The Redemption of Darius Sterne

The Redemption of Darius Sterne
Carole Mortimer

So innocent. So tempting…Having built a global empire synonymous with excellence, formidable tycoon Darius Sterne is a man who gets what he wants. Always. And right now? He wants ex-ballerina Miranda Jacobs….in his bed and sighing his name in pleasure.Virginal Miranda can’t resist the allure of the brooding billionaire. But the closer he pulls her, the more Darius threatens the barriers she’s carefully constructed to conceal the scars of her past. Yet Miranda isn’t the only one with pain to hide…Can her pure love dance into his heart, and redeem the dark and damaged Darius Sterne?The Twin Tycoons DuetThese twin tycoons are about to learn there are some things money and power can’t buy…And that the greatest challenges net the most satisfying rewards.Book 1: The Redemption of Darius SterneBook 2: The Taming of Xander SternePraise for Carole MortimerA D’Angelo Like No Other4.5* TOP PICK RT Book ReviewMortimer’s final D’Angelo romance is intense and heartwarming. The eloquent dialogue flows, while the elegant Parisian settings glow. With the cutest tots as co-stars, the leery hero and spitfire heroine shine.A Prize Beyond Jewels 4.5* TOP PICK RT Book ReviewMortimer uses opulent New York City as her palette for an emotionally fraught romance with a mystery. Her heroine is complicated and spirited; her hero is tenacious with hidden depth. Their lively banter camouflages their fears and electrifies their lovemaking.A Bargain with the Enemy 4.5* TOP PICK RT Book ReviewMortimer’s opulent scenes enhance the flavor of this exceptional romance. Her frenemies enchant from beginning to end, and their dialogue is bitingly realistic.

The sexual tension between the two of them had been palpable downstairs in the restaurant earlier, and it was even deeper now that they had actually talked and then danced together.

‘Have dinner with me tomorrow night,’ Darius prompted abruptly as he turned to place a restraining hand on her arm before they could reach the table where her sister and brother-in-law were waiting for her.

‘I—What—? No!’ Miranda looked totally flustered by the invitation.

‘Why on earth not?’ He scowled darkly.

She gave an impatient shake of her head. ‘As I said, I’m grateful to you for inviting us up to your club, and—and everything else. It’s made my birthday even more special. I just—This—You and me—It isn’t going anywhere.’

‘I only invited you out to dinner, Miranda, not to become the mother of my children,’ he pointed out dryly.

The colour deepened in her cheeks. ‘And when was the last time you invited a woman out to dinner without the expectation of taking her to bed at the end of the evening?’ Her pointed chin rose challengingly as she looked up at him.

‘And what makes you so sure that isn’t going to happen?’ he purred.

Miranda wasn’t sure of anything in regard to her undeniable and unexpected attraction to this man—that was the problem!

THE TWIN TYCOONS

Twin billionaire brothers—one dark and brooding, one blond and charming—which would you choose?

Billionaire brothers Darius and Xander Sterne have it all—power, wealth, and the world at their beck and call. Never challenged, always triumphant—nothing is unattainable when you own the world, and they’ve enjoyed every indulgence their affluent status affords.

Until now.

Because these twin tycoons are about to learn that there are some things money and power can’t buy … And that the greatest challenges net the most satisfying rewards.

Find out what happens in:

THE REDEMPTION OF DARIUS STERNEFebruary 2015

THE TAMING OF XANDER STERNEMarch 2015

The Redemption

of Darius Sterne

Carole Mortimer

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

CAROLE MORTIMER was born and lives in the UK. She is married to Peter and they have six sons. She has been writing for Mills & Boon

since 1978, and has written almost 200 books. She writes for the Modern Romance™ line, and also Regency romances for Mills & Boon

Historical. Carole is a USA TODAY bestselling author, and in 2012 was recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for her ‘outstanding contribution to literature’.

For Peter, as always.

Contents

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Title Page (#u85cded7c-6362-52e7-ae94-c593f7d37b59)

About the Author (#u89039387-74ed-538b-8c4d-101ec100ccdc)

Dedication (#u4fbde62f-6da7-58f8-b333-8109a0f16ac5)

CHAPTER ONE (#uf3e9348c-32b1-5027-8666-d2fc022af1c7)

CHAPTER TWO (#u72fee6c9-24d4-5250-a499-af050d550091)

CHAPTER THREE (#u21675a82-48d2-5e62-9d85-4234fb4dcc8e)

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CHAPTER ONE (#ulink_a5c2c40e-c659-5a89-9b53-02b447a725c1)

‘WHO IS THAT?’ Andy exclaimed as she glanced towards the doorway of the exclusive restaurant and bar, Midas, in which she was currently celebrating with her sister and brother-in-law.

Her glass of champagne raised halfway to her lips, Andy openly stared across the elegant restaurant at the man standing just inside the doorway. Tall and grimly unsmiling, he removed his dark outer coat, before handing it off to the waiting maître d’.