Reckless Nights in Rome (A Ludlow Hall Story) [Kindle Edition]

CC MacKenzie (Author), K Carmichael (Illustrator)

Book Description

Think Easy Virtue meets Joe Manganiello

This is the first book in The Ludlow Hall series.
Book two, 'A Stormy Spring' is available on Amazon now.
Book three, 'Run Rosie Run' is available on Amazon now.



Reckless Nights in Rome

Though the name of her celebration and wedding cake business is up in lights, Bronte Ludlow doesn't care for the trappings of success. All that matters to her is her company, her independence and her heritage,The Dower House. Home to her ancestors since the seventeenth century, no way will she part with it to ‘a man with too much money and no soul’.

Nico Ferranti’s only passions are money and power... He's a man who stopped believing in romance long ago and Bronte's a romantic, yet the attraction sparking between them like fireworks over the Piazza del Popolo stuns Nico.
When Bronte's brother is badly hurt in a car accident in Rome, Nico whisks Bronte to the Eternal City. He wants her and he wants The Dower House and Nico Ferranti always gets what he wants.

But Bronte’s heart has already been broken by one ruthless charmer and although tempted she isn’t about to give up either her heart or her home to the charismatic Italian without a fight!

Product Details

• File Size: 403 KB
• Print Length: 238 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: CC MacKenzie; 1 edition (April 20, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007W7ZEK0
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #537 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
  • #16 in Kindle Store > Kindle eBooks > Literature & Fiction > Genre Fiction > Romance > Romantic Comedy

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars NOT your average romance! June 29, 2012

By Kass

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This is a great debut novel. I've become a bit jaded when it comes to romances; they all seem to follow the same formula. But with this book, I was pleasantly surprised.

This book stands out from other romances for several reasons. One is the realistic character development. The main characters have areas of their lives where they are quite confident, and others where they are not so secure. Even the secondary characters are well developed and interesting. And the issues that keep Bronte and Nico from fully committing to each other are not contrived misunderstandings but real fears and concerns. Bronte, still recovering from an emotionally abusive relationship, is naturally distrustful of playboy Nico. And Nico has good reason to tread softly when dealing with the sister of his good friend and business partner, not to mention he has his own emotional scar tissue. Each has secrets that they are not yet ready to share-secrets that could be deal-breakers.

Last but not least, the sex scenes are well-written-very, very hot but never crude. All this is set against the backdrop of an old English estate turned luxury hotel and the street cafes, shops and exciting nightlife of Rome. Definitely a satisfying read and I look forward to more good things to come from CC MacKenzie.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Romantic escape May 30, 2012

By Tamara

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This book is one fun, addictive, romantic read! I highly recommend it to anyone who wants to forget about reality for a while, and get hooked by a delightfully complex heroine and dazzlingly exotic hero. The plot moves right along with a couple big unexpected twists - but not so fast that readers don't get to savor the budding relationship and romance. (Major adult content here!) I just couldn't put this one down! The setting provided for additional enjoyment, also. Looking forward to reading more by CC MacKenzie!

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars One Seriously Scorching Romance! July 19, 2012

By shannon esposito

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C.C. MacKenzie brings together two strong, haunted, beautiful souls in this novel to create an unforgettable love story that you just get lost in. Nico is every woman's fantasy and Bronte is the kind of woman you want to befriend. The reader follows their struggles, misunderstandings and wickedly-hot moments until the surprising climax. (pun intended) Romance lovers, be sure you don't miss this one!

More About the Author

C C MacKenzie is a wife, and mother of three, based in South Cheshire, U.K.

Since childhood, she dreamt of writing stories that readers would fall in love with, but put those dreams on hold to focus on her family and her careers in finance, fitness, interior design and construction.

'Reckless Nights in Rome' is her first novel in The Ludlow Hall series, followed by book two 'A Stormy Spring' in July 2012, and book three 'Run Rosie Run' out NOW.

'Big Trouble in China' released in September 2012 is the first paranormal novella of The Vampyre Legal Chronicles series. Book two, Dirty Little Secrets is out now.

C C MacKenzie is currently finishing three more contemporary romances and more vampire paranormals due for release over the next few months. She is also working on a vampire paranormal saga set in a cataclysmic urban future since she loves those suckers!

Email me as I love to hear from my Readers: [e-mail] or contact me through my website http://ccmackenzie.com/ or on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/CCMzie