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Ruthless Revenge: Sinful Seduction: Demetriou Demands His Child / Olivero's Outrageous Proposal / Rafael's Contract Bride
Kate Walker
Nina Milne
Kate Hewitt
His Outrageous Proposal!Years ago, innocent Iolanthe Petrakis surrendered to ruthless tycoon Alekos Demetriou, who gave her the night of her life. But when he discovered who she was, he cast her out…before Iolanthe could reveal she was pregnant!Dario Olivero sees Alyse Gregory as a way to wreak revenge against his half-brother. The deliciously sexy Italian will pay her family’s debts if she becomes his convenient wife… Her head says no, but her body begs her to say yes…Rafael Martinez needs Cora Brooks’ hand in marriage to close a crucial business deal. Cora knows his unexpected proposal is only for a paper marriage but, as Rafael helps her step out of the shadows, she hopes their wedding vows last a lifetime!
About the Authors
After spending three years as a die-hard New Yorker, KATE HEWITT now lives in a small village in the English Lake District with her husband, their five children and a golden retriever. In addition to writing intensely emotional stories, she loves reading, baking and playing chess with her son – she has yet to win against him, but she continues to try. Learn more about Kate at www.kate-hewitt.com (http://www.kate-hewitt.com).
KATE WALKER was born in Nottingham UK but grew up in West Yorkshire. She met her husband at university in Wales and originally worked as a children’s librarian. After the birth of her son she returned to her old childhood love of writing. Her first book was published in 1984. She now lives in Lincolnshire with her husband (also a writer), and two cats who think they rule her life.
NINA MILNE has always dreamed of writing for Mills & Boon Romance – ever since as a child she played library with her mother’s stacks of Mills & Boon romances. On her way to this dream Nina acquired an English degree, a hero of her own, three gorgeous children and (somehow) an accountancy qualification. She lives in Brighton and has filled her house with stacks of books – her very own real library.
Ruthless Revenge: Sinful Seduction
Demetriou Demands His Child
Kate Hewitt
Olivero’s Outrageous Proposal
Kate Walker
Rafael’s Contract Bride
Nina Milne
www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)
ISBN: 978-1-474-08519-9
RUTHLESS REVENGE: SINFUL SEDUCTION
Demetriou Demands His Child © 2016 Kate Hewitt Olivero’s Outrageous Proposal © 2015 Kate Walker Rafael’s Contract Bride © 2016 Nina Milne
Published in Great Britain 2018
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Table of Contents
Cover (#u2a2a7fa5-02f2-58cc-8436-23d35c90d7e5)
About the Authors (#uf5babfed-17f5-5ffb-aee7-f4f7e81e1dfa)
Title Page (#u41e7dd91-5d32-56d1-af64-e0025a0b6119)
Copyright (#u12346e5b-8c9a-54ed-a725-5535ab4217d3)
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Back Cover Text (#u6f629b59-c09a-5333-b0a9-82ef064b794c)
CHAPTER ONE (#ud3bf81f7-b818-5c70-9883-080087897264)
CHAPTER TWO (#u841838b1-312a-5b73-b423-1e38cc905f8f)
CHAPTER THREE (#ue71ba279-c04c-594b-8233-3b8f24c58287)
CHAPTER FOUR (#u5377b54a-13d8-5c3f-b22d-41ca2755573e)
CHAPTER FIVE (#ue8cca274-2079-5168-bced-a767ac98dab3)
CHAPTER SIX (#uee04624e-d845-5ffd-be64-f2146e208a00)
CHAPTER SEVEN (#u5f649b1e-e5c0-5ea2-b41a-f7e543034c01)
CHAPTER EIGHT (#u4b4c5b64-7697-551d-b5bd-2f62ef7b5505)
CHAPTER NINE (#u63bcd575-8c8c-5655-9885-659f241f77f1)
CHAPTER TEN (#uc3a57e1c-ad43-5c92-bfda-aa95561605d6)
CHAPTER ELEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER TWELVE (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER THIRTEEN (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER FOURTEEN (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER FIFTEEN (#litres_trial_promo)
EPILOGUE (#litres_trial_promo)
Olivero’s Outrageous Proposal (#litres_trial_promo)
Dedication (#litres_trial_promo)
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CHAPTER TWO (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER THREE (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER FOUR (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER FIVE (#litres_trial_promo)
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CHAPTER NINE (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER TEN (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER ELEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER TWELVE (#litres_trial_promo)
Rafael’s Contract Bride (#litres_trial_promo)
Dedication (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER ONE (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER TWO (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER THREE (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER FOUR (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER FIVE (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER SIX (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER SEVEN (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER EIGHT (#litres_trial_promo)
CHAPTER NINE (#litres_trial_promo)
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About the Publisher (#litres_trial_promo)
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Kate Hewitt
An heir for her enemy…
Ten years ago, innocent Iolanthe Petrakis surrendered to the most ruthless tycoon in Athens. Alekos Demetriou gave her the one and only sinfully seductive night of her life. But when he discovered she was the daughter of his enemy, he cast her out…before Iolanthe could reveal she was pregnant with his child!
Now, with her family’s company in peril, Iolanthe’s forced to reveal her most precious secret to her nemesis. When he learns the truth, Alekos declares he will legitimize his son and, to Iolanthe’s horror, informs her they will marry!
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TONIGHT WAS FOR MAGIC. Iolanthe Petrakis gazed at her reflection in the cheval mirror of her childhood bedroom, her mouth curving into a smile of delighted expectation. Her new gown of silvery-white satin rippled over her body, flaring out from her hips and ending in frothy ruffles around her ankles. It was a fairy-tale dress, sparkling whenever she moved, fit for a princess. And tonight she felt like a princess, Cinderella poised for her first ball. She was determined to enjoy every moment.
A light knock sounded on the door. ‘Iolanthe?’ her father, Talos Petrakis, called. ‘Are you ready?’
‘Yes.’ Iolanthe smoothed her hand over her shining dark hair, drawn up into an elegant chignon by the housekeeper, Amara. Her heart thudded with both excitement and nerves. Taking a deep breath, she turned from the mirror and opened the door to her father.
Talos surveyed her silently for a moment, and Iolanthe held her breath, hoping he was pleased with her appearance. After subjecting her to a lifetime of seclusion at his countryside villa, he was finally allowing her an evening’s entertainment and pleasure. She couldn’t bear for it to be taken away.
‘Is it all right?’ she asked when the silence stretched on. She smoothed her hands down the shiny fabric. ‘Amara helped pick it...’
‘It is suitable.’ Talos gave one terse nod of acceptance, which filled Iolanthe with relief. Her father had never been one for physical affection or effusive praise; she’d got used to it. A nod was enough. ‘You must conduct yourself with propriety at all times,’ he added, his face set into stern lines.
‘Of course, Papa.’ When had she ever done otherwise? But then, she’d never had a chance to do anything but. Tonight, perhaps... She smothered a mischievous smile, not wanting her father to guess her thoughts. In any case, she’d hardly get up to much. But a little adventure, a little excitement...she craved that, after so many years of solitude.
‘Your mother would smile to see you now,’ Talos said gruffly, and Iolanthe’s heart gave a painful little twist. Althea Petrakis had died from cancer when Iolanthe had been only four years old. The few memories she had of her mother were hazy, no more than a whiff of perfume, the touch of a soft hand. Since her death, Talos had withdrawn from family life and immersed himself in his business. If Althea had lived, Iolanthe had often wondered sadly, would her father have been different, more present, more affectionate? As it was, she only saw him every few months or so, and the visits were short, no more than inspections to make sure she was toeing the line.
‘As beautiful as you look,’ Talos continued, ‘you need something more.’ He withdrew a small velvet box from the pocket of his tuxedo jacket. ‘This is for a woman full grown, ready for a husband.’
‘A husband...’ Iolanthe didn’t want to think about that. She knew she would have to marry a man of her father’s choosing at some point, but tonight she wanted to think of adventure. And yes, maybe a little of romance, but not marriage. Not duty.
‘Open it,’ Talos commanded, and all worries flew from her head as she flipped the lid of the box and gazed in admiration at the diamond teardrop earrings nestled within. ‘They’re beautiful.’ She’d never had any jewellery of her own; she’d never needed any, living a secluded life in her father’s villa in the country.
