Mindy Neff - The Inconveniently Engaged Prince

The Carradignes: American Royalty

Who’s Who?

Prince Jace Carradigne: Sure, he’s the king of his own cell-phone empire, but who knew that Jace was actually an heir to a throne! And now he’s found the woman of his dreams. But all is not happily-ever-after in Jace’s fairy-tale world….

Victoria Meadland: This charming cocktail waitress has always done for herself until her very own Prince Charming sweeps her off her feet. But Victoria has a secret that may keep her from becoming a real-life Cinderella.

Prince Markus Carradigne: The Korosolan throne should have been his. And this disinherited prince is prepared to use any means necessary to ensure that he, not Jace, receives the crown.

King Easton Carradigne: This noble ruler won’t rest until he finds the right man—or woman—to succeed him.

Dear Reader,

Millionaire. Prince. Secret agent. Doctor. If any—or all—of these men strike your fancy, well…you’re in luck! These fabulous guys are waiting for you in the pages of this month’s offerings from Harlequin American Romance.

His best friend’s request to father her child leads millionaire Gabe Deveraux to offer a bold marriage proposal in My Secret Wife by Cathy Gillen Thacker, the latest installment of THE DEVERAUX LEGACY series. A royal request makes Prince Jace Carradigne heir to a throne—and in search of his missing fiancée—in Mindy Neff’s The Inconveniently Engaged Prince, part of our ongoing series THE CARRADIGNES: AMERICAN ROYALTY. (And there are royals galore to be found when the series comes to a sensational ending in Heir to the Throne, a special two-in-one collection by Kasey Michaels and Carolyn Davidson, available next month wherever Harlequin books are sold.)

Kids, kangaroos and a kindhearted woman are all in a day’s work for cool and collected secret agent Mike Wheeler in Secret Service Dad, the second book in Mollie Molay’s GROOMS IN UNIFORM series. And a big-city doctor attempts to hide his true identity—and his affections—for a Montana beauty in The Doctor Wore Boots by Debra Webb, the conclusion to the TRADING PLACES duo.

So be sure to catch all of these wonderful men this month—and every month—as you enjoy their wonderful love stories from Harlequin American Romance.

Happy reading,

Melissa Jeglinski

Associate Senior Editor

Harlequin American Romance

The Inconveniently Engaged Prince

Mindy Neff

www.millsandboon.co.uk

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To Michelle Thorne,

Super heroine and proprietress of the fabulous Bearly Used Books store. You’re a classy, gracious and fun lady,

and the best kind of friend!

Mindy Neff published her first book with Harlequin American Romance in 1995. Since then, she has appeared regularly on the Waldenbooks bestseller list and won numerous awards, including the National Readers’ Choice Award, the Romantic Times Career Achievement Award, three W.I.S.H. Awards for Outstanding Hero and two Gold Medal reviews from Romantic Times magazine, as well as nominations for the Holt Medallion, Golden Quill, Orange Rose and twice for the prestigious RITA® Award.

Originally from Louisiana, Mindy settled in Southern California, where she married a really romantic guy and raised five great kids. Family, friends, writing and reading are her passions. When Mindy is not writing, her ideal getaway is a good book, hot sunshine and a chair at the river’s edge at her second home in Parker, Arizona.

Mindy loves to hear from readers. You can write to her at 8502 E. Chapman, #355, Orange, CA 92869, or through her Web site at www.mindyneff.com, or e-mail at mindyneff@aol.com.

HARLEQUIN AMERICAN ROMANCE

644—A FAMILY MAN

663—ADAM’S KISS

679—THE BAD BOY NEXT DOOR

711—THEY’RE THE ONE!

739—A BACHELOR FOR THE BRIDE

759—THE COWBOY IS A DADDY

769—SUDDENLY A DADDY

795—THE VIRGIN & HER BODYGUARD *

800—THE PLAYBOY & THE MOMMY *

809—A PREGNANCY AND A PROPOSAL

830—THE RANCHER’S MAIL-ORDER BRIDE †

834—THE PLAYBOY’S OWN MISS PRIM †

838—THE HORSEMAN’S CONVENIENT WIFE †

857—THE SECRETARY GETS HER MAN

898—CHEYENNE’S LADY †

902—THE DOCTOR’S INSTANT FAMILY †

906—PREACHER’S IN-NAME-ONLY WIFE †

909—THE McCALLUM QUINTUPLETS “Delivered with a Kiss”

925—IN THE ENEMY’S EMBRACE

946—THE INCONVENIENTLY ENGAGED PRINCE

Prologue Prologue He was surrounded by luxury, the best money could buy, but this particular October in Manhattan was damned cold. He paced the richly decorated rooms of his midtown apartment, ice tinkling in his tumbler of scotch—the finest brand, of course. When his private phone rang, he didn’t immediately answer, hoped to God that idiot he was spending a king’s ransom on would remember to use the code. After three rings, he punched the call button. “Speak.” “Jace Carradigne’s clean. One speeding ticket four years ago. That’s it.” “Not good enough. You know what I need.” He gulped scotch, desperate to feel the buzz. The buzz sharpened his mind, calmed him. “Yes, of course. It might take some time, though. His company’s telecommunication stock is due to split—for the third time. His employees regard him as a pal. He can name his own hours or take a five-year sabbatical and never have to alter his lifestyle. The guy’s rolling in dough.” His fingers tightened around the crystal tumbler in his hand, the pressure threatening to shatter the heavy, obnoxiously expensive glass. Why did everyone else get these lucky breaks? Money and power should be his. It was his right. And the old man wanted to take it away from him. It’s not going to happen. If he couldn’t find the information he needed to discredit Jace Carradigne, he’d just have to do it the hard way. He sipped his scotch, letting the smooth fire dance on his tongue. Truthfully, arranging…accidents wasn’t as difficult as most people believed. And pointing the finger away from himself was like taking candy from a baby. He nearly giggled at the rush of power that swam through the pleasant haze of alcohol. Let anyone dare to get in his way and they’d suffer the consequences. He just had to let them know they were getting in his way. After that…well, forewarned was being sporting on his part. He wondered if Jace Carradigne liked to play. “You have one week. Either get me something, or you’re out.”

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

He was surrounded by luxury, the best money could buy, but this particular October in Manhattan was damned cold. He paced the richly decorated rooms of his midtown apartment, ice tinkling in his tumbler of scotch—the finest brand, of course.