Olivia is struggling to make ends meet as it is, and nursing school seems like an unattainable goal. There is no way she'll be able to focus on her studies and hold down two jobs at the same time. Then she learns about the Valentine's Day Virgin Auction. One night spent with the highest bidder and a cool million will hit her bank account. Her money problems will be over, and she can focus on getting her degree... moreOlivia is struggling to make ends meet as it is, and nursing school seems like an unattainable goal. There is no way she'll be able to focus on her studies and hold down two jobs at the same time. Then she learns about the Valentine's Day Virgin Auction. One night spent with the highest bidder and a cool million will hit her bank account. Her money problems will be over, and she can focus on getting her degree. It might be the day of love but it's the last thing on her mind when she steps onto the stage.Edward Carrisi is not a good man. He attends the auction as a means to an end with no intention of participating. He doesn't need to buy a woman's affection. As the most powerful man in Chicago, he has no problem finding someone to warm his bed. There is a man who owes him money and as a mafia don, he needs to send a clear message about respect. His plans go out the window when he sees Olivia on stage. Suddenly he's bidding ridiculous amounts because he's found the woman meant to be his wife.Will Edward be able to convince Olivia to give him a chance to win her heart? Or will she run the other way when she learns that the charming man who bought her virginity is the same cruel man who runs the Chicago mafia?This is an insta-love novella set in the same world as Crescent Ridge Mail Order Brides and the entire story takes place within twenty-four hours of the auction. There is no cheating, or OWD. It has a HEA, and is mafia-lite. This is not a dark romance. less
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