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A sun-drenched, high-angst battle of wills where bitter assumptions mask a simmering, undeniable attraction. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with No Holds Barred.

tense
emotionally turbulent
sun-drenched
claustrophobic

01
Passport to Happiness
Jessica Steele
A sun-drenched, vintage escapist romance where heartbreak in Italy is swiftly cured by a domineering, impossibly handsome local.
Shares:
- sun-drenched
- melodramatic
- earnest
- angsty
02
Italian Invader (Harlequin Romance, No. 3327)
Jessica Steele
A delightfully angsty vintage romance that traps a defensive heroine and her suspicious, domineering boss in a snowbound Italian cabin.
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- tense
- melodramatic
- earnest
- angsty
03
In the Italian's Bed
Anne Mather
A sun-drenched Italian romance where hostile accusations melt into irresistible, simmering desire.
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- tense
- sun-drenched
- earnest
- enemies to lovers
04
Challening Dante
Lynne Graham
A high-drama, glamorous clash of wills where fierce suspicion inevitably melts into undeniable passion.
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- tense
- melodramatic
- enemies to lovers
05
Challenging Dante
Lynne Graham
A high-stakes, sun-drenched battle of wills where hostile suspicion inevitably ignites into scorching passion.
Shares:
- tense
- sun-drenched
- melodramatic
- enemies to lovers
06
Picture Of Innocence
Jacqueline Baird
A tense, emotionally charged romance where defiant artistry clashes with brooding vengeance.
Shares:
- tense
07
One Summer in Italy…
Lucy Gordon
A lush, sun-drenched escape into an Italian villa where hidden sorrows give way to a sweeping, healing romance.
Shares:
- sun-drenched
- melodramatic
- earnest
08
The Italian's Blackmailed Mistress
Jacqueline Baird
A deliciously melodramatic battle of wills where forced proximity and bitter revenge ignite into undeniable passion.
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- tense
- claustrophobic
- melodramatic
- enemies to lovers
09
In name only
Roxanne Jarrett
A sultry, high-stakes battle of wills where stubborn pride melts under the heat of unexpected desire.
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- tense
- melodramatic
- earnest
- angsty
10
Bargain For Paradise
Rebecca Stratton
A sun-drenched, vintage clash of wills where fierce island loyalty meets irresistible, arrogant charm.
Shares:
- tense
- sun-drenched
- earnest
- defensive
11
The cost of her innocence
Sara Craven
A high-stakes, emotionally turbulent romance where bitter enmity ignites into an all-consuming, inescapable passion.
Shares:
- tense
- melodramatic
- angsty
- enemies to lovers
12
Passionate Protection
Penny Jordan
A sun-drenched, high-angst battle of wills where fierce pride clashes with irresistible, breathless attraction.
Shares:
- tense
- sun-drenched
- melodramatic
- earnest

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