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Her Enemy's Secret Son

By Julia James
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Keeping his son close... keeping her closer! Laurel Peters’ whirlwind affair with tycoon Xander Xenakis shattered the moment he accused her of getting close to him to steal priceless jewellery. When the arresting Greek refuted her innocence, she walked away carrying her pride, the truth —... Read More
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Keeping his son close... keeping her closer!

Laurel Peters’ whirlwind affair with tycoon Xander Xenakis shattered the moment he accused her of getting close to him to steal priceless jewellery. When the arresting Greek refuted her innocence, she walked away carrying her pride, the truth — and his baby...

Discovering he has a child, Xander’s fury knows no bounds. All these years apart haven’t dulled the maelstrom of emotions Laurel provokes in him. He won’t be denied his son. Yet, each fraught interaction with Laurel is scorchingly hot. It’s just a matter of time before they both ignite!

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781038974518

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 April 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Mills & Boon Modern

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 162g

Pages: 208

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About the Author

Mills & Boon novels were Julia James' first "grown-up" books she read as a teenager, and she's been reading them ever since. She adores the Mediterranean and the English countryside in all its seasons and is fascinated by all things historical, from castles to cottages. In between writing she enjoys walking, gardening, needlework and baking "extremely gooey chocolate cakes" and trying to stay fit! Julia lives in England with her family.

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