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    Lust in Rome
    Lust in Rome
    Lust in Rome
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    Lust in Rome

    By Yuwanda Black

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    As they made their way through the cobble-stoned streets of late-night Rome, Charmaine couldn't believe how much she and this handsome stranger had in common … and how intuitive he was. It's like he had a map, not only to her brain, but to her heart. 

    "And your mother? Tell me, what is the thing you'll miss the most about her?" he asked. The question brought tears to her eyes, which she tried to hide by averting her gaze. 

    "Oh, mia bella, I did not wish to make you cry." 

    "No, no. They're happy tears, really. ... And to answer your question, her sense of humor. She was one of the most ridiculously funny people I've ever met -- even with cancer." 

    "How about you? What is it you're going to miss most about your mom?" 

    "Oh, so much. But really, her advice. She was the only person I could talk to from my heart," he finished in his melodic baritone. 

    She adored how open he seemed to be with his emotions. Charmaine touched his arm, feeling the cord-like strength of his bicep, even through the cloth of his navy-blue suit jacket. 

    Alexandre turned to her, suddenly tense with need. The golden color of his eyes had deepened to a rich amber. "I want very much to kiss you Charmaine," he said, brushing her right cheek with the ridge of his thumb. Searching for -- and sensing -- no resistance, he lowered his head to claim his desired prize. 

    Time was suspended for Charmaine as he made love to her mouth. His lips, so soft and warm, still tasted of the wine from dinner. It was an added aphrodisiac that escalated the passion between them. 

    "Ah mio amore. How natural you feel in my arms," Alexandre whispered between soul-searing kisses. "I want very much to do so much more than kiss you," he said, his need evident as he pressed his body into hers. 

    Charmaine's need was every bit as intense. But, could she give herself to the handsome Italian … and leave with her heart intact? 

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherInkwell Editorial Publishing
    Release dateNov 18, 2015
    ISBN9781519906083
    Lust in Rome
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    Yuwanda Black

    I've been a reader of romance novels since I was a pre-teen. I've read hundreds of them. "Everybody wants to be loved." This is the enduring theme of all romance novels. We all want to be loved and accepted for exactly who and what we are. And that's the beauty of love – it keeps the hope alive in each of us that there is someone out there, somewhere, who will love what is unique about us. This is what keeps me reading romance, after romance, after romance. Professional Background I've been a freelance writer – for businesses – since 1993. More about my businesses can be found below. A Romance Writer Is Born I wrote my first romance novel in 2013 (3 Weeks 'til Forever). I decided to give this type of writing a try because the title popped into my head one day and just wouldn't let go. After finishing up several more romances, I realize that I've finally found my calling. I love reading – and now writing and publishing – love stories. In 2014, I formed Inkwell Editorial Publishing to bring as many stories to readers like you as possible. I hope you enjoy reading these novels as much as I enjoy bringing them to you – whether they’re written by me, or by one of our ghost writers. My Businesses New Media Words (http://NewMediaWords.biz) is my online writing company. I also publish http://InkwellEditorial.com, the leading web portal for info on how to start a successful freelance writing career. I've self-published over 50 non-fiction ebooks, mostly on the business of freelance writing, self-publishing and internet marketing. My writing online writing courses can be found at http://InkwellEditorial.Teachable.com. My fiction titles (romance) can be found at http://InkwellEditorialPublishing.com.

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      Lust in Rome - Yuwanda Black

      PROLOGUE

      As they made their way through the cobble-stoned streets of late-night Rome, Charmaine couldn't believe how much she and this handsome stranger had in common ... and how intuitive he was. It's like he had a map, not only to her brain, but to her heart.

      And your mother? Tell me, what is the thing you'll miss the most about her? he asked. The question brought tears to her eyes, which she tried to hide by averting her gaze.

      Oh, mia bella, I did not wish to make you cry.

      No, no. They're happy tears, really. ... And to answer your question, her sense of humor. She was one of the most ridiculously funny people I've ever met—even with cancer.

      How about you? What is it you're going to miss most about your mom?

      Oh, so much. But really, her advice. She was the only person I could talk to from my heart, he finished in his melodic baritone.

      She adored how open he seemed to be with his emotions. Charmaine touched his arm, feeling the cord-like strength of his bicep, even through the cloth of his navy-blue suit jacket.

      Alexandre turned to her, suddenly tense with need. The golden color of his eyes had deepened to a rich amber. I want very much to kiss you Charmaine, he said, brushing her right cheek with the ridge of his thumb. Searching for—and sensing—no resistance, he lowered his head to claim his desired prize.

      Time was suspended for Charmaine as he made love to her mouth. His lips, so soft and warm, still tasted of the wine from dinner. It was an added aphrodisiac that escalated the passion between them.

      Ah mio amore. How natural you feel in my arms, Alexandre whispered between soul-searing kisses. I want very much to do so much more than kiss you, he said, his need evident as he pressed his body into hers.

      Charmaine's need was every bit as intense. But, could she give herself to the handsome Italian ... and leave with her heart intact?

      Chapter 1

      So, I'll be losing the condo to foreclosure unless I can come up with six month's mortgage payments, plus all the damn interest and fees they charge. Oh, and their lawyer's fees; must not forget those scum suckers! Can you believe it? They're taking my home but they want me to pay their lawyer's fee if I want to keep it. It's not fair. The big banks get the bailouts, while the struggling homeowners get thrown out, Charmaine said to her best friend Lisa as she dug into the peach pie.

      Mrs. Smith makes the best 'homemade' peach pie on the market, she thought as she spooned the last piece into her mouth.

      Girl don't I know it, Lisa said, agreeing with her. You're not the only one I know who's had to face this Char. Even though the so-called experts say that the foreclosure crisis is officially over, people are still struggling through it. ... So how much exactly do you have to come up with? I have a couple of thousand I could loan you. I know it's not much, but ... she finished, letting her voice trail off.

      Thanks Lisa, but I couldn't take your money. Money and friendship don't mix. Mama told me that a long time ago and I learned the hard way to keep the two separate. But I really appreciate your offer. I'm thinking of just throwing in the towel. Sometimes you need a fresh start, you know.

      But you love your condo, her friend sympathized.

      Yes, I do. I can't imagine living any place else. I've been there almost a decade, but unless I can come up with $19,643.28 within the next 30 days, it's going up for auction on the courthouse steps month after next, Charmaine said. Drink up girl, and let's start brainstorming cheap apartments. I'm gonna need a new place to live.

      You know Charmaine, I know this may seem like completely the wrong time for you to do this, but I want you to think about it before you say no. I have a flight to Rome next week. Why don't you use my buddy pass and come with me? It won't cost you a dime. You can stay in the hotel room with me, which the airline pays for. We can stay a few extra days for little or nothing.

      After what you've been through, I know you could use a getaway, and since you won't take any cash from me, it's the least I can do. I've been to Rome probably a hundred times or more, but I've never really experienced it. And I don't know anybody who'd appreciate all the history it has to offer more than you. Please, please, please say you'll come.

      Thoughts of the last few months played through Charmaine's mind.

      You know Lisa, I don't regret taking time off to care for mama. These last few months, I don’t think I've ever laughed or cried so much in the 30 years I've been on this planet. Who knew having breast cancer could be funny?! That little bald woman turned into some type of cancer yoda comedienne.

      Stop it Charmaine, Lisa said, laughing out loud. It seems so inappropriate to laugh, but when you talk about Ms. Mabilene, it's so funny, she finished, referring to Charmaine's deceased mother.

      Now you know how I felt! Charmaine said. "I wanted

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