Review of The Moretti Seduction From Silhouette

Love and Revenge in Katherine Garbera's Moretti’s Legacy Miniseries

Apr 19, 2009 Kristie Camacho

Harlequin's Silhouette Desire imprint brings an Italian romance of two business rivals, who become lovers destined to end their family's quarrel and break a Strega curse.

Katherine Garbera’s The Moretti Seduction (2009), the second installment of the Moretti’s Legacy miniseries, is a contemporary romance set in Milan Italy. Gabrera’s story introduces the reader to beautiful, savvy attorney Nathalie Vallerio and driven, Formula 1 race car manufacturer/owner Antonio Moretti. Brought together by an aggressive business proposal, Nathalie and Antonio expect intense conflict but soon realize that their passions will take them from the boardroom to the bedroom.

However, the romantic indiscretions and cruel actions of Antonio’s late grandfather threaten to shadow their blossoming love. Faced with a life changing decision, Nathalie must determine if her family’s hate for the Moretti’s is enough to stop her from finding happiness with Antonio, the one man she truly loves and desires.

The Strega Curse and the Moretti Men

Immediately introducing the reader to the Strega curse placed on Antonio’s great-grandfather Lorenzo, the reader finds that the Moretti men have been unable to enjoy the fruits of love and business success simultaneously. Forced to choose between love and business, Antonio easily falls into the role of an Italian playboy, with no regrets. His life is comfortable, enjoyable, and satisfying: Until he meets the intellectual beauty Nathalie.

Convinced he can seduce Nathalie and influence their business negotiations, Antonio attempts to romance Nathalie with expensive gifts, lavish dinners, and specially made lingerie. What Antonio doesn’t anticipate is Nathalie’s sharp mind, quick wit, and wickedly sensual body. It seems that the woman he thought to seduce has the potential to become his undoing.

Nathalie and Antonio Succumb to Love and Passion

Faster than the F1 racecar Moretti Motors is planning to launch, Antonio finds himself falling in love with his competition. Nathalie feels the same way, but she is reticent to give herself fully. The Moretti Legacy involves several betrayals of love, and Nathalie doesn’t want to become another wounded female. But one night at Antonio’s private home on Lake Como proves to Nathalie that Antonio’s feelings are sincere and she gives him her heart.

Desperate to understand his emotions, Antonio discovers that his love for Nathalie is all consuming and his fear of the Strega curse is fading. Sure of his feelings, Antonio brings the Vallerio and Moretti families together for a final a business meeting where, Antonio proposes marriage to Nathalie and then proposes a lucrative business partnership with the Vallerio family. His gesture of faith and love is met with exuberant acceptance and the newly engaged couple eagerly anticipates a future partnership of wedded bliss and business adventure.

The Moretti Seduction Proves to be a Satisfying Read

Filled with conflict, emotion, and sensuality, The Moretti Seduction weaves a satisfying love story of Romeo and Juliet like qualities with the fast paced business world of F1 racing. For new readers, there is an immediate introduction to the Moretti history, which quickly evolves into the new storyline. The racing details are fascinating and Katherine Garbera’s vivid descriptions of Italy and Italian customs bring authenticity to this contemporary romance from Harlequin.

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Formula One Car

Romantic Lake Como