Diary of a Painted Lady — Maggi Andersen

In Victorian England, beautiful artist's model Giovanna Russo is desired by two powerful men. One is enchanted by her and decides to make her his mistress. The other wants her dead.
When Gina's diary is discovered over a century after she wrote it, the truth of her step-father, renowned pre-Raphaelite artist, Milo Russo's murder emerges. Within it's pages, Gina has chronicled her fascinating life, her rise to fame and her love for an Irishman.
When a movie is made of Gina's story, two actors, Dylan Shaw and Astrid LeClair, discover the meaning of true love.
"Hard to put down. This well written, heartfelt, and naughty romance would be an engaging read for those who looking for a light romance on a lazy afternoon." Online BookClub