But now little Ari needs her, and the ruthless Greek is offering Ann a bargain of a very different kind…One month on his island—at his mercy….

    Joel Armstrong was the reason she'd stayedaway so long. The breakup of their marriagehad been swift, but the scars were raw.Searing desire still flared between them. Buthow could they indulge it again...when theirpassion had led to an unexpected pregnancy, with an equally unexpected twist?

    For hours. Behind the imposing wooden doors sits the man who stole her family's island home. And she wants it back. But the fight is knocked from her when Ashley recognizes him as the man she knows intimately—the man who betrayed her after their blissful night together. Sebastian has no intention of giving the island back, but he does want Ashley. He agrees to her deal, but has a few sub-clauses of his own. Specifically, a month at his beck and call—and in his bed!

    So when photographer Emma Sanders is granted exclusive access to his childhood home, he returns to Russia to ensure it stays hidden. Though she tries to keep her eye on the story, Nikolai's potent sexuality proves too much for Emma's untouched body to resist! But, convinced she only wanted a scoop, Nikolai casts Emma out, unaware she's pregnant! When the consequence of their recklessness is revealed, Nikolai will legitimize his heir—with a gold wedding ring!