Bellini Bride (A Mediterranean Marriage) (Harlequin Presents) [Unabridged] [Paperback]

Michelle Reid (Author)

Book Description

Series: Harlequin Presents | Publication Date: January 1, 2002

Marco Bellini thinks he has it all: success, wealth...and Antoniahis beautiful, sensual mistress. Then his father becomes ill, and Marco feels bound to marry and produce an heir to the famous Bellini fortune.

But who should Marco choose as a bride? Antonia isn't suitable, but she's the only woman he wants in his life and his bed. Dare he take his mistress to be his lawful wedded wife?

--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Harlequin; 1st edition (January 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0373122241
• ISBN-13: 978-0373122240
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 4.1 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,277,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars felt their love, November 3, 2010

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This review is from: The Bellini Bride (Hardcover)

Wealthy Italian-businessman's mistress of 1 yr is infamous for being the woman in nude paintings of new artist. She believes that her r/s with Hero is at an end. It's no secret that Hero thinks she's not appropriate wife material for him b/c of his elite family & her scandalous reputation. But its a struggle for both of them b/c of the passion they feel for each other & heroine has been honest about her love for him. Their r/s is tested when her artist friend comes back in town & Hero's mother increases the pressure for him to marry someone more suitable.

Loved this Reid book & I'm not a fan of some of her books. Reid wrote this book so well. Most of the emotions & tension between Hero & heroine was shown nonverbally. I could feel the angst, the love, & the frustration they were feeling. Both characters were portrayed well too. Both Hero & heroine were emotionally strong yet vulnerable at the same time. They didn't engage in soap-opera-type dramatic behaviors during their conflicts or with their secrets. They discussed their issues & assumptions & didn't play blame games. Their chemistry was sizzling & added to the intensity of their r/s. Although H & h came from different social backgrounds, they were equal partners in their r/s.

Enthusiastically recommended.

15 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent romantic story, January 10, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Bellini Bride (A Mediterranean Marriage) (Harlequin Presents) (Paperback)

I have always enjoyed Michelle Reid's books, but this story has made me a fan for life. I was hooked from the first page until the very last page. You will love this type of story if you enjoy strong and masterful male characters. The female counterpart is very feminine and vulnerable because of her love for this man. One of the reasons I enjoyed this story so much is that the couple had already established an relationship. The reader has the pleasure of discovering how the relationship is progressing. From the very begining the reader knows that the couple is very strongly attracted to each other and the chemisty practical sizzles. I love the way the male character does all he can to keep this lady in his life. The conflict is wonderful and different. Please readers don't miss the opportunity to read this book. I was spellbounded.

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, June 14, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Bellini Bride (A Mediterranean Marriage) (Harlequin Presents) (Paperback)

This book along with "Arabian love child" made me a fan of Michelle Reid that i buy whatever book of hers that I can lay my hands on. I am not going to repeat the story because another reviewer has already given it. While it is true that the plot line is similar to 'the mistress bride' (just like for 'gold ring of betrayal' and 'arabian love child')yet the way the book is written, the scenes and the characters make it a different and an equally good read. If you enjoyed reading 'the mistress bride' do read this one too, u will enjoy it equally and will not feel like you are reading a copy cat.