"Pregnant," he said, the word rolling off his tongue. "Yes, Mr. Devereux, I am pregnant with your child." She cast her eyes down at her nails to avoid his intense hazel eyes. "Anyway, you don't even remember me. I just thought you should know. Goodbye." Oh, yes, he remembered this one. She had been a challenge, and when he finally stumbled into bed with her, he didn't ever want to stop his deep thrusting or the desperate movements of her hands in his hair, pulling him closer until they came together. "Olivia," he said, drawing out her name the same way he had during their passionate night. "I want my child. Give me proof it's mine so I can take this predicament off your hands." She laughed at the insensitive man, but there was no humor in what he was saying. "How dare you have the nerve to call my child a predicament? There is nothing unpleasant about the blood I carry. Goodbye, Mr. Devereux, and I hope you rot in hell."
"I don't give a s*** about money, unless it can buy me a better steak or get me out of jail." LUCAS I might be a brand new billionaire, but I'll be damned if I'm going to take charm lessons from former socialite "Sexy Lexi Kink-ade." She's getting under my skin, but now I'm stripping away her veneer to find the woman underneath. ALEXIS Redeeming Luke's bad boy image is my job, but there's something seductive about a man who can fight in a tuxedo and scare away paparazzi. I might be living hand to mouth these days, but his mouth on my hand isn't helping... Welcome to the first meeting of the Billionaire Book Club-because even the wealthy need help to read between the lines. Disclaimer: No books or billionaires were harmed in the creation of this hot, heart-stopping romance.
"Alik is powerful, ruthless and incapable of love. But when he discovers he has a daughter, nothing will stop him from claiming the child as his own."--P. [4] of cover.
One night leads to life-changing consequences in this gripping pregnancy romance from Harlequin Presents author Michelle Smart. Argentina’s most desirable playboy: Polo star, billionaire…father? Blindsided by a shocking family secret, Emiliano Delgado spends a desperate, wildly passionate night with temporary dog sitter Becky Aldridge. But as he’s cursing himself for breaching his boundaries, Becky has life-changing news… A marriage proposal from Emiliano to claim his heir is totally unexpected. And everything independent Becky doesn’t want, no matter if she’s carrying his child or how intensely he tempts her. She has her own terms for becoming a family: if his heart stays off-limits, so does she! From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds. Read all of The Delgado Inheritance books! Book 1: The Billionaire’s Cinderella Contract Book 2: The Cost of Claiming His Heir
Inspired by the most infamous incident involving the Getty family - now a major film directed by Ridley Scott, starring Mark Wahlberg, Michelle Williams and Oscar® Nominee Christopher Plummer Oil tycoon J. Paul Getty created the greatest fortune in America - and came close to destroying his own family in the process. Of his four sons who reached manhood, only one survived relatively unscathed. One killed himself, one became a drug-addicted recluse and the third had to bear the stigma all his life of being disinherited in childhood. The unhappiness continued into the next generation, with the name Getty, as one journalist put it, 'becoming synonymous for family dysfunction'. Getty's once favourite grandson John Paul Getty III was kidnapped by the Italian mafia who cut off his ear to raise a ransom and, after a lifetime of drink and drugs, became a paraplegic. His granddaughter Aileen has AIDS. And the Getty family itself has been torn apart by litigation over their poisoned inheritance. But did the disaster have to happen? John Pearson, who has specialized in biographies of families as varied as the Churchills, the British Royal Family, the Devonshires and the Krays, sets out to find the answer. The result, first published in 1995, is a fascinating saga of an extraordinary dynasty. He traces much of the trouble to the bizarre character of the avaricious, sex-obsessed billionaire, J. Paul Getty himself - and demonstrates how much of his behaviour has been repeated in succeeding generations. He describes the famous kidnapping of his grandson in graphic detail, revealing how the old man's attitude added considerably to the boy's sufferings. And he shows how the family has coped with the latest modern scourges: drugs and AIDS. For All the Money in the World is not a hopeless story. While some of the family have been damaged by the Getty legacy, others have saved themselves from disaster, most notably the cricket-loving philanthropist, J. Paul Getty Jr. Pearson's moving story of his recovery from drugs and deep personal tragedy shows that there is hope for future generations of this stricken family - and demonstrates that money can be used to buy survival and even happiness.
His wealth? Infinite. Claiming his baby? Priceless! He may be the richest man on earth, but self-made Joao Oliviera's latest deal is personal. To ensure victory, he needs his right-hand woman, Saffron Everhart. But the undeniable tension between them is higher than ever since they finally surrendered to a one-off, emotionally charged night together. And it's about to skyrocket again, because Joao's just found out that Saffron is pregnant!
The first book in an epic new series about a princess hiding a dark secret and the con man she must trust to clear her name for her father's murder. In the Cyrilian Empire, Affinites are reviled. Their varied gifts to control the world around them are deemed unnatural—even dangerous. And Anastacya Mikhailov, the crown princess, is one of the most terrifying Affinites. Ana’s ability to control blood has long been kept secret, but when her father, the emperor, is murdered, she is the only suspect. Now, to save her own life, Ana must find her father’s killer. But the Cyrilia beyond the palace walls is one where corruption rules and a greater conspiracy is at work—one that threatens the very balance of Ana’s world. There is only one person corrupt enough to help Ana get to the conspiracy’s core: Ramson Quicktongue. Ramson is a cunning crime lord with sinister plans—though he might have met his match in Ana. Because in this story, the princess might be the most dangerous player of all. Praise for Blood Heir “Cinematic storytelling at its best.”—Adrienne Young, New York Times bestselling author of Sky in the Deep and The Girl the Sea Gave Back “Zhao shines in the fast-paced and vivid combat scenes, which lend a cinematic quality that pulls readers in.”—NYT Book Review “Zhao is a master writer who weaves a powerful tale of loyalty, honor, and courage through a strong female protagonist. . . . Readers will love the fast-paced energy and plot twists in this adventure-packed story.”—SLJ
When recent widow Jenny finds her celebrity crush, billionaire Roman Bennett, on her front porch holding out a giant check, she slams the door in his face. But Roman won't take no for an answer-when it comes to helping Jenny or winning her heart. Jenny Abrams is a recent widow struggling to care for her two children while navigating her own complicated grief. What no one knows is that her husband had been cheating on her and they were on the cusp of divorce. When pro-football player Roman Bennett, known for his generous giving, shows up at her door offering to help, Jenny struggles with her pride--and her growing attraction to him. Roman Bennett is Houston's Most Eligible Bachelor and may stay that way, due to his demanding football schedule and the challenges of being a celebrity. But from the moment Jenny refuses his help, Roman's life takes a turn in a direction he didn't expect: falling for a woman with two children outside his normal social circles. Can Roman and Jenny overcome the challenges that each of them bring into a relationship? Or will they give up before they can even begin?
A woman agrees to pretend to be a billionaire’s girlfriend but their relationship starts to feel all too real in this sexy international romance. Financial tycoon Damián Delgado is facing an unscrupulous takeover by his brother. He needs a fake girlfriend for one weekend to distract his family and save his business! Struggling actress Mia Caldwell fits the bill perfectly. Damián’s beautiful yet deeply cynical world is like nothing Mia has experienced. It’s growing harder to believe his passion is all pretend . . . because their connection feels intoxicatingly real! Could Damián be acting, too, when he insists he can’t offer her a future beyond their temporary agreement?
He’s all business—until a single mom and her baby work their way into his heart—in this delightful romance from the USA Today–bestselling author. After learning her billionaire father is dying, Nora Winchester O’Malley rushes to his bedside in Chicago—and right into an old friend’s arms. Reid Chamberlain is there to comfort the young widowed mom when she needs it most. But what passes between them isn’t mere compassion . . . it’s sheer passion. Reid has been all business for so long, shutting down his emotions as he built up his hotel empire. Now Nora and her adorable child have come along, stirring up demons he must face to have a shot at a future . . . “What an enjoyable romance! . . . The strength of this story comes from the characters . . . I loved seeing how they dealt with their issues, opened up to each other and took the steps needed to get to their happy ending. This is going on my favorites list and I’ll be looking for more from this author!” —Harlequin Junkies
