The Man With The Money

The Man With The Money
Arlene James

Blatantly handsome businessman "Darren Rudd" might have bowled over prim single foster mom Charlene Bellamy–ifshe'd let him. But all Charlene wanted was to legally adopt her five-year-old and get funding for his ragtag, underprivileged soccer team.Darren proved amazingly generous to the tots–almost as if he were made of money–but he also seemed to be launching a takeover of Charlene's love-scarred heart…D. K. Rudell–Dallas's most eligible bachelor–would settle for nothing less than winning Charlene's love. For the struggling redhead and her little boy somehow engendered dreams of daddyhood and domesticity. But could underdog-championing Charlene ever forgive him once she discovered his true identity–and his millionaire-playboy past?

According to the press, he was among the hottest top ten bachelors in the nation.

Still, it secretly rankled that his luck with women had improved so phenomenally since he’d become a millionaire. Maybe Charlene Bellamy was his chance to put that worry to rest. Maybe that was why he’d invented a new identity for himself on the spur of the moment.

Something had told him that underdog-championing Charly would run from playboy millionaire D. K. Rudell. So he’d decided to play the game and see if plain Darren Rudd could capture her heart instead.

But this single soccer mom was the most genuine article he’d ever come across.

D.K. shook his head, wondering why that intrigued him so.

Still, the game was already in play.

And, as always, he intended to win….

Dear Reader,

With summer nearly here, it’s time to stock up on essentials such as sunblock, sandles and plenty of Silhouette Romance novels! Here’s our checklist of page-turners to keep your days sizzling!

A Princess in Waiting by Carol Grace (SR #1588)—In this ROYALLY WED: THE MISSING HEIR title, dashing Charles Rodin saves the day by marrying his brother’s pregnant ex-wife!

Because of the Ring by Stella Bagwell (SR #1589)—With this magical SOULMATES title, her grandmother’s ring leads Claudia Westfield to the man of her dreams….

A Date with a Billionaire by Julianna Morris (SR #1590)—Bethany Cox refused her prize—a date with the charitable Kane O’Rourke—but how can she get a gorgeous billionaire to take no for an answer? And does she really want to…?

The Marriage Clause by Karen Rose Smith (SR #1591)—In this VIRGIN BRIDES installment, innocent Gina Foster agrees to a marriage of convenience with the wickedly handsome Clay McCormick, only to be swept into a world of passion.

The Man with the Money by Arlene James (SR #1592)—A millionaire playboy in disguise romances a lovely foster mom. But will the truth destroy his chance at true love?

The 15 lb. Matchmaker by Jill Limber (SR #1593)—Griff Price is the ultimate lone cowboy—until he’s saddled with a baby and a jilted-bride-turned-nanny.

Happy reading!

Mary-Theresa Hussey

Senior Editor

The Man with the Money

Arlene James

www.millsandboon.co.uk (http://www.millsandboon.co.uk)

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