Candlelight Ecstasy Supreme, Series by Diana Blayne

Walking on Fifth Avenue, savoring her success as an artist, Jolana Shannon's head was in the clouds. When she careened into Nick Scarpelli, she knew at once he wasn't the perfect stranger. What had changed her mind—blackmail? His irresistible virility? Surrender was sheer rapture— but a mistake. The arrogant publisher and art gallery owner had other plans. Even as Jolana fled to Paris; married; and traveled to Monaco, Nice, and Cannes, memories of Nick pursued her... moreWalking on Fifth Avenue, savoring her success as an artist, Jolana Shannon's head was in the clouds. When she careened into Nick Scarpelli, she knew at once he wasn't the perfect stranger. What had changed her mind—blackmail? His irresistible virility? Surrender was sheer rapture— but a mistake. The arrogant publisher and art gallery owner had other plans. Even as Jolana fled to Paris; married; and traveled to Monaco, Nice, and Cannes, memories of Nick pursued her. Then, as quickly as he'd come into her life, her husband—along with the home and fortune he'd gambled away—were gone. Alone, Jolana dared not believe Nick when he swore he'd changed . . . when he insisted that Jolana—and the baby she carried—were his . . . when he painted a glowing picture of the future they could share now—and forever. less

He was a stranger from the wrong side of town. First he'd saved Gabrielle Bennett's life. Then he'd taken possession of her very soul. She'd been so young but had quickly come to love Marc Stephano with all her heart. Until he had betrayed her. Now, at twenty-six, she was a success in New York's modeling world. Once she would have sacrificed every advantage for the poor boy who'd awakened her. Now she stood face-to-face with the rich, powerful man Marc had become... moreHe was a stranger from the wrong side of town. First he'd saved Gabrielle Bennett's life. Then he'd taken possession of her very soul. She'd been so young but had quickly come to love Marc Stephano with all her heart. Until he had betrayed her. Now, at twenty-six, she was a success in New York's modeling world. Once she would have sacrificed every advantage for the poor boy who'd awakened her. Now she stood face-to-face with the rich, powerful man Marc had become. In spite of herself he possessed her again. But what did she want—to avenge the past or risk the sweet, dangerous passion he offered, a passion that would bind their destinies forever? less