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Secrets of Lake Como: The Devereaux Dynasty Series, Book 2 - Cleo Kensington

Secrets of Lake Como: The Devereaux Dynasty Series, Book 2 - Cleo Kensington

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When ambition clashes with heritage on the shores of Italy's most romantic lake, true luxury lies in finding the courage to choose love over legacy...

Lucien Devereaux excels at one thing: transforming failing luxury properties into profitable showcases for his powerful family's empire. But after a high-profile disaster threatens his reputation, he arrives at the centuries-old Villa Serafina on Lake Como with everything to prove and dangerous secrets to hide. Behind his confident façade lies a man drowning in debt and desperate for his uncle's approval—whatever the cost.

Aria Bianchi once commanded standing ovations at Europe's grandest opera houses. Now, a devastating vocal injury has forced her retreat to her Lake Como hometown, where she encounters a new threat: the Devereaux renovation threatening her family's deep connection to the historic villa where her grandparents once worked.

As Lucien pushes forward with modernization plans, Aria becomes his unexpected adversary, challenging him to see beyond profit margins to the villa's true value. Their clash of priorities ignites an undeniable attraction that neither can afford to indulge. But when Lucien discovers his investor's destructive agenda and Aria uncovers evidence of environmental sabotage, they must decide what matters more—professional ambition or protecting a legacy worth fighting for.

Amid moonlit serenades on centuries-old terraces and power plays in Milan boardrooms, Lucien and Aria navigate family expectations, community resistance, and their growing feelings. When scandal threatens to destroy everything they've built, they'll discover that the most precious inheritance isn't measured in euros but in the courage to chart a new course—one that honors the past while building a future neither could have imagined alone.

From the author of the internationally beloved Devereaux Dynasty series comes a passionate tale of redemption and renewal, where the glittering waters of Lake Como become the backdrop for a love powerful enough to transform rivals into allies—and perhaps save a piece of history worth preserving.

Perfect for fans of Elin Hilderbrand's luxurious settings, Nora Roberts' family sagas, and anyone who enjoys the perfect blend of romance, glamour, and heart.

ABOUT THE SERIES

Billionaire Dynasty & International Glamour

Wealth, power, palace intrigue. Follow the Devereaux siblings across Riviera resorts and Monaco ballrooms in this addictive family saga.

Welcome to the Devereaux Dynasty, a sweeping international family saga where glamour, romance, and intrigue collide on the world’s most coveted stages. From the sun-kissed shores of the French Riviera to the opulent ballrooms of Monaco, each riveting installment unveils powerful heroines, shadowy betrayals, and the undeniable passion that binds this diverse, blended family together.

Fans of  Riviera, Empire, Sidney Sheldon, Dynasty, and Bridgerton will delight in these high-stakes romances.

SERIES READING ORDER

The Devereaux Dynasty Series Reading Order

  • Book 1: Shadows on the Riviera
  • Book 2: Secrets of Lake Como
  • Book 3: Midnight in Mykonos
  • Book 4: Whispers at the Grand Canal
  • Book 5: The Matriarch’s Mask
  • Book 6: Storm Over Santorini
  • Book 7: Manhattan Lights
  • Book 8: Desert Rose in Dubai
  • Book 9: Caribbean Currents
  • Book 10: Tango in Buenos Aires
  • Book 11: Trials in Paris
  • Book 12: Monaco Under Fire
  • Book 13: Fallen Dynasty
  • Book 14: A Venetian Reckoning
  • Book 15: New Dawn in the Alps
  • Book 16: Sons & Daughters
  • Book 17: Lost Heir in Lisbon
  • Book 18: Renaissance in Florence
  • Book 19: Barcelona Bound
  • Book 20: Legacy of Monaco

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Meet the Author

Cleo Kensington is a romantic fiction author known for weaving sweeping sagas that celebrate the courage and resilience of women navigating a world ruled by powerful men and long-held traditions. With a flair for glamorous settings, intricate family intrigue, and heart-wrenching romance, Cleo’s novels place compelling female protagonists at the center of lavish landscapes—from the sunlit villas of the Mediterranean coast to the dazzling penthouses of the world’s most elite cities.


Born with an insatiable curiosity and a love for storytelling, Cleo grew up devouring classic epics filled with drama, scandal, and redemption. She went on to study literature and history, fascinated by the often-overlooked stories of women forging their own paths in patriarchal societies. Today, she channels that fascination into her books, breathing life into heroines who refuse to be silenced by social constraints—even when confronted by betrayal, family secrets, or the costly seduction of wealth and power.


In each of her novels, Cleo’s passion for feminine strength and empowerment shines through. Her writing style merges vivid, cinematic detail with unflinching examinations of ambition, love, and self-discovery. Fans praise her for delivering high-stakes storytelling with a keen emotional core—sweeping them into a realm of opulent ballrooms, cutthroat boardrooms, and intimate, moonlit balconies where hearts are won or lost.


When she’s not crafting intricate plots and unforgettable characters, Cleo can be found researching historical scandals, sampling international cuisines for setting inspiration, or curled up with a new romance novel and a cup of spiced tea. She believes wholeheartedly in the transformative power of love and the unbreakable spirit of women determined to carve their own destinies—an unshakable conviction reflected in every chapter she pens.


Cleo Kensington invites readers on a spellbinding journey that blends glamour, romance, and the promise that, in the end, true passion and inner strength will triumph over any obstacle.

Tropes You'll Love

heiress/CEO heroine under pressure (succession test)

enemies-to-allies workplace romance (architect vs. empire)

found-family staff loyalty & old-world service culture

luxury renovation & heritage preservation stakes

billionaire dynasty politics & elegant sabotage (yacht conspiracies)

PR crisis under paparazzi glare; comeback through grit

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Other Book Details

Contemporary
Romance; Billionaire/Family Saga; Women’s Fiction; Workplace & Corporate
Romance; International Glamour; Hotel & Hospitality Fiction

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