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And here it is!

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Here is a wallpaper Gene did for us.

Click to see the full image. To download the cover, click the image, then right click and choose Save-As.

Amazon Australia has adjusted the price to a much more reasonable $9.99, and it is safe to preorder now.

I walked over to Alessandro’s office.  He leaned back in his chair, his feet on the table, a phone to his ear.  I rapped my knuckles on the doorway. He winked at me.

“Love and kisses to Maya.  Ciao!”

He hung up and grinned at me.

“Ciao?”

I had never heard him say that. Ciao was very informal, both a greeting and a goodbye, and it had originated from the Venetian dialect’s s-ciào vostro meaning “I am your slave.”  The phrase wasn’t meant literally; it was used more as “I’m at your service” and it was mostly said to kids and younger people. Alessandro never used it.

“What’s the point of stereotypes if you can’t use them to your advantage?”

“I’m so glad to hear that.”

“Why?”

“Wahl called.  He wants to interview the family. Kaylee, Luciana’s daughter, is my age. I need the Count.”

Alessandro’s entire persona changed. He took his feet off the table and sat straighter in his chair, throwing one long leg over the other. His pose acquired elegance. His expression turned suave.  He looked worldly, slightly jaded, yet breathtaking handsome.

“Is this the Count you were looking for?” A light Italian accent overlayed his words like glossy polish.

“Yes.  That’s the guy.”

“And what will this humble Count get if he comes with you?” His voice was like velvet.

“Satisfaction of a job well done?”

“I was thinking of something more substantial.”

“Like what?”

“Once this is over, we go away for a weekend to the coast.  I don’t care which, as long as there is clear blue water and hot weather. No meetings, no appointments, no phone.”

I knew what he was asking.  Whether [REDACTED] survived or not, we would do this, because it was about us alone. “Done. Will you take a kiss as a down payment?”

“I’d be a fool not to.”

I walked over and leaned over him. My lips touched his. I started tentative and gentle, a tease rather than a promise, just a hint of things to come.  His mouth opened. I caught his breath, and my tongue brushed his ever so slightly.  His hand slid into my hair, and he kissed me back, hungry but savoring every moment.  We kissed while the world stood still and when we finally came up for air, I had to stop myself from reaching for his clothes.

Count Sagredo gave me a dazzling smile. “I am at your service, tesoro mio.”

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  4. Love the snippet.

    I guess Catlaina is getting some ruby bling. Don’t remember that necklace…

  6. Stalking the blog paid off!!! Love the cover and snippet. So glad edits are over for you. Thank you for sharing the magic of your stories with us.

  11. My favorite part of this great cover is how Catalina’s body is positioned on this cover – full on, in front,and taking charge, ready to handle everything that comes her way. Love seeing the transition from unsure young woman to confident Prime. Can’t wait for the rest!

  13. Thank you, thank you, thank you! The cover is whoa. Nice to read the interaction between Alessandro and Catalina. I wonder who he was talking to on the phone? Family? ????????????????????

  15. Torture!! Why is August so far way ????????
    At least Tuesday is coming soon with the final book in a series I’m looking forward to.

  22. Just wanted to say, Wow the cover art plus oh goody, a wallpaper *snoopy happy dance*
    Snippet, yah and Ahhh the elegant Count.
    …Now back to financial paperwork, such fun, fun for me ????

  24. Swoon. Cover but especially the snippet. Thank you.

    I’m on week one of probably 8 of constant nausea, vomiting, and crying (morning sickness is just such an inadequate label).
    Blog stalking for distraction. Is it Friday yet? I’m not sure what day it is.

    I hope the post-edit break is a wonderful respite. Will we get to to see the dog in his sweater?

    • If you haven’t tried them, get some Sea-bands from your local pharmacy. They use acupressure points on both wrists to help with nausea (seasickness, so-called morning sickness, etc). I used them during my never ending morning sickness, and they kind of push the nausea one step away. So if you can manage a distraction, they are really helpful! And zero risk, beyond sore wrists due to constant use, which I thought was entirely worth it. Sending best wishes!

      Thanks so much to HA and Mod R! It’s like finding a little unexpected treat. It just makes the whole day a bit better! Also, I think we ALL need the Count…

      • I use accupressure for nausea and have wished I could press the points on both wrists at once. I will look for the Seabands. Thanks! BTW the same points help with panic attacks.

      • These worked great for me! I highly recommend them. I was nauseous 24/7 for 6 months, threw up 2-3 times a day for all 3 of my babies but the bands made it almost bearable. Good luck. I also rec hard candy to suck on. I got mine from a pregnancy store, don’t remember the name. PS When the nausea goes away and you have that baby you’ll barely remember the horror (otherwise most kids would be only children ;))

  27. I look at the cover. What’s wrong with her right arm? It looks weird. Skinny compared to the body. No, fix it please.
    Thanks for the amazing snippet!

    • Are you new here? The cover is perfect. The cover is always perfect. The last time the cover wasn’t perfect the book disappeared for 2 years. Shhhhhhhhhhh ????

      Love the new cover! haha????

    • Here is an unprocessed image from the pose selection. Nothing needs to be fixed. She is standing with one arm slightly behind her.

  28. In the middle of working, but saw the email header and had to read it! I find this so adorable and hot… I want a Count of my own now!

  33. Beautiful magical cover. Can’t wait for the book to come out. I pre-ordered both the book and kindle.

    I hope House Andrews is getting a lot of rest and relaxation after the edits to this fabulous book.

    Peace to all

  34. ❤️❤️❤️❤️the cover & I know my mouth was hanging open while reading the snippet ????????????????????

  37. Oh wow! I adore the cover. All those reds and pinks-what a great reveal for Valentine’s Day coming up.

    And the Count is just…chef’s kiss.

    Thank you for this delectable treat!

  38. I LOOOOVVE IT! So MUCH! It is my favorite cover of the three cover. It is so beautiful. Can I just say, though, it seems like Alessandro is getting progressively more tired after each book? LOL! It’s okay. Catalina has it covered. (Pun intended, sorry.)

  42. Gorgeous! I’m so excited to read it. I really love all three covers for Catalina’s books. They look so pretty together.

  44. Such a flimsy looking dress and yet the invisible structural support to lift and enhance the mammary glands is impressive.

  45. LOVE ❤️❤️❤️❤️!!!!! Both the cover and snippet, in fact I think the cover might be my favorite of all HL books till now. And I love Catalina’s Alessandro more than the Count. Thank you House Andrews! ????

    • You have a famous literary name, Mary. “
      George Cruikshank was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the “modern Hogarth” during his life. His book illustrations for his friend Charles Dickens, and many other authors, reached an international audience.”

  48. The hot hot, full of magic cover! and the gorgeous wings! and and the snippet with Polish accent ???????? ! I am salivating for this novel sooooi much!
    Thank you!

  50. I’m shrieking (silently in consideration of my neighbors) in excitement!

    The cover is beautiful, I remember your blog post where you were on the phone with someone about the models/clothes and the people working on your house giving you weird looks. Catalina had to have a ball gown and there were funny comments about Alessandro and guns. So glad to see it in fruition!

    Thank you for the delicious snippet. I’ve purchased Catalina’s novels in audio format so I can binge while my eyes are closed or busy (dishes, cooking, cleaning, the usual).

    I cannot wait!

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