The man she loves to hate is about to get his just revenge—her hand in marriage—in a romance full of intrigue, scandal, and desire. Elena Ricci never expected her two-day getaway to end in blackmail, forced marriage and the need for a successor. But that's what happens when Gabriele Mantegna kidnaps her! With Gabriele holding documents that threaten her family's reputation, there's nothing fiery Elena won't do to stop their release. Including marrying the man who would betray her. But as Elena's body ignites with Gabriele's every touch, what will happen when the chemistry that blazes as brightly as their hatred leads to a legacy that will last a lifetime? Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded! "All in all, a nicely paced story about love which overcomes all obstacles and cools the burning need for vengeance." — The Good, the Bad and the Unread " Miss Bates inhaled Smart's Wedded, Bedded, Betrayed in one glorious lounge-reading afternoon." — Miss Bates Reads Romance