Mistresses His Unexpected Heir

Passionate consequences Valentino Grisafi's stunning, and intriguing lover is testing his resolve. A passionate affair is fun...only love can never be mentioned. He won't allow it. But now the one person to tame the untamable Valentino is the woman now carrying his child... * Stunning beauty Kate can have any man she wants, except the man who makes her weak at the knees, - Tiarnan Quinn. Tempted by his offer to visit him at his luxury villa Kate knows he can never give her want he wants. But is this millionaire as cold hearted as he seems...? * When Cally Greenway loses the job of her dreams - 'her' paintings are auctioned to an unknown bidder, she finds consolation in the arms of a stranger. Except he's the 'unknown bidder' - the Prince of Montéz! And now he's summoned Cally by royal decree--His Majesty wants a mistress: biddable, pleasurable...and pregnant?

An unexpected fortune falls into a tradeswoman’s lap, a gentleman insists it rightfully belongs to him, will falling in love make matters better or worse? Adam Gillensford, third son to an earl, has always been the rightful heir in his own mind—a belief shattered when an unexpected stipulation leaves his family's fortune to Elaine Chapple, a seamstress who suddenly finds herself navigating the complicated world of upperclass society. Now Adam faces a bitter choice: assist this unlikely heiress in her societal debut, or undermine her to reclaim what he deems rightfully his. A task complicated by the magnetic pull he feels whenever he’s near her. Elaine Chapple’s life was already a delicate balance, running a small dress shop while serving as guardian to two young children. When she inexplicably inherits a fortune from a stranger, she is thrust into a gilded world fraught with etiquette and subterfuge. Her guardianship of the children hangs in the balance, dependent on her successfully maintaining her newfound status. With Adam Gillensford as her assigned—and conflicted—guide, she can't help but wonder: is he her ally in this bewildering new world, or the orchestrator of her downfall? In a society where inheritance is more than wealth—it's a ticket to a life of privilege or a descent into social oblivion—Adam and Elaine must navigate a web of family expectations, societal norms, and their own conflicting emotions. As they grapple with their precarious futures, will they discover that the most treacherous, and rewarding, inheritance of all is love?

In Sidrina, Antonio was drawn to his friend's captivating wedding, where he ignited a passionate affair with a bewitching woman. Though he yearned for her deeply, their union seemed unattainable. Antonio resolved to mend his shattered life and the village, haunted by his father's imprisonment and a legacy of abuse. He aspired to be a symbol of redemption for the suffering. Astra, a daring events coordinator, crafted alluring weddings and galas, reveling in evoking unspoken desires. Destiny took a scandalous turn as Astra secretly conceived from their tryst. Unaware, her next assignment would intertwine her fate with the father of her unborn child. Amidst tangled emotions, communication failures, and lurking danger, Astra and Antonio fought to reclaim their bond while Antonio's father plotted from behind bars. In this tantalizing saga, desire and peril entwined, tempting them to embrace their forbidden fire. Would they succumb or crumble under their passionate reckoning?

There were many surprising accessions in the early modern period, including Mary I of England, Henry III of France, Anne Stuart, and others, but this is the first book dedicated solely to evaluating their lives and the repercussions of their reigns. By comparing a variety of such unexpected heirs, this engaging history offers a richer portrait of early modern monarchy. It shows that the need for heirs and the acquisition and preparation of heirs had a critical impact on sixteenth- and seventeenth-century culture and politics, from the appropriation of culture to the influence of language, to trade and political alliances. It also shows that securing a dynasty relied on more than just political agreements and giving birth to legitimate sons, examining how relationships between women could and did forge alliances and dynastic continuities.

Includes an excerpt from Down home cowboy, by Maisey Yates.

Between duty, honour...and a baby!

In a shocking twist, Edward, the Duke of Finhearst, finds himself entranced as Macie Meyers, the fiery woman he had clashed with, storms into his life carrying a baby, their baby. The sizzling chemistry that once fueled their heated arguments now ignites a different kind of fire between them. Despite their past animosity, Macie can't deny the magnetic pull towards Edward, especially when she witnesses his tender care for their child. As danger lurks in the shadows, their passion intensifies, blurring the lines between enemies and lovers. The heated glances and stolen touches create an electric tension, leaving them craving more. Amidst the adrenaline rush of intrigue and romance, Macie struggles to protect her heart from the man she once vowed to avoid while safeguarding their son from lurking threats. Their desire-fueled journey takes unexpected turns, leading them to a love they never thought possible - if only they can survive the perilous storm that surrounds them.

A brooding cowboy tracks the stalker after his true love—and unborn child—in this contemporary Western romantic suspense series. With an imprisoned serial killer for a father, rancher Ethan Colton never planned on continuing the tainted family name. But six months after a night of passion with a woman from his past, Ethan discovers he’s about to be a dad. Beautiful, independent Lizzie Conner turns up at his Texas ranch expecting nothing but protection from the guarded cowboy. A stalker is fast on her trail, threatening her and the baby. Now all that matters to Ethan is keeping his unexpected family safe—and out of a killer’s clutches.