You’re a very special woman.” His voice was low enough to be almost a conspiratorial whisper but probably loud enough to be picked up by recording equipment. Was he truly saying this to her, or was it for the benefit of snoopers? “Thanks.” Did it really matter whether he meant it or not? He was paying her handsomely to be here, and she needed to do her job. It would get easier over time, wouldn’t it? Join the new release newsletter at www.jenlewis.com. less

Lifestyle blogger Serena Raines is used to giving advice on how to "live your best life", but finds herself alone and devastated when her fiancé leaves her. Not ready to share the news of her breakup with her family, she goes into hiding for Christmas alone at a luxurious beach house. European royal Sandro Leone refuses to let his friends spend Christmas alone, so he rents a house for them to share—and finds a strange and lovely woman already there... moreLifestyle blogger Serena Raines is used to giving advice on how to "live your best life", but finds herself alone and devastated when her fiancé leaves her. Not ready to share the news of her breakup with her family, she goes into hiding for Christmas alone at a luxurious beach house. European royal Sandro Leone refuses to let his friends spend Christmas alone, so he rents a house for them to share—and finds a strange and lovely woman already there. Serena is embarrassed to be discovered in her hideaway and fights a fierce attraction to the charming playboy prince. Things get worse when a surprise winter storm prevents his friends from arriving and leaves them stranded—together. less

On the eve of releasing her long-contracted book about "Waiting for Mr Right," Serena Raines can’t bear to tell people that her fiancé has dumped her. Worse yet, she succumbed to a holiday fling and now she’s pregnant—by a virtual stranger. Who just happens to be a royal prince. Sandro Leone is stunned to hear that Serena is pregnant and hurt when she coolly rejects his advances. She's seen the media stories about his love life and knows he couldn't be serious about her... moreOn the eve of releasing her long-contracted book about "Waiting for Mr Right," Serena Raines can’t bear to tell people that her fiancé has dumped her. Worse yet, she succumbed to a holiday fling and now she’s pregnant—by a virtual stranger. Who just happens to be a royal prince. Sandro Leone is stunned to hear that Serena is pregnant and hurt when she coolly rejects his advances. She's seen the media stories about his love life and knows he couldn't be serious about her. But when it's time to come clean about her secrets, she accepts Sandro’s offer to hide out in his remote European homeland. She soon discovers she’s jumped out of the frying pan into the fire—passion flares and family secrets and intrigue threaten their budding romance. Will she dare to risk her heart for a chance at happiness? When complete, this will be a full-length book of about 50,000 words. less

Beatriz Leone has always been the quiet one, waiting in the shadows while her brothers and sisters pursue their ambitious goals. Suddenly her twin brother is king and she’s still on the sidelines. Always suspicious of men—do they want her for the title or for the money?—she has even more reason to be wary of the handsome and charming son of the family’s bitterest rivals. Lorenzo Aldobrando enjoys a challenge... moreBeatriz Leone has always been the quiet one, waiting in the shadows while her brothers and sisters pursue their ambitious goals. Suddenly her twin brother is king and she’s still on the sidelines. Always suspicious of men—do they want her for the title or for the money?—she has even more reason to be wary of the handsome and charming son of the family’s bitterest rivals. Lorenzo Aldobrando enjoys a challenge. His ancestor lost a prime piece of property to the Leone family and he’s determined to get it back. When his efforts to buy it are ignored, he decides he’ll try another tactic—seducing the bookish oldest princess who inherited it from her grandmother. Their initial flirtation raises eyebrows. Beatriz is wary but soon finds herself confiding her hopes and dreams to the dashing family enemy…and meeting him in secret. When Lorenzo helps Beatriz take practical steps toward a life goal that no one else has ever supported, she starts to fall hard in love. Will she find herself betrayed and alone—or can the most outrageous dreams really come true? **When complete this will be a full length novel of approximately fifty thousand words** ROYAL HOUSE OF LEONE series: The King’s Bought Bride (Darias and Emma) A Prince for Christmas – FREE short - (Sandro and Serena) The Prince’s Secret Baby (Sandro and Serena) The Princess’s Scandalous Affair (Beatriz and Lorenzo - coming spring 2017) The Princess and the Player (Lina and Amadou - coming spring 2017) Taming the Royal Beast (Rigo and Bella - coming fall 2017) less

Carolina Leone has devoted her life to being the perfect royal wife and mother. When her husband is killed she plans to spend her days quietly in the background—until an old flame is rekindled and forces her to question all her values and beliefs. Former street musician Amadou Khadem may be an international star now, but he’s never forgotten—or forgiven—the cool beauty who broke his heart when she left him to become a royal bride... moreCarolina Leone has devoted her life to being the perfect royal wife and mother. When her husband is killed she plans to spend her days quietly in the background—until an old flame is rekindled and forces her to question all her values and beliefs. Former street musician Amadou Khadem may be an international star now, but he’s never forgotten—or forgiven—the cool beauty who broke his heart when she left him to become a royal bride. She’s more beautiful than ever, and he can’t resist the urge to seduce her. His attempt at revenge goes badly wrong when he finds himself falling for her all over again. He knows she’ll never leave her privileged royal existence life for him—or will she? This book is a thirty-thousand word novella. THE ROYAL HOUSE OF LEONE SERIES: The King’s Bought Bride (Darias and Emma) A Prince for Christmas (Free short story with Sandro and Serena’s first encounter) The Prince’s Secret Baby (Sandro and Serena) The Princess’s Scandalous Affair (Beatriz and Lorenzo) The Princess and the Player (Lina and Amadou) Taming the Royal Beast (Rigo and Bella - coming fall 2017) less

Gruff Prince Rigo is Bella’s boss and strictly off limits…shame the attraction between them could melt the royal treasure! Human rights lawyer Prince Rigo of Altaleone returns home to solve the mystery of the royal murders. When the daughter of one of his suspects applies for a job at the palace, he takes the opportunity to keep his enemies closer. Lucky thing he's not distracted by her sassy irreverence or curvy beauty... moreGruff Prince Rigo is Bella’s boss and strictly off limits…shame the attraction between them could melt the royal treasure! Human rights lawyer Prince Rigo of Altaleone returns home to solve the mystery of the royal murders. When the daughter of one of his suspects applies for a job at the palace, he takes the opportunity to keep his enemies closer. Lucky thing he's not distracted by her sassy irreverence or curvy beauty. Bella Beauvoir finds Rigo's brash manner and fierce presence unsettling. Still, the job lets her work close to home and raise funds for her animal sanctuary, so she resolves to ignore her feelings for the prickly prince. She’s good with animals so she should be able to manage the royal beast, right? Their research leads them on the trail of the murders—and into each others’ arms—until Bella realizes that her father is in Rigo’s cross-hairs…and Rigo has her right where he wants her. The complete Royal House of Leone series: The King’s Bought Bride (Darias and Emma) A Prince for Christmas – FREE short - (Sandro and Serena) The Prince’s Secret Baby (Sandro and Serena) The Princess’s Scandalous Affair (Beatriz and Lorenzo) The Princess and the Player (Lina and Amadou) Taming the Royal Beast (Rigo and Bella) For more information visit www.jenlewis.com less