AN HEIRESS FOR HIS EMPIRE is Book one in Lucy
Monroe's Ruthless Russians mini-series. Happily for
me,
AN HEIRESS FOR HIS EMPIRE is lacking a lot of the angst
and
conflict between the hero and heroine that I find to be
staples of the Harlequin Presents line. There is conflict
in this story and drama, but there wasn't a lot of
negativity between the hero and heroine. Lucy Monroe puts
a
unique spin on the "forced marriage of convenience" theme.
I am a huge Lucy Monroe fan and AN HEIRESS FOR HIS EMPIRE
does not disappoint.
I really love that Lucy Monroe takes a common romance
trope
and mixes it up with unconventional characters. It starts
out in familiar territory for the genre -- a media scandal
plagues an heiress, and her domineering father makes a
power play and demands she marry to hush up the scandal as
well as advance his business plans. However, Madison
Archer
is not the typical headline-grabbing socialite. The things
she's being accused of are all lies and she often makes
news for her social activism rather than for the typical
celebrity excesses. Lucy Monroe succeeds at creating a
complex, intelligent, and likable heroine. I like that
both
Maddie and Vik have dysfunctional relationships with their
fathers and are able to connect and bond over that.
Viktor Beck makes for a delicious alpha hero with a caring
side. He is a pitch perfect balance of determined
businessman and empathetic lover. His ability to empathize
with Maddie is a big part of why I think he's such a great
hero. Although he and her father have similar business
goals, he always takes her side, believes in her, and
gives
her some much needed support. I like that he admires and
encourages her philanthropic endeavors, as well as
supporting her choices like attending therapy. Their past
history coupled with the way they now work in perfect
harmony make the passion more believable.
AN HEIRESS FOR HIS EMPIRE is another extremely sexy
romance
by Lucy Monroe with great characters. After reading this
story, I am eager to read the next book in this
addictive Ruthless Russians mini-series --A Virgin
For His Prize. I can't wait to see what's in store for
Maxwell
Black and Romi Grayson.
The story: Innocent debutante Madison Archer has
hit
the headlines for a scandal not of her making. Now,
marriage
to the unscrupulous Viktor Beck is the only way to save
what's left of her reputation!
The
contract: Maddie has always featured in Viktor's plans
to take over her father's company and expand his empire.
The
intense attraction between them only sweetens the deal
he's
offered….
The secret: Though love
doesn't
beat in Viktor's heart, he'll show Maddie just how hot
their
chemistry can be. But even this corporate shark is in for
a
shock—his wild socialite is still a virgin!
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