His Merciless Marriage Bargain – Jane Porter

“I doubt that very much.” * * * His gaze met hers and held. He looked at her so intently that he made her grow warm all over again. “I like smart women,” he said quietly. “I like successful women. I wouldn’t say I have a type but I am drawn to brunettes with interesting faces—mouths that are generous, noses that aren’t too short or small, jaws that aren’t weak.” Heat rushed through her, even as her stomach turned inside out. She didn’t know where to look, or what to do.

Spellbound, she stared across the room at a man who was absolutely larger than life and beyond anything she could have imagined for her. There was no reason he should like her, or be fascinated by her. When little spots appeared before her eyes she realized she needed to breathe, and she dragged in a breath, dizzy, and dazed. He couldn’t possibly be serious, and yet he didn’t seem to be laughing at her, or mocking her.

He wasn’t even smiling. No, he looked very hard and very virile and far too self-assured. What she wouldn’t give to have that kind of confidence. Heart hammering, she glanced down at the baby in her arms. Michael had finally fallen asleep, his plump cheek pressed to her breast, his thumb against his mouth. He was so sweet, so beautiful. She loved him so much.

“He’s out,” she said. “I think he’ll sleep the rest of the night without any more tears.” “That’s good.” “It is,” she agreed, kissing the baby again before crossing to his crib. Bending over, she carefully placed him on his back. In his sleep, Michael sighed and stretched, tiny fingers opening and then relaxing. She watched him a moment, suffused with so many different emotions. Love, tenderness, worry, hope. Across the room she heard a soft click. Rachel looked up only to discover that Gio was gone.

* * * Rachel woke up to a still dark room that was quiet and cool. Far too quiet and cool. Glancing to the door separating her room from Michael’s, she saw that it was closed. Throwing back the covers, she raced from bed to yank the door open.

The curtains had been drawn and the room was filled with a watery light. She’d taken several steps into the green room when she spotted Mrs. Fabbro walking past the tall arched windows, talking away to Michael in Italian, while Michael babbled back, as if the two were deep in conversation. Rachel’s pulse still pounded, and yet her lips curved into a faint smile. Michael seemed to adore the older Italian woman. Mrs. Fabbro spotted Rachel.

The Italian’s shock heir… Raising her sister’s child has left Rachel Bern penniless and desperate. Since her orphaned nephew’s family has ignored her attempts at contact, she has no choice but to bring him to the Marcellos’ Venetian door. Losing his brother devastated Giovanni Marcello. Rachel’s news is another bombshell, and he can’t believe that she doesn’t have an ulterior motive. One kiss should unravel her deception, until their smoldering chemistry has Gio reconsidering…

Gio exacts a high price for acknowledging his heir, but Rachel cannot help but succumb to his outrageous demands. Even if it means walking down the aisle! OceanofPDF.com “This is my city and my home, and you are the outsider here. If there is to be a story, it’s going to be my story, not yours,” Gio answered, reaching out to lift a dark glossy tendril of hair from Rachel’s cheek.

He felt carnal and hungry. Desire ran hot in his veins. “The only story is the truth. You have a nephew you refuse to acknowledge, never mind support.” “But is he my nephew?” “Yes, you know he is. I’ve sent you the birth certificate and we can do a DNA test while I’m here—” “Proving what?” he retorted. Before she could answer, he reached for her again, his hand coiling in her long dark hair, tilting her head back to take her mouth in a long, searing kiss.

She didn’t stiffen or resist. If anything, she leaned into him and he wrapped an arm around her slender frame holding her against him as he deepened the kiss, his tongue sweeping her mouth, tasting her, weakening her defenses. By the time he lifted his head, she was silent, no fight left in her. Her wide brown eyes looked up into his. “You should never underestimate your opponent, Rachel,” he said quietly, running his thumb lightly across her soft flushed cheek. “And you most definitely shouldn’t have underestimated me.” OceanofPDF.com Conveniently Wed!

Conveniently wedded, passionately bedded! Whether there’s a debt to be paid, a will to be obeyed or a business to be saved… she’s got no choice but to say, ‘I do!’ But these billionaire bridegrooms have got another think coming if they think marriage will be that easy… Soon their convenient brides become the objects of an inconvenient desire! Look out for these Conveniently Wed!

stories Bought with the Italian’s Ring by Tara Pammi Bound to the Sicilian’s Bed by Sharon Kendrick Imprisoned by the Greek’s Ring by Caitlin Crews Coming soon!

This is a short excerpt from the opening of “” by Unknown, quoted for review and introduction purposes. All rights belong to the copyright holders.

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