Love, Loyalty, and a Dangerous Legacy Maria Medici is a woman of style and substance, running the prestigious Stark International Hotel Villa Roma with flawless Italian precision. But her world is built on a secret: she is the unacknowledged love child of the legendary hotel baron Garrison Stark. When her half-brother, Alex, invites her to Portland, Oregon, for the corporation’s 50th-anniversary celebration, Maria is finally forced to step out of the shadows and meet her American family. In Portland, Maria meets the infuriatingly charming Spencer Whitlow, a Texas-born hotel owner and Stark cousin who is set to become her new business partner in Rome. Their initial clash of wills—and cultures—is immediate, yet the spark between the sophisticated Italian manager and the "Texas Bull" is undeniable. However, the glamour of their high-stakes world quickly turns dark. When a public scandal exposes Maria’s true heritage, her powerful fiancé, Count Pablo Tino, reveals a violent and controlling nature that leaves Maria battered and terrified. Forced to flee her beloved Roma, Maria is hidden away in the remote wilderness of Oregon’s Crater Lake. Under the protection of Spencer, who has become her unexpected rock, Maria must find the strength to heal and reclaim her life. But Pablo isn't finished with her, and the quiet beauty of the Oregon forest soon becomes the stage for a final, life-altering confrontation. A Roman Affair is a gripping tale of identity, resilience, and the power of finding where you truly belong—stretching from the historic streets of Italy to the majestic peaks of the Pacific Northwest. . “I didn’t think it was possible to top “A Paris Affair”…SO WRONG! “A Summer Affair” was just plain amazing.” 5 stars, Amazon Reviewer “Couldn’t put it down! Mary Oldham has me hooked.” Don't miss any of Mary Oldham's unforgettable stories : Series Romance: The Silver Linings Wedding Dress Auction , The Silver Linings Series Book 1 Sisters Before Misters , The Silver Linings Series, Book 2 Enchanted , The Silver Linings Series, Book 3 A Paris Affair , Hotel Baron, Book 1 A Summer Affair, Hotel Baron, Book 2 A Roman Affair, Hotel Baron, Book 3 A London Affair , Hotel Baron, Book 4 Sage's Redemption , The Aphrodite Series, Book 1 Toni's Secr et, The Aphrodite Series, Book 2 Roxie's Circus , The Aphrodite Series, Book 3 Kimberly's Redemption , The Aphrodite Series, Book 4 The Poison Garden , Book 1, The Poison Garden Series Madam Emma’s Love Emporium , Book 2, The Poison Garden Series The Voice of Reason, Book 3, The Poison Garden Series Single Titles: CRUSH Instant Daddy, Just Add Rum A Gingerbread Christmas Audiobooks Available on Audible: The Silver Linings Wedding Dress Auction , The Silver Linings Series Book 1 The Poison Garden , Book 1, The Poison Garden Series www.maryoldham.com