Dynasties Collection
Dynasties
January 2020
Dynasties: The Jarrods
February 2020
Dynasties: The Ashtons
March 2020
Dynasties: The Danforths
April 2020
Dynasties: The Barones
May 2020
Dynasties: The Lassiters
June 2020
Dynasties: The Montoros
About the Authors
MAUREEN CHILD is the author of more than 130 romance novels and novellas that routinely appear on bestseller lists and have won numerous awards, including the National Reader’s Choice Award. A seven-time nominee for the prestigious RITA® award from Romance Writers of America, one of her books was made into a CBS-TV movie called The Soul Collector. Maureen recently moved from California to the mountains of Utah and is trying to get used to snow.
TESSA RADLEY loves travelling, reading and watching the world around her. As a teen, Tessa wanted to be a foreign correspondent. But after completing a bachelor of arts degree and marrying her sweetheart, she ended up practicing as a lawyer in a city firm. A break spent traveling through Australia re-awoke the yearn to write. When she’s not reading, travelling or writing, she’s spending time with her husband, her two sons or her friends. Find out more at www.tessaradley.com
Bestselling author and Rita finalist EMILIE ROSE has been writing for Mills & Boon since her first sale in 2001. A North Carolina native, Emilie has 4 sons and an adopted mutt. Writing is her third (and hopefully her last) career. She has managed a medical office and run a home day care, neither of which offers half as much satisfaction as plotting happy endings. She loves cooking, gardening, fishing and camping.
EILEEN WILKS is the New York Times best-selling author of over thirty books and novellas. Eileen came to writing the usual way: by reading compulsively and daydreaming a lot. She likes quilting, dark matter, chocolate, books on brain science, yoga (even though she’s not good at it), and painting things – walls, boxes, furniture, floors, even canvases sometimes…but not the cats. The cats do not wish to be painted.
USA TODAY bestselling author, KATHIE DENOSKY, writes highly emotional stories laced with a good dose of humour. Kathie lives in her native southern Illinois and loves writing at night while listening to country music on her favourite radio station.
BARBARA MCCAULEY has written more than twenty books for Mills & Boon, and lives in Southern California with her own handsome hero husband, Frank, who makes it easy to believe in and write about the magic of romance. Barbara’s stories have won and been nominated for numerous awards, including the prestigious RITA® Award from the Romance Writers of America, Best Desire of the Year from Romantic Times and Best Short Contemporary from the National Reader’s Choice Awards. Barbara loves to hear from her readers.
KATHERINE GARBERA is a strong believer in happily-ever-after. She’s written more than thirty-five books and has been nominated for career achievement awards in series fantasy and series adventure from RT Book Reviews. Her books have appeared on the Waldenbooks/Borders bestseller list for series romance and on the USA TODAY extended bestseller list. Visit Katherine on the Web at www.katherinegarbera.com
LEANNE BANKS is a New York Times bestselling author with over sixty books to her credit. A book lover and romance fan from even before she learned to read, Leanne has always treasured the way that books allow us to go to new places and experience the lives of wonderful characters. Always ready for a trip to the beach, Leanne lives in Virginia with her family and her Pomeranian muse.
CAROLINE CROSS writes romance because life is endlessly challenging and she believes we all need an occasional reminder that good people and true love do exist—if one just looks hard enough and has faith in happy endings. Winner of numerous awards, including a RITA® Award for Best Short Contemporary, she lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband of two decades, has two wonderful daughters, and depends on her family and friends to keep her grounded. A devoted romance reader herself, she always hopes that her books can bring others a little of the enjoyment and satisfaction she feels when she reads her own favourite authors.
SHERI WHITEFEATHER is an award-winning, national bestselling author. Her novels are generously spiced with love and passion. She has also written under the name Cherie Feather. She enjoys travelling and going to art galleries, libraries and museums. Visit her website at www.sheriwhitefeather.com where you can learn more about her books and find links to her Facebook and Twitter pages. She loves connecting with readers.
ROBYN GRADY has sold millions of books worldwide, and features regularly on bestsellers lists and at award ceremonies, including The National Readers Choice, The Booksellers Best and Australia’s prestigious Romantic Book of the Year. When she’s not tapping out her next story, she enjoys the challenge of raising three very different daughters as well as dreaming about shooting the breeze with Stephen King during a month-long Mediterranean cruise. Contact her at www.robyngrady.com
Since her first venture into novel writing in the mid-nineties, KRISTI GOLD has greatly enjoyed weaving stories of love and commitment. She’s an avid fan of baseball, beaches and bridal reality shows. During her career, Kristi has been a National Readers Choice winner, Romantic Times award winner, and a three-time Romance Writers of America RITA finalist. She resides in Central Texas and can be reached through her website at http://kristigold.com
A typical Piscean, award winning USA Today! bestselling author, YVONNE LINDSAY, has always preferred the stories in her head to the real world. Which makes sense since she was born in Middle Earth. Married to her blind date sweetheart and with two adult children, she spends her days crafting the stories of her heart and in her spare time she can be found with her nose firmly in someone else’s book.
In 2002 JANICE MAYNARD left a career as an primary school teacher to pursue writing full-time. Her first love is creating sexy, character-driven, contemporary romance. She has written for Kensington and NAL, and is very happy to be part of the Mills & Boon family – a lifelong dream. Janice and her husband live in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains. They love to hike and travel. Visit her at www.JaniceMaynard.com
USA Today bestselling author KATHERINE GARBERA is a two-time Maggie winner who has written more than ninety books. A Florida native who grew up to travel the globe, Katherine now makes her home in the Midlands of the UK with her husband, two children and a very spoiled miniature dachshund. Visit her on the web at http://www.katherinegarbera.com, connect with her on Facebook and follow her on Twitter @katheringarbera
ANDREA LAURENCE is an award-winning contemporary author who has been a lover of books and writing stories since she learned to read. A dedicated West Coast girl transplanted into the Deep South, she’s constantly trying to develop a taste for sweet tea and grits while caring for her boyfriend and her old bulldog. You can contact Andrea at her website: http://www.andrealaurence.com
Dynasties Collection
Dynasties: The Jarrods
Maureen Child, Tessa Radley and Emilie Rose
Dynasties: The Ashtons
Eileen Wilks, Kathie DeNosky and Maureen Child
Dynasties: The Danforths
Barbara McCauley, Maureen Child and Katherine Garbera
Dynasties: The Barones
Leanne Banks, Caroline Cross and Sheri WhiteFeather
Dynasties: The Lassiters
Robyn Grady, Kristi Gold and Yvonne Lindsay
Dynasties: The Montoros
Janice Maynard, Katherine Garbera and Andrea Laurence
www.millsandboon.co.uk
ISBN: 978-0-008-90744-0
DYNASTIES COLLECTION
Claiming Her Billion-Dollar Birthright © 2010 Harlequin Books S.A. Falling for His Proper Mistress © 2010 Harlequin Books S.A. Wedding His Takeover Target © 2010 Harlequin Books S.A. Entangled © 2005 Harlequin Books S.A. A Rare Sensation © 2005 Harlequin Books S.A. Society-Page Seduction © 2005 Harlequin Books S.A. The Cinderella Scandal © 2004 Harlequin Books S.A. Man Beneath the Uniform © 2004 Harlequin Books S.A. Sin City Wedding © 2004 Harlequin Books S.A. The Playboy & Plain Jane © 2003 Harlequin Books S.A. Sleeping Beauty’s Billionaire © 2003 Harlequin Books S.A. Sleeping With Her Rival © 2003 Harlequin Books S.A. Taming the Takeover Tycoon 2014 Harlequin Books S.A. From Single Mum to Secret Heiress © 2014 Harlequin Books S.A. Expecting the CEO’s Child © 2014 Harlequin Books S.A. Minding Her Boss’s Business © 2015 Harlequin Books S.A. Carrying A King’s Child © 2015 Harlequin Books S.A. Seduced by the Spare Heir © 2015 Harlequin Books S.A.
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Table of Contents
Cover
About the Authors
Title Page
Copyright
Note to Readers
Dynasties: The Jarrods
Claiming Her Billion-Dollar Birthright
Dedication
Prologue
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Falling for His Proper Mistress
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Wedding His Takeover Target
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Dynasties: The Ashtons
Entangled
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Epilogue
A Rare Sensation
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Society-Page Seduction
Dedication
Prologue
Chapter One
Chapter Two
Chapter Three
Chapter Four
Chapter Five
Chapter Six
Chapter Seven
Chapter Eight
Chapter Nine
Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Dynasties: The Danforths
The Cinderella Scandal
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Man Beneath the Uniform
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Sin City Wedding
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Epilogue
Dynasties: The Barones
The Playboy & Plain Jane
Dedication
Prologue
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Sleeping Beauty’s Billionaire
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Sleeping with Her Rival
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Epilogue
Dynasties: The Lassiters
Taming the Takeover Tycoon
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
From Single Mum to Secret Heiress
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Expecting the CEO’s Child
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Fifteen
Sixteen
Seventeen
Dynasties: The Montoros
Minding Her Boss’s Business
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Fifteen
Carrying a King’s Child
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
Thirteen
Fourteen
Seduced by the Spare Heir
Dedication
One
Two
Three
Four
Five
Six
Seven
Eight
Nine
Ten
Eleven
Twelve
About the Publisher
Dynasties: The Jarrods
Claiming Her Billion-Dollar Birthright
Maureen Child
Falling for His Proper Mistress
Tessa Radley
Wedding His Takeover Target
Emilie Rose
www.millsandboon.co.uk
Claiming Her Billion-Dollar Birthright
Maureen Child
To family.
Mine. Yours.
And to all the wonderful, irritating moments
we share with them.
Prologue
Christian Hanford refused to sit in a dead man’s chair.
So instead, he walked to the front of Don Jarrod’s desk and perched uneasily on the edge. The old man’s study was in the family living quarters on the top floor of Jarrod Manor. Here at Jarrod Ridge resort, everything was luxurious. Even a study that the public never saw. Paneled walls, thick carpets, original oils on the walls and a massive fireplace built of river stones. Of course, there was no cheerful blaze in the hearth, since summer had settled over Colorado.
He imagined none of the people in the room felt cheerful anyway. How could he blame them? They’d lost their father only a week before and now, they’d just had the proverbial rug pulled out from under them.
Years ago, each of the Jarrod children had left Jarrod Ridge, the plush resort that had been in their family for generations, to make their own way. Their father had pushed them all so hard to succeed that he’d managed to drive them away, one by one. To come back now, when it was too late to mend fences, was a hard thing to accept.
Not to mention the fact that in death, Don had figured out a way to not only bring them all home—but to keep them there. Something he hadn’t been able to do in life.
The huge Jarrod estate was to be divided equally among his children—on the condition that they all move home and take over running their legacy. Each of the Jarrod siblings had been slapped hard and none of them were happy about it. The old man had found a way to control them from the grave.