Italian Nights Series by Ophelia Sikes

Hannah and her sister, Megan, have been given the trip of a lifetime. They are cruising the Mediterranean Sea. Starting at Rome, they are working their way counter-clockwise through Florence, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Sardinia, Sicily, and Pompeii. Life is their playground. And then Hannah meets Brandon. Brandon is strong, intelligent, loyal, and everything Hannah could possibly dream of in a man. He has also just walked in on his fiancée in bed with his best friend... moreHannah and her sister, Megan, have been given the trip of a lifetime. They are cruising the Mediterranean Sea. Starting at Rome, they are working their way counter-clockwise through Florence, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Sardinia, Sicily, and Pompeii. Life is their playground. And then Hannah meets Brandon. Brandon is strong, intelligent, loyal, and everything Hannah could possibly dream of in a man. He has also just walked in on his fiancée in bed with his best friend. Hannah is willing to wait as long as it takes for him to work his way through this betrayal. And then all Hell breaks loose ... * * * Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Love's Heat is the first novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. I come from a family which adores Italy. My parents strive to go every year, and I’ve been several times there myself. I took this very cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and wrote my notes while I traveled. The sights, sounds, aromas, and atmosphere of this exotic region is just as I personally experienced them. If you haven’t been to Italy, Monaco, Spain, or France, I highly recommend it. Even if you have to save a little each year to make it a trip of a lifetime, it is well worth it. These locations are the cradle of civilization. The art, food, and culture they created resonate throughout time. less

Hannah's world has fallen to pieces. Brandon had been all hers. A sea-god come to life. And then his ex-fiancee, Jessica, came slithering back into his life, her snake-like charm focused on one task. To get Brandon back for herself. The cruise around the Mediterranean is now half over. Time is ticking away. If Hannah doesn't figure out how to deal with Jessica, and reclaim Brandon's love, she might lose him. Forever... moreHannah's world has fallen to pieces. Brandon had been all hers. A sea-god come to life. And then his ex-fiancee, Jessica, came slithering back into his life, her snake-like charm focused on one task. To get Brandon back for herself. The cruise around the Mediterranean is now half over. Time is ticking away. If Hannah doesn't figure out how to deal with Jessica, and reclaim Brandon's love, she might lose him. Forever. * * * Carved Into My Heart is the second novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. I come from a family which adores Italy. My parents strive to go every year, and I’ve been several times there myself. I took this very cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and wrote my notes while I traveled. The sights, sounds, aromas, and atmosphere of this exotic region are just as I personally experienced them. If you haven’t been to Italy, Monaco, Spain, or France, I highly recommend it. Even if you have to save a little each year to make it a trip of a lifetime, it is well worth it. These locations are the cradle of civilization. The art, food, and culture created here resonate throughout time. less

Things had gone from worse to desperate. Hannah and Brandon were on the run in a city which was a dystopian mashup of Italian paradise meets Grand Theft Auto V. On paper, Cagliari, Sardinia had seemed a romantic eden of gardens and ancient architecture. In reality it was the fanged snake which coiled around them, ready to strike. And all that stood between them and death was Brandon's willingness to do whatever it took to keep Hannah safe... moreThings had gone from worse to desperate. Hannah and Brandon were on the run in a city which was a dystopian mashup of Italian paradise meets Grand Theft Auto V. On paper, Cagliari, Sardinia had seemed a romantic eden of gardens and ancient architecture. In reality it was the fanged snake which coiled around them, ready to strike. And all that stood between them and death was Brandon's willingness to do whatever it took to keep Hannah safe. But when, out of desperation, Brandon is forced to call on his ex-fiancee for help, will their thin hold on luck run out? * * * Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. Lost in Darkness is the third novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. I come from a family which adores Italy. My parents strive to go every year, and I’ve been several times there myself. I took this very cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and wrote my notes while I traveled. The sights, sounds, aromas, and atmosphere of this exotic region are just as I personally experienced them. If you haven’t been to Italy, Monaco, Spain, or France, I highly recommend it. Even if you have to save a little each year to make it a trip of a lifetime, it is well worth it. These locations are the cradle of civilization. The art, food, and culture created here resonate throughout time. less

Hannah could barely breathe. Brandon had just sacrificed himself so that she might have a chance to live. He had plunged into a great white hunting ground to give her the slimmest of hope of making it to shore alive. Now all she could do is pray that her plane could safely touch ground. If it did not, not only was Brandon sure to perish, but she might join him in the frigid depths of the Mediterranean Sea... moreHannah could barely breathe. Brandon had just sacrificed himself so that she might have a chance to live. He had plunged into a great white hunting ground to give her the slimmest of hope of making it to shore alive. Now all she could do is pray that her plane could safely touch ground. If it did not, not only was Brandon sure to perish, but she might join him in the frigid depths of the Mediterranean Sea. Half of the author's proceeds of all Ophelia Sikes books benefit battered women's shelters. Love's Labyrinths is the fourth novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first four novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. I come from a family which adores Italy. My parents strive to go every year, and I’ve been several times there myself. I took this very cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and wrote my notes while I traveled. The sights, sounds, aromas, and atmosphere of this exotic region are just as I personally experienced them. If you haven’t been to Italy, Monaco, Spain, or France, I highly recommend it. Even if you have to save a little each year to make it a trip of a lifetime, it is well worth it. These locations are the cradle of civilization. The art, food, and culture created here resonate throughout time. In the meantime, enjoy this virtual vacation written from my first-hand experiences! less

Hannah and Brandon had reached the end. The culmination of all they had sacrificed for. The final recknoning from which there would be no escape. What they now faced would test their very souls - and the strength of their new love for each other. Half of the author's proceeds of all Ophelia Sikes books benefit battered women's shelters. Flames and Tears is the fifth novella in the Italian Nights series... moreHannah and Brandon had reached the end. The culmination of all they had sacrificed for. The final recknoning from which there would be no escape. What they now faced would test their very souls - and the strength of their new love for each other. Half of the author's proceeds of all Ophelia Sikes books benefit battered women's shelters. Flames and Tears is the fifth novella in the Italian Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this book is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first four novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. I come from a family which adores Italy. My parents strive to go every year, and I’ve been several times there myself. I took this very cruise through the Mediterranean Sea and wrote my notes while I traveled. The sights, sounds, aromas, and atmosphere of this exotic region are just as I personally experienced them. If you haven’t been to Italy, Monaco, Spain, or France, I highly recommend it. Even if you have to save a little each year to make it a trip of a lifetime, it is well worth it. These locations are the cradle of civilization. The art, food, and culture created here resonate throughout time. In the meantime, enjoy this virtual vacation written from my first-hand experiences! less