Mia Marcelli awakes one morning to find Diego, the once- thought dead, love-of-her-life, in her bed. Well, actually, he's not really Diego. Diego is really Prince Raphael of Calandria and he is very much alive. He is also very interested in Mia and her young son, who also happens to be his son, as well as heir to the Calandria throne.

Sound far-fetched? This story is a little far-fetched, but in a charming way. Out of the whole Marcelli clan, Mia's life is the most unbelievable with a stint as an undercover government agent and now a resurrected lover who just happens to be a prince and a womanizing playboy.

As Raphael seeks out Mia to take their son to Calandria, old emotions overtake the couple and complicate Raphael's scheme. Raphael's character is a bit flat, leaving the reader ambivalent about him. Of course, there are meddling grandmothers, an over protective brother and several sisters to complicate matters even more.

The Marcelli clan is in full-swing getting into each other's business, cooking up big Italian feasts and swilling their wine. THE MARCELLI PRINCESS, a delightful follow-up to THE MARCELLI BRIDE, is slightly spicy, just like the family's Italian food. Pour yourself a glass of wine and enjoy the company of the Marcelli family with all their passion and zest for life.