a twinkling desire

I was brilliantly surprised to read this novella. It was a bit naughty, however I loved it all the same and maybe even more. I must say I love some naughtiness so once in a while and while reading this short romance I was intrigued how it all would work out. As the novella is short some story threads were not completely covered to satisfy me, but on the whole it was a lovely and enticing read.

Billionaire boutique owner Alain Verragio has led his company to the pinnacle of the Miami fine jewelry industry for the past five years. He’s a master of exacting standards in both his professional and his personal life. Former showroom model Serafina Cristales knows she’s more than just a pretty face. She’s got designs to be the next executive at Verragio’s, but she has to convince the owner she’s got more to offer him than just eye candy or being his best saleswoman. Things take a turn for the worse for Alain when a clause in his father’s will mandates that Alain must marry to keep his inheritance. With only three weeks until he loses everything, he offers Sera a daring proposal—to be his wife, in name only. Alain knows that his demanding ideals in the bedroom make it unlikely he'll find a woman who will be able to match his desires for a long-term commitment, but Sera surprises him in more ways than one. Now, what was supposed to be a short term agreement to help them both get what they wanted, might be exactly what they both need.