"Steamy and intense!!"
On the verge of bankruptcy, Danielle d'Alboa turns to
billionaire Rafael Valdez for help as a last resort. As
the landlord of her penthouse and luxury boutique, Danielle
hopes Rafe will grant her an extention so that she and her
mother can have another chance to save their business.
Though she's met Rafe before and she's still affected by
his goregous looks and sensual charm, Danielle is very wary
of him. Her simple plea for assistance goes awry when Rafe
deftly names his price in exchange for the favor and leaves
Danielle with little choice but to agree. Rafael Valdez has been waiting for this moment for a long
time. When Danielle turns to him for help, he agrees to
take care of the debts and help her floundering boutique in
return for marriage and an heir. A hard man with a
chequered past, Rafe has lust in mind but it isn't long
before the rules of the game change for both of them... THE WEDDING ULTIMATUM proves to be another scintillating
romance presented by superb storyteller Helen Bianchin. Deft characterization and a plot that simply sizzles with
sensual steamy chemistry and truckloads of passion, THE
WEDDING ULTIMATUM will thrill the senses and excite the
imagination. Ms. Bianchin's wonderful talent for creating
intense, rich, unforgettable characters is once again
evident as the reader learns more about Rafe and Danielle. The secondary characters are excellently portrayed and go a
long way in adding depth to the story. Okay, okay... I
admit, there were a few (ha! - understatement) instances
when I wanted leap into the book and smack Cristina, the
sexy blonde siren, silly for being so 'good' at her role of
troublemaker... but I restrained myself. Barely. Rafe's protectiveness and intense passion for Danielle
stole my breath and of course his sensually brooding
personality and sinful, wicked good looks had me totally
captivated. Danielle's streak for independence from Rafe
and reasons for wanting to handle things on her own was
something most women could identify with. I really enjoyed
reading about the life the couple led, how they fit in
around each other and of course, the sexual chemistry in
the bedroom was delightfully steamy too. Harlequin Presents readers will consider themselves lucky
to have a chance read Helen Bianchin's latest release.
It's intriguing, intense and definitely leaves a lasting
impression. THE WEDDING ULTIMATUM is highly recommended!
Reviewed by Leena Hyat
Posted June 1, 2002
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