Annie West - The Desert King's Secret Heir

The child she hid...

Surrounded by society’s glitterati, Arden Wills finds herself staring up into the eyes of her first and only love. But Sheikh Idris Baddour has a surprise title and heavy responsibilities...so she clings to her precious secret even tighter.

Time has done nothing to dampen the intense ardor between them. And when their kiss is blasted across the world’s front pages, Arden’s truth comes to light—the sheikh has a secret son! To avoid further scandal, Idris must legitimize his heir and make English rose Arden his dutiful desert queen!

‘Here he is at last. Arden, I’d like to present you to my cousin Idris—Sheikh of Zahrat.’

Arden widened her smile, determined not to be overawed by meeting her very first, and no doubt last, sheikh. Coming to this formal reception, surrounded by VIPs who oozed money and privilege, had already tested her nerves.

She turned, tilted her head to look up, and felt the world drop away.

His face was severely sculpted, as if scored by desert winds. Yet there was beauty in those high cheekbones and his firm yet sensual mouth. His nose and jaw were honed and strong. The harsh angle of those beetling black brows intimidated. So did the wide flare of his nostrils, as if the sheikh scented something unexpected.

Shock dragged at her, loosening her knees till her legs felt like rubber.

His eyes...

Dark as a midnight storm, those eyes fixed on her instinctive movement as she clutched Hamid for support. Slowly they lifted again to clash with hers, disdain clear in that haughty stare.

A shuddering wave of disquiet rolled through her as she blinked up, telling herself it wasn’t possible. It couldn’t be.

Despite the frantic messages her body was sending her, she couldn’t know this man.

Yet her brain wouldn’t listen to reason. It told her it was him. The man who’d changed her life.

Secret Heirs of Billionaires Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Secret Heirs of Billionaires Title Page About the Author Dedication 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 Extract Copyright

There are some things money can’t buy...

Living life at lightning pace, these magnates are no strangers to stakes at their highest. It seems they’ve got it all... That is, until they find out that there’s an unplanned item to add to their list of accomplishments!

Achieved:

1. Successful business empire

2. Beautiful women in their bed

3. An heir to bear their name...?

Though every billionaire needs to leave his legacy in safe hands, discovering a secret heir shakes up his carefully orchestrated plan in more ways than one!

Uncover their secrets in:

Unwrapping the Castelli Secret by Caitlin Crews

Brunetti’s Secret Son by Maya Blake

The Secret to Marrying Marchesi by Amanda Cinelli

Demetriou Demands His Child by Kate Hewitt

Look out for more stories in the Secret Heirs of Billionaires series coming soon!

The Desert King’s Secret Heir

Annie West

www.millsandboon.co.uk

Growing up near the beach, ANNIE WEST spent lots of time observing tall, burnished lifeguards—early research! Now she spends her days fantasizing about gorgeous men and their love lives. Annie has been a reader all her life. She also loves travel, long walks, good company and great food. You can contact her at annie@annie-west.com or via PO Box 1041, Warners Bay, NSW 2282, Australia.

Books by Annie West

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

The Flaw in Raffaele’s Revenge

Seducing His Enemy’s Daughter

Damaso Claims His Heir

Imprisoned by a Vow

Captive in the Spotlight

Defying Her Desert Duty

One Night With Consequences

A Vow to Secure His Legacy

Seven Sexy Sins

The Sinner’s Marriage Redemption

Desert Vows

The Sheikh’s Princess Bride

The Sultan’s Harem Bride

At His Service

An Enticing Debt to Pay

Dark-Hearted Tycoons

Undone by His Touch

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Contents

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Back Cover Text The child she hid... Surrounded by society’s glitterati, Arden Wills finds herself staring up into the eyes of her first and only love. But Sheikh Idris Baddour has a surprise title and heavy responsibilities...so she clings to her precious secret even tighter. Time has done nothing to dampen the intense ardor between them. And when their kiss is blasted across the world’s front pages, Arden’s truth comes to light—the sheikh has a secret son! To avoid further scandal, Idris must legitimize his heir and make English rose Arden his dutiful desert queen!

Introduction ‘Here he is at last. Arden, I’d like to present you to my cousin Idris—Sheikh of Zahrat.’ Arden widened her smile, determined not to be overawed by meeting her very first, and no doubt last, sheikh. Coming to this formal reception, surrounded by VIPs who oozed money and privilege, had already tested her nerves. She turned, tilted her head to look up, and felt the world drop away. His face was severely sculpted, as if scored by desert winds. Yet there was beauty in those high cheekbones and his firm yet sensual mouth. His nose and jaw were honed and strong. The harsh angle of those beetling black brows intimidated. So did the wide flare of his nostrils, as if the sheikh scented something unexpected. Shock dragged at her, loosening her knees till her legs felt like rubber. His eyes... Dark as a midnight storm, those eyes fixed on her instinctive movement as she clutched Hamid for support. Slowly they lifted again to clash with hers, disdain clear in that haughty stare. A shuddering wave of disquiet rolled through her as she blinked up, telling herself it wasn’t possible. It couldn’t be. Despite the frantic messages her body was sending her, she couldn’t know this man. Yet her brain wouldn’t listen to reason. It told her it was him. The man who’d changed her life.

Secret Heirs of Billionaires Secret Heirs of Billionaires Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Secret Heirs of Billionaires Title Page About the Author Dedication 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 Extract Copyright There are some things money can’t buy... Living life at lightning pace, these magnates are no strangers to stakes at their highest. It seems they’ve got it all... That is, until they find out that there’s an unplanned item to add to their list of accomplishments! Achieved: 1. Successful business empire 2. Beautiful women in their bed 3. An heir to bear their name...? Though every billionaire needs to leave his legacy in safe hands, discovering a secret heir shakes up his carefully orchestrated plan in more ways than one! Uncover their secrets in: Unwrapping the Castelli Secret by Caitlin Crews Brunetti’s Secret Son by Maya Blake The Secret to Marrying Marchesi by Amanda Cinelli Demetriou Demands His Child by Kate Hewitt Look out for more stories in the Secret Heirs of Billionaires series coming soon!