Natalie Anderson - The Forgotten Gallo Bride

“Do I know you?”

Zara Falconer’s convenient wedding to tycoon Tomas Gallo freed her from her mercenary uncle. She believes their vows were swiftly annulled but, unbeknownst to Zara, a car crash wiped Tomas’s memory before he could release her from their agreement.

Grateful to her rescuer, Zara agrees to be housekeeper at Tomas’s English mansion while he recovers. Prowling the corridors is the tortured shadow of a commanding man—who she’s shocked to discover is still her husband!

Being in close proximity to Tomas again awakens a powerful longing between them. Will this intense hunger remind him of the ties that bind them?

‘Get in the bath or I’ll put you in it myself,’ Tomas said softly.

That order melted the last frozen part within Zara.

‘Really?’ She couldn’t help smiling at him. ‘How d’you think you’re going to do that?’

He looked up at her for just a moment longer, his focus dipping to her mouth. Then suddenly in one smooth movement, he caught both her wrists in one of his hands and to her astonishment swiftly lifted his jumper and pressed her cold, cold fingers to his bare skin.

She gasped at the shock—and the sensation. She looked up into his face and saw how intently he was gazing at her.

‘Tomas...’ she whispered. Pleading. She couldn’t help it.

He didn’t reply. He just stepped that last inch closer and kissed her.

She moaned in instant delight, despite the fact his kiss was furious. He subjected her to the full force of his anger—and his passion—and both only brought forth the desire she’d tried to hold within herself for so long.

She moaned again, her legs weakening, but he abruptly broke the kiss.

Never had a man made her feel like this. Made her want like this.

He stared down at her silently, his breathing quick, his expression burning. But he didn’t smile back at her.

‘Go and get into the bath,’ he breathed, releasing her completely. ‘Go. Now.’

‘Y-yes,’ she stammered. Then turned and fled.

NATALIE ANDERSON adores a happy ending. So you can be sure you’ve got a happy ending in your hands right now—because she promises nothing less. Along with happy endings she loves peppermint-filled dark chocolate, pineapple juice and extremely long showers. Not to mention spending hours teasing her imaginary friends with dating dilemmas. She tends to torment them before eventually relenting and offering—you guessed it—a happy ending. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her gorgeous husband and four fabulous children. If, like her, you love a happy ending, be sure to come and say hi on Facebook— facebook.com/authornataliea—follow @authornatalieaon Twitter, or visit her website/blog: natalie-anderson.com.

Books by Natalie Anderson

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

Tycoon’s Terms of Engagement

Blame It on the Bikini

The Throne of San Felipe

The Mistress that Tamed De Santis

The Secret That Shocked De Santis

Mills & Boon Modern Tempted

Whose Bed Is It Anyway?

The Right Mr. Wrong

Waking Up in the Wrong Bed

First Time Lucky?

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at millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

The Forgotten Gallo Bride

Natalie Anderson

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Contents

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Back Cover Text “Do I know you?” Zara Falconer’s convenient wedding to tycoon Tomas Gallo freed her from her mercenary uncle. She believes their vows were swiftly annulled but, unbeknownst to Zara, a car crash wiped Tomas’s memory before he could release her from their agreement. Grateful to her rescuer, Zara agrees to be housekeeper at Tomas’s English mansion while he recovers. Prowling the corridors is the tortured shadow of a commanding man—who she’s shocked to discover is still her husband! Being in close proximity to Tomas again awakens a powerful longing between them. Will this intense hunger remind him of the ties that bind them?

Introduction ‘Get in the bath or I’ll put you in it myself,’ Tomas said softly. That order melted the last frozen part within Zara. ‘Really?’ She couldn’t help smiling at him. ‘How d’you think you’re going to do that?’ He looked up at her for just a moment longer, his focus dipping to her mouth. Then suddenly in one smooth movement, he caught both her wrists in one of his hands and to her astonishment swiftly lifted his jumper and pressed her cold, cold fingers to his bare skin. She gasped at the shock—and the sensation. She looked up into his face and saw how intently he was gazing at her. ‘Tomas...’ she whispered. Pleading. She couldn’t help it. He didn’t reply. He just stepped that last inch closer and kissed her. She moaned in instant delight, despite the fact his kiss was furious. He subjected her to the full force of his anger—and his passion—and both only brought forth the desire she’d tried to hold within herself for so long. She moaned again, her legs weakening, but he abruptly broke the kiss. Never had a man made her feel like this. Made her want like this. He stared down at her silently, his breathing quick, his expression burning. But he didn’t smile back at her. ‘Go and get into the bath,’ he breathed, releasing her completely. ‘Go. Now.’ ‘Y-yes,’ she stammered. Then turned and fled.

About the Author NATALIE ANDERSON adores a happy ending. So you can be sure you’ve got a happy ending in your hands right now—because she promises nothing less. Along with happy endings she loves peppermint-filled dark chocolate, pineapple juice and extremely long showers. Not to mention spending hours teasing her imaginary friends with dating dilemmas. She tends to torment them before eventually relenting and offering—you guessed it—a happy ending. She lives in Christchurch, New Zealand, with her gorgeous husband and four fabulous children. If, like her, you love a happy ending, be sure to come and say hi on Facebook— facebook.com/authornataliea —follow @authornataliea on Twitter, or visit her website/blog: natalie-anderson.com . Books by Natalie Anderson Mills & Boon Modern Romance Tycoon’s Terms of Engagement Blame It on the Bikini The Throne of San Felipe The Mistress that Tamed De Santis The Secret That Shocked De Santis Mills & Boon Modern Tempted Whose Bed Is It Anyway? The Right Mr. Wrong Waking Up in the Wrong Bed First Time Lucky? Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.

Title Page The Forgotten Gallo Bride Natalie Anderson www.millsandboon.co.uk

Dedication For Toni—thank you.

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

CHAPTER ELEVEN

CHAPTER TWELVE

CHAPTER THIRTEEN

CHAPTER FOURTEEN

Extract

Copyright

CHAPTER ONE

‘Type the security code quickly and get through the gates before he sees you, or he’ll override the system and won’t let you in. Don’t get there after dark or you haven’t a hope...’