The Mysterious Billionaire
(2026)(The second book in the Ashford Legacy series)
A novel by Serenity Woods
One night. No names. One very awkward board meeting later…
Maddie Rutherford knows exactly who Caesar Ashford is the moment she meets him at a masked ball.
Billionaire heir. Professional rival. The cold, cynical face of the family company her grandfather is desperate to partner with.
Which means flirting with him is a terrible idea.
Having one reckless, unforgettable night? Absolute disaster.
Maddie panics and disappears before Caesar learns her identity, convincing herself it was just one impulsive mistake she can leave behind.
Except weeks later, she’s sent to negotiate a high-stakes partnership with Ashford AgriTech… and comes face to face with Caesar in a boardroom.
The worst part? She’s eight weeks pregnant… with Caesar’s baby.
Caesar is stunned that the mysterious woman he couldn’t forget is Maddie Rutherford, granddaughter of the man he trusts least in the world.
Although he’s determined to keep his distance, being stranded with Maddie on a remote countryside farm makes forgetting her impossible.
Now Maddie must decide whether to tell Caesar the truth about the baby… before he discovers it himself and assumes that everything between them was part of her grandfather’s plan.
But the deeper Maddie falls for him, the more terrified she becomes that Caesar will never trust that she chose him for herself, not for her family.
Perfect for fans of billionaire romance, forced proximity, accidental pregnancy, grumpy hero/sunshine heroine dynamics, and stories where love must overcome family loyalty and mistrust.
Maddie Rutherford knows exactly who Caesar Ashford is the moment she meets him at a masked ball.
Billionaire heir. Professional rival. The cold, cynical face of the family company her grandfather is desperate to partner with.
Which means flirting with him is a terrible idea.
Having one reckless, unforgettable night? Absolute disaster.
Maddie panics and disappears before Caesar learns her identity, convincing herself it was just one impulsive mistake she can leave behind.
Except weeks later, she’s sent to negotiate a high-stakes partnership with Ashford AgriTech… and comes face to face with Caesar in a boardroom.
The worst part? She’s eight weeks pregnant… with Caesar’s baby.
Caesar is stunned that the mysterious woman he couldn’t forget is Maddie Rutherford, granddaughter of the man he trusts least in the world.
Although he’s determined to keep his distance, being stranded with Maddie on a remote countryside farm makes forgetting her impossible.
Now Maddie must decide whether to tell Caesar the truth about the baby… before he discovers it himself and assumes that everything between them was part of her grandfather’s plan.
But the deeper Maddie falls for him, the more terrified she becomes that Caesar will never trust that she chose him for herself, not for her family.
Perfect for fans of billionaire romance, forced proximity, accidental pregnancy, grumpy hero/sunshine heroine dynamics, and stories where love must overcome family loyalty and mistrust.
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