From The Essence Of Desire... A King's Baby! While exiled King Alix Saint Croix lies in wait to reclaim his throne a mistress would provide a welcome distraction. He enters a Parisian perfume house to buy fragrance for a current lover – and leaves with a powerful craving for another woman: stunningly exotic perfumer Leila Verughese. The very smell of Alix awakens Leila's every nerve. If she's going to give her innocence to anyone, who better than a king? But it's an alchemy with life-changing repercussions... Leila's life spirals out of control – until she realises her power... she's carrying a royal heir! Discover more at www.millsandboon.co.uk/abbygreen