The billionaire wouldn't let anyone in... Until she breached his walls! Tormented by the guilt of his past, Thirio Skartos hides in the shadows of his Alpine castle. He's deprived himself of the wild pleasures he used to crave-until Lucinda Villeneuve makes it beyond his imposing steel-reinforced door. Wedding planner Lucinda must persuade the super-rich recluse to hire her. It's the only way to reclaim her rightful place in her father's company. But when a storm leaves her stranded she has no choice but to stay... And try to resist a totally forbidden night in Thirio's powerful arms!
Author Biography
Clare Connelly was raised in small-town Australia among a family of avid readers. She spent much of her childhood up a tree, Mills & Boon book in hand. Clare is married to her own real-life hero and they live in a bungalow near the sea with their two children. She is frequently found staring into space - a surefire sign she is in the world of her characters. She has a penchant for French food and ice-cold champagne, and Mills & Boon novels continue to be her favourite ever books. Writing for MIlls & Boon is a long-held dream.
