California ~ Present Day

Millionaire Adam King is determined to buy a piece of land owned by his neighbors, the Torinos. When he approaches Sal Torino about purchasing the property, he is turned down unless he agrees to one stipulation: if he marries Sal’s daughter, Gina, he will get the land. Adam isn’t in the market for marriage and, even though the offer is tempting, Gina is not his type. Then Adam takes another look at Gina, and suddenly temptation takes on new meaning.

Gina has been hounded by her family for years to marry and have children. She’s more focused on raising her horses than dating, but deep inside her, she wouldn’t mind having a family. When Gina learns of the deal her father proposed to Adam, it stirs up an old desire she thought had been put to rest. Gina is secretly in love with Adam, and what better way to make him fall in love with her than to marry him and bear his child?

BARGAINING FOR KING’S BABY is the first story in a new series from Maureen Child called Kings of California. First up is the eldest, Adam, who took over the family reins when his parents passed away. Through the years, he’s concentrated on rebuilding the family’s empire, and there is one parcel of land left to be acquired. Adam sees Gina as the quintessential girl next door and someone he wouldn’t look at twice. But with Sal’s offer and then Gina approaching him with a counteroffer, he perhaps can realize his dream. But dare he enjoy the benefits of married life and get too deep into a relationship he doesn’t want?

Gina always thought she was too plain and boring to have someone like Adam notice her. But when she learns what her father did, she figures she’ll take advantage and use the land as a bargaining chip. Their marriage will be full of passion -- but is it only on one side? Can she break through the wall Adam has erected?

Desires, passion and seemingly insurmountable goals highlight BARGAINING FOR KING’S BABY. Adam may appear cold at first, but readers will get into the heart and soul that makes him a hero you’ll not soon forget. Add in Gina, the woman who unlocks his passion, then you have a book that you won’t be able to put down. Grab your very own copy of BARGAINING FOR KING’S BABY and see for yourself.

Patti Fischer