Bella Frances - The Consequence She Cannot Deny

Bedded, banished, pregnant!

Talented photographer Coral Dahl can’t afford any distractions on her first major photo shoot. But the beauty of her location, the private Greek island of Hydros, is nothing compared to the lethal charisma of its owner, tycoon Raffaele Rossini! A charisma that wary, innocent Coral is powerless to resist...

Coral is astonished to discover her family is scandalously entwined with Rafa’s, and she has a claim on his inheritance. Branded a gold digger, she’s dismissed from his bed, and his life. Yet the biggest surprise of all? Their one night of rapture had unexpected, permanent consequences!

Rafa still held her fingers in his hand. Coral knew she should pull them free but she didn’t want to.

“Why do I feel that this is dangerous…?”

“I’ve got nothing to gain by kissing you other than pleasure. That should tell you all you need to know.”

She felt almost woozy now, with the lovely sensation as he continued to stroke his fingers round her wrist.

“Pleasure?” she repeated stupidly.

“That’s right. I just want to give you pleasure. Nothing else.”

He closed his hand around her fingers and gently tugged her towards him.

“Why deny yourself what you know you want?”

“I don’t even know what I want any more.”

“I know you want me to kiss you…don’t you?”

He moved a fraction closer. She could see the eyelashes that framed each eye, the fine line of his eyelid, the proud jut of his nose. She could scent him. No matter what her brain was saying, her body was reacting to this man on a level she’d never experienced before. She was almost completely lost.

Unable to sit still without reading, BELLA FRANCES first found romantic fiction at the age of twelve, in between deadly dull knitting patterns and recipes in the pages of her grandmother’s magazines. An obsession was born! But it wasn’t until one long, hot summer, after completing her first degree in English Literature, that she fell upon the legends that are Mills & Boon books. She has occasionally lifted her head out of them since to do a range of jobs, including barmaid, financial adviser and teacher, as well as to practise (but never perfect) the art of motherhood on two (almost grown-up) cherubs.

Bella lives a very energetic life in the UK, but tries desperately to travel for pleasure at least once a month—strictly in the interests of research!

Books by Bella Frances

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

The Playboy of Argentina

Claimed by a Billionaire

The Argentinian’s Virgin Conquest

The Italian’s Vengeful Seduction

Mills & Boon Modern Tempted

The Scandal Behind the Wedding

Dressed to Thrill

Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

The Consequence She Cannot Deny

Bella Frances

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For Dad

Whose moral compass is always due north

Thank you for always being there

At my back but pointing forwards

Helping me on my way

Contents

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Back Cover Text Bedded, banished, pregnant! Talented photographer Coral Dahl can’t afford any distractions on her first major photo shoot. But the beauty of her location, the private Greek island of Hydros, is nothing compared to the lethal charisma of its owner, tycoon Raffaele Rossini! A charisma that wary, innocent Coral is powerless to resist... Coral is astonished to discover her family is scandalously entwined with Rafa’s, and she has a claim on his inheritance. Branded a gold digger, she’s dismissed from his bed, and his life. Yet the biggest surprise of all? Their one night of rapture had unexpected, permanent consequences!

Introduction Rafa still held her fingers in his hand. Coral knew she should pull them free but she didn’t want to. “Why do I feel that this is dangerous…?” “I’ve got nothing to gain by kissing you other than pleasure. That should tell you all you need to know.” She felt almost woozy now, with the lovely sensation as he continued to stroke his fingers round her wrist. “Pleasure?” she repeated stupidly. “That’s right. I just want to give you pleasure. Nothing else.” He closed his hand around her fingers and gently tugged her towards him. “Why deny yourself what you know you want?” “I don’t even know what I want any more.” “I know you want me to kiss you…don’t you?” He moved a fraction closer. She could see the eyelashes that framed each eye, the fine line of his eyelid, the proud jut of his nose. She could scent him. No matter what her brain was saying, her body was reacting to this man on a level she’d never experienced before. She was almost completely lost.

About the Author Unable to sit still without reading, BELLA FRANCES first found romantic fiction at the age of twelve, in between deadly dull knitting patterns and recipes in the pages of her grandmother’s magazines. An obsession was born! But it wasn’t until one long, hot summer, after completing her first degree in English Literature, that she fell upon the legends that are Mills & Boon books. She has occasionally lifted her head out of them since to do a range of jobs, including barmaid, financial adviser and teacher, as well as to practise (but never perfect) the art of motherhood on two (almost grown-up) cherubs. Bella lives a very energetic life in the UK, but tries desperately to travel for pleasure at least once a month—strictly in the interests of research! Books by Bella Frances Mills & Boon Modern Romance The Playboy of Argentina Claimed by a Billionaire The Argentinian’s Virgin Conquest The Italian’s Vengeful Seduction Mills & Boon Modern Tempted The Scandal Behind the Wedding Dressed to Thrill Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.

Title Page The Consequence She Cannot Deny Bella Frances www.millsandboon.co.uk

Dedication For Dad Whose moral compass is always due north Thank you for always being there At my back but pointing forwards Helping me on my way

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

EPILOGUE

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Copyright

CHAPTER ONE

Heavenly things are about to happen!

SO DECLARED THE press pack for Heavenly magazine, in an elegant cursive font across its front cover.

I’m absolutely sure they are, thought Coral Dahl as she sat back on the cream leather of Romano Publishing’s executive jet and started flicking through the folder. Fingers crossed they’ll happen to me...

Heavenly’s tagline summed up how she was feeling about this trip, but for the posse of fashion, art and creative directors, stylists, hair and make-up assistants and editorial staff it was just another day at the office. Celebrity fashion editorials were no big deal to them, but for Coral, as a rookie photographer, it was the biggest career step of her life.