Julia James - Carrying His Scandalous Heir

Pregnant with the Italian’s child

Aristocratically arrogant Cesare di Mondave dazzled Carla Charteris when he swept into her life. It wasn’t long before the brooding Italian stole her innocence, and her heart. Realizing she’d never be more than a mistress was devastating, but Carla couldn’t deny herself one last night in Cesare’s arms...

When Cesare discovers the shocking consequences, a thrill of possession runs through him. To claim his heir, it’s imperative Carla accepts his proposal—but she defiantly refuses! Now Cesare must use every sinfully seductive skill he has to convince Carla he wants her in the bedroom and at the altar!

‘After such a “ lovely evening …”’ Cesare’s amusement was deeper now, his accented English doing even more to make her breathless ‘…there is only one way to end it, no?’

For an instant he held Carla’s gaze in the dim light, daring her to accept, to concede, to do what he wanted her to do—what he’d wanted from the first moment he’d set eyes on her.

‘Like this,’ he said.

He stretched his hand out, long fingers tilting up her face to his as his mouth lowered to hers. Slowly, sensuously, savouring. With skill, with expertise, with a lifetime of experience in how to let his lips glide over hers, to let his mouth open hers to his, to taste the sweetness within. As soft, as sensual as silk velvet.

She drowned in it. A thousand nerve-endings fired as he made free with her mouth, his long fingers still holding her. And when he had done he released her, drew back his hand, let it curve around the driving wheel.

He smiled. ‘ Buone notte ,’ he said softly.

From Mistress to Wife Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction From Mistress to Wife 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 Extract Copyright

From the bedroom—to the altar!

Eloise and Carla have never expected irresistible

passion—until they meet the powerful alpha

billionaires who will steal their innocence. But nights

of passion can have unexpected consequences…

When Eloise Dean falls at Vito Viscari’s feet,

they are both overcome with a desire

they can neither resist nor deny!

Claiming His Scandalous Love-Child

Carla Charteris knows falling for the enigmatic

Count of Mantegna will only bring heartache, but

what will happen when temptation proves irresistible?

Carrying His Scandalous Heir

Available now!

You won’t want to miss this passionately sexy duet

from Julia James!

Carrying His Scandalous Heir

Julia James

www.millsandboon.co.uk

JULIA JAMES lives in England and adores the peaceful verdant countryside and the wild shores of Cornwall. She also loves the Mediterranean—so rich in myth and history, with its sunbaked landscapes and olive groves, ancient ruins and azure seas. ‘The perfect setting for romance!’ she says. ‘Rivalled only by the lush tropical heat of the Caribbean—palms swaying by a silver sand beach lapped by turquoise waters… What more could lovers want?’

Books by Julia James

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

A Cinderella for the Greek

A Tycoon to Be Reckoned With

Captivated by the Greek

The Forbidden Touch of Sanguardo

Securing the Greek’s Legacy

Painted the Other Woman

The Dark Side of Desire

From Dirt to Diamonds

Forbidden or For Bedding?

Penniless and Purchased

The Greek’s Million-Dollar Baby Bargain

Greek Tycoon, Waitress Wife

Mistress to Wife

Claiming His Scandalous Love-Child

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Back Cover Text Pregnant with the Italian’s child Aristocratically arrogant Cesare di Mondave dazzled Carla Charteris when he swept into her life. It wasn’t long before the brooding Italian stole her innocence, and her heart. Realizing she’d never be more than a mistress was devastating, but Carla couldn’t deny herself one last night in Cesare’s arms... When Cesare discovers the shocking consequences, a thrill of possession runs through him. To claim his heir, it’s imperative Carla accepts his proposal—but she defiantly refuses! Now Cesare must use every sinfully seductive skill he has to convince Carla he wants her in the bedroom and at the altar!

Introduction ‘After such a “ lovely evening …”’ Cesare’s amusement was deeper now, his accented English doing even more to make her breathless ‘…there is only one way to end it, no?’ For an instant he held Carla’s gaze in the dim light, daring her to accept, to concede, to do what he wanted her to do—what he’d wanted from the first moment he’d set eyes on her. ‘Like this,’ he said. He stretched his hand out, long fingers tilting up her face to his as his mouth lowered to hers. Slowly, sensuously, savouring. With skill, with expertise, with a lifetime of experience in how to let his lips glide over hers, to let his mouth open hers to his, to taste the sweetness within. As soft, as sensual as silk velvet. She drowned in it. A thousand nerve-endings fired as he made free with her mouth, his long fingers still holding her. And when he had done he released her, drew back his hand, let it curve around the driving wheel. He smiled. ‘ Buone notte ,’ he said softly.

From Mistress to Wife From Mistress to Wife Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction From Mistress to Wife 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 Extract Copyright From the bedroom—to the altar! Eloise and Carla have never expected irresistible passion—until they meet the powerful alpha billionaires who will steal their innocence. But nights of passion can have unexpected consequences… When Eloise Dean falls at Vito Viscari’s feet, they are both overcome with a desire they can neither resist nor deny! Claiming His Scandalous Love-Child Carla Charteris knows falling for the enigmatic Count of Mantegna will only bring heartache, but what will happen when temptation proves irresistible? Carrying His Scandalous Heir Available now! You won’t want to miss this passionately sexy duet from Julia James!

Title Page Carrying His Scandalous Heir Julia James www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author JULIA JAMES lives in England and adores the peaceful verdant countryside and the wild shores of Cornwall. She also loves the Mediterranean—so rich in myth and history, with its sunbaked landscapes and olive groves, ancient ruins and azure seas. ‘The perfect setting for romance!’ she says. ‘Rivalled only by the lush tropical heat of the Caribbean—palms swaying by a silver sand beach lapped by turquoise waters… What more could lovers want?’ Books by Julia James Mills & Boon Modern Romance A Cinderella for the Greek A Tycoon to Be Reckoned With Captivated by the Greek The Forbidden Touch of Sanguardo Securing the Greek’s Legacy Painted the Other Woman The Dark Side of Desire From Dirt to Diamonds Forbidden or For Bedding? Penniless and Purchased The Greek’s Million-Dollar Baby Bargain Greek Tycoon, Waitress Wife Mistress to Wife Claiming His Scandalous Love-Child Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.