Evermore Series by Clare Connelly

Three years ago, undercover journalist Eleanor Jones published a story that led to Apollo's father's fatal heart attack. So when the powerful and ruthless Greek billionaire discovers her working in his sister's palace, he knows she's up to no good! Not wiling to risk more harm befalling his family, he kidnaps Eleanor, spiriting her away to his isolated Greek island... moreThree years ago, undercover journalist Eleanor Jones published a story that led to Apollo's father's fatal heart attack. So when the powerful and ruthless Greek billionaire discovers her working in his sister's palace, he knows she's up to no good! Not wiling to risk more harm befalling his family, he kidnaps Eleanor, spiriting her away to his isolated Greek island. White sand, turquoise ocean, and all the privacy in the world - now if only he can resist falling under Eleanor's spell twice! Eleanor Jones had fallen hard for Apollo, which made it impossible for her to write the story she'd been commissioned to research. Rather than betray the man she loved, she quit her job as a junior reporter. Only her editor took her notes and used them to publish the article that would go on to define Eleanor's career. Apollo will never forgive her for her part in his father's death, but that doesn't mean he doesn't want her... Can the innocent Eleanor find a way around Apollo's shielded heart and remind him of what they once felt for one another? Book one in THE EVERMORE SERIES , passionate stories about star-crossed lovers, destiny, and romance that sets your soul on fire. less

“Our marriage will be different. It isn’t a love match. We both know what we’re getting.” His words were like little stones landing against her sides. “Oh?” He angled his head thoughtfully. “We’re giving our son a family. You’re gaining true financial security. I’m gaining a wife on my arm and in my bed.” He shrugged. “It’s a perfect marriage of convenience.” A frisson of warning danced down her spine. The clinical assessment should have been reassuring... more“Our marriage will be different. It isn’t a love match. We both know what we’re getting.” His words were like little stones landing against her sides. “Oh?” He angled his head thoughtfully. “We’re giving our son a family. You’re gaining true financial security. I’m gaining a wife on my arm and in my bed.” He shrugged. “It’s a perfect marriage of convenience.” A frisson of warning danced down her spine. The clinical assessment should have been reassuring. After all, boundaries were good, delineations were helpful. But there was danger everywhere. Danger in the way he spoke so casually of a loveless marriage, when she had already seen how easy it was to fall in love with him. But this was different. She knew who he was now, and what he was capable of. The stars had fallen from her eyes and she saw it all clearly. She wouldn’t love him again. And she’d never trust him with her heart; not for a billion pounds. One night and a lifetime of consequences... A wild weekend of passion with powerful Xavier Salbatore had broken impressionable young Ellie's heart. She'd loved him madly, but then she'd discovered he was engaged to be married and she'd run a mile! A bad car accident robbed the ruthless Spanish billionaire of so much. With a failed marriage and the discovery that he'd cheated on his wife and fathered a son with his mistress, Xavier is determined to put his life back together - even if it means marrying the woman who hid their child from him. A woman he'll never forgive! Ellie knows she needs to keep Xavier at arm's length to avoid being hurt. She vows she won't respond to him, but night by night he wears away her defences, leaving her as powerless and lost to him as ever before... An emotional story of mistakes, betrayal and the high cost of forgiveness, CLAIMING HIS SECRET BABY is book three in The Evermore Series. less

“You are King,” she said, sitting into Addan’s chair now, collapsing into it, taking in a shaking breath. “Yes,” he crossed his arms over his chest, “I will inherit Addan’s throne, and all that entails.” She swallowed, his promotion one she knew he didn’t wish for, one she knew he didn’t take any joy in. “Your highness,” she said, deferentially, standing uneasily. She couldn’t work out how she wanted to be. “I’d like to be alone now... more“You are King,” she said, sitting into Addan’s chair now, collapsing into it, taking in a shaking breath. “Yes,” he crossed his arms over his chest, “I will inherit Addan’s throne, and all that entails.” She swallowed, his promotion one she knew he didn’t wish for, one she knew he didn’t take any joy in. “Your highness,” she said, deferentially, standing uneasily. She couldn’t work out how she wanted to be. “I’d like to be alone now.” He didn’t answer, his eyes holding hers for a moment before she spun and moved to the door. But before she could open it, his voice arrested her. “You are part of that, Sophie.” She turned to face him. “Part of what?” “When he died, I inherited all that was his. Including you.” He said the words with a hint of disgust. With coldness and disdain. A frisson of alarm jolted her spine. “I don’t… understand.” Tears streamed down her cheeks and she dashed at them; more came to take their place. “This palace, the title, the country, his duties. All of it. And also, your betrothal to Addan, on his death, passed to me.” An unexpected death propels Malik to the top of the line of succession. He inherits everything: the birthright to rule the prosperous Arabian kingdom, the wealth of their family, the power of their blood... and the late Sheikh's bride-to-be! Innocent Sophie had agreed to the marriage because she adored her intended groom. He was safe, kind, gentle... but his brother Malik is the exact opposite! Raw virility and power, masculine strength and with a cool disdain for her, she should want to run a mile from this marriage! She should want to turn her back on her promise, her duties, and the kingdom she's fallen completely in love with. But though she doesn't like Malik, one look from the man she must now marry fills her body with a heat she can't deny - particularly when an heir is urgently required! Book five in The Evermore Series is a romance about loss, jealousy and the importance of reaching for what you want with both hands - even when you're terrified of what you might lose. less