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The Hart Sisters Trilogy #1
The Billionaire's Secret Marriage
Dante Liakos had yet another challenge to overcome in securing his business empire’s future, but this one was much more personal in nature – the need for a wife and an heir. Without them, he could lose control of the empire he had worked so hard to rebuild and expand. However, as he had found so many times before, turning a challenge into a success was about recognizing the right opportunity and acting upon it decisively. In Jayden Hart, he saw such an opportunity, enclosed in the rare combination of innocence, beauty and brilliance - a combination he couldn't resist despite his attempts to remain aloof from the relationship!
Normally poised and self-assured, Jayden’s world had taken an alarming turn. What initially had seemed like a nuisance was quickly becoming a significant threat to her business, her family, and her whole way of life! And she had no idea how to avoid catastrophe. Dante’s suggested solution presented a potential lifeline, but with what strings attached? Would the solution be worse than the crisis that had required it? And how was she to avoid falling in love with her secret husband?
Normally poised and self-assured, Jayden’s world had taken an alarming turn. What initially had seemed like a nuisance was quickly becoming a significant threat to her business, her family, and her whole way of life! And she had no idea how to avoid catastrophe. Dante’s suggested solution presented a potential lifeline, but with what strings attached? Would the solution be worse than the crisis that had required it? And how was she to avoid falling in love with her secret husband?
172 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 13, 2015
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Elizabeth Lennox
293 books1,375 followersUSA Today™ best-selling author Elizabeth Lennox writes contemporary romance novels featuring sheiks, business tycoons, royalty, and other sexy rich men. Her male lead characters are smart, driven and determined, but can still be sensitive and vulnerable. Elizabeth’s female lead characters come from a variety of backgrounds. They are strong, intelligent and independent, while still feminine and caring.
Although she wanted to be a romance novelist since the eighth grade, that dream only became a reality for her in 2009 and a full time job in 2012. Along the way, she received a BS in History and held different jobs in the real estate, government consulting, and financial industries. All during that time, though, she was always writing, using her personal experiences, dreams, and travels throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean as backdrops for her stories. To date, she has written over eighty books and sold over 5.1 million copies. Her free novellas have been downloaded over 8 million times since 2013.
Elizabeth lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Their home is just outside of Washington, D.C., and many of her novels are set in this area.
Although she wanted to be a romance novelist since the eighth grade, that dream only became a reality for her in 2009 and a full time job in 2012. Along the way, she received a BS in History and held different jobs in the real estate, government consulting, and financial industries. All during that time, though, she was always writing, using her personal experiences, dreams, and travels throughout the United States, Europe and the Caribbean as backdrops for her stories. To date, she has written over eighty books and sold over 5.1 million copies. Her free novellas have been downloaded over 8 million times since 2013.
Elizabeth lives in Virginia with her husband and two children. Their home is just outside of Washington, D.C., and many of her novels are set in this area.
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May 12, 2017
3.8* Could have been better if only author elaborated on the threat that was being verbally issued by Dante's father 2nd wife (ex). Was it carried out and solved? What ensue after that? Or was it left to readers to conjure up something with regard to the subplot in order to complete the story?
September 10, 2019
3.5 stars
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June 20, 2016
The Billionaire´s Secret Marriage es el primer libro de la trilogia The Hart Sisters creada por Elizabeth Lennox y narra al historia de Dante y Jayden ( una de las trillizas Hart ).
No empece la lectura con ninguna clase de expectativas, la historia no es nada novedosa o increible, tiene una trama sencilla y comun que a mi modo de ver se le pudo haber sacado mas jugo, el hecho de que no sea la gran cosa no quiere decir que este tipo de libros no tengan su atractivo, yo personalmente disfruto leyendo este tipo de lecturas de vez en cuando, sobre todo cuando no estoy de humor para un libro largo y profundo.
Si te gusta leer novelas Harlequin estoy segura de que este libro te gustara, aunque reconozco que en algunas ocasiones lo senti un poco ... irreal, sobre todo con el insta-love.
2 Estrellas!
April 7, 2021
YASSSSSSS!!!!!!!!
Ohhhh myyyy gawwwdddd, FINALLY!!! I have finally stumbled upon an Elizabeth Lennox novel that delivered on the swoon. Cold, broody hero who is too obtuse to realize he’s falling in love? Yes! Vulnerable, innocent heroine whose sweetness melts the cold heart of the hero? YESSSSS!!
And freakin FINALLY, sex scenes weren’t ruined by rubbers! No barriers between the hero and heroine! It’s got to be a first for this author!
SPOILERS BELOW
Biggest complaint was the ending was too abrupt and we don’t find out the concluding details of a subject that’s brought up (if she’s preggo with twins or not)
Redeemed manwhore, not too many mentions of his past. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to hero. No ow/om drama, no cheating or abuse of any kind. HEA, without an epilogue
Ohhhh myyyy gawwwdddd, FINALLY!!! I have finally stumbled upon an Elizabeth Lennox novel that delivered on the swoon. Cold, broody hero who is too obtuse to realize he’s falling in love? Yes! Vulnerable, innocent heroine whose sweetness melts the cold heart of the hero? YESSSSS!!
And freakin FINALLY, sex scenes weren’t ruined by rubbers! No barriers between the hero and heroine! It’s got to be a first for this author!
SPOILERS BELOW
Biggest complaint was the ending was too abrupt and we don’t find out the concluding details of a subject that’s brought up (if she’s preggo with twins or not)
Redeemed manwhore, not too many mentions of his past. Heroine is a virgin and belongs only to hero. No ow/om drama, no cheating or abuse of any kind. HEA, without an epilogue
November 20, 2019
Characters are not developed enough... Didn't feel the chemistry between the Hero and Heroine. Subplot doesn't exstist and the author used too many exclamation marks!
June 12, 2020
3.5 stars
April 22, 2019
I really enjoyed this one. The hero, Dante, was blackmailed by his father to find a wife so he can get control of 2/3 of the shares of the company he brought back from ashes. In order for him to get the last 1/3 of the shares he had to produce an heir. Dante is brilliant, possessive and extremely gorgeous....quite a savvy in manipulation ..Jayden is from a triplet, she was naieve , forward, courageous and beautiful. She is what one would term cute and sweet, but definitely not a a 'pushover'. So Dante manipulates Jayden into marrying him for mutual benefit, from the moment he met her sparks flew. His company was forcing her to sell her place fire pittance. Unknown to her , he promised her to find a better building for the catering business she shared with her sisters and nieces, a dog, a cat and a pig...yes quite a lot. A better home for all of them if she married him. Jayden accepted and their marriage was kept a secret. From the moment, they were married any reader will recognised how much intwined their connection is. Dante instantly became possessive, protective and he treated her with respect of a wife giving her access to all he has. Jayden wasn't focused on his wealth she wanted him. After they got married,he left for two weeks to Greece to obtain his shares from his father, he didn't contact her. Jayden was so disappointed and sadden, poor girl didn't realise she had it real bad for her secret husband. Love the dialogues and their passion,they couldn't keep their hands off of each other. I also enjoyed her family they were all peas from a pod. When Jayden got pregnant that's when everything exploded and Dante came out clean when she found out about the clause from the prenup her father in law ex wife possessed. Confessions and love revealed and a wonderful HEA 💘...I'm looking forward for more stories on the Hart sisters..I recommend!
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May 20, 2016
Uh- I'm not really sure how to rate or review this book... While there wasn't really much that was objectionable, and the story wasn't bad, it still sort of ran flat. It lacked... turbulence, ups and downs, something to shake the readers up. Jayden was sweet and honest, Dante wasn't a complete jerk, in fact he was quite sweet to her, but they seemed to lack chemistry. I know they keep saying they can't stop touching each other but I didn't feel any connection. And in this age and time Well I rated it an average 3stars, since it wasn't bad, but it wasn't too good either. Moving on to the next sister-> hope that's better.
October 28, 2022
Primer libro de la trilogía de las hermanas Hart, son unas trillizas que trabajan y viven juntas en un catering, la verdad es que me ha sorprendido y me ha gustado bastante la historia, está bien argumentada y se lee de manera fácil y rápida.
Me gustan las tres hermanas, Jayden, Janine y Jasmine, y me gusta como la autora ha planteado el argumento, Dante el protagonista se topa por causalidad con Jayden, la protagonista de este libro, y a partir de ese momento surge un tira y afloja entre ellos.
Él intenta dar esquinazo a un padre déspota, que le obliga a cumplir una serie de cosas como condición para heredar las acciones de la empresa, y ella está desesperada por qué no encuentra una solución buena para mudarse de edificio.
Me ha gustado mucho el libro.
Me gustan las tres hermanas, Jayden, Janine y Jasmine, y me gusta como la autora ha planteado el argumento, Dante el protagonista se topa por causalidad con Jayden, la protagonista de este libro, y a partir de ese momento surge un tira y afloja entre ellos.
Él intenta dar esquinazo a un padre déspota, que le obliga a cumplir una serie de cosas como condición para heredar las acciones de la empresa, y ella está desesperada por qué no encuentra una solución buena para mudarse de edificio.
Me ha gustado mucho el libro.
April 20, 2020
The Billionaire's Secret Marriage
This is the first book in this series of triplet sisters who find love in unusual places. Jayden and her sisters are in business together. But lately they have been bullied by a corporation that wants their building. He owns the same business. Dante is having his own troubles. His father destroyed the business by marrying good diggers. But in order to save the company he must marry and or produce an heir. Their story was interesting read. And I have read the other books in this series.
This is the first book in this series of triplet sisters who find love in unusual places. Jayden and her sisters are in business together. But lately they have been bullied by a corporation that wants their building. He owns the same business. Dante is having his own troubles. His father destroyed the business by marrying good diggers. But in order to save the company he must marry and or produce an heir. Their story was interesting read. And I have read the other books in this series.
February 11, 2024
DNF en 58%
Uff de hace rato no leía un libro tan malo y que probablemente me deje con bloqueo lector. Nada en esta cosa tiene sentido, los personajes son horribles, 0 química y MUY infantiles. Cada página que leía me dejaba así ???, el 58% fue mi límite porque no podía seguir leyendo y sinceramente si pudiera darle -5 estrellas lo haría. En fin, ahorrense este libro ya que hay otros con el mismo trope y mucho mejor desarrollados
Uff de hace rato no leía un libro tan malo y que probablemente me deje con bloqueo lector. Nada en esta cosa tiene sentido, los personajes son horribles, 0 química y MUY infantiles. Cada página que leía me dejaba así ???, el 58% fue mi límite porque no podía seguir leyendo y sinceramente si pudiera darle -5 estrellas lo haría. En fin, ahorrense este libro ya que hay otros con el mismo trope y mucho mejor desarrollados
June 16, 2020
I purchased this story after someone on my readers group recommended it . I really enjoyed reading this story so much . The characters are fantastic and it's a delightful and entertaining story . I'm also purchasing the others in this trilogy . Elizabeth Lennox is new to me but I look forward to reading more of her stories . I highly recommend reading this story .
March 27, 2023
This book felt drawn out, as well as typical troupes. Small town woman who needs a night in shining armor. Dante can hardly be called a good guy, he leads her on while keeping a distance and secrets from Jayden. He preyed upon her in her time of need, especially since he needed her more than she needed him.
Their relationship was truly more of a convenience than of anything else. It was very cut and dry in plot, as well as characters.
Their relationship was truly more of a convenience than of anything else. It was very cut and dry in plot, as well as characters.
February 4, 2020
The first of theY are Triplets
In the begining of this book I wasn't convinced that I was a fan,but was quickly curious and enjoyed the book. Married for unusual reasons. The book was fun to read and an looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.
In the begining of this book I wasn't convinced that I was a fan,but was quickly curious and enjoyed the book. Married for unusual reasons. The book was fun to read and an looking forward to reading the rest of the trilogy.
February 6, 2021
el libro es hermoso a decir basta, con un hombre que no confia en las mujeres por el desfile que han hecho las caza fortunas con el y su padre. Y la protagonista que es terca por pagar ella sus propios gastos es como un golpe para el calculador hombre.
veredicto amo el libro
veredicto amo el libro
September 29, 2021
Short sweet read
A secret marriage, a ruthless business man and a sweet sister who would do anything to protect the business her and her sisters have built. Dante seems like a miracle but does he have an ulterior motive.
A secret marriage, a ruthless business man and a sweet sister who would do anything to protect the business her and her sisters have built. Dante seems like a miracle but does he have an ulterior motive.
August 21, 2018
Another short but satisfying romance from a favourite author.
February 4, 2019
Muy romántico
August 4, 2019
I love this author - Elizabeth Lennox! I look forward to each and everyone of her books when they come out. It is well written romantic stories that I enjoy so much! Keep them coming!!!!
January 9, 2022
Corto, facil de leer. Entretenido
March 3, 2022
Cute quick read.
October 6, 2022
Billionaire secret Marriage
Loved this book. The story was intriguing and full of secrets. I highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed.
Loved this book. The story was intriguing and full of secrets. I highly recommend reading this book, you won't be disappointed.
February 13, 2015
As always, Ms. Lennox captured my attention in the first paragraph. I love, and have, all this author's books (over 60). There are only a few author's I can say that about. The reader finds out in this first installment of one of the Hart triplets, Jayden Hart, is trying to find a solution to their catering business being forced to sell the building where they also live and work together, along with Janine, the third sister/triplet and her two twin toddlers live with them, and Jasmine their sister/triplet.
We find out quickly that Dante Liakos is very jaded about relationships and "never" would he marry because his father had married 6 times and been take advantaged of by all of them except Dante mother who died right after he was born. Because Dante is so jaded, he will not allow himself to get close to Hayden. However Dante needed a temporary/ secret wife to get 1/3 of the stock his father owned if Dante married within 6 months. There is another 1/3 of the company owned by his fathers wife #2. Hayden would be rewarded by Dante to help her with being forced out of the building where she and her sister lived and worked. What Dante did not tell Jayden why he needed to marry quickly, as demanded by his father, nor does he tell her that he owned the building she was being forced out of and he needed her out for a big deal he had working on.
Of course Jayden falls in love, but everything blows up when Hayden finds out the truth including that if Dante has an heir, the stock of the stepmother/exwife, would go to the heir. This information was brought forward right after Jayden stated that she was pregnant. Don't pass this book up, it is a great quick read with hot steamy scenes that you will Think about long after you finish the book.
We find out quickly that Dante Liakos is very jaded about relationships and "never" would he marry because his father had married 6 times and been take advantaged of by all of them except Dante mother who died right after he was born. Because Dante is so jaded, he will not allow himself to get close to Hayden. However Dante needed a temporary/ secret wife to get 1/3 of the stock his father owned if Dante married within 6 months. There is another 1/3 of the company owned by his fathers wife #2. Hayden would be rewarded by Dante to help her with being forced out of the building where she and her sister lived and worked. What Dante did not tell Jayden why he needed to marry quickly, as demanded by his father, nor does he tell her that he owned the building she was being forced out of and he needed her out for a big deal he had working on.
Of course Jayden falls in love, but everything blows up when Hayden finds out the truth including that if Dante has an heir, the stock of the stepmother/exwife, would go to the heir. This information was brought forward right after Jayden stated that she was pregnant. Don't pass this book up, it is a great quick read with hot steamy scenes that you will Think about long after you finish the book.
April 3, 2015
I read this book because rating was so high (4.12), and the story sounded promising. An alpha male corner a girl in financial problems. Oh you know there will be some sexual tension, some struggle cause the girl doesn't want to just give up and so on , and on. Although that allure of book, it is not what I gt. Yes there mentioning of the heroin being a smart business woman that knows what she wants, what I got was a girl falling in lust and in love before she can say one. There is the confusion of her age, and the fact that she was virgin!!! Couldn't relate. It says she had boyfriends but there the mentioning of her innocent and you kinda guess what is coming but you are like no, that can't be it. Well guess what surprise!! The cold alpha male is basically is just a romantic who knows how to win a girl and they can't keep their hands of each others. That is all nice and romantic but where is some self respect and not falling in some stranger arms from the first moment you see them.
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June 30, 2016
It was an entretaining book, but the everything happens too fast in the book. Everything is resolved too fast. Dante' s father has married six times. His second wife owns a third of the company. His father tells him that if he marries, he will give Dante his part of the company. In the other hand, there's Jayden, who owns a catering service with her sisters. She's pressured to sell the land where her buisness is to a construction company and move out. It happens that Dante owns the construction company and offers to fix her problem, without telling this little fact. In exchange she has to marry him for a certain period of time. At the end she agrees to the deal. Little by little, Dante stars knowing her, and is surprised that she's different from the money grabbers he dated. Hestarts to like her, but will he tell her why he married her? will she discover his secret?
March 3, 2015
This was quite a good read. It's the story of Jayden Hart and Dante Liakos. Dante comes to the rescue and saves her business from falling into the hands of an unscrupulous businessman. What Jayden doesn't know is that the real culprit of her calamity is the very man she is falling for. Dante needs a wife to gain control of his company from his overbearing father. He uses Jayden to this end. He is unprepared to fall in love but that's what happens.
I liked Jayden from the beginning and of course Dante's brooding good looks, what's a hero without all that, eh.:))
The chemistry between the characters was well portrayed and believable. I'll definitely be te sequels.
I liked Jayden from the beginning and of course Dante's brooding good looks, what's a hero without all that, eh.:))
The chemistry between the characters was well portrayed and believable. I'll definitely be te sequels.
March 16, 2015
Triplet Sisters who are always there for each other. Elizabeth Lennox has come up with the perfect concept for her new series. The Hart Sisters Trilogy begins with the story of Jayden and Dante in Book 1: The Billionaire's Secret Marriage. Jayden is the reliable business savvy sister who takes care of the behind the scenes details of the family business. Dante is cold, calculating and ruthless. Not afraid to fight dirty to get what he wants. When faced with the prospect of losing the family business Jayden seeks the help of Dante to help her hold on it? Unbeknownst to her Dante has a big secret. What happens when Jayden finds out what it is?
March 8, 2015
Another wonderful story!
I might be biased since I'm a fan of her writing, but I never get enough of Elizabeth's books. This one was no different, he's a powerful business man who needs a wife to secure total control of his company. She's a small business owner who is being threatened to relocate, he hold her life in his hands and isn't afraid to manipulate her to get what he wants. He just doesn't realize that he will also get everything he needs.
I might be biased since I'm a fan of her writing, but I never get enough of Elizabeth's books. This one was no different, he's a powerful business man who needs a wife to secure total control of his company. She's a small business owner who is being threatened to relocate, he hold her life in his hands and isn't afraid to manipulate her to get what he wants. He just doesn't realize that he will also get everything he needs.
June 3, 2015
The second I start one of Elizabeth's book I am beyond words. Everytime I have finished one book by Elizabeth I get ready to read a book by a different author and then I find another book by Elizabeth that must be read immediatly because I feel as though I won't get through the week without reading one of her books... This time it isn't just one book that I will finish and then go on about my merry way... no this is three books in this trilogy series that will leave you beyond words.
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