Jennifer Hayward - Salazar's One-Night Heir

The challenge: take revenge for a decades-old injustice...

Tycoon Alejandro Salazar will take any opportunity to expose the Hargrove family’s crime against his—including accept the challenge to pose as their stable groom! His goal in sight, Alejandro cannot allow himself to be distracted by the gorgeous Hargrove heiress...

Her family must pay, yet Alejandro can’t resist innocent Cecily’s fiery passion. And when their one night of bliss results in an unexpected pregnancy, Alejandro will legitimize his heir and restore his family’s honor...by binding Cecily to him with a diamond ring!

Alejandro cradled the glass in his palm, a ghost of a smile curving his lips.

“I do care, Cecily. Hence the situation we find ourselves in. I told you that before I knew about the pregnancy. In fact everything I said to you in Kentucky was true, every emotion I expressed real. The only thing I lied about was my identity, and that I had to do.”

Her stomach curled with the need to believe him. To believe something in all this was true and real—that what they’d shared had been real. But she’d be a fool to take what he was saying at face value—even more of a fool than she’d already been.

He gestured toward the cream sofa that faced the spectacular view. “Why don’t we sit down?”

“I’d prefer to stand.”

“Fine.” He lowered himself onto the chaise, splaying his long legs out in front of him. “We are keeping this baby, Cecily.”

“Of course we are. I am,” she corrected. “I would never do anything else.”

“Good. And just to clarify,” he drawled, eyes on hers, “when I said we are keeping this baby I meant us . We are both going to be parents to this child, which means we need to be together .”

She frowned. “What do you mean together ?”

“I mean we will marry.”

Her knees went weak. She slid down onto the sofa, a buzzing sound filling her ears. “You can’t be serious.”

“Oh, but I am.”

‘I’ll wager that not one of you can go two weeks without your credit cards…’

The Secret Billionaires Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction The Secret Billionaires Title Page About the Author Dedication PROLOGUE 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 Extract Copyright

Challenged to go undercover—but tempted to blow it all!

Tycoons Antonio Di Marcello, Stavros Xenakis and Alejandro Salazar cannot imagine life without their decadent wealth, incredible power and untouchable status—but neither can they resist their competitive natures!

Dared to abandon all they know, these extraordinary men leave behind their billionaire lifestyles and take on ‘ordinary’ lives.

But, disguised as a mechanic, a pool boy and a groom, they’re about to meet the real challenge…

Conquering the women they’ll meet along the way!

Di Marcello’s Secret Son by Rachael Thomas May 2017

Xenakis’s Convenient Bride by Dani Collins June 2017

Salazar’s One-Night Heir by Jennifer Hayward July 2017

Salazar’s One-Night Heir

Jennifer Hayward

www.millsandboon.co.uk

JENNIFER HAYWARD has been a fan of romance since filching her sister’s novels to escape her teenage angst. Her career in journalism and PR, including years of working alongside powerful, charismatic CEOs and travelling the world, has provided perfect fodder for the fast-paced, sexy stories she likes to write—always with a touch of humour. A native of Canada’s East Coast, Jennifer lives in Toronto with her Viking husband and young Viking-in-training.

Books by Jennifer Hayward

Mills & Boon Modern Romance

A Debt Paid in the Marriage Bed

The Magnate’s Manifesto

Changing Constantinou’s Game

The Billionaire’s Legacy

A Deal for the Di Sione Ring

Kingdoms & Crowns

Carrying the King’s Pride

Claiming the Royal Innocent

Marrying Her Royal Enemy

The Tenacious Tycoons

Tempted by Her Billionaire Boss

Reunited for the Billionaire’s Legacy

Society Weddings

The Italian’s Deal for I Do

The Delicious De Campos

The Divorce Party

An Exquisite Challenge

The Truth About De Campo

Visit the Author Profile page at

millsandboon.co.ukfor more titles.

For my husband, Johan, who helped me find my perfect ending in a book that stole my heart. You call life with a writer a ‘rollercoaster’ but I think you secretly like it!

For Melita and Maria—your help with the beautiful Portuguese language was so very much appreciated.

And for my co-writers Dani Collins and Rachael Thomas—it was a joy to work together and create such a fabulous series. I can’t wait for the world to read it!

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Contents

Cover

Back Cover Text The challenge: take revenge for a decades-old injustice... Tycoon Alejandro Salazar will take any opportunity to expose the Hargrove family’s crime against his—including accept the challenge to pose as their stable groom! His goal in sight, Alejandro cannot allow himself to be distracted by the gorgeous Hargrove heiress... Her family must pay, yet Alejandro can’t resist innocent Cecily’s fiery passion. And when their one night of bliss results in an unexpected pregnancy, Alejandro will legitimize his heir and restore his family’s honor...by binding Cecily to him with a diamond ring!

Introduction Alejandro cradled the glass in his palm, a ghost of a smile curving his lips. “I do care, Cecily. Hence the situation we find ourselves in. I told you that before I knew about the pregnancy. In fact everything I said to you in Kentucky was true, every emotion I expressed real. The only thing I lied about was my identity, and that I had to do.” Her stomach curled with the need to believe him. To believe something in all this was true and real—that what they’d shared had been real. But she’d be a fool to take what he was saying at face value—even more of a fool than she’d already been. He gestured toward the cream sofa that faced the spectacular view. “Why don’t we sit down?” “I’d prefer to stand.” “Fine.” He lowered himself onto the chaise, splaying his long legs out in front of him. “We are keeping this baby, Cecily.” “Of course we are. I am,” she corrected. “I would never do anything else.” “Good. And just to clarify,” he drawled, eyes on hers, “when I said we are keeping this baby I meant us . We are both going to be parents to this child, which means we need to be together .” She frowned. “What do you mean together ?” “I mean we will marry.” Her knees went weak. She slid down onto the sofa, a buzzing sound filling her ears. “You can’t be serious.” “Oh, but I am.”

The Secret Billionaires ‘I’ll wager that not one of you can go two weeks without your credit cards…’ The Secret Billionaires Contents Cover Back Cover Text Introduction The Secret Billionaires Title Page About the Author Dedication PROLOGUE 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 Extract Copyright Challenged to go undercover—but tempted to blow it all! Tycoons Antonio Di Marcello, Stavros Xenakis and Alejandro Salazar cannot imagine life without their decadent wealth, incredible power and untouchable status—but neither can they resist their competitive natures! Dared to abandon all they know, these extraordinary men leave behind their billionaire lifestyles and take on ‘ordinary’ lives. But, disguised as a mechanic, a pool boy and a groom, they’re about to meet the real challenge… Conquering the women they’ll meet along the way! Di Marcello’s Secret Son by Rachael Thomas May 2017 Xenakis’s Convenient Bride by Dani Collins June 2017 Salazar’s One-Night Heir by Jennifer Hayward July 2017