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Romano Family
Series · 5 books · 2017-2019

Books in series

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#1

Hold Me at Twilight

2017

An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. Love might have a chance… if her family stays out of it. When Knox Campbell goes to Portugal for a short business trip, he never planned on losing his documents. Now he’s stranded in Porto, his passport lost, and his credit cards canceled. Knox turns to the travel agent who suggested the local day attractions for assistance. Jacinta Romano loves helping her clients set up their dream trips, although she doesn’t usually meet the ones visiting from abroad. But all that changes when a client shows up at the agency while her meddling family are still there. They latch on to him immediately, insisting Jacinta bring him home while he’s stranded. Thankfully, he’s only staying until his new passport arrives and after two weeks of playing hostess, she’ll be glad to send him on his way. Or will she? The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. Current books in the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas - Book 5- Kiss Me At Midnight - Book 6- Marry Me At Dawn
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#2

Meet Me At Sunrise

2017

An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. Between a bad breakup and a rocky relationship with her overbearing father, twenty-three-year-old Vanessa Clark has a history of being disappointed by the men in her life. So when her long-lost grandfather reenters the scene and persuades her to tour northern Portugal on one of his river cruise ships, Vanessa boards the vessel looking for answers about her estranged family, not looking for love. Captain Matias Romano has enough to worry about without having to babysit his boss’s spoiled American granddaughter, no matter how good-looking and wealthy she is. First the issue with the refrigerators, and now the ship's computers are malfunctioning—he’ll be relieved when this trip is over and he can get back to business as usual. But as Matias plays tour guide on Vanessa’s excursions and they work together to investigate a series of suspicious accidents aboard, they both realize there’s more to the other than first impressions. Can Vanessa work through her complicated past to make room for Matias in her future, or will they pass like ships in the night? The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. Current books in the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas - Book 5- Kiss Me At Midnight - Book 6- Marry Me At Dawn
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#3

Love Me at Sunset

2017

An alternate cover for this ASIN can be found here. An ex-con reforming his life. A pregnant widow hiding her past. Will the price of her secrets cost her his love? Catarina Romano has lost everything: her husband, her house, her lifestyle. She flees to her cousin’s empty manor in the heart of Portugal, trying to find peace and to hide from the scandal spun by the media, only to discover she is pregnant. Afonso Cortez is done with all the lies. Fresh out of prison for trusting the wrong person, he’s ready to leave the past behind and look ahead to new opportunities. The remote Sunset Manor, in need of a groundskeeper, is the perfect solution, promising to provide Afonso with the solitude he craves while he restores the grounds to their former glory. Catarina avoids Afonso at first, not wanting to further complicate her life. But Afonso is intriguing, and she feels drawn to him. If only she didn’t feel guilty for all the secrets she’s keeping from him. When suspicious accidents start occurring at the property, Afonso believes his past is catching up with him. Will he be able to protect Catarina or will he lose the woman who might restore his belief in love? The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. Current books in the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas - Book 5- Kiss Me At Midnight - Book 6- Marry Me At Dawn
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#4

Keep Me At Christmas

2018

If you like sweet Christmas stories set in a small town, with a reluctant hero and a stranded heroine, you'll love this fresh take on a romantic classic! Unforgettable stories of family, love, and learning where you belong. Discover Northern Portugal with the Romano cousins as they fall in love when they least expect it! Perfect for fans of My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Virgin River, and Chesapeake Shores! She's only passing through. He's not ready for love. Can the magic of the season keep them together beyond Christmas? \\\ WINNER of 2018 SWOONY AWARD for Best Christmas Romance\\\ Luciana Romano has landed her dream job in Hudson Springs working on a museum restoration project. It's across the ocean in New York, but will end just in time for her to fly home to Portugal for Christmas. Not that she's excited to spend another holiday with everyone in her family asking why she's single. But a romance in America is the last thing she's looking for, especially with work taking up all her time. Jack DiLorenzo is struggling to get in the Christmas spirit, and being dumped at the alter shortly after his father's death hasn't helped. His family's Italian café feels more like a burden with each passing day, yet duty won't let him quit. When an unexpected blizzard leaves Luciana snowbound, Jack's family offers her a place to stay—and a family to celebrate Christmas with. As Jack and Luciana explore Hudson Springs' annual Christmas festival, sleigh ride in the snow, and enjoy baked goods from Jack's Nonna, they find themselves more attracted to each other—and more entranced by the magic of the small town. Can a Christmas miracle help their new relationship weather the long distance? The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. Keep Me at Christmas is a standalone romance with a guaranteed happy ending. Books in the Romano Family—Hold Me at Twilight—Meet Me at Sunrise—Love Me at Sunset—Keep Me at Christmas—Kiss Me at Midnight—Marry Me at Dawn
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#6

Marry Me At Dawn

2019

He’s afraid of commitment. She yearns for a family of her own. How can they turn a marriage of convenience into happily-ever-after? To Damian Vaughn, image is everything. As CEO of the family business and heir to a fortune, he lives his life above reproach, not wanting to repeat his father’s mistakes that almost brought the company to ruin. Gabriela Romano has discovered she’ll never be able to bear children. Distraught and still recovering from surgery, she leaves for an extended vacation in the Azores Islands, far away from her family’s prying eyes and the constant reminders of what she’ll never have. When social services drop off a baby they say legally belongs to Damian, he knows it’s not true, but the media will be quick to judge if the news leaks. Desperate to avoid a disaster, he takes his lawyer’s drastic suggestion and proposes to Gabriela, a woman he’s just met. She has her own reasons for accepting, and as long as she guards her heart, she’s confident she’ll be fine. But as sparks start to fly, Gabriela begins to wonder—how can she turn this marriage of convenience into her happily-ever-after? The Romano Family series follows the stories of the Romano cousins of northern Portugal as they find love and their Happily-Ever-Afters. Each book may be read as a stand-alone. Books in the Romano Family series: - Book 1- Hold Me At Twilight - Book 2- Meet Me At Sunrise - Book 3- Love Me At Sunset - Book 4- Keep Me At Christmas - Book 5- Kiss Me At Midnight - Book 6- Marry Me At Dawn

Author

Lucinda Whitney
Lucinda Whitney
Author · 11 books

Lucinda Whitney was born and raised in Portugal, where she received a Master’s degree from the University of Minho in Braga, in Portuguese/English teaching. She lives in northern Utah with her husband and four children. When she’s not reading and writing, she can be found with a pair of knitting needles, or tending her herb garden.

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