Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Italian’s Pregnancy Proposal | 2005 | Susan Stephens | Buy |
| 2 | The Marciano Love-Child | 2007 | Susan Stephens | Buy |
| 3 | Desert King, Pregnant Mistress | 2008 | Susan Stephens | Buy |
| 4 | Blackmailed For Her Baby | 2008 | Susan Stephens | Buy |
Bought for Her Baby is a four-book Harlequin Presents collection that pairs pregnancy storylines with powerful heroes. The Italian’s Pregnancy Proposal (2005) sets the tone, with an Italian hero responding to unexpected news of a baby. The Marciano Love-Child, Desert King Pregnant Mistress, and Blackmailed For Her Baby follow, each putting a different spin on the same basic setup.
The “bought” element in the title reflects the power imbalance that drives these stories. The heroes are wealthy men who try to control the situation through money or status, while the heroines fight to maintain their independence even as they accept help for their babies. This push and pull between financial security and personal freedom is at the heart of each book. The series covers Italian, Mediterranean, and desert settings across its four entries, giving readers a variety of backdrops for the same core emotional conflict.