Title: Tuscan Encounter
First published: February 1, 1990
Description: "Possession is nine-tenths of the law."

In Claudia's case, the old saying couldn't have been more true. The Tuscan farmhouse she'd just bought would be a perfect home for her soon-to-be husband.

The landlord, it seemed, felt differently. Cesare di Stefano, a man of power in the area, disputed Claudia's ownership. The battle seemed set to be both lengthy and bitter--until, amongst the verbal sparring, sparks of attraction started to fly.

Yet nothing could come of it, Claudia assured herself. Surely it was Vito she loved. Surely....
Subjects: Fiction, romance, contemporary, Nobility, Vintners, Fiction, general
Places: Italy, Tuscany
People: Claudia, Cesare di Stefano, Vito