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A Night in the Palace Harlequin Presents Extra
192 pages
A breathless, high-drama holiday romance where captive tension melts into undeniable, white-hot passion in an opulent Roman palazzo.
What it feels like
Reading this is like indulging in a rich, unapologetically dramatic soap opera set against the glittering backdrop of a Roman Christmas. The narrative moves at a brisk, breathless clip, fueled entirely by the crackling, combative chemistry between a fiercely indignant heroine and a classic, high-handed alpha hero. It delivers exactly the kind of intense, forced-proximity tension that category romance readers crave, wrapping a slightly dangerous premise in the luxurious velvet of billionaire opulence. The atmosphere is thick with unspoken desire and festive isolation, making the palazzo feel both like a gilded cage and an intimate sanctuary. It is a perfect, bite-sized escape for anyone who loves their romance steamy, melodramatic, and driven by overwhelming, undeniable passion.
- Mood
- opulent
- steamy
- tense
- festive
- Tone
- melodramatic
- passionate
- urgent
- intense
- Pace
- brisk
- Themes
- forced proximity · enemies to lovers · power imbalance · overwhelming desire · holiday romance
- The writing
- Breathless and dialogue-driven, the prose leans heavily into dramatic declarations and visceral physical reactions.
- The arc
- The protagonist moves from indignant outrage at her captivity to a breathless surrender to overwhelming, undeniable passion.
- Who it's for
- Devotees of classic, high-drama category romance who crave alpha heroes, opulent settings, and unapologetic enemies-to-lovers steam.
Content notes
- kidnapping/hostage situation
- power imbalance
- dubious consent elements
About the book
When school teacher Lily Barton flies to Rome at Christmas to see her brother, the last thing she expects is to be kidnapped by the demanding and sinfully attractive Count Scarletti! Captivated by his glare, will she defy his demands?
Dmitri Scarletti's sister has run off with Lily's brother and until he finds them, he's holding Lily hostage. But soon Lily's fiery nature incites a white-hot heat that even the Count can't resist. He has one night beneath the mistletoe to fulfill his every desire, for in the morning he'll be forced to let her go... Won't he?
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