Lynne Graham: The Billionaire's Bridal Bargain

Cesare turned to look at Lizzie only when she reached the altar.

Eyes the colour of melted bronze assailed her and she stopped breathing, gripped by the ferocious force of will in that appraisal. He had no doubts, she interpreted. He knew exactly what he was doing, had come to terms with the drawbacks, and was concentrating on the endgame.

She had to do the same, Lizzie told herself urgently. She had to stop trying to personalise their relationship and stop wondering whether or not he would kiss her after they had been pronounced man and wife. Such treacherous thoughts were far removed from businesslike behaviour and utterly inappropriate, she scolded herself in exasperation.

‘You look fantastic,’ Cesare murmured softly as he threaded the wedding band on to her finger, and she followed suit, copying his manoeuvre with less cool and more nerves.

Indeed, Cesare was taken aback by just how fabulous she looked. The effect she had on him was ever so slightly unnerving. It was his libido, he told himself impatiently. As long as he stuck to his rules of never getting tangled in anything that smacked of an emotional connection he would be fine and perfectly happy.

BOUND BY GOLD

Captivated by passion

Lizzie and Chrissie Whitaker: two ordinary girls until they meet two extraordinary men!

But these men are renowned for getting what they want… whatever the cost!

Explosive passion and powerful men astound in Lynne Graham’s fabulous new duet!

Read Lizzie’s story in:

The Billionaire’s Bridal Bargain

April 2015

Lizzie refuses to marry Cesare Sabatino so he can get his hands on her Mediterranean island inheritance.

But no one says ‘no’ to the formidable tycoon and soon Lizzie is going from ‘I don’t’, to ‘I do!’

Read Chrissie’s story in:

The Sheikh’s Secret Babies

May 2015

Chrissie never told her sister who the father of her twin babies was. When the Prince of Marwan storms back into her life determined to claim his heirs, Chrissie is forced to recognise him… as her husband!

The Billionaire’s Bridal Bargain

Lynne Graham

www.millsandboon.co.uk

LYNNE GRAHAMwas born in Northern Ireland and has been a keen romance reader since her teens. She is very happily married, with an understanding husband who has learned to cook since she started to write! Her five children keep her on her toes. She has a very large dog, which knocks everything over, a very small terrier, which barks a lot, and two cats. When time allows, Lynne is a keen gardener.

Books by Lynne Graham

Mills & Boon® Modern Romance™

The Secret His Mistress Carried

The Dimitrakos Proposition

A Ring to Secure His Heir

Unlocking Her Innocence

The Legacies of Powerful Men

Ravelli’s Defiant Bride

Christakis’s Rebellious Wife

Zarif’s Convenient Queen

A Bride for a Billionaire

A Rich Man’s Whim

The Sheikh’s Prize

The Billionaire’s Trophy

Challenging Dante

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Contents

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Introduction Cesare turned to look at Lizzie only when she reached the altar. Eyes the colour of melted bronze assailed her and she stopped breathing, gripped by the ferocious force of will in that appraisal. He had no doubts, she interpreted. He knew exactly what he was doing, had come to terms with the drawbacks, and was concentrating on the endgame. She had to do the same, Lizzie told herself urgently. She had to stop trying to personalise their relationship and stop wondering whether or not he would kiss her after they had been pronounced man and wife. Such treacherous thoughts were far removed from businesslike behaviour and utterly inappropriate, she scolded herself in exasperation. ‘You look fantastic,’ Cesare murmured softly as he threaded the wedding band on to her finger, and she followed suit, copying his manoeuvre with less cool and more nerves. Indeed, Cesare was taken aback by just how fabulous she looked. The effect she had on him was ever so slightly unnerving. It was his libido, he told himself impatiently. As long as he stuck to his rules of never getting tangled in anything that smacked of an emotional connection he would be fine and perfectly happy.

Bound by Gold BOUND BY GOLD Captivated by passion Lizzie and Chrissie Whitaker: two ordinary girls until they meet two extraordinary men! But these men are renowned for getting what they want… whatever the cost! Explosive passion and powerful men astound in Lynne Graham’s fabulous new duet! Read Lizzie’s story in: The Billionaire’s Bridal Bargain April 2015 Lizzie refuses to marry Cesare Sabatino so he can get his hands on her Mediterranean island inheritance. But no one says ‘no’ to the formidable tycoon and soon Lizzie is going from ‘I don’t’, to ‘I do!’ Read Chrissie’s story in: The Sheikh’s Secret Babies May 2015 Chrissie never told her sister who the father of her twin babies was. When the Prince of Marwan storms back into her life determined to claim his heirs, Chrissie is forced to recognise him… as her husband!

Title Page The Billionaire’s Bridal Bargain Lynne Graham www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author LYNNE GRAHAM was born in Northern Ireland and has been a keen romance reader since her teens. She is very happily married, with an understanding husband who has learned to cook since she started to write! Her five children keep her on her toes. She has a very large dog, which knocks everything over, a very small terrier, which barks a lot, and two cats. When time allows, Lynne is a keen gardener. Books by Lynne Graham Mills & Boon® Modern Romance™ The Secret His Mistress Carried The Dimitrakos Proposition A Ring to Secure His Heir Unlocking Her Innocence The Legacies of Powerful Men Ravelli’s Defiant Bride Christakis’s Rebellious Wife Zarif’s Convenient Queen A Bride for a Billionaire A Rich Man’s Whim The Sheikh’s Prize The Billionaire’s Trophy Challenging Dante Visit the author profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR

CHAPTER FIVE

CHAPTER SIX

CHAPTER SEVEN

CHAPTER EIGHT

CHAPTER NINE

CHAPTER TEN

Extract

Copyright

CHAPTER ONE

CESARE SABATINO FLIPPED open the file sent by special delivery and groaned out loud, his darkly handsome features betraying his disbelief.

There were two photos included in the file, one of a nubile blonde teenager called Cristina and the other of her older sister Elisabetta. Was this familial insanity to visit yet another generation? Cesare raked long brown fingers through his luxuriant black hair, frustration pumping through every long lean line of his powerful body. He really didn’t have time for such nonsense in the middle of his working day. What was his father, Goffredo, playing at?