My rating: 3 of 5 stars
==>Marriage of convenience + heroine in love + hero coveted by another woman + ex lover stalker + describes parties and clothes of the rich in detail.
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In public she could play the part of adoring wife. Yet she was conscious of an invisible barrier.
His in every way. Except she didn't have his heart. Or his soul.
Franco had made her his by virtue of marriage. Albeit an arranged union cemented by mutual business issues. But what they shared in bed was special…wasn't it?
'I'd like you all to welcome our mystery guest.' The MC paused for effect. 'Famke.'
A stunningly beautiful young woman who took pleasure in seducing wealthy men, and was known to be skilfully adept at gaining extravagant gifts of jewellery from former lovers.
Five years ago Franco had been one of them, during his sojourn in New York, before his parents' accidental death had brought him back to Melbourne.
What was Famke doing here? Not only Melbourne, but here, tonight?
Respect, affection, friendship and sexual compatibility formed the base of their marriage. Love wasn't supposed to enter the equation.
'You have my loyalty,' she said quietly. 'Do I have yours?'
With Gervaise at her side, Famke was guaranteed entry to any soirée in the city.
On reflection, Franco had always been part of her picture. Older, taller, more physical than any male she knew.
Then he'd disappeared out of her orbit…New York, London, Milan, returning at intervals, often with a different woman in tow.
Famke's eyes took on an unnatural brilliance. 'He was always going to be mine.'
'Watch your back, darling.'
'Shannay, I adore you. But let's not forget my marriage isn't exactly a love match.'
'You do…sleep together?' 'You mean…have sex?'
'With active frequency.' Oh, why not go the full distance? 'And, no, we don't use protection.'
'Franco!' Famke's exuberance was overwhelming, including as it did the wrapping of her arms round his shoulders. However, the overt kissy thing to each cheek went way over the top.
Flanked by two woman…one of whom was his wife, the other his former lover. It resulted in a photographic moment which irked Gianna no end.
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