Sara Craven - The Innocent's Shameful Secret

Claimed by his touch...

Alexis Constantinou haunts Selena Blake’s every memory. Before his expert touch awakened her, she was nothing more than a naive schoolteacher. Now she dreams every night of his idyllic Mediterranean island, and the scorching affair that stole her innocence...

Left carrying his child!

But their brief time together left Selena with a shameful secret. And when family duty calls her back to Greece, she must face the man whose caress branded her as his! Seeing Alexis once more, Selena cannot ignore their still-sizzling passion, but dare she reveal the truth she’s hidden from the world—the secret Constantinou heir!

There was a violent flash of eerie green light and then, almost at once and right above their heads, an ominous rumble, building slowly and inexorably to a roaring, deafening crash as if the cave was collapsing on top of them.

Selena cried out, her voice lost in the uproar, and stumbled forward, her hands reaching out to Alexis, who caught her and held her until the last terrifying echoes of the thunder died away and all she could hear was the tumultuous thud of her own heartbeat.

And beneath her cheek his—like the relentless rhythm of a drum.

His hand moved down, impelling her silently to look up at him. To read his intention in the sudden flare of his gaze as he bent and his mouth found hers, gently, sensuously, coaxing her lips to part for him.

She leaned into the heat and strength of his body, welcoming his kiss, responding with bewildered ardour as it deepened and a shiver of pleasure feathered enticingly across her skin.

When, at last, he took his lips slowly from hers she made a small, lost sound in her throat that never became an actual word—even if she’d been able to think of one.

She registered that the crackle of the lightning had become less frequent and the answering thunder had become a sullen mumble in the distance.

‘The storm is over.’

There was an odd silence, then he said quietly, ‘On the contrary, Selena mou, I think it is just beginning.’

Secret Heirs of Billionaires Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Secret Heirs of Billionaires Title Page About the Author CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE EPILOGUE 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

The Desert King’s Secret Heir by Annie West

The Sheikh’s Secret Son by Maggie Cox

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

The Innocent’s Shameful Secret

Sara Craven

www.millsandboon.co.uk

Former journalist SARA CRAVEN published her first novel, Garden of Dreams, for Mills & Boon in 1975. Apart from her writing—naturally!—her passions include reading, bridge, Italian cities, Greek islands, the French language and countryside, and her rescue Jack Russell cross Button. She has appeared on several TV quiz shows, and in 1997 became the champion of UK TV show Mastermind. She lives near her family in Warwickshire—Shakespeare country.

Books by Sara Craven

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

Inherited by Her Enemy

Seduction Never Lies

Count Valieri’s Prisoner

The Price of Retribution

The End of Her Innocence

Wife in the Shadows

His Untamed Innocent

The Innocent’s Surrender

Ruthless Awakening

The Santangeli Marriage

One Night with His Virgin Mistress

The Virgin’s Wedding Night

Innocent on Her Wedding Night

The Forced Bride

Bride of Desire

Seven Sexy Sins

The Innocent’s Sinful Craving

Men Without Mercy

The Highest Stakes of All

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

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Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text Claimed by his touch... Alexis Constantinou haunts Selena Blake’s every memory. Before his expert touch awakened her, she was nothing more than a naive schoolteacher. Now she dreams every night of his idyllic Mediterranean island, and the scorching affair that stole her innocence... Left carrying his child! But their brief time together left Selena with a shameful secret. And when family duty calls her back to Greece, she must face the man whose caress branded her as his! Seeing Alexis once more, Selena cannot ignore their still-sizzling passion, but dare she reveal the truth she’s hidden from the world—the secret Constantinou heir!

Introduction There was a violent flash of eerie green light and then, almost at once and right above their heads, an ominous rumble, building slowly and inexorably to a roaring, deafening crash as if the cave was collapsing on top of them. Selena cried out, her voice lost in the uproar, and stumbled forward, her hands reaching out to Alexis, who caught her and held her until the last terrifying echoes of the thunder died away and all she could hear was the tumultuous thud of her own heartbeat. And beneath her cheek his—like the relentless rhythm of a drum. His hand moved down, impelling her silently to look up at him. To read his intention in the sudden flare of his gaze as he bent and his mouth found hers, gently, sensuously, coaxing her lips to part for him. She leaned into the heat and strength of his body, welcoming his kiss, responding with bewildered ardour as it deepened and a shiver of pleasure feathered enticingly across her skin. When, at last, he took his lips slowly from hers she made a small, lost sound in her throat that never became an actual word—even if she’d been able to think of one. She registered that the crackle of the lightning had become less frequent and the answering thunder had become a sullen mumble in the distance. ‘The storm is over.’ There was an odd silence, then he said quietly, ‘On the contrary, Selena mou, I think it is just beginning.’

Secret Heirs of Billionaires Secret Heirs of Billionaires Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction Secret Heirs of Billionaires Title Page About the Author CHAPTER ONE CHAPTER TWO CHAPTER THREE CHAPTER FOUR CHAPTER FIVE CHAPTER SIX CHAPTER SEVEN CHAPTER EIGHT CHAPTER NINE CHAPTER TEN CHAPTER ELEVEN CHAPTER TWELVE EPILOGUE 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 The Desert King’s Secret Heir by Annie West The Sheikh’s Secret Son by Maggie Cox Look out for more stories in the Secret Heirs of Billionaires series, coming soon!