The Heir S Unexpected Baby

Will this billionaire boss fall for his assistant…and her baby? Putting his ravishing assistant in danger makes billionaire investigator Jack Carson uneasy. Till now, Jack's cared only about running his security company and bringing down the notorious O'Shea family. But using Vivianna Smith to infiltrate their organization has complicated his priorities. And burying himself in work is no longer protecting him from his feelings. The seismic attraction he's been suppressing has been tough enough. But watching Viv care for the baby she's fostering stirs up emotions from his tragic past. Despite Jack's certainty that Viv is hiding something, his raging desire is driving him to the limits of his self-control…

Between duty, honor…and a baby! Only from USA TODAY bestselling author Maureen Child. Six months. That's how long Rita Marchetti has mourned Jack Buchanan. Yet here he is, alive, standing in front of her, perfect…and devastatingly sexy! Even more amazing is the former marine's admission that he wanted Rita to think he'd died. But the two of them are about to become three and Jack is back just in time. That baby Rita is carrying is his. Despite the pain he holds so close to his heart, Jack can't walk away from his child. A marriage in name only would solve everything. Everything except a desire too deeply buried and too long denied… Congratulations Maureen Child on OVER 14 MILLION copies sold worldwide with Harlequin!

A billionaire learns it will take more than money to claim his heir in this contemporary romance by a USA Today–bestselling author. Having escaped the streets of Rome, Alessandro runs a multibillion-dollar empire with a control that is world renowned. Yet Mia, his new, forthright executive assistant, threatens that control. And soon their fiery exchanges explode into unrivaled passion! Mia is wary of trusting others, so when Alessandro coolly dismisses her after their night together, she dares not tell him she’s pregnant! But on learning her secret, he’s determined to legitimize his child. Mia’s priority is her daughter, but can she let Alessandro in when it means risking her heart?

“This is a wonderful book that showcases the growth of two people from lonely tieless people and makes them blossom. She handles dark subject matters with grace and skill allowing the readers to see how real the problems are while showing them that they can be overcome and find true love.” —Harlequin Junkie on Conveniently Engaged to the Boss “Ellie Darkins has hi-jacked 'The Marriage of Convenience’ Trope and taken it to another level! Superb writing, with a sassy flair and quick wit. What a ride! Brilliant read.” —Goodreads on Falling for the Rebel Princess

Two previously published novels. The Billionaire's unexpected heir A2009, and, The baby surprise A2010.

CLAIMING HIS CHILD...AT ANY COST A shocking fertility clinic mix-up has resulted in Luca Moretti fathering a child with a woman he's never met. There's no way the CEO will walk away from his baby girl. But he has thirty days to convince her distractingly beautiful mother to do exactly what he wants. Widow Claire Douglas is still reeling from the loss of her husband when she discovers a stranger has fathered her child. And the rich bachelor will stop at nothing to gain joint custody. How can she possibly fight a man with such money and power...and a charm she can't resist?

Two people from different worlds form a new bond and a new life… Heather manages Hickory Hills farm, which has recently come under the ownership of Jake Garnier, a highly successful attorney whom Heather had a one-night stand with last year. The awkward reunion brings the country girl and billionaire together to work on saving the farm, and Jake soon discovers that Heather’s young daughter is his. Can this former bachelor trade in his lavish Los Angeles lifestyle for a family life on the farm?

A VIP assignment... an unexpected consequence!