This Cinderella is about to realize exactly where she belongs in this enchanting workplace romance from USA TODAY bestselling author Julia James, inspired by the classic Jane Eyre . Stepping into his luxurious world… …as his forbidden Cinderella! Haunted by a toxic divorce, wealthy Italian Evandro has sworn off romance—but he can’t ignore his simmering chemistry with Jenna, his young daughter’s fiery new tutor. After yet another clash, their attraction boils over one fateful evening… Jenna blossoms with each stolen kiss, their clandestine affair transforming her from plain Jane to passionate lover. But if cynical Evandro won’t let go of his past, Jenna will have to walk away from him and the glittering palazzo she’s come to call home… From Harlequin Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Author
Julia lives in England with her family. Mills and Boon novels were Julia's first "grown up" books she read as a teenager ("Alongside Georgette Heyer and Daphne du Maurier."), and she's been reading them ever since. Julia adores the English countryside ("And the Celtic countryside!"), in all its seasons, and is fascinated by all things historical, from castles to cottages. She also has a special love for the Mediterranean ("The most perfect landscape after England!") — she considers both are ideal settings for romance stories! In between writing she enjoys walking, gardening, needlework and baking "extremely gooey chocolate cakes" — and trying to stay fit!
