REVIEW: Sold for the Greek’s Heir by Lynne Graham

In Sold for the Greek’s Heir (Brides for the Taking #3) by Lynne Graham, having Jax Antonakos back in her life is the one thing Lucy Dixon wishes wouldn’t happen, because he left her heartbroken and pregnant without offering an explanation why he cut off all contact with her. But when business brings him to town, and he discovers Lucy working as a waitress, they both know it’s time to face the past. Yet, will reliving the past bring them closer together, or will their fear of putting their trust in each other again tear them apart?

”If we married, we would be in a position to give Bella far more.”
Lucy put down her sandwich unfinished. “Married?” she repeated in consternation. “But you don’t ever want to get married.”
“I didn’t plan to have a child either,” Jax reminded her. “But Bella is here now and that changes the whole picture. I want to give her what I didn’t have. A mother, a father and a settled home, all the security that only a traditional family structure can give her.”

Having really enjoyed the first book of this series, but only giving the second story three stars, I was still looking forward to this book, because Ms. Graham pens some really great stories. The way this story started had me feeling sorry for the hero, because of his back story and the situation he went through with his parents. Why couldn’t his father have taken more of an interest in him earlier on his life? Why was his father so fixated on seeing him with someone he couldn’t see as more than just a friend? However, what I liked most about the beginning of this story is the moment the hero and heroine met. They’re enemies, because of things Jax believes about Lucy that are simply not true. Who made him doubt her?

The dialogue was very interesting, especially due to the history between these two and because this story contains the enemy to lovers trope. It also does get a little intense due to how this couple interacts with each other; and the ultimatum the heroine’s father offers the hero, because he wants to make certain Lucy and his grandchild have the kind of future they deserve. Besides, it’s an ultimatum Jax and Lucy don’t have an option but to agree to, especially with the information the heroine’s father has about Jax’s family.

As for the main characters, I really liked the heroine. She’s strong and brave by the way she doesn’t make things easy for the hero, even though he wields a lot of power and can have anything or anyone he wants. Moreover, I could understand why she doesn’t make things easy for him, as he hurt her badly in the past by believing someone that had an agenda over the woman he was getting to know. Can she forgive him? Should she forgive him? It’s hard not to when she stills loves him, and especially when things become more complicated due to an ultimatum the heroine’s father makes to the hero. An ultimatum that might not be in her best interest, since she can’t trust the hero, yet seems she doesn’t have much choice but to agree to.

While the hero, he’s confident and powerful, but at times I found him to be a total jerk when it came to the way he interacted with the heroine. He wields his power and status, as if he expects people to just fall in line with his demands. Shouldn’t the heroine be considered innocent until proven guilty, especially when he’d never witnessed any such behavior by the heroine that has been reported to him? I also enjoyed the confrontation he had with the person that derailed his relationship with the heroine in the past. Why did someone want to stop the hero and heroine being together?

Jax winced. ”I owe you a wholehearted apology for what happened but let’s not talk about it,” he retorted wryly of that sobering experience.
“Let’s not,” Rio agreed, leaning closer. “A word of advice,” he added in a rueful undertone. “The word ‘alley’ will be etched on your gravestone…”
Momentarily, Jax froze as if a gun has been angled at him and faint colour rose over his sculpted cheekbones. “Is that so?”
“The sisters don’t keep secrets,” Rio imparted. ”Nothing is too sacred to be discussed. Cross one and you cross all three and none of them are batting for you.”

Overall, Ms. Graham has penned a good read in this book where the chemistry was strong and the characters have some tough decisions to make, if they’re to achieve their happy ever after. Will Jax be able to win Lucy back? The way this story ended had me sympathizing with the heroine, because how could Jax have been so wrong about her. She was committed to their relationship when they were together the first time, and there’s no way she would have ruined it in the manner he believed. I would recommend Sold for the Greek’s Heir by Lynne Graham, if you enjoy the enemy to lovers trope, the second chance romance trope or books by authors Jane Porter, Andie Brock or Dani Collins.

Book Info:

Publication: June 1st, 2017 | Harlequin Presents | Brides for the Taking #3

With this ring…

After a whirlwind affair, Greek billionaire Jax Antonakos left Lucy Dixon heartbroken and—although he didn’t know it—pregnant! Now Lucy is determined to make a new life with her tiny daughter, yet when Jax sweeps back into her world, she cannot mask her instant response to his seductive charisma!

…I thee buy!

For Jax, a ready-made heir is well worth bidding for—especially when it guarantees making Lucy’s luscious curves his. He’s determined to stake his claim on her body—and their baby—by reminding her of their insatiable chemistry in the wedding bed!