Leon, a cattle baron, is in Darwin Hospital for life saving cancer surgery. During his chemo he makes a strong connection with his nurse Lydia. She is unexpectedly called back to Melbourne when her sister has a bad accident. The injuries prompt Lydia to agree to a paid surrogacy in a desperate bid to raise money to save her sister from disfigurement. When Leon’s parents die in a plane crash he is shocked to find a contract about a baby. Furious he tracks down the mercenary woman having his baby – and discovers its Lydia. Pregnancy complications lead Lydia to question her choices.

**PREVIOUSLY TITLED MINIERA** THIS BOOK IS BEING EDITED HERE AND THERE. THIS WAS COMPLETED AROUND 3 YEARS AGO. Xo **THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK IN A STAND-ALONE SERIES. YOU CAN READ ALL THESE BOOKS ALONE, BUT IT IS RECOMMENDED TO READ IN ORDER TO GET THE MOST ENJOYMENT FROM THE SERIES** Natalie Brown's life has been far from ideal or perfect. For as long as she could remember, life has revolved completely around taking care of her alcoholic and drug addicted mother. Just as Natalie finally decides to let loose and go to Italy with her best friend-her mother makes a deal with someone very dangerous. Giovanni Amaro. He is hard. Cold. Ruthless...but, also he is plagued with a past that haunts him with every breath. Now, in the present, a mafia boss that needs a wife and an heir. He got Natalie and she was not what he expected in the least and as he begins to care for her, he begins to worry. He has enemies...bad ones and they will use Natalie to get to him. But, then again, some enemies are closer to home than you think. Natalie's mother made a deal...and now Natalie will pay the price. ***************** "I am not just someone to be bought and sold off!" Natalie shouted with outrage. Giovanni chuckled darkly and took a step forward so their bodies were intimately touching. He wrapped a hand around her throat, softly, possessively. "Ever since I first laid eyes on you, you've been mine. You hear that, mi amour? Mia..." Mine' ...

sequel to bbr. please read that first :) ☆☆☆ hayden jones has been through a lot. a lot more than someone her age should. now finished her second year of college, hayden needs a break. lucky for her, her fabulous cousin spencer is celebrating his twenty-first birthday in hayden's home town. but as much as she hates it, drama is never far from hayden's life because her ex is also invited; the stubborn and ridiculously good looking chase everett.

#663- crying ( 29 July 2019) #138-hidden truth(July 2019) Livia Arden, also known as Livia Arclen, and Aaron Arclen share an unparalleled love for one another. Their bond is so strong that they cannot imagine a life without each other. However, fate takes a cruel twist when Livia abruptly vanishes from Aaron's life, leaving behind nothing but a signed divorce paper; no trace of an explanation or a simple note. The burning question lingers: What compelled Livia to make such a sudden and heart-wrenching departure?