Corinne Mallory knows little of Raffaello Orsini, other than that he's superrich and darkly handsome. When Raffaello offers marriage for the sake of his children, Corinne rejects his outrageous proposal...until a financial crisis drives her to the altar with the fiery Sicilian.

Once in Sicily, Raffaello makes it quite clear he doesn't expect a marriage in name only. He wants her body and soul, and when she comes to his bed she must be hot, willing and ready for his love....