Painted the Other Woman — Julia James

Stripped of her glamorous facade...

Athan Teodarkis knows her type well: women for whom designer dresses and priceless jewelry are paid for only in kind. But he's never been distracted by one -- until now. Suspecting his sister's husband of having an affair with the dangerously beautiful Marisa Milburne, Athan determines to put a stop to it.

Confident the Teodarkis millions will easily divert this gold digger's attentions, Athan has a simple plan -- seduce, then discard. But contrary to what the merciless Athan believes, shy Marisa is no home wrecker, and with her innocence she is powerless to resist his vengeful seduction....

Hero: Athan Teodarkis
Heroine: Maris Miburne