Italian’s Trophy Wife

By Julia James

On Sale: 9/29/2026
A marriage of convenience, trophy wife, Italian billionaire romance by USA TODAY bestselling author Julia James.

To have and to hold

For convenience…or desire?

To restore her beloved, crumbling family palazzo, Eleanora is forced to persuade her sister’s ex-fiancé, billionaire Sanzio, to buy it. But he has his eyes on a greater prize in return—Eleanora as his bride!

For Sanzio, their union is a chance to teach her grasping family a lesson and, in the meantime, Eleanora’s aristocratic lineage can open doors. Yet, as his shy trophy wife’s fiercely passionate nature unfurls under his touch, Sanzio must decide whether their marriage is built on revenge, or something more dangerous…

From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.  
ISBN: 9780369781406
Imprint: Harlequin Presents
On Sale: Sep 29, 2026
List price: $6.49
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Alpha Male
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Billionaires
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / International

Julia James

Biography

Mills & Boon novels were Julia James’ first “grown up” books she read as a teenager, and she’s been reading them ever since. She adores the Mediterranean and the English countryside in all its seasons, and is fascinated by all things historical, from castles to cottages. In between writing she enjoys walking, gardening, needlework and baking “extremely gooey chocolate cakes” and trying to stay fit! Julia lives in England with her family.

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<strong>A marriage of convenience, trophy wife, Italian billionaire romance by <em>USA TODAY </em>bestselling author Julia James.</strong><br><br><strong>To have and to hold</strong><br><br><em>For convenience…or desire?</em><br><br> To restore her beloved, crumbling family palazzo, Eleanora is forced to persuade her sister’s ex-fiancé, billionaire Sanzio, to buy it. But he has his eyes on a greater prize in return—Eleanora as his bride!<br><br> For Sanzio, their union is a chance to teach her grasping family a lesson and, in the meantime, Eleanora’s aristocratic lineage can open doors. Yet, as his shy trophy wife’s fiercely passionate nature unfurls under his touch, Sanzio must decide whether their marriage is built on revenge, or something more dangerous…<br><br><strong>From Harlequin Presents:<em> </em></strong><em>Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.</em>  

ISBN: 9780369781406
Imprint: Harlequin Presents
On Sale: Sep 29, 2026
List price: $6.49
No of pages: 208
Trim Size: 1.000 in (w) x 1.000 in (h) x 1.000 in (d)
BISAC 1: FICTION / Romance / Alpha Male
BISAC 2: FICTION / Romance / Billionaires
BISAC 3: FICTION / Romance / International

Julia James

Biography

<p>Mills & Boon novels were Julia James’ first “grown up” books she read as a teenager, and she’s been reading them ever since. She adores the Mediterranean and the English countryside in all its seasons, and is fascinated by all things historical, from castles to cottages. In between writing she enjoys walking, gardening, needlework and baking “extremely gooey chocolate cakes” and trying to stay fit! Julia lives in England with her family.</p>gt;