A Pregnancy Bombshell to Bind Them by Annie West
Subgenre: contemporary romance
Release date: 17 Apr 2024
Publisher: Mills & Boon Modern
Format: ebook and print
Length: 264 pages
RRP: $5.99 (ebook); $8.99 (print)
Laura is modelling on location in Queensland when she meets Vassili Thanos, a businessman on holiday from Greece. They bond over a ridiculously overloaded fruit mocktail, which turns into dinner, tales about travelling, and a growing attraction.
There is a kiss, a night together, then both of them prolong their stay, despite work calling. Their time together is magical, even if it is out of character for both of them to have a fling like this.
Inevitably, their idyllic time is shattered by an urgent phone call summoning Vassili home. He is reticent about the call; it seems to be something he can’t discuss with Laura. With no real claim on him she can’t press him for more information and they part, his last words being: But we’ll see each other again.
Famous last words indeed. When Laura idly searches Vassily on her phone, she discovers he’s a very very wealthy man. She’s also completely horrified to discover he’s engaged. Which is why she can never ever be with this man, ever again. He has lied to her, something she’s sworn she will never let a man do to her again.
Vassili is puzzled when Laura blocks him on her phone. He’s desperate to contact her to continue their relationship, but months go past with every effort stalled.
He’s appalled when the ever-hungry media run a story suggesting Laura’s pregnant, and he is the potential mystery father after their time together in Queensland. This changes everything, and the family situation in Greece becomes hugely volatile.
Vassili, of course, immediately heads for Australia. Laura is horrified to see him, especially when the media follow the scent of the juicy story. Her friend Jake is very protective—and please can we have his story, Annie? He sounds wonderful!
Is there any chance that Vassili and Laura can be honest with each other about their pasts? Laura hates dishonest men, but Vassili would have to break the trust of someone he loves to tell Laura the truth about himself. Can they find their way through this?
What a rocky road to love! This book was completely compelling, and I did fall for Vassili and admire the very strong Laura (and thoroughly enjoyed the quick glimpses we had of Jake). I read it in one lovely afternoon. Annie West is truly the Queen of Romance.
reviewed by Malvina
A review copy of this book was provided by the author.
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