"A powerful story where emotions run high"

Twenty-three-year-old Rachel Long is nothing like her deceased mother Andrea. She has spent most of her youth trying to avoid the limelight and the men she entertains. At sixteen, she has a traumatic experience when the younger brother of one of her mother's lovers tries to rape her. Her mother makes her not press charges and soon marries the extremely wealthy Greek business man, Matthias Kouros. Too late, Matthias discovers Andrea's unfaithfulness and greed. Both die in a car accident, and Matthias's nephew, Sebastian will never forget how Andrea fooled his uncle who was more like a father. He also falsely believes Rachel to be like her mother.

Rachel has loved Sebastian since she was seventeen. However, the older Greek tycoon was busy courting sophisticated and beautiful women from around the world. Still, he always made Rachel feel special. When she returns to Greece for her mother and Matthias' funeral, she remembers exactly why she loved Sebastian with all her heart.

Sebastian's feelings are confused because of his anger over his uncle's tragic demise. Seeing Rachel again, all grown-up, brings up longings best forgotten. After all, he needn't be the fool his uncle was. He thinks Rachel a scheming money-grabber who has been with lots of men. Yet, he is drawn to Rachel in a way he's never been drawn to another woman. Only his mother realizes the truth -- that Rachel is innocent and a virgin.

The Greek's Innocent Virgin delves deep in emotional waters. It is a study in human chemistry and complex needs in a male/female relationship. This reviewer found the writing powerful, drawing her in from the very first page and hanging on until the very last word. Not only does the story revolve around wealth and glamour and international locations, but it's main focus stays with the emotional elements going on between the hero and heroine. Sebastian is used to getting his way and having any woman he wants. Yet, Rachel's simple inner beauty drives him mad with desire... a desire he can't control. And that's the thing that grabs the reader and holds the reader until the story's end. If you are looking for a fast read with powerful emotions and packs a punch, this a book you need. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Kelly McDonough
Posted September 18, 2005

Summary

Greek tycoon Sebastian Kouros thinks he knows all about Rachel Long: as far as he's concerned, she's a scheming money-grabber who deserves nothing from him or his family.

But the searing sexual chemistry between them can't be denied. Sebastian sees an opportunity to seduce this girl who plays it so sweet and innocent. He'll discard her when he sees fit....

Only Rachel isn't a gold digger at all—she is innocent and she's a virgin....