Chantelle Shaw: The Secret He Must Claim

An illicit encounter with the Spaniard...

Heiress Elin Saunderson is instantly seduced by mysterious stranger Cortez. But after their sinful night together she’s left alone...and pregnant! A year later, she learns that Cortez is the rightful successor to her adoptive father’s fortune, and penniless Elin finds herself at risk of losing everything—including her son!

Cortez Ramos is set on claiming the secret Elin kept from him—but Elin proves as protective a mother as she is a torturous temptation. His solution: demand a marriage of convenience, which will legitimize his heir and return Elin to his bed!

‘Ralph stated in his will that he wished for you to marry and provide your son with a father. Are you in contact with your child’s father, and do you intend to marry him in order to claim your inheritance?’

Cortez did not know why he had asked her when he really wasn’t interested in Elin’s private life. But he stared at her because he couldn’t help himself, and waited tensely for her answer.

He realised he was bracing himself for her to reply, but when she did he was unprepared for the shock wave that ripped through him.

‘You are my son’s father,’ she said, in the soft voice that had haunted him for the past year.

The Saunderson Legacy Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction The Saunderson Legacy 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 Extract Copyright

Jarek and Elin Saunderson had nothing until they were adopted into the high society of the Saunderson family.

Now, following the death of the parents they adored, they soon discover a maze of secrets which threaten to destroy their legacy—and lead them each to uncover unforeseen passions…

Find out more in…

The Secret He Must Claim

A shocking revelation in her adoptive father’s will forces Elin into a marriage of convenience with the father of her secret baby!

The Throne He Must Take

Playboy Jarek needs help to uncover the secrets of the past—if he can only resist the temptation in front of him…Dr Holly Maitland!

The Secret He Must Claim

Chantelle Shaw

www.millsandboon.co.uk

CHANTELLE SHAW lives on the Kent coast and thinks up her stories while walking on the beach. She has been married for over thirty years and has six children. Her love affair with reading and writing Mills & Boon stories began as a teenager, and her first book was published in 2006. She likes strong-willed, slightly unusual characters. Chantelle also loves gardening, walking and wine!

Books by Chantelle Shaw

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

Acquired by Her Greek Boss

To Wear His Ring Again

A Night in the Prince’s Bed

Captive in His Castle

At Dante’s Service

The Greek’s Acquisition

Behind the Castello Doors

A Dangerous Infatuation

Wedlocked!

Trapped by Vialli’s Vows

Bought by the Brazilian

Mistress of His Revenge

Master of Her Innocence

The Howard Sisters

Sheikh’s Forbidden Conquest

A Bride Worth Millions

The Bond of Brothers

His Unexpected Legacy

Secrets of a Powerful Man

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at millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

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For Arpita, who loves reading romance books as much as I enjoy writing them.

Thank you for being such a dedicated fan.

With love, Chantelle.

Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text An illicit encounter with the Spaniard... Heiress Elin Saunderson is instantly seduced by mysterious stranger Cortez. But after their sinful night together she’s left alone...and pregnant! A year later, she learns that Cortez is the rightful successor to her adoptive father’s fortune, and penniless Elin finds herself at risk of losing everything—including her son! Cortez Ramos is set on claiming the secret Elin kept from him—but Elin proves as protective a mother as she is a torturous temptation. His solution: demand a marriage of convenience, which will legitimize his heir and return Elin to his bed!

Introduction ‘Ralph stated in his will that he wished for you to marry and provide your son with a father. Are you in contact with your child’s father, and do you intend to marry him in order to claim your inheritance?’ Cortez did not know why he had asked her when he really wasn’t interested in Elin’s private life. But he stared at her because he couldn’t help himself, and waited tensely for her answer. He realised he was bracing himself for her to reply, but when she did he was unprepared for the shock wave that ripped through him. ‘You are my son’s father,’ she said, in the soft voice that had haunted him for the past year.

The Saunderson Legacy The Saunderson Legacy Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction The Saunderson Legacy 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 Extract Copyright Jarek and Elin Saunderson had nothing until they were adopted into the high society of the Saunderson family. Now, following the death of the parents they adored, they soon discover a maze of secrets which threaten to destroy their legacy—and lead them each to uncover unforeseen passions… Find out more in… The Secret He Must Claim A shocking revelation in her adoptive father’s will forces Elin into a marriage of convenience with the father of her secret baby! The Throne He Must Take Playboy Jarek needs help to uncover the secrets of the past—if he can only resist the temptation in front of him…Dr Holly Maitland!

Title Page The Secret He Must Claim Chantelle Shaw www.millsandboon.co.uk

About the Author CHANTELLE SHAW lives on the Kent coast and thinks up her stories while walking on the beach. She has been married for over thirty years and has six children. Her love affair with reading and writing Mills & Boon stories began as a teenager, and her first book was published in 2006. She likes strong-willed, slightly unusual characters. Chantelle also loves gardening, walking and wine! Books by Chantelle Shaw Mills & Boon Modern Romance Acquired by Her Greek Boss To Wear His Ring Again A Night in the Prince’s Bed Captive in His Castle At Dante’s Service The Greek’s Acquisition Behind the Castello Doors A Dangerous Infatuation Wedlocked! Trapped by Vialli’s Vows Bought by the Brazilian Mistress of His Revenge Master of Her Innocence The Howard Sisters Sheikh’s Forbidden Conquest A Bride Worth Millions The Bond of Brothers His Unexpected Legacy Secrets of a Powerful Man Visit the Author Profile page at millsandboon.co.uk for more titles.

Dedication For Arpita, who loves reading romance books as much as I enjoy writing them. Thank you for being such a dedicated fan. With love, Chantelle.

CHAPTER ONE

CHAPTER TWO

CHAPTER THREE

CHAPTER FOUR