Maria Bonatti is a woman used to getting her own way, but when she meets her friend’s brother, Nico Vittorini, she realises that not everyone’s a pushover. Nico has a will of iron.

She hasn’t seen him for two years, and when he comes back into her life, she finds that his strength of character is more appealing than she thought. He’s handsome, tall, and perfect apart from that one thing: he believes in good old fashioned discipline.

Maria struggles with her feelings. She can’t deny she finds him extremely attractive but with her defiant nature, she knows he will find many occasions to put her over his knee. But is that what she secretly desires?

When Maria gets involved with a dangerous criminal whilst trying to help her uncle, Nico and the Vittorini family come to her aid, and their relationship begins to flourish.

However, there’s an obstacle in the way of romance in the form of Caterina, Nico's controlling ex-girlfriend who still pursues him. She tries to interfere through devious plots. But Nico proves his loyalty and love for Maria each time, but will it be enough?

Disclaimer: If you love romantic suspense, spanking discipline, alpha heroes, and feisty heroines, jump straight in, but if this offends you, please don't purchase it!