The Billionaire's Pregnant Mistress (Petronides Brothers Duo #1)
by
Lucy Monroe (Goodreads Author)
When Greek billionaire Dimitri Petronides is forced to give up Xandra Fortune, his beautiful mistress, he's certain she won't be too distraught. For all the intense passion they've shared she's never let him into her heart, and such a commitment-shy woman could never be his wife...
But after their split, Dimitri discovers that Xandra Fortune is not who he thought she was -...more
But after their split, Dimitri discovers that Xandra Fortune is not who he thought she was -...more
Kindle Edition, 192 pages
Published
June 21st 2010
by Harlequin Presents
(first published October 2003)
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Absolutely loved every second of this book,all my questions were answered and absoluetely loved Alexandra -Dimitri both of them,both are stubborn and cute in their own ways,enjoyed and loved every second of their journey towards HEA
Dimitri Petronides is an Italian tycoon and Xandra(Alexandra) is his mistress but he has to break it up with her cause his granfather is sick and he refuses to undergo the surgery till Dimitri agress to marry Phoebe who is a Greek girl and moves around their family ci...more
Dimitri Petronides is an Italian tycoon and Xandra(Alexandra) is his mistress but he has to break it up with her cause his granfather is sick and he refuses to undergo the surgery till Dimitri agress to marry Phoebe who is a Greek girl and moves around their family ci...more
Alexandra Dupree has been living as a fashion model, Xandra Fortune, for the past six years to support her mother and younger sister. She has to keep their connection on the low down so of course her “lover” Dimitri Petronides doesn’t know who she really is. He believes he does though and he believes she is career oriented and that she will move on quickly from him when he has to give her up to marry a woman his grandfather is blackmailing him into marrying.
Xandra is heartbroken when Dimitri bre...more
Xandra is heartbroken when Dimitri bre...more
So my confession for today is... I occasionally love a good melodramatic WTF-ery plot. And boy did this one have it in SPADES.
WTF 1) Xandra Fortune is a European model. Gosh, can't tell you how easy THOSE are to relate to. It's a good thing she wasn't a supermodel yet because I never would have been able to relate to that.
WTF 2) But she's a model with a secret identity. (Again, good thing she wasn't a supermodel because the superhero/supermodel jokes would fly.) You see, Xandra Fortune is really...more
WTF 1) Xandra Fortune is a European model. Gosh, can't tell you how easy THOSE are to relate to. It's a good thing she wasn't a supermodel yet because I never would have been able to relate to that.
WTF 2) But she's a model with a secret identity. (Again, good thing she wasn't a supermodel because the superhero/supermodel jokes would fly.) You see, Xandra Fortune is really...more
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Spiros and Phoebe's story can be found here: The Latin Lover: The Greek Tycoon's Inherited Bride\Back in the Spaniard's Bed (Harlequin Presents)
I have read this book a few times to double check that it wasn't a category romance. Out of all the HP/Mills & Boone books I've read over the years this really was a stand out for me. It easily falls into my top 10 favorite HP/M&B books of all time.
I originally had this in paperback...and I was quite happy and surprised that I could find it thr...more
I have read this book a few times to double check that it wasn't a category romance. Out of all the HP/Mills & Boone books I've read over the years this really was a stand out for me. It easily falls into my top 10 favorite HP/M&B books of all time.
I originally had this in paperback...and I was quite happy and surprised that I could find it thr...more
This didn't read like your typical HP. The heroine is American, from New Orleans. Her mother and her ideas of ladylike vs. scandalous behavior made me laugh and shake my head. She was the stereotypical Southern dame who didn't like to get her sensibilities offended.
This is Dimitri's story, the older brother who was to marry Phoebe (but his brother did instead) in The Latin Lover: The Greek Tycoon's Inherited Bride\Back in the Spaniard's Bed.
This one was well-written, too, and I enjoyed the plo...more
This is Dimitri's story, the older brother who was to marry Phoebe (but his brother did instead) in The Latin Lover: The Greek Tycoon's Inherited Bride\Back in the Spaniard's Bed.
This one was well-written, too, and I enjoyed the plo...more
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I read this before and at Booklover's recommendation I went and did a reread. On the surface Dimitri is a bloodless bastard treating Xandra/Alexandra with cold distain. The way he treated her meant only the best groveling could overcome the readers distaste. Not to say readers aren't justified, but having lived and traveled across the world I've seen a varied style of family dynamics. How much loyalty a family or parent can exert? A LOT. Dimitri went off the rails when his grandfather asked him...more
This is definitely one of my favorite HP's of all times and one of my favorites by Lucy Monroe. It is filled with angst and it has an absolutely incredibly strong heroine. I also felt that Dmitri's recognition of his mistake and his grovel throughout the book were what made this so strong.
My only negative, is I think she forgave him too easily. It would have been so much stronger to draw out the reconciliation.
My only negative, is I think she forgave him too easily. It would have been so much stronger to draw out the reconciliation.
Jumping right in: from the get go, this book made zero sense. The intro and the premise of the book was just…

and this is coming from someone who has been reading romance novels since (never you mind) and I have forgiven A LOT of odd plot lines in the name of HEA.
The story reminded me of those old Loveswept series circa 1980s. I saw that it was published in 2004 but that can’t be right. It had to be a reprint.
First off, Xandra (Xandra?) Fortune is a French supermodel (working only in Europe) who...more

and this is coming from someone who has been reading romance novels since (never you mind) and I have forgiven A LOT of odd plot lines in the name of HEA.
The story reminded me of those old Loveswept series circa 1980s. I saw that it was published in 2004 but that can’t be right. It had to be a reprint.
First off, Xandra (Xandra?) Fortune is a French supermodel (working only in Europe) who...more
I bought this one because I was in the mood for an HP where the hero really done the heroine wrong and after she disappears realizes his mistake and searches for her to get her back. This one was right up that alley and was pretty good. The hero was a super super ass to her and she, while she loved him, didn't whimper and melt but stood up to him. Well written with some good angsty scenes. POV from both the hero and the heroine. He was pretty contrite when he wised up so that was nice. Minor spo...more
They've been having an affair on Dimitri's terms when Xandra finds out she's pregnant. While she's reeling from that shock, Dimitri is planning on dumping her to fulfill the arranged marriage contract that he's had for a while. Dimitri finally agrees to meet Xandra at a restaurant where she tells him she's expecting. He doesn't believe her and that's when he tells her he is marrying the girl that his grandfather chose for him. Needless to say the restaurant confrontation doesn't go well. She goe...more
I loved this story. Demetri and Alexandria are lovers who have been together for a year when he breaks off their relationship. He breaks it off to please his grandfather who refuses to get necessary surgery until his grandson marries. Alexandria just found out she was pregnant but is devastated when he breaks off their relationship and to top it off his does not believe the child is his even though he is the only man she has ever been with. His pride and anger nearly costs him everything when he...more
Ahhh Dimitri...what a typical hard headed male. But thats Harlequin for you. I really liked this story following French model Xandra/Alexandra while she tried to heal from the abrupt dumping by her Tycoon live-in boyfriend Dimitri, he told her he was getting married, just not to her. And even the fact that she was pregnant hadn't changed his mind. Three months later, after days of searching for her, Dimitri finds her in NY living with her sister and uses his seductive charms to get her back, not...more
Maybe 4.5 stars. This one started out really, really good. Mountains of angst and behaviors you knew were going to demand major grovelling later on. And I know some people think it's a cheap trick, but I love it when (view spoiler) In the middle I thought it lost steam -- too much dialogue or something. But it was satisfying again at the end. Until now I haven't been that impressed by Lucy Monro...more
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French model Xandra Fortune and greek tycoon Dimitri Petronides have been lovers for a year when Dimitri's grandfather has a heart attack. He blackmails Dimitri into accepting an arranged marriage with a childhood friend. Meanwhile Xandra has discovered that she is pregnant. Dimitri tells Xandra he is getting married, she tells him she's pregnant and ugliness ensues, resulting in him throwing her out of their apartment. Dimitri really comes across as a real jerk, but he spends the rest of the bo...more
This is one of my "mindless, need to kill a couple of hours" books. I only like it because, after he has treated her badly, she leaves him and disappears, making him come looking for her. She does change her mind too quickly when he finds her but I am so tired of these books where the women "can't help themselves" whenever he touches them and the allow the men to treat them like stupid dolls. At least she stood up for herself, even if not long enough.
When i realized this was a Harliquin book i wasnt quite sure what to expect.... but that paired with the title, and i was a little worried i was getting into a cheesy, overly sexual romance novel.
Even so, the sample exerpt caught my attention so i gave it a try, and i loved it!
It was a great read, definitely interesting and unpredictable. The ending had me smiling. :)
Even so, the sample exerpt caught my attention so i gave it a try, and i loved it!
It was a great read, definitely interesting and unpredictable. The ending had me smiling. :)
Jan 28, 2013
Jenny
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5 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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made-me-swoon
This book I just fell in love with. I loved Xandra! She took a lot of grief from Dimitri and yet she never stopped loving him and even though she was angry for the way he treated her she still didn't give up on them. The hero is of course in love with her as well but his insecurities and obligation to his family name force him to break up with Xandra so as to marry a good Greek girl. Soon he realizes his mistake and is determined to grovel and win her back. Some previous misunderstandings and pr...more
Great read.
Dimitri could have reacted to the news Alexandra gave him better than he did. I don't believe I would have waited on him to get a hold of me.
I know that they both kept secrets from each other. When you read this book you know that it is better to tell secrets to the one you love instead of waiting until everything blows up.
Dimitri could have reacted to the news Alexandra gave him better than he did. I don't believe I would have waited on him to get a hold of me.
I know that they both kept secrets from each other. When you read this book you know that it is better to tell secrets to the one you love instead of waiting until everything blows up.
I am slightly ashamed that I read this book. It screams corny romance novel. And it was. But I have never read a Harlequin novel before, so I thought I should cross that off my list. It was a very fast, silly book, and I doubt I will ever read another one. Unless there is a title that I simply cannot turn down!
I wanted to give this book more stars but even thou the hero groveled I can not seem to get past his betrayal.
I mean, gosh, he kicked her in the street while pregnant so he could marry somebody else!!
You get over that and like him!I dare you!
I mean, gosh, he kicked her in the street while pregnant so he could marry somebody else!!
You get over that and like him!I dare you!
Overall rating - 3.5 stars
I ended up enjoying this book more than I thought I would in the beginning. Once the hero and heroine stopped fighting and started being agreeable, I liked both of the characters better. If the dialogue had been a bit more realistic and less stilted, it probably would have rated 4 stars.
I ended up enjoying this book more than I thought I would in the beginning. Once the hero and heroine stopped fighting and started being agreeable, I liked both of the characters better. If the dialogue had been a bit more realistic and less stilted, it probably would have rated 4 stars.
Feb 09, 2013
Paula Legate
rated it
2 of 5 stars
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review of another edition
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I’m glad that Dimitri realized early in the story that he was a jerk. The story had a good story line but lacked the emotional tug that the author was trying for.
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Award winning author Lucy Monroe had her first book published in September 2003. Since then she has sold more than 50 books to four publishers and hit national bestsellers lists in the US and England. She writes sexy category romance for Harlequin Presents including her own ongoing mini-series, The Royal Brides. If you prefer a longer book, but want to keep it steamy, try her Mercenary trilogy or...more
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I did a reread and I posted my review. I had forgotten how much I like it! Thanks for reminding me.
Jun 07, 2011 07:34am
I did a reread and I posted my review. I had forgotten how much I like it! Thanks for reminding me."
welcome dear,t...more
Jun 08, 2011 02:36am