The Heiress's Secret Baby

The Heiress's Secret Baby
Jessica Gilmore

A secret shared…Polly Rafferty, heiress and CEO of glamorous Rafferty’s Stores is back! And this time, she’s prepared for anything – well, except for the half-naked (and utterly gorgeous) Frenchman, Gabe Beaufils lying in her office! And, after sharing an unexpectedly earth-shattering kiss, discovering that he is her new vice-CEO…But, when Polly learns that a no-strings-summer-fling had very unexpected consequences, Gabe is the one person she can trust with her baby secret – and with a man so full of surprises, she had no idea what his reaction would be…!

Resolutely Polly held the glass up over the man’s face and tipped it. A perfect stream of cold water fell like rain onto the peacefully slumbering face below.

Polly didn’t quite know what to expect: anger, shock, contrition, or even no reaction at all. He was so very deeply asleep after all. But what she didn’t expect was for one eye to open lazily, for a smile to play around the disturbingly well-cut mouth, or for a hand to shoot out and grab her wrist.

Caught by surprise, she stumbled forward, falling against the chaise as that hand sneaked around her waist, pulling her down, pulling her close.

“Bonjour, chérie.”

His voice was low, gravelly with sleep, and deeply, unmistakably French.

“If you wanted me to wake up you only had to ask.”

“What do you think you’re doing?”

“Saying au revoir, of course.”

He had shifted position and was leaning against the back of the chaise, his eyes skimming every inch of her until she wanted to wrap her arms around her torso, shielding herself from his insolent gaze.

“Au revoir?”

“Of course.” He raised an eyebrow. “As you are dressed to leave I thought you were saying goodbye. But if it was more of a good morning …” the smile widened “… even better.”

“I am not saying au revoir, or good morning, or anything but What on earth are you doing in my office and where are your clothes?”

The Heiress’s

Secret Baby

Jessica Gilmore

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

An ex au-pair, bookseller, marketing manager and sea-front trader, JESSICA GILMORE now works for an environmental charity in York. Married with one daughter, one fluffy dog and two dog-loathing cats, she spends her time avoiding housework and can usually be found with her nose in a book. Jessica writes emotional romance with a hint of humour, a splash of sunshine and a great deal of delicious food—and equally delicious heroes.

For Jo M

It seems pretty fitting that a book with a Parisian setting is dedicated to you just as we plan our girls’ trip to Paris! I’m not sure how you have managed to be so positive and supportive and brilliant during the past five years; I am completely in awe of your strength. Thank you so much for being such a fantastic friend to me and an inspiration (and ever-patient hairstylist) to Abs.

Here’s to Paris and most of all to medical advances and to a happy, healthy future xxx

Contents

Cover (#uee2e5a28-9137-5ad6-a451-76dc058b14fd)

Introduction (#udb069aea-cc3f-5cad-a899-d71f665a3f91)

Title Page (#u053623be-d41f-50fa-94b2-ddb45674d4fa)

About the Author (#u71fd8fba-da8c-5379-9d2a-025fbb13209e)

Dedication (#ue73a5039-2132-555c-8a08-f7a86e860861)

CHAPTER ONE (#ulink_97dcdc95-61b2-5ac8-854d-e0c1b687a496)

CHAPTER TWO (#ulink_4e453cf7-dec7-5d59-85c8-5d713e3707c7)

CHAPTER THREE (#ulink_1ed56f3a-bbcf-53d9-88e6-ad674f81b108)

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My Secret Bucket List

Swim in the sea, naked

NB: in azure warm seas, not in the North Sea

Sleep out under the stars

Have sex on the beach

NB: the real deal, not the cocktail

Drink an authentic margarita