The Montebellos Series by Clare Connelly

A sexy forbidden-lovers, billionaire romance. On the coast of Italy, sheltering in a stranger’s home to wait out a storm, heartbroken Maddie Gray throws caution to the wind for the first time in her life and ends up in the powerful tycoon’s arms…and bed! The next morning, she discovers her knight in shining armour is the last man she should have got involved with: Nico Montebello. The best friend of the abusive ex Maddie’s spent months trying to elude... moreA sexy forbidden-lovers, billionaire romance. On the coast of Italy, sheltering in a stranger’s home to wait out a storm, heartbroken Maddie Gray throws caution to the wind for the first time in her life and ends up in the powerful tycoon’s arms…and bed! The next morning, she discovers her knight in shining armour is the last man she should have got involved with: Nico Montebello. The best friend of the abusive ex Maddie’s spent months trying to elude. He’s completely forbidden, but when Nico – who has no idea who Maddie really is – suggests a brief summer affair with no strings, no questions, and no future Maddie wonders if she can have her cake and eat it too. After everything she’s been through, she deserves a bit of fun, doesn’t she? So long as she doesn’t let her heart become involved… But even casual flings have the power to heal and gradually Nico pieces Maddie back together until she’s whole once more. He’s rescued her – from the storm, from her grief and fears, but can he ever forgive her for keeping the truth of their connection from him? less

You’ve thought of almost everything.” She blinked at him, her eyes huge in her face, her lips parted on a sigh, every inch of her covered in the over-sized flannelette pyjamas she wore. Hardly designed to tempt and seduce and yet he found he could think of little else than her body beneath them.He focussed instead on the glass of water she’d poured him when he’d arrived, watching the light bubbles fizz against the glass’s sides.“I appreciate your hesitation to trust me,” he growled the words... moreYou’ve thought of almost everything.” She blinked at him, her eyes huge in her face, her lips parted on a sigh, every inch of her covered in the over-sized flannelette pyjamas she wore. Hardly designed to tempt and seduce and yet he found he could think of little else than her body beneath them.He focussed instead on the glass of water she’d poured him when he’d arrived, watching the light bubbles fizz against the glass’s sides.“I appreciate your hesitation to trust me,” he growled the words. “I think it is something we have in common, in fact.”Her eyes startled to his.“I find the idea of a traditional marriage to be – strange. So much emotion and uncertainty,” he shook his head. “Ours will be a true partnership.”“As I can see from this impressive legal document.” She spoke seriously enough but he couldn’t shake the feeling Alessia was laughing at him.“I wanted to show you that we could have a contract which serves us both. It covers where we’ll live, what our recourse is if we’re not happy there, what your marital trust fund will be, the hours I’ll expect to spend at home –,”“As I said, you’ve thought of everything.” A little line formed between her brows as she frowned, her eyes knitting closer together.“Not everything,” he shrugged confidently then reached across the table and put his hand over hers. “Naturally there are things I cannot predict, things that will change without our knowledge, but this is a good start. I want you to feel confident that this is safe and right.”She shook her head a little, but with uncertainty. It wasn’t a ‘no’. “Why are you fighting so hard for this?” Her blue eyes pinned him to the spot.“I think you know the answer to that.”“Because of what your parents did?”He bristled, his past not something he generally discussed. “Because of what I never had,” he admitted stiffly. “And because of what you lost.” The words were gravelled, gentle, but she startled, her expression shifting painfully. He squeezed her hand. “We can give this baby something so special, Alessia. Marry me.”One night of passion will bind them for a lifetime…Their first marriage was a disaster. Cold-hearted billionaire Massimo Montebello needed Alessia as his bride to complete a valuable merger, but that was never enough for love-struck Alessia. She had no choice but to leave him. Five years later, an unexpected turn of events sees her propositioning the man she'd sworn she'd always hate: one night together - no strings and definitely no promises.But even the best-laid plans can go awry and six weeks later Alessia discovers there’s a life-long consequence to their one night of uninhibited passion! Massimo's new ultimatum is impossible to escape from: marry him for the sake of their baby. But what about Alessia's heart? less

When summer flings turn serious... Devastatingly handsome Rafaello Montebello has never known a woman he couldn’t charm, but he’s finally met his match in determined Ice Queen Lauren Monroe. He knows she’s got a softer side, but whenever he’s in the room, Lauren freezes over completely. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Raf decides to seduce the beautiful stranger... moreWhen summer flings turn serious... Devastatingly handsome Rafaello Montebello has never known a woman he couldn’t charm, but he’s finally met his match in determined Ice Queen Lauren Monroe. He knows she’s got a softer side, but whenever he’s in the room, Lauren freezes over completely. Not one to shy away from a challenge, Raf decides to seduce the beautiful stranger. It starts off as fun – a distraction – but the closer he gets to Lauren the more he realownises she was right to keep him at arm’s length. Young widow Lauren lives a lonely life – completely by choice. Having experienced the agony of loving and losing someone before, she’s determined to avoid knowing that unique pain ever again. It’s a rule she’s never come close to breaking…until Raf Montebello enters her life and makes it impossible to say ‘no’. A brief affair isn’t the end of the world, as long as she remembers that nothing lasts forever. Waking up in his arms might be sinfully sweet, but it’s just an illusion. Isn’t it? Book four in The Montebellos series is a sexy, heartwarming romance that will set your soul on fire. less

He's her boss and now her fake-boyfriend, which definitely makes him 100% off-limits. Doesn't it?!Weddings are supposed to be a time for joy but when the guy who broke your heart is going to be there with his drop-dead gorgeous new girlfriend, it's also a time for dread. Bronte Hill can't avoid the happy event - it's her sister's wedding - but what she doesn't expect is her handsome Billionaire boss to step up to the plate, offering to spend the weekend posing as her new man... moreHe's her boss and now her fake-boyfriend, which definitely makes him 100% off-limits. Doesn't it?!Weddings are supposed to be a time for joy but when the guy who broke your heart is going to be there with his drop-dead gorgeous new girlfriend, it's also a time for dread. Bronte Hill can't avoid the happy event - it's her sister's wedding - but what she doesn't expect is her handsome Billionaire boss to step up to the plate, offering to spend the weekend posing as her new man.It's all just a ruse to make her ex jealous but when this make-believe couple is pushed together, sparks fly and the lines between reality and pretend get all kinds of messy. Only Luca's a dedicated bachelor with no interest in settling down and Bronte's already had her heart badly broken. Can they remember this is all just for show before the weekend ends?The fifth book in The Montebellos is a passionate fake-boyfriend romance with sweeping scenery and romance that will set your soul on fire. Coming soon! less

Reclusive billionaire Gabe Montebello hates Christmas with a passion. From the carols to the decorations to the endless spirit of love and optimism, he takes himself away from the world every December, determined to shut everyone out. Only his memories pursue him mercilessly, memories that reflect the scars he bears – physically and emotionally. Australian Isabella Moss loves everything about Christmas and this one’s going to be her best ever... moreReclusive billionaire Gabe Montebello hates Christmas with a passion. From the carols to the decorations to the endless spirit of love and optimism, he takes himself away from the world every December, determined to shut everyone out. Only his memories pursue him mercilessly, memories that reflect the scars he bears – physically and emotionally. Australian Isabella Moss loves everything about Christmas and this one’s going to be her best ever. Two weeks in an idyllic Italian village, she’s all set for a season of festive merriment when she takes a wrong turn and ends up stranded by the side of a road. With snow falling heavily, a mysterious mansion offers the only hope for safety. Trapped together in his Italian palace, Gabe is determined to keep the beautiful stranger at arm’s length, but her joy for life and irrepressible Christmas spirit almost seem capable of removing the curse that has dogged his every step since a tragic accident that changed him forever. An homage to the much-loved Beauty and the Beast, this is a heart-warming story of trauma, grief and the magic of Christmas. Book 6 in The Montebellos, fall in love with brooding bad-boy Gabe this Christmas. less

The long-awaited 7th book in this passionate family saga is coming soon! Catch up on the first six Montebellos books while you wait: