You'will'be my wife...' Esther Abbott was backpacking across Europe when she was approached about being a surrogate. Desperately in need of the money, Esther agreed. But now, when the deal falls apart, she's left pregnant and alone with no one to turn to...except the baby's father Learning he is to have a child with a woman he's never met is a scandal Italian billionaire Renzo Valenti can't afford. Following his recent bitter divorce, and with an impeccable reputation to maintain, Renzo has no choice but to claim the child...and claim Esther as his wife