Book excerpt: A long-lost flame is reignited in this enchanting secret heir story by the USA Today–bestselling author The Spaniard’s Surprise Love-Child. Reunited with the rugged billionaire . . . for their son’s sake! Their connection was so unique, their desire unmatched . . . Marisa was the first and last woman Roman Bardales proposed to, and her stark refusal turned his heart to stone. Now, years later, he’s finally discovered the lasting effects of their encounter: his son! Devoted mother Marisa has always craved stability for her and her little boy. But Roman’s reappearance in their lives shakes her very foundations. For he’s not simply staking a claim to his child. He’s reawakening the longing she thought she’d never feel again . . .