Caine & Ferraro Series by Janet Oppedisano

Everything burns—even the truthA house fire leaves one man dead and a million-dollar painting destroyed. Before paying out, the insurance company enlists art claims specialist Samantha Caine to search for signs of fraud. All she needs are her skills and an expert to authenticate the painting’s charred remains.Art Conservator Dr. Antonio Ferraro is immediately drawn to Samantha, but her sharp tongue and plans to never date again pose a challenge... moreEverything burns—even the truthA house fire leaves one man dead and a million-dollar painting destroyed. Before paying out, the insurance company enlists art claims specialist Samantha Caine to search for signs of fraud. All she needs are her skills and an expert to authenticate the painting’s charred remains.Art Conservator Dr. Antonio Ferraro is immediately drawn to Samantha, but her sharp tongue and plans to never date again pose a challenge. As does the burned painting, which is little more than strips of blackened canvas. Not a man to back down, he’s confident he can uncover the proof she needs and win her over in the process.As pressure to close the claim mounts, so do the lies. Everything is more complicated than it seems, and Antonio’s keeping secrets of his own. When Samantha discovers the truth, will their chance at romance go up in smoke?Secrets, murder, and slow-burning passions ignite in this award-winning romantic suspense debut. less

A romantic Italian vacation. A missing fresco. And a dangerous antiquities thief. Samantha CaineTen days in Naples with Antonio should be the vacation of a lifetime. But an invite to join my former FBI Art Crimes mentor on a case in Rome has me torn: Sexy new boyfriend versus my childhood dream of investigating art crimes... moreA romantic Italian vacation. A missing fresco. And a dangerous antiquities thief. Samantha CaineTen days in Naples with Antonio should be the vacation of a lifetime. But an invite to join my former FBI Art Crimes mentor on a case in Rome has me torn: Sexy new boyfriend versus my childhood dream of investigating art crimes. When Antonio and I discover several ancient relics and critical equipment have been stolen from his worksite in Pompeii, it's my opportunity to have both--if I can just convince him to work with me.Antonio Ferraro, Ph.D.After this vacation, Samantha and I will be on separate continents for four months. I want to focus on building our relationship, but her overwhelming need to find the missing antiquities makes me doubt her commitment. Despite my reservations, I agree to help her track them down. We've got ten days and a city full of suspects, including a member of my family I can't tell her about. Every step brings us closer to the thief. I fear it also brings us closer to a showdown which will risk not just our future together--but her life.Secrets, obsessions, and family loyalties collide in this romantic suspense mystery.Chasing Caine is the second installment in the Caine & Ferraro series, featuring a strong heroine, an Italian love interest, and an art-world mystery in every book. The main couple is together from book one, with no cheating and no cliffhangers. less

A mysterious painting. A madman with a gun. And a Christmas Sam and Antonio won’t soon forget.Samantha CaineAll I need is to get through the holidays, then Antonio will finally be home from Naples. So when a friend brings a suspicious painting to my attention, I’m happy for a distraction.Not as happy about the attempt on my friend’s life just after she tells me.Then to make matters worse, Antonio’s contract in Italy is extended by another four months.Antonio Ferraro, Ph.D... moreA mysterious painting. A madman with a gun. And a Christmas Sam and Antonio won’t soon forget.Samantha CaineAll I need is to get through the holidays, then Antonio will finally be home from Naples. So when a friend brings a suspicious painting to my attention, I’m happy for a distraction.Not as happy about the attempt on my friend’s life just after she tells me.Then to make matters worse, Antonio’s contract in Italy is extended by another four months.Antonio Ferraro, Ph.D.Desperate to see Samantha again, I surprise her with a last-minute Christmas visit. But our reunion’s cut short by a shooting.Someone’s after her, and I suspect it’s related to the painting she insists on searching for. Despite the danger, she won't call her FBI Art Crimes mentor until she's gathered enough evidence.I swore to be her partner in all things. But I worry that helping with her investigation puts both of us in the line of fire, instead of keeping her safe.Love, revenge, and family secrets collide in this action-packed romantic suspense mystery.Disarming Caine is the third installment in the Caine & Ferraro series, featuring a strong heroine, an Italian love interest, and an art-world mystery in every book. The main couple is together from book one, with no cheating and no cliffhangers. less

A family of smugglers. An undercover mission. And the enduring scars that threaten to tear Samantha and Antonio apart.Samantha CaineAntonio and I survived New Year’s. Barely. We’ve earned two quiet weeks together in Naples, but his art smuggling uncle has other plans for us. The moment we set foot on Italian soil, we’re whisked off to visit the pariah of the Ferraro family and held as near-prisoners at his vast estate outside of Rome... moreA family of smugglers. An undercover mission. And the enduring scars that threaten to tear Samantha and Antonio apart.Samantha CaineAntonio and I survived New Year’s. Barely. We’ve earned two quiet weeks together in Naples, but his art smuggling uncle has other plans for us. The moment we set foot on Italian soil, we’re whisked off to visit the pariah of the Ferraro family and held as near-prisoners at his vast estate outside of Rome.The good part? There’s an undercover operative inside who needs my help. This is the perfect opportunity to show the FBI what I’m made of and secure the consultant position my mentor’s been dangling in front of me.Antonio Ferraro, PhDMy uncle is a dangerous man in a dangerous business. Despite my warnings, Samantha dives headlong into an investigation that could cost us everything. She'll surely uncover something and I fear the price we’ll pay for it.The worst part? There’s a man from Samantha's past who works at the estate, and she spends too much time with him. It changes her in ways I don’t like. Not only do I have to protect her from my uncle, but I have to keep her heart safe from her former flame.Broken hearts, divided loyalties, and family secrets collide in this closed circle romantic suspense mystery.Enduring Caine is the fourth installment in the Caine & Ferraro series, featuring a strong heroine, an Italian love interest, and an art-world mystery in every book. The main couple is together from book one, with no cheating and no cliffhangers. less

A thirty-year-old secret. A forged painting. And an old enemy, out for revenge.Samantha CaineMy life is finally coming together. My boyfriend's moving home from Italy, my sister’s done her treatments, and I'm starting my first consulting job with the FBI's Art Crime Team.But instead of celebrating, I'm reeling over a secret I've uncovered about my father—one both my mother and my mentor hid my entire life... moreA thirty-year-old secret. A forged painting. And an old enemy, out for revenge.Samantha CaineMy life is finally coming together. My boyfriend's moving home from Italy, my sister’s done her treatments, and I'm starting my first consulting job with the FBI's Art Crime Team.But instead of celebrating, I'm reeling over a secret I've uncovered about my father—one both my mother and my mentor hid my entire life. Add to that, Antonio's father is launching a new art investigation company and neither of them told me. And to top it all off, a man's arrived in town who apparently wants me dead.I should have known I wasn't destined for a happily ever after.Antonio Ferraro, Ph.D.All I want in the world is to return home from Napoli, take Samantha in my arms, and disappear for a few weeks. Perhaps even convince her to marry me.But first, I’ll have to contend with the antiquities smuggler who’s after her. Repairing and authenticating potential forgeries for him goes against everything I believe in, but it's a price I'm willing to pay in exchange for Samantha's life.I will do whatever it takes to protect her—and our future. No matter the consequences.Stolen masterpieces, lifelong secrets, and unwavering devotion collide in this thrilling romantic suspense mystery.Forging Caine is the fifth and final installment in the Caine & Ferraro series, featuring a strong heroine, an Italian love interest, and an art-world mystery in every book. The main couple is together from book one, with no cheating and no cliffhangers. less