Italian Undercover Affair — Jayne Castel

A contemporary romantic suspense set in Rome. An Italian celebrity chef, an American private investigator -- and a secret that could destroy them both. Deception is a dangerous game. Sabrina Bennett, an ambitious private investigator in New York, can't believe it when she's offered a new assignment in Italy. It seems like the dream case -- with a vacation thrown in! Her target is Adriano Bellini: a celebrity chef and wealthy entrepreneur. Powerful and driven, Adriano's determined to keep custody of his son after his wife abandoned them -- but he has no idea that his wife has hired Sabrina to gather evidence against him. Sabrina goes undercover as a waitress at Adriano's restaurant in the heart of Rome -- only her new case is not as straightforward as it first appears. Adriano turns out to be hard to handle. He's rude, arrogant -- and he's used to always getting his way. The volcanic chemistry between them makes it difficult for Sabrina to keep her mind on the job. When she can't find the proof her client needs, Sabrina embarks on a new strategy -- one that involves giving in to her attraction for Adriano Bellini. Deception and passion collide in a dangerous game that can only end badly . . . for them both.