Romano Family Series by Lucinda Whitney

A Destined for Love: Europe novel Finding love in eight days was not on the itinerary… Between a bad breakup and a rocky relationship with her overbearing father, twenty-three-year-old Vanessa Clark has a history of being disappointed by the men in her life. So when her long-lost grandfather reenters the scene and persuades her to tour northern Portugal on one of his cruise ships, Vanessa boards the vessel looking for answers about her estranged family, not looking for love... moreA Destined for Love: Europe novel Finding love in eight days was not on the itinerary… Between a bad breakup and a rocky relationship with her overbearing father, twenty-three-year-old Vanessa Clark has a history of being disappointed by the men in her life. So when her long-lost grandfather reenters the scene and persuades her to tour northern Portugal on one of his cruise ships, Vanessa boards the vessel looking for answers about her estranged family, not looking for love. Captain Matias Romano has enough to worry about without having to babysit his boss’s spoiled American granddaughter, no matter how good-looking she is. First the issue with the refrigerators, and now the ship's computers are malfunctioning—he’ll be relieved when this trip is over and he can get back to business as usual. But as Matias plays tour guide on Vanessa’s excursions and they work together to investigate a series of suspicious accidents aboard, they both realize there’s more to the other than first impressions. Can Vanessa work through her complicated past to make room for Matias in her future, or will they pass like ships in the night? Books in the A Destined for Love Romance: Europe series: — Desperately Seeking Mr. Right by Sally Johnson — Meet Me At Sunrise by Lucinda Whitney — Once Upon a Wish by Danyelle Ferguson —12 Days to Love by Lisa Swinton — Kiss Me in the Moonlight by Lindzee Armstrong — Never Trust the Rain by Laura D. Bastian less

A Destined for Love Mansions novel. An ex-con reforming his life. A pregnant widow hiding her past. Will the price of her secrets cost her his love? Catarina Romano has lost everything: her husband, her house, her lifestyle. She flees to her cousin’s empty manor in the heart of Portugal, trying to find peace and to hide from the scandal spun by the media, only to discover she is pregnant. Afonso Cortez is done with all the lies... moreA Destined for Love Mansions novel. An ex-con reforming his life. A pregnant widow hiding her past. Will the price of her secrets cost her his love? Catarina Romano has lost everything: her husband, her house, her lifestyle. She flees to her cousin’s empty manor in the heart of Portugal, trying to find peace and to hide from the scandal spun by the media, only to discover she is pregnant. Afonso Cortez is done with all the lies. Fresh out of prison for trusting the wrong person, he’s ready to leave the past behind and look ahead to new opportunities. The remote Sunset Manor, in need of a groundskeeper, is the perfect solution, promising to provide Afonso with the solitude he craves while he restores the grounds to their former glory. Catarina avoids Afonso at first, not wanting to further complicate her life. But Afonso is intriguing, and she feels drawn to him. If only she didn’t feel guilty for all the secrets she’s keeping from him. When suspicious accidents start occurring at the property, Afonso believes his past is catching up with him. Will he be able to protect Catarina or will he lose the woman who might restore his belief in love? Part of the Destined for Love Mansions collection: - Kiss Me in the Rain by Lindzee Armstrong - Roping His Heart by Jaclyn Hardy - The Princess and The Pizza Man by Cassie Mae - Mending Fences by Lorin Grace - Love Me at Sunset by Lucinda Whitney - Saving Sycamore Bay by Cami Checkets Also part of the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas (coming soon) less

Can the magic of the season keep them together beyond Christmas? When Luciana Romano arrives in Hudson Springs, New York, her plan is to complete her restoration job at the museum so she can return home to her family right after Christmas. But a blizzard grounds all flights, and she finds herself stranded. The DiLorenzo family offers her a place to stay, and she accepts their hospitality... moreCan the magic of the season keep them together beyond Christmas? When Luciana Romano arrives in Hudson Springs, New York, her plan is to complete her restoration job at the museum so she can return home to her family right after Christmas. But a blizzard grounds all flights, and she finds herself stranded. The DiLorenzo family offers her a place to stay, and she accepts their hospitality. But the unexpected attraction between her and the quiet, good-looking son makes it hard to want to leave. Jack DiLorenzo is stuck. Managing the family’s Italian café is not what he’d planned to do with his life, but his sense of duty won’t let him quit. When his grandmother invites a Portuguese woman to stay with them, Jack feels something he hasn’t felt for a long time: hope. He knows he shouldn’t get close to Luciana since she’s leaving as soon as the airport opens, but he can’t help himself. Yet as the magic of the season begins to work on them, he wonders how he can let go of the woman who’s awakened his heart. Books in the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas - Book 5- Kiss Me At Midnight (coming soon) Also part of the Destined for Love: Resorts collection: — Matched by Design by Lindzee Armstrong — Keep Me At Christmas by Lucinda Whitney — Second Chance in Paradise by Jennifer Peel — The Trust of a Billionaire by Michelle Pennington — Marrying an Athlete by Anne-Marie Meyer — Her Big Fat Dreamy Billionaire Ex by Victorine E. Lieske — If the Suit Fits by Sally Johnson — Kings Crossed Lovers by Donna K. Weaver less

He’s afraid of commitment. She yearns for a family of her own. How can they turn a marriage of convenience into happily-ever-after? To Damian Vaughn, image is everything. As CEO of the family business and heir to a fortune, he lives his life above reproach, not wanting to repeat his father’s mistakes that almost brought the company to ruin. Gabriela Romano has discovered she’ll never be able to bear children... moreHe’s afraid of commitment. She yearns for a family of her own. How can they turn a marriage of convenience into happily-ever-after? To Damian Vaughn, image is everything. As CEO of the family business and heir to a fortune, he lives his life above reproach, not wanting to repeat his father’s mistakes that almost brought the company to ruin. Gabriela Romano has discovered she’ll never be able to bear children. Distraught and still recovering from surgery, she leaves for an extended vacation in the Azores Islands, far away from her family’s prying eyes and the constant reminders of what she’ll never have. When social services drop off a baby they say legally belongs to Damian, he knows it’s not true, but the media will be quick to judge if the news leaks. Desperate to avoid a disaster, he takes his lawyer’s drastic suggestion and proposes to Gabriela, a woman he’s just met. She has her own reasons for accepting, and as long as she guards her heart, she’s confident she’ll be fine. But as sparks start to fly, Gabriela begins to wonder—how can she turn this marriage of convenience into her happily-ever-after? The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. Each book may be read as a stand-alone. Books in the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas - Book 5- Kiss Me At Midnight - Book 6- Marry Me At Dawn less