Yes, an interesting book, with something different – this time our billionaire is a Greek guy, with his own issues to deal with. It was nice and warm, a good book that gave me a relaxing feeling. So yes, I liked it.

Nico and Marianna meet under fortunate circumstances – he is at the right place at the right time. Since she is on a vacation, what better way to pass the time than enjoy a good fling ,especially if the guy is so good looking. Little did they expect for things to get out of control. Their story has some twists, which I have enjoyed and there are many interesting aspects in the characters’ personalities.

Where Marianna is genuine and nice, Nico is hard and not much for fighting for her. He has his heart to guard and will never put it in the hands of a stranger. She, on the other hand, is as strong as she is nice and accepts her fate with head up, willing to deal with the consequences of her decisions.

While I liked the couple, I liked their relationship, I wanted to take more advantage of the scenery and the beautiful places. Also, there was something missing in Nico, as a character. There are moments where he was too much of a stubborn guy and just…too much.

Still, I have enjoyed it and was a great book for the chilly afternoons we have here. 3.5 stars for now.

Marianna Halsey has a plan to lose her virginity while on a vacation in Greece. She doesn't realize though that the man she decided to give herself too is the man her brother is trying to do business with. Nico Galinas knows who Marianna is from the beginning but he indulges her deception which ends up blowing up in her face. Now pregnant Marianna feels Nico needs to know but will the man who thought the worst of her believe her the second time around?

I thought the beginning was a hoot. Nico though was a bit hard to soften too as he is a jerk and it takes time to figure out why he is so cold. Marianna is an interesting character, there are some fun moments with her. I liked that she had seven over protective brothers. If you are looking for an angsty read this is one to pick up.

I loved this book! This was my first book by Stefanie London and now I can't wait for more! Nico is extremely distrustful and Marianna wants to liven up her life. She goes to extremes to do it. When Marianna and Nico cross paths a fire was lit. The plot of this romance is sexy and fresh. I wish I had her brothers and would love to know them better.

This romance was a fast read, I think, I literally devoured. This is one romance I very highly recommend. Super sweet and extremely hot. A must read.

A good well-written romance with a good plot. I liked the premise and the follow-thru. Good characters.

I read this on a whim, and have to say that I really enjoyed it. There was unexpected depths to the story. Nico is the Greek Billionaire and he knows that Marianna is going by an assumed name. He wants to figure out what her game is. They spend the day in bed, then she leaves him. A few months later, she is back. She is pregnant and is determined that her child is going to have a real set of parents. The rest of the book is the struggle for trust between them.

Marianna is looking to get rid of her v-card while she's on a vacation with her brothers in Corfu. And she's found just the man to relieve her of it - gorgeous local hottie, Nico Galinas, the man who helped prevent her from getting mugged. A vacation romp sounds just the ticket for her, but will it stay a romp when an unforeseen consequence strikes? The permanent kind of consequence?

I wanted to like this one, as I've liked all the other stories of this author's that I've read before; unfortunately, this one just did not work for me. Neither Nico nor Marianna is particularly likable, nor is their connection very strong. And the whole tone is just so down and dreary. Gah, it depresses me just thinking about the story and everything that happened in it. So if you're looking for something fun and lighthearted, I'd look elsewhere. If you're looking for something super sexy with vibrant, lovable characters, I'd definitely look elsewhere.

I really love a romance with a Greek hero in it and of course set in Greece yes, so straight away MS London had ticked the boxes for me wanting to read this one and wow what a fabulous story, we meet and Aussie heroine Marianna Halsey who decides that her life is boring and at twenty four she needs to lose her virginity and what a better way to do so than on a trip to Greece with one of her brothers, while he is working she sets her sights on gorgeous Greek billionaire Nico Galinas, and two lives are about to change in the best way.

Marianna has really led a sheltered life she has seven brothers and lost her parents young, she has put everything into the study of languages, and now it is time to move forward how hard can it be she has read lots of romance books and goes forward with that information, but hooking up with the gorgeous Nico sets her on a path to happiness and love although not easily there are a lot of bends in the road to get through to Nico.

Nico has never had a family, growing up an orphan and being terribly hurt by the person that he loved makes him almost a recluse he doesn’t mix well with people, but when the beautiful Marianne or Bianca comes onto him he cannot resist even if trust comes very hard for him and that one day together leaves consequences that Nico finds hard to accept but also determined to be a good father, and the way this woman works her wiles on him is turning his mind and heart inside out.

I loved this story Marianne is so beautiful inside and out, I loved her quirky facts that just come out in conversations and I loved her kindness and the way that she understood Nico and never gave up on the love and the family she wanted, and Nico man he had issues to overcome and Marianne was just the person to mend his soul and his heart, she pushed him in so many ways and when he realized he did love her oh it was so gorgeous, there were tears of happiness from me, so thank you for a wonderful story MS London, this is one not to be missed.

Rating 4.5/5
This is a lovely contemporary romance where the heroine is determined to lose her virginity whilst on holiday in Greece. She's travelling there with one of her very protective older brothers but plans on achieving her goal whilst he's in twitch business dealings. Little did she realise that the handsome Greek she chooses is none other than the billionaire who had turned down the opportunity to work with her brothers. Mind you, neither of them foresaw the consequences of their actions! When she discovers she's pregnant, she goes back to propose in the hope they can bring their child up together. However, his upbringing in an orphanage, a failed romance and distrust of others make this a difficult scenario and any love will be hard to win - but so worth it in the end!

This is a well written, enjoyable romance plagued with uncertainty, distrust and dilemmas. The characters are well developed and the plot has plenty of twists and turns to keep the reader turning the pages. This author has a way of connecting her characters to the reader, leaving you wanting to support them in their quest for their happily ever after. I have no hesitation in highly recommending this - and other book by this author!

I requested and was gifted a copy of this book via NetGalley and the review is my honest opinion after choosing to read it.

Nice, cute and quick. With an adorably quirky heroine with a tendency to spout weird facts about languages that was quite lovable.
And it was so very very very Harlequin'ish. Something I have a soft spot for.

Great story. Loved learning the language with Marianna. A lot of roller coaster emotions in this book I didn't know which way it was going to go. Nico runs hot and cold in the span if seconds that it became childish at times.

Marianna has lived a secluded life. Not having parents to raise her, her seven brothers did the best they could. But they were extremely overprotective! When offered the opportunity to travel outside of Australia, she jumped at the chance. Marianna decided she'd leave the business to her brother while she scoped out Greek men. Seeing a "Greek God" across the street, Marianna decides to pursue him, only to lose site of him. Mistaking him for a pick pocket, Marianna hits him. Realizing she's wrong, she becomes nervous and starts spouting off language facts. Amused by her quirkiness, Nico decides to take her on a tour of his village.

Nico, having grown up in less than ideal circumstances, dreamt of having a wife and a family. All his dreams came crashing down under false allegations and life altering decisions. Not one to trust, Nico has spent the last several years building his empire into a successful billion dollar business. Even though he doesn't trust her, he finds her refreshing. Her innocence and wonder have him second guessing himself and his life choices.

After a romantic rendezvous and what was the best, worse day of her life, Marianna returns to Australia. Upon discovering she's pregnant, she returns to inform Nico and ask him to marry her. She wants her child to grow up with the love of two parents, something she didn't have. Even though she doesn't know Nico, she feels as though he'd make a good father.

Oh boy.....this story! I wanted to smack some sense into Nico-cause bodily harm!!! He was brutal at times. I don't know that I would've been as forgiving as Marianna was. She was truly a remarkable woman. I also wanted to send Jules packing! He intentionally interfered with his best friend's happiness. That's NOT being a good best friend! I found myself jealous of Marianna's vast knowledge of languages. I wish I was able to retain language knowledge as a child, but didn't. I loved when she word vomitted language facts! HILARIOUS! I also enjoyed her placing the cat statue in different places in order to rile up Nico. I used to have friends in college who did that to me! So funny! Sometimes letting go of the past is so difficult it seems impossible. To truly be happy, Nico had to put the past in the past. I read a gifted copy and all opinions stated are my own.

Enjoyed it

What I liked:
The writing style
The characters
Standalone
HEA
Epilogue

I look forward to reading more from Stephanie London.
I voluntarily read and reviewed an ARC from NetGalley.

This is a funny, steamy, and romantic marriage of connivence novel! This is my first time reading Stefanie London and I enjoyed it greatly.

Thank you Netgalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an unbiased review.

I enjoyed this very much for a bit of lighter reading and I didn't want to put it down. A contemorary adult-version fairy tale, easy to read, with heart.
These two, Marianna and Nico, understood each other better than anyone thought, considering how they met and progressed. Their interactions had meaning, their banter was subtly fun. Her understanding went deep, while Nico was still wrestling with his, and it was refreshing not to have them BOTH being stubborn fools. All gearing for the "lived happily ever after" sigh.

What do you get when you add an adorably quirky heroine and a a hot Greek alpha male? The perfect light hearted read.

This was by no means a unique plot. Marianna is on vacation in Greece and is seeking a vacation fling where she can unload her virginity. Wealthy Nico is the perfect target. They have a scorching hot fling. Then shortly after returning to Australia, Marianne discovers she's pregnant and her and Nico's lives are about to be intertwined forever.

I enjoyed the characters and the plot. I thought it was well written and moved along. There wasn't too much angst which was good because I wanted something light at the time and this was perfect.

I love this series and Stefanie London. Beauty and the Greek Billionaire was a little more trope-y than I was in the mood for.

This was the story of Mariana an overprotected by her brothers virgin, who decides to have a one night stand in Greece. This wasn't a story for me. I felt it was something I read before and i had a hard time getting through it. The conversations between Julian and Mariana ere awkward and of course the inevitable happens.

This just wasn't the book for me.

I found this to be a sweet romance that incorporated entertaining moments, misunderstandings between the couple, and plenty of chemistry and heat. Well done, Ms. London...on your A-game as always

The lack of empathy from the male in this story drew me away from liking this book I wanted a little more depth in his character

Marianna Halsey is tired of being the overprotected sister of too many brothers not living the life of a social girl and being a virgin. When accompanying her brother to Corfu for a business deal she decides to use this time to leave the nest. Perfect opportunity as her brother goes on business for leaving her alone . As she goes walking she sees a handsome man across the way but as she is watching him a pickpocket attacks her. Nico Gallinas comes to her rescue at least tries until she tries to punch him out thinking he is the theif. She offers to buy him a drink as thanks and uses a phoney name. Whata happens is a fantastic day of adventure for her and fulfilling her wish. Only problem is she has no idea that Nico is the person her brother was trying to do business with but failed. When he finds out she is not Bianca but Marianna you can only imagaine what happens. Nico grew up in an orphanage and his past has shaded his life and makes him a dark person. Can Marianna bring light to him especially when she comes to him pregnant. Trust is a big issue and Nico has issues that are hard to overcome. One of the best stories I have read it has depth and wonderful writing and an adorable porceline cat that is part of Nico life.