Published: April 21, 2011
Words: 55,913 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458033215

Short description

Dominic Corisi knew instantly that Abigail Dartley was just the distraction he was looking for, especially since having her took a bit more persuading than he was used to. So when business forces him to fly to China, he decides to take her with him, but on his terms. No promises. No complications. Just sex. In China, Abby must decide if she will save him, even if it means losing him forever.

Extended description

The Legacy Collection

Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire

Dominic Corisi knew instantly that Abigail Dartley was just the distraction he was looking for, especially since having her took a bit more persuading than he was used to. So when business forces him to fly to China, he decides to take her with him, but on his terms. No promises. No complications. Just sex. (Read more) The Legacy Collection

Book 1: Maid for the Billionaire

Dominic Corisi knew instantly that Abigail Dartley was just the distraction he was looking for, especially since having her took a bit more persuading than he was used to. So when business forces him to fly to China, he decides to take her with him, but on his terms. No promises. No complications. Just sex.

Abby has always been the responsible one. She doesn’t believe in taking risks; especially when it comes to men - until she meets Dominic. He’s both infuriating and intoxicating, a heady combination. Their trip to China revives a long forgotten side of Abby, but also reveals a threat to bring down Dominic’s company. With no time to explain her actions, Abby must either influence the outcome of his latest venture and save his company or accept her role as his mistress and leave his fate to chance. Does she love him enough to risk losing him for good?

Book 2: For love or Legacy (coming soon)

Nicole Corisi will lose her inheritance if she doesn’t find a way around the terms of her father’s will, but she will have to partner up with her estranged brother’s rival to do it. As pretense becomes painfully real, Nicole will have to choose between Stephan or the family he is driven to destroy.

Stephan Andrade has been planning his revenge ever since Dominic Corisi unscrupulously took over his father’s company. With Corisi Enterprises gambling its reputation on the success of a new software network for China, Stephan finally has his chance to take back his legacy. Dominic’s younger sister, Nicole, asks
Stephan for his help and provides him with an opportunity to exact his revenge on a personal level.

It all goes smoothly until he falls in love.

Book 3: Bedding the Billionaire

Lil Dartley’s life is upside down. Her previously steadfast and predictable sister is marrying an influential billionaire and needs help planning the wedding of the century in less than a month. Years of middle class rebellion have not prepared Lil for handling diplomats or paparazzi.

Jake Walton knows a train wreck when he sees one. Lil was trouble from the first day he met her, but since her sister is marrying his best friend, he has no choice but to help her or this wedding will be in the news for all the wrong reasons. Teaching Lil how to fit into high society would be a whole lot easier if she didn’t drive him insane both in and out of the bedroom.

Book 4: Saving the Sheikh
Rachid bin Amir al Hantan is fighting for the sovereignty of his small country. He needs to find some powerful allies - and fast. Attending the wedding of Dominic Corisi is as much about reconnecting with old friends as it is about celebrating nuptials. The last thing he needs right now is the distraction of a woman.

Zhang Yajun is a self-made billionaire who can’t believe she accepted her friend’s dare to kiss Sheikh Rachid before the end of the wedding.

When impulsive words lead to even more impulsive actions, these two will discover that sometimes the last thing you were looking for is the one thing that can save you.

Book 5: Rise of the Billionaire (Coming Spring 2013!)
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Review by: Pippa car on April 30, 2013 :
Good fast paced romance, an enjoyable read. Bit predictable and unrealistic.
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Review by: Koushambi Dixit on April 15, 2013 :
Great read...obviously credit goes to the author.....
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Review by: winnie wade on Dec. 18, 2012 :
Totally loved this!! Didn't want it to end..
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Review by: love neel on Nov. 25, 2012 :
awesome..love it..
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Review by: prabha bisht on Nov. 03, 2012 :
its one of the best book i have come across in online reading. I loved it all the way
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Review by: Kelly Krance on Sep. 27, 2012 :
I stumbled across this title and thought it was absolutely terrific. The writing style of Ruth Cardello is admirable and her characters are well-defined, being true to themselves regardless of the various circumstances they face.

The ending left me feeling complete and desiring to read other titles Ruth has written so I know I'll be back for more.
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Review by: C McMichael on Sep. 11, 2012 :
I stumbled upon this story as a free ebook and loved it! Abby makes this story work for me. The author gives us a strong believable woman whose strength and character help the other characters she comes in contact with change for their betterment and for hers as well. Well written story with excellent character development. I'll be reading more of this author's books!
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Review by: extasymaria on July 24, 2012 :
Great Read....wanted more!
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Review by: hrhsophia on July 16, 2012 :
Avery good read.
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Review by: Christina OW on July 06, 2012 :
if only fairytales like this existed in the real world....
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Review by: Apple ple on May 04, 2012 :
"I thought I loved you, but I didn't know you. You might have all the money and power in the world, but you're not good enough for me. The man I give my heart will see me as his partner; he will let me in. He won't try to keep me in some home he visite between business trips. He'll share his life with me and our children will grow up into healthy adults, not twisted and emotionally barren monsters like you." Abby said

I love this part.. :)
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Review by: Jezi Jezi on May 01, 2012 :
AMAZING!!!


I'm actually very happy to have read this book!!!
Yes, I know the plot is very common, a billionaire falling in love to a normal woman. But that is not the reason why I admire this story a lot.

This story made me laugh and be proud to be a woman.

I love, love, love Abby here. She is just a teacher but her personality is really big and she is I guess the most smart lead woman character I've ever met. (or read). lol!.
She's full of love and positivity even though she's been through a lot. She may seem perfect, but being perfect sometimes what makes her so interesting.:)

At first I'm not sure about Dominic, he is the typical epitomy of a rich, arrogant guy with a dark past. But what is really nice is that, because of having Abby, he totally moved his world and personality upside down. He learned how to love and forgive.

The love scenes were perfectly made, its like they're really making love based on happiness and emotions, not just simple erotica.:)

The conversation and how each and every word on this story is really moving.
The honesty and simplicity of what the author wants to provide to the readers is really very clear.

I know a lot of authors already wrote a lot of storied like this. But this is somewhat very different in my point of view. The author wrote this one beautifully and I'm already looking forward on reading the next book of the series!

Good JOB!!!(less)
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Review by: Jutzie on April 12, 2012 :
Maid for the Billionaire by Ruth Cardello
Money sure can't buy happiness. Dominic Corisi was proof of that. He spent most of his life gaining fortune after being disinherited and now that he was about to pounce on his father...the old guy up and died. He wasn't mourning his father, only the loss of his revenge. Running off to his home in Boston that he never went to, with all his mansions all over the world why bother. Seems going to the old Brownstone was about to change his life...for good and bad.

Abby Dartley was trying to save her sister Lil's butt, again. Only her sister had finally got her life on the right track now that she was a single mother. Today couldn't be helped. The brownstone needed to be cleaned and Lil was sick. Only Mr. Armani walks in and tells her to leave, and she should have, but Abby being a fixer upper type of gal sees a project. A decision that leads her out of Boston and into China. A decision that takes her heart even further.

Maid for the Billionaire is a free ebook but once you have read it I'm sure you will be jumping in your seat to go and snag book 2 and then you'll be chewing your nails until this summer when book 3 is released. It was well written and Ruth brought the emotions of the characters out well and pulled a few tears from me when things took a down turn.

Ruth already has book 2 in this series out, For Love or Legacy. Book 3 is too be released this summer, Bedding the Billionaire and a 4th book sometime in the future will be called Saving the Sheik.

**Sexual situations.
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Review by: Ann Biggs on Feb. 15, 2012 :
I loved this book I've got to read the next one. it would make a great film. It should be in all good book stores. Roll on summer for the 3rd in the series .
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Review by: Ann Biggs on Feb. 15, 2012 : (no rating)
I loved this book I've got to read the next one. it would make a great film. It should be in all good book stores. Roll on summer for the 3rd in the series .
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Review by: avidreader1962 on Jan. 16, 2012 :
A enjoyable story. Light & easy reading & the characters were very likeable.
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Review by: Nanais1 on Nov. 01, 2011 :
I enjoyed this book from the first page to the last one. Can't wait "For Love or Legacy".
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Review by: Doris Holmes on Nov. 01, 2011 :
Not what I thought it was going to be...great read. I will get the next book
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Review by: T.M. Johnson on Oct. 15, 2011 :
It was wonderful and completely addictive! I loved loved loved it and made my friends download it too!!!
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Review by: Louise G on Sep. 22, 2011 :
What a delightful story. I'm so glad that I read it and I can't wait to read the next one too!!!
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Review by: angela on Sep. 16, 2011 :
Love this book! cant wait to read the next one!
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Review by: Rachel Brown on Sep. 09, 2011 :
wonderful book!! Great characters, and good plot. I couldn't put it down. If my nook hadn't been out of power I would have finished it in one sitting.
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Review by: jeg golda on Aug. 23, 2011 :
LOVED it!!! More please!
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Review by: holy angel on Aug. 17, 2011 :
loved the book... can't wait for the next one... well whn its coming out??? as i m super xcited with the next one too.. ;)
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Review by: Kat D. on Aug. 16, 2011 :
I love this book it's great!!! Can't wait for the second one to come out!!!!
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Review by: Kamryn Brown on Aug. 15, 2011 :
I completely fell in love with this story. It was such a hard book to put down and I can't wait for the next two books to come out. Great job Ms. Cardello!!
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Review by: turtlebre3 on Aug. 14, 2011 :
very much enjoyed the read look forward to the next one.
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Review by: leelee33 on Aug. 09, 2011 :
A fun read, and very much worth my time. What a sweet story. I hope she has more books soon.
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Review by: Christine M on Aug. 03, 2011 :
Easy light casual reading. I usually read thrillers/crime so this was a change for me. I didn't quite believe the hero suddenly wanted to be with her.
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Review by: Janet Lococo on July 28, 2011 :
Loved it. Awaiting the next.two books.
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Review by: Janna Shay on July 27, 2011 :
I loved this book. I couldn't put it down until I read the whole story. This author is very talented and I can't wait for the other two books in this series.
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Review by: Cheer4life on July 26, 2011 :
I absolutely loved this book!!! I couldn't put it down and read the whole
thing in an hour. Well done on the amazing book can't wait for the next one
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Review by: kpatt on July 14, 2011 :
I loved this book so much!! I am so excited for the next books and I hope they arrive soon!!! Amazing!
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Review by: Alysa Thompson on July 09, 2011 :
This was a great book! I can not wait to see whats in store for the characters!
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Review by: d b on July 05, 2011 :
I agree with the others, this was a fantastic read and I cannot wait for the others to come out. Ms. Cardello, you have a great future as an author ahead of you! Keep up the great work.
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Review by: stacey hardy on June 29, 2011 :
What a great book!! Couldn't put it down!! I can't wait to read the next one!! Great job Mrs. Cardello!
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Review by: booksrock on June 23, 2011 :
Great book! The story drew me in effortlessly...I can't wait to read the next book. Hopefully we will not have to wait too long!
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Review by: emr619 on June 16, 2011 :
I really enjoyed this. Great characters and could not stop reading it. Can't wait for next installment - Thanks
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Review by: Chris Adonn on June 12, 2011 :
I picked this book while looking for some easy reading to help me fall asleep. Boy, was that a mistake! I could not let go of the story until I had read the very last page.
Ruth Cardello is an amazing writer. She connects with the reader in a way that not many new authors do. I found the main characters to be very well developed and utterly interesting. I even like the villain (Stephan), as she has hinted that there is more to his desire to destroy Dominic than mere professional rivalry.
My only complaint is that I want the next book NOW. Yes I'm like a dog with a bone when I discover a new voice that captivates me as you have. A well deserved Five Stars.

P.S. I think you have way more than three stories in this series as even the minor characters capture one's imagination. I'd love to hear Zhang's story and getting to know Mrs. Duhamel better would be a real treat.
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Review by: Amy Duquette on May 31, 2011 :
Loved it! Really wish the second one was here already. Sweet, fun read.
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Review by: jeg golda on May 22, 2011 :
Great book...when can we get the next one???
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Review by: dwarf dwarf on May 22, 2011 :
Couldnt stop reading. Beautifully written and makes the readers smile. Hope the author shows us the next work soon.
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Review by: Brenda Talley on May 21, 2011 :
Just finished reading this book. First time with this author. Can't wait for the other two to be released. I've found another "must read" author!
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Review by: Alice Svede-Maisano on May 07, 2011 :
Iloved it! Abby and Dominic are a power couple and I can't wait to read the next installment. Thanks for sharing it with me.
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Review by: Eve Atedogs on May 06, 2011 :
Congratulations to Ruth Cardello for a great book I loved it. I can't wait for Book 2 and Book 3 and hope they are as entertaining. Thank you Ruth
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Review by: Donna Hatridge on May 05, 2011 :
This is a really good book. It is well written, fast paced with a good story line. I will be reading the next book.
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Review by: Sky on May 04, 2011 :
I very much enjoyed this book and can't wait for the next one. The story was fast paced and the characters engaging. I'm giving it five stars.
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Review by: celine lion on May 03, 2011 :
this book was great! can't wait for the second book to come out!!!
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Review by: DaisyLang on May 03, 2011 :
Can't wait for next book!!
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Review by: Shantell Morris on April 30, 2011 :
Wow! Bravo. The book was great. Couldn't stop reading it. Loved the sarcasm, jokes. Just one question, how soon is "coming soon" because we all seem to need a little encouragement to be patient for the next two to come out. :)
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Review by: Gerard Labrecque on April 30, 2011 :
Smart,witty, romantic read. I enjoyed it!
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Review by: Diahann Leverette on April 30, 2011 :
What a worldwind! The characters are well developed and cannot wait to see how they evolve and grow in the next round(s). This is a keeper! Zhang is one tough cookie wonder who here match would be...!
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Review by: Stephanie Oneil on April 29, 2011 :
Great story! Fast paced. Unique twists. Can't wait to read to read the next two!
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Review by: michelle schmidt on April 27, 2011 : (no rating)
I am anxious for the next book!!! I loved the first one!!
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Review by: Jordan Skye on April 26, 2011 :
I loved this story!!! Very well written! I look forward to the next two stories! Keep em coming!
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Review by: Beamo on April 25, 2011 :
Just finished hoping to carry on to the second only to find it's not published yet :-( I can't wait!
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Review by: Di on April 24, 2011 :
I thoroughly enjoyed this story, great read!! Can't wait for the second and third installments!
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Review by: Deb Robinson on April 24, 2011 :
This really is a great story. Well worth the read.
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Review by: Emily Andersson on April 23, 2011 :
a great read. great storyline, but sometimes rushed in a few scenes. but overall a great book. do read it!!
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Review by: pen name on April 23, 2011 : (no rating)
This is the most adorable romance I ever read. It was so sweet and cute. I finish the book within 2 hours and I can't wait to read the 2nd and 3rd book from this series.
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Review by: Miss Kue on April 23, 2011 :
Excellent story- Fast paced and easy read...loved how it took us all over the world!!! Can't wait for the followup.
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Review by: Anne Maven on April 23, 2011 : (no rating)
Loved your story - not a dull moment!
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Review by: Lynn Mackenzie on April 22, 2011 : (no rating)
This book has to be one of the best romance novels I've ever read! Can't wait for book two!
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Review by: Lyssa Lamoureux on April 22, 2011 : (no rating)
This book is great. It's a must read!!! Can't wait for the second one.
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