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Heir Ultimatum
She has a plan…until the Italian turns the tables on her! Read this passionate pregnancy romance from Michelle Smart.
Her demand: five million
His counteroffer: marriage!
When waitress Layla’s attempts to contact Sebastiano Russo after their spontaneous, desire-fueled encounter go unanswered, she's left no choice. Her plan? Wait until she finally sees him again three months later, convince him to lower his guard…then handcuff him and deliver her bombshell. She’s pregnant.
Supporting her unborn child is Layla’s top priority, so demanding a small share of Sebastiano’s billions seems reasonable enough. Then he gives her an ultimatum of his own—double or nothing if, to distract the world from some inconvenient business headlines, she’ll marry him in Sicily…
From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Read all The Diamond Club books:
Book 1: Baby Worth Billions by Lynne Graham
Book 2: Pregnant Princess Bride by Caitlin Crews
Book 3: Greek's Forbidden Temptation by Millie Adams
Book 4: Italian's Stolen Wife by Lorraine Hall
Book 5: Heir Ultimatum by Michelle Smart
Book 6: His Runaway Royal by Clare Connelly
Book 7: Reclaimed with a Ring by Louise Fuller
Book 8: Stranded and Seduced by Emmy Grayson
Her demand: five million
His counteroffer: marriage!
When waitress Layla’s attempts to contact Sebastiano Russo after their spontaneous, desire-fueled encounter go unanswered, she's left no choice. Her plan? Wait until she finally sees him again three months later, convince him to lower his guard…then handcuff him and deliver her bombshell. She’s pregnant.
Supporting her unborn child is Layla’s top priority, so demanding a small share of Sebastiano’s billions seems reasonable enough. Then he gives her an ultimatum of his own—double or nothing if, to distract the world from some inconvenient business headlines, she’ll marry him in Sicily…
From Harlequin Presents: Escape to exotic locations where passion knows no bounds.
Read all The Diamond Club books:
Book 1: Baby Worth Billions by Lynne Graham
Book 2: Pregnant Princess Bride by Caitlin Crews
Book 3: Greek's Forbidden Temptation by Millie Adams
Book 4: Italian's Stolen Wife by Lorraine Hall
Book 5: Heir Ultimatum by Michelle Smart
Book 6: His Runaway Royal by Clare Connelly
Book 7: Reclaimed with a Ring by Louise Fuller
Book 8: Stranded and Seduced by Emmy Grayson
- GenresHarlequin
208 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published July 23, 2024
About the author
Michelle Smart
788 books261 followersMichelle Smart is a Publishers Weekly bestselling romance author with a slight-to-severe coffee addiction. With over four million copies of her books sold worldwide, Michelle is now embracing the indie book world to write the passionate romance books she knows her readers love whilst continuing to write for Harlequin Mills & Boon. She is also the author of Butterflies, a standalone romantic and humorous time travel novel set in the 1990s.
A bookworm since birth, Michelle can usually be found hiding behind a paperback, or if it’s an author she really loves, a hardback.
Michelle loves hearing from readers and can be contacted directly via her website.
A bookworm since birth, Michelle can usually be found hiding behind a paperback, or if it’s an author she really loves, a hardback.
Michelle loves hearing from readers and can be contacted directly via her website.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
August 22, 2024
What do I think?. wow, wow, wow.... I have to say that it is a long time since I enjoyed a romance book so much. Should you wish to buy it, be prepared for not being able to put it down until the very last page. The emotional roller coaster journey between hero and heroine is absolutely thrilling. Loved the crazy angst and the alpha sometimes even cruel hero so much! Sebastiano was so arrogant and sure of himself. He just couldn't, wouldn't believe the baby was his! I know I'm a weirdo but I love it when heroes treat my heroines badly because I love a good grovel! Michelle Smart is now the queen of Harlequin Presents as far as I'm concerned!
Did I mention it was steamy as hell? ;)
Did I mention it was steamy as hell? ;)
January 8, 2025
I liked this but not my favorite by this author. It could be life kicking my behind these past few days but the second half was harder to keep my attention. I was definitely able to put this down. Overall, MS is a great author but something about this one felt uneven pace wise.
January 19, 2025
Wow❤️what a beautiful love story!
Feisty but lovable heroine and the most scrumptious sexy billionaire! I read it in one sitting and I wish there was more of them.
There was an epilogue, though it was just a page as it was a gossip article telling us of the birth of their lastest baby being born. I was hoping to see a glimpse of them further down the line.
Though in retrospect, it was a fitting ending.
Michelle Smart is one of my top favourites and she has definitely delivered a wonderful love story in creating these two characters! Also, loved how much the FMC had such a great warm relationship with her mother!
Honestly, I was drawn into this book and could not put it down - left a warm fuzzy feeling this cold January day!
Feisty but lovable heroine and the most scrumptious sexy billionaire! I read it in one sitting and I wish there was more of them.
There was an epilogue, though it was just a page as it was a gossip article telling us of the birth of their lastest baby being born. I was hoping to see a glimpse of them further down the line.
Though in retrospect, it was a fitting ending.
Michelle Smart is one of my top favourites and she has definitely delivered a wonderful love story in creating these two characters! Also, loved how much the FMC had such a great warm relationship with her mother!
Honestly, I was drawn into this book and could not put it down - left a warm fuzzy feeling this cold January day!
August 16, 2024
A good read
This is a good book, one night stand that leads to an unexpected pregnancy. The h was a bartender at an exclusive club where the H is a member. He has been attracted to her for years, they had a one time fling and he ghosted her. So the next time he comes to the club she handcuffs him and blackmailed him for 5 million pounds for her baby. He doesn’t believe he is the father. The plot gets a little long and boring but it is good. They have to overcome their differences to find their HEA. Good epilogue.
This is a good book, one night stand that leads to an unexpected pregnancy. The h was a bartender at an exclusive club where the H is a member. He has been attracted to her for years, they had a one time fling and he ghosted her. So the next time he comes to the club she handcuffs him and blackmailed him for 5 million pounds for her baby. He doesn’t believe he is the father. The plot gets a little long and boring but it is good. They have to overcome their differences to find their HEA. Good epilogue.
September 7, 2024
I read it but whew, this is not a romance. Guys used to claim they read Playboy magazine “for the articles”, not for the smutty pictures that the articles wrapped around to ad a dollop of gravitas. Similarly this HP (and far too many others) are written soft porn wrapped with a dab of plot, fancy clothes and weak sauce revenge and love aka lust.
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August 15, 2024
Great read
Couldn't put this book down! Loved the story line the Feistiness of lady she took no BS
You won't be disappointed
Couldn't put this book down! Loved the story line the Feistiness of lady she took no BS
You won't be disappointed
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