One Knight In Venice. Tori Phillips. Читать онлайн. Newlib. NEWLIB.NET

Автор: Tori Phillips
Издательство: HarperCollins
Серия: Mills & Boon Historical
Жанр произведения: Историческая литература
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isbn: 9781474016117
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      “My lord, I am not worthy—”

      He drew nearer to her, enticed by the lushness of her mouth. “You are more than worthy, madonna,” he whispered. “You have no idea who it is who asks you this favor. Please, call me by my given name.”

      Her pink tongue darted out and moistened her lips. “Since you and I have concealed our true identities for tonight, I will do as you ask. But on the morrow—”

      “Let the devil take tomorrow, sweet Jessica,” he murmured.

      Desire, fueled by an overwhelming urge to protect her, rushed through him like a wildfire. Gathering her into his arms, he held her snugly in his embrace. “What is my name, Jessica?” he whispered into her black, silken hair.

      Softer than a butterfly’s wing, her long eyelashes fluttered against his cheek. “Francis,” she breathed. Her rosy lips beckoned his kiss.

      Sizzling fireworks exploded within him….

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      One Knight in Venice

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      One Knight in Venice

      Tori Phillips

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      Dedicated with much love to our family’s favorite aunt,

      Katheryn Nink.

      “In mine eye she is the sweetest lady

      that ever I looked on.”

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      Contents

       Chapter One

       Chapter Two

       Chapter Three

       Chapter Four

       Chapter Five

       Chapter Six

       Chapter Seven

       Chapter Eight

       Chapter Nine

       Chapter Ten

       Chapter Eleven

       Chapter Twelve

       Chapter Thirteen

       Chapter Fourteen

       Chapter Fifteen

       Chapter Sixteen

       Chapter Seventeen

       Chapter Eighteen

       Chapter Nineteen

       Chapter Twenty

       Chapter Twenty-One

       Chapter Twenty-Two

       Author Note

      Chapter One

      “What think you of falling in love?”

      —As You Like It

      Venice, Italy

      February 1550

      “Madonna, there is a man waiting to see you,” said the dwarf.

      Blowing a tendril of her black hair out of her eyes, Jessica Leonardo smiled at her diminutive friend and confidante. “Many of my clients are men, Sophia. What is so unusual about this particular one?”

      The little woman pursed her lips. “He is tall. His head brushes the ceiling.” Sophia shrugged. “Well, almost. And…he