Book excerpt: A family wedding… …An unexpected reunion Twelve years ago Arabella Pemberton and Burke Phillips were in a life-changing car accident. Though Burke escaped with surface wounds, successful businesswoman Bella still carries the physical and emotional scars of that night. When they're reunited at a wedding in Italy, old feelings reignite, and Bella realizes that Burke is the one person she can truly share herself with, the one person who can show her what she’s been missing… An Heirs to an Empire novel Heirs to an Empire trilogy Book 1 – Scandal and the Runaway Bride Book 2 – The Heiress’s Pregnancy Surprise Book 3 - Wedding Reunion with the Best Man “This was the first time I've read a book written by Donna Alward and I'm sure I'm going to read more because I've devoured The Heiress's Pregnancy Surprise in record time.” -Goodreads “Ms. Alward wrote a wonderful, sweet and emotional story that is not to be missed. She provided a tale rich with sizzling chemistry, revealing conversations, and other charming characters…. I highly recommend Scandal and the Runaway Bride to other readers.” -Goodreads