The Greek's Billion-Dollar Baby

Clare Connelly

Oct 2019 · Crazy Rich Greek Weddings Book 1 · Harlequin

About this ebook

An innocent young woman’s life is about to change after one night of passion with a wealthy widower in this seductive international romance.

All the money in the world couldn’t save Leonidas from the pain—and guilt—of losing his loved ones. Since then, he’s forbidden himself all pleasure in life. Until he meets enchanting, innocent Hannah at a lavish party in Greece . . .

Reeling from the discovery of her fiancé’s infidelity, Hannah is determined to swear off men. But her instant chemistry with Leonidas is undeniable. And for one night, they break all their rules, indulging in red-hot oblivion—with inescapably powerful consequences . . .

Ratings and reviews

I have complicated feelings about this book. Did I think it was terrible? No. Did I think it was great? No. There are a few things I can say with certainty. I do think the book had potential but in the end it was buried under the heroes never ending lament for his deceased wife and child. Now, do not get me wrong, I have experienced more loss and grief than many have and I know how hard the past can be to let go of. The anger, the guilt, the intense desire for things to be the way they once were and yes, even falling down the whole of depression that is so deep you don't think you will ever make it out. I will say that this is a scenario you see often in books but there is a line where it stops being a plot device and simply turns into drudgery. I feel that was unfortunately the case with this book. The way the story unfolded left me with not one single feeling that Leonidas cared for Hannah or the child he had made with her. They were a responsibility at best and an unwelcome burden at worst. I felt really bad for Hannah, who had her own painful baggage and had such a need to be loved. In the end he does an abrupt about face but for me the damage was done and I simply couldn't buy it. If this is not more than enough, add in the fact Hannah looks like the dead wife AND they meet and hookup at a place that holds special meaning to him and the wife. Then the frosting on the cake was...we learn that there were problems in the marriage! WHAT!!?? So yeah, this book was not a winner for me.

The story could have been fleshed out better regarding her family

About the author

Clare Connelly was raised in small-town Australia among a family of avid readers. She spent much of her childhood up a tree, Harlequin book in hand. She is married to her own real-life hero in a bungalow near the sea with their two children. She is frequently found staring into space - a surefire sign she is in the world of her characters. Writing for Harlequin Presents is a long-held dream. Clare can be contacted via clareconnelly.com or on her Facebook page.