The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride

The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride

Publisher: Harlequin Mills & Boon (1 Feb 2008). ISBN-10: 0263864006, ISBN-13: 978-0263864007

He's discovered she's his baby's mother so now she'll be his bride! Maribel was a shy virgin when she and handsome Leonidas Pallis shared a night of passion. She assumed he was inspired by his need for comfort, rather than lust for her. However, unbeknownst to Leonidas Maribel conceived his child. Now Leonidas wants what's his: his baby boy and Maribel, available 24/7. But the only way Leonidas will claim her and their son is if he takes her as his bride!

(From the The Rich, The Ruthless and the Really Handsome trilogy).

4 Stars - RT Book Reviews
Sandra Garcia-Myers

Two years after spending a night with wealthy Leonidas Pallis, Maribel Greenaway sees him and realizes he still packs a powerful punch, but doubts he'll even remember her. Wrong! When Leonidas finds out she had his son, he wants to be part of the child's life. Afraid he'll use his power and influence against her, Maribel demands marriage so that she'll be on equal footing. They're both in for some surprises as they embark on a life together. Leonidas is a magnetic hero but arrogant, and he expects to get everything he wants. Maribel is the first woman who not only doesn't fall at his feet, she actually stands up to him. With The Greek Tycoon's Defiant Bride, Lynne Graham creates an interesting dynamic for a fascinating story.

5 Stars - Amazon Customer Reviews
Holly R

Maribel and Leonidas Pallis shared a night of passion but the following morning Maribel disappeared from Leonidas's life. He was far more hurt than he thought possible and he strove to erase her from his mind, but when he sees her again at a memorial service for her cousin he can't help but remember that night. Then someone at the service mentions that Maribel has a child and he's angry that she's been with some other man. He goes to see her, not knowing exactly what he wants from her but then he's stunned to realize that Maribel's child is his son. He's equally stunned by Maribel's passionate vow that she will never let him near her child. Leonidas is determined to use all his considerable resources to gain his rights as the father and at first Maribel fights him. She wants nothing to do with him and doesn't want her son emulating his father's careless, playboy ways. She thinks to drive him away by saying the only way that Leonidas will be allowed into their lives is if he marries her. Well, Leonidas accepts her offer and they marry. For better or worse these two tempestuous lovers need to find a compromise that will enable them to have a happily ever after. My favorite in the Rich, Ruthless and Really Handsome series. I liked Maribel and I enjoyed her evading manoeuvres. At first her insistence on cutting Leonidas out of his sons life seems cold but when we learn more about that fateful morning after they had sex it becomes more apparent that she has valid reasons in protecting herself and her son. I completely sympathize with her hurt and cheered when she brought Leonidas to his knees. Who was an arrogant jerk. When they finally do have sex as man and wife and then he rolls off her and agrees to meet his ex girlfriend at her apartment my jaw just dropped. That it was completely innocent doesn't matter. He frequently tells her that she doesn't own him and that their marriage will not change him. I definitely enjoyed reading about Maribel bringing him down a peg or three. Normally I don't like angsty books but all these out of control emotions was a fun ride. Also it's a good thing I read this book before the first one in this series because I would have really disliked Leonidas alot more. He has an obvious disdain for women in the first book and it's still not beaten out of him by his own book but Maribel soons straightens him out and makes him into a better father and a far better husband.

5 Stars - Amazon Customer Reviews
J. Ma

Maribel and Leonidas are a very enjoyable couple to read about. They have the whole drama, jealousy, romance, witty funny humorous conversations, and a hell of a good story line. I loved their baby Elias, he is so adorable to read about. I enjoyed the book, its what i call a "lazy-day" book where on a lazy relaxing day it makes a good read because you need time to absorb it properly. I loved it. I loved the ending too. You can't always get those perfect fulfilling endings and i feel this book had it on the mark or at least very damn close. The ONLY negative about the book i say was Maribel's family. I wish she would of stood up to them and gave them a little justice-pay-back because they annoyed the hell out of me the way they were always putting her down (which wasn't much as they aren't frequently part of the story thankfully). Stand up to them like she constantly stood up to Leonidas.

4 Stars - Amazon Customer Reviews
KNVN

Great addition to the Rich, the Ruthless, and the Really Handsome series. The hero is to die for gorgeous and the heroine is not so gorgeous but he finds her utterly ravishing and can't keep his hands off her. Like almost all Lynne Graham's books, I finished this one in one sitting because it is so good.