The Last Di Sione Claims His Prize by Maisey Yates (The Billionaire's Legacy #8)

Reviewed by Helen

What a fabulous end to this series and Maisey Yates has put the icing on the cake with this one, it is now Alessandro's turn to get his beloved grandfathers last lost mistress back his lost love and to do this he must visit the exiled Queen Lucia of D'oro in the small country of Aceena where Alex's life is about to be turned upside down in such a good way.

When Alex arrives he is greeted by a young woman who appears to be owl like but there is something about her that draws him in she is a little feisty and stands up to Alex by saying that her grandmother is not available but of course Alex is nothing if not business like and determined to please his grandfather and the meeting goes ahead.

Gabriella D'oro has lived with her grandmother most of her life does not travel she is a complete blue stocking and wallflower and she loves it that way she studies history and art but the minute that this tall dark handsome stranger walks into her home Gabriella starts to feel sparks that are very new to her.

This really is a fabulous story it is sensual and moving there is drama a mystery and of course we finally get the full story of Giovanni's Lost Mistresses and what a very enchanting story that one is but of course this one is about Alex and Gabby and they travel a very sensual and magical path as Alex the monster (so he says) becomes Alex the lover and Gabby the wallflower becomes Gabby the beautiful. This one is sure to leave you smiling absolutely fabulous thank you MS Yates for a keeper it really does tick all of the boxes for a great romance.

5/5 stars for a fabulous story

Expected publication: January 17th 2017 by Harlequin Presents Large Print


Review by TashNz | 4 Stars

A fantastic ending to a wonderful series which I absolutely adored and couldn't get enough of.  The mystery of the Lost Mistresses was solved and I am very happy with how that all panned out.

Maisey Yates has done a fine job of delivering what might be one of the most anticipated books of the series.  I love the mystery behind locating the last mistress, the drama and the intrigue.  I loved the way the last mistress was bought back home and I loved the little surprise appearance by a special character.  I really liked Alex's portrayal, it was true to his reputation and I really liked Gabby as a character and her outlook on life.  

Thank you to Maisey for concluding the series in such fine fashion and to each and every author who contributed to the Di Sione series, it was absolutely wonderful and I devoured each story!

Review by Lynn Brooks | 5 Stars

A satisfying conclusion to The Billionaire's Legacy series! We've been seeing all of Giovonni Di Sione's grandchildren be sent off to hunt for one of his "lost mistresses", a sentimental object that meant a great deal to him that he wanted to see one last time before he dies. With this story, Maisey Yates brings us the story of the last grandson, Alex and we get to learn the story behind it all finally. Alex and Gabby had a fun depth to their relationship when they first met with neither hesitating to speak their mind, therefore bringing a good bit of humor to the plot.

Alessandro Di Sione is the last of Giovonni's grandchildren to be asked to hunt a treasure down for him. He knows what's been tasked to his siblings, so he's been expecting his time to come. Now he's being asked to find a painting that is only rumored to exist, and is beneath a shroud of royal scandal.

When Alex shows up asking about the painting, the Queen sends her granddaughter Gabriella D'Oro to accompany him on his search for it to their old estate on Isolo D'Oro. Alex is the cold, uncaring member of the family and he doesn't hesitate to show Gabby that side of him during their journey, but she gives attitude right back to him and amused, he actually likes it. Can she get him to see that the past that haunts him isn't the man he is today or will he continue to punish himself and withhold any happiness from his future? 

Di Sione's Virgin Mistress by Sharon Kendrick - The Billionaire's Legacy #5

REVIEW BY TashNZ
4.5 stars

I really enjoyed this installment of the Di Sione clan because it was quite moving, dramatic, fun and had characters that I continued to learn about as the story evolved.

Dante is Dario's twin brother in #4 and I liked how the hints of his personality in book 4 shone through to his own story. The authors have done a fantastic job of connecting the characters. For example, the meeting of the twins that took place in 4 occurred in 5 and you get to see the other side of the coin and the conversation between Willow and Dante's sister who is in Book 6 is also in both books. 

We meet Dante as he is returning from a trip around the world hunting out his piece for his grandfather, a Tiara. Willow is his heroine. I loved the beginning, how they met and the banter and then what transpired to set off the chain of events for Willow and Dante. 

I really liked how Dante and Dario met up to talk (if you read Dario's story you will know what I mean) and I like how the scene was set for Kate Hewitt's fantastic story. I loved that Dante's character shone thru to match how I pictured him in his twins story and I thought Willows story was unique. She was a lovely character and I'm happy she's the one for Dante, it was like she was the calm and he was the storm.

A really really good story which I thought had traditional M&B feels, which I loved, ie, the story evolved; everything didn't happen over the space of a day, I just really liked how it each kind of instalment of their chain of events seamlessly flowed.

Thank you Netgalley, for the opportunity to share my personal opinion, I thoughly enjoyed. 4.5 stars from me.

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Di Sione's Virgin Mistress

Billionaire's Legacy #5

Sharon Kendrick



Reviewed by Helen

Another great story in this series and one that had me turning the pages and sighing as Dante and Willow journey to such a great HEA one that has a few ups and downs but is just so very sensual.

Dante Di Sione has been hurt and shows no emotion getting involved with him he thinks would be just for sex but when he meets and is so drawn to the shy Willow and there is a mix up with bags and a bit of blackmail is involved he is struck by feelings and emotions that he thought never to have as he gets closer to the one person that can make him open up.

Willow has been cosseted all of her life but it is time for her to open up to enjoy life to do the things that she sees her siblings do so when she meets Dante at the airport she decides that this is the time to do so and the strength that she shows is fabulous but she is such a caring person and when she gives Dante her precious gift and they end up in a fake engagement life as she knows it is about to change.

I do highly recommend this instalment in this series Dante and Willow are made for each other the sensual spark between them sets the pages alight it is a moving emotional and beautiful story that I did not want to put down and I look forward to the next one I am loving this family and their journeys and learning more about the lost mistress's. 

5/5 stars for a great story

   Expected publication: October 18th 2016 by Harlequin

     

A Di Sione for the Greek's Pleasure by Kate Hewitt - The Billionaire's Legacy #6

Review by TashNz
4.5

Natalia is sent off to look for a book of poems. Having not left her grandfather's estate for a very long time, Natalia is very nervous about tracking the book down and leaving the safety of the estate. When she finds herself in Angelos's office being mistaken as an applicant for the nanny of Angelos's daughter, she grabs the unique opportunity with both hands and agrees to be his daughters nanny.

From the first page till the last I was plunged into an exciting story filled with love, laughter, sadness, tears, adventure, firsts, beautiful locations, wonderful dialogue and every character facing fears.

A Di Sione For the Greek's Pleasure is very far from your average nanny falls in love with boss story. Kate Hewitt merges tradition with modern twists and untangles a beautiful love story which reminded me a lot of Beauty and the Beast. Picture Belle teaching The Beast how to be gentle and loving and the Beast humphing all frustrated. This is the imagery in my mind when reading Natalia's and Angelos's scenes when they start spending more time together. So great is Kate's storytelling I completely forgot the original reason she was at Angelos house and she nicely brings it back to remind me why Natalia is on Angelos Island and what she's looking for.

I award five stars because Kate Hewitt skillfully merges together a story which expertly explains Natalia's back story and weaves a character you can't help but adore. She introduces a beautiful and loving little girl called Sofia (Angelos daughter) who in my opinion is as important as the two main characters and finally Kate does a fabulous job of explaining Angelos back story and what has made him the person he is today. Inbetween it all Natalia's personality shines though, mixed with her Grandad and the book of poems. It's like a story tapestry that you can't help but admire.

A beautiful story with characters I'll be remembering for a long time. A welcome addition to the superb Di Sione series.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and provide my honest opinion.

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A Di Sione for the Greek's Pleasure

Kate Hewitt



Reviewed by Helen

I have a real thing for a Greek hero and especially one who is scared and Talia is just what he needs to bring him back and back to his daughter after a fire that caused physical as well as emotional damage and of course bring the feisty Talia out of her comfort zone as well.

You see portrait artist Talia Di Sione is on a mission for her beloved grandfather to find another of his mistresses a book of poems and Talia has tracked it to Greek billionaire Angelos Menas, Talia has not left her grandfather's estate for many years and this is going to be hard but Talia is nothing if not determined to get this book little does she realise that her life is about to change in such a good way when they first meet the sparks fly and Talia ends up being Nanny to Angelos's daughter Sofia.

Angelos Menas is a self made billionaire he comes from the streets and works hard after the fire that took is wife away and scared his beautiful daughter Angelos keeps to himself setting Sofia up on his island of Kallos not wanting to get too close to her, so when he is trying to find a new nanny and Talia turns up he is compelled to hire her there is a feeling that he has not had in a long time.

I loved this story Talia is so knowledgeable for someone so innocent who has been through so much herself but she is like a spitfire when she meets Sofia and realizes that they have so much in common and is like a dog with a bone getting Angelos to connect with his daughter again and falling more in love with him as she comes out of her comfort zone. I am loving this series and Talia and Angelos have such a sensual and angsty journey to a beautiful HEA.

5/5 stars for a fabulous story
Expected publication: November 17th 2016 by Mills & Boon

       

The Return of the Di Sione Wife by Caitlin Crews - The Billionaire's Legacy #4

Reviewed by Helen

I am really enjoying this series and this one had a lot of angst and hurt that had to be overcome before they could finally have the HEA that was deserved there was a lot of mistrust between Dario and Anais and the journey was a tough one that will bring out a lot of emotions.

Dario Di Sione has been asked by his grandfather to find and return to him another of the lost mistresses this time a pair of earrings but Dario has an anger burning inside of him he is separated from his wife (not divorced) he throws everything into his business and pretty much keeps to himself even staying away from his identical twin since the break up of his marriage. But when he travels to Hawaii to collect the earrings he is stunned to find that he is to collect them from none other than the wife he walked out on and she has a secret that he needs to know about.

Anais has felt cheated for six years wronged badly but although she had done what she could to let Dario know about his child he had blocked her totally but the instant that they meet again that spark is still there but Anais is a lot stronger now a lawyer and determined to make things right for her son.

This one practically has sparks flying of the pages as you turn them there were times I could have hit Dario, but Dario has a lot to learn. I thoroughly enjoyed their sensual journey I loved the way that Anais stood up to Dario and stood her ground where their son Damien was concerned. I do highly recommend this one I am loving the Di Sione family and their commitment to their grandfather and the loves in their lives.

4/5 stars for a great story

Expected publication: September 20th 2016 by Harlequin


Review by TashNz
5 Stars

A heart-stoppingly emotional story where you're grabbed tightly and twisted and turned inside-out by the figurative emotional roller coaster in this story.  And just when you feel your eye's pricking with tears or your heart stops and bottoms out because you can FEEL what you're reading, wait... there's more!

Dario is the Di Sione sent on a mission and this time it's for earrings.  The pick up goes surprisingly well compared to some of the other installments but it is the pickup that is the catalyst for the incredible ride I was taken on where I (pardon the cliche) could.not.put.down the book, regardless of the time it was!  I was truely wrapped up in Dante and Anais's reunion.  As the title suggests the two parties are married but it's Anais's news that stuns Dario and infuriates him even more than he felt when he discovered his twin Dante and Anais walk out of his bedroom 6 years earlier.  He walked out and never looked back!

I give this story 5 stars because not only did it captivate me from the very start to the very very last page, but also because of the unique circumstances Anais and Dario take and make.  I don't want to explain because it'd be a spoiler but I liked what Dario did, I'm not sure I've read such a plot twist before and as a reader I was sitting there going Woah, what is he DOING? And then with Anais's response, boy was I in tears of laughter and sometimes actually found myself questioning how could she be doing this?  And I loved the way it was explained why Anais was ok with doing what she did.  I loved the little twist of how Damien knew who his Dad was; just all of this mixed with how it made me feel - I feel no doubt that I can award this wonderful, wonderful story 5 stars.

This will be re-read and is an incredible addition to the Di Sione's stories and I have to say, I'm looking forward to reading Dante's story.

Thank you to Netgalley and the Publishers for the opportunity to read and give my honest opinion.

The Di Sione Secret Baby by Maya Blake - The Billionaire's Legacy #2

Reviewed by Helen

This is the second book in The Billionaire's Legacy series and the first book I have read from this author and it won't be the last wow MS Blake sure knows how to write an Alpha hero and I loved him I am partial to Sheikhs.

Allegra Di Sione who runs the Di Sione foundation is sent on a mission by her grandfather to find one of his lost mistresses something that means a lot to her beloved grandfather and she is determined to retrieve it no matter what and how ever she can and this lands her in Dar-Aman with Sheikh Rahim Al-Hadi a powerful man that Allegra cannot help being drawn to but she has many reservations about his ruling ways though and this sets them on a very rocky journey.

Sheikh Rahim has been working very hard to change things around in his country after everything had been left neglected for many years he has lived the life of a playboy and know needs his reputation to be set straight and get on with running his country and Allegra is just the person to help if he can convince her of the truth of what he is doing but there is such a spark between them and Rahim has been hurt by love before and is determined that he will never love as his father did.

This is a fabulous story of strength love and power Rahim is such an alpha and Allegra is strong and determined and when one night of passion leaves Allegra carrying the heir to a kingdom this starts a very sensual and up hill battle to a very moving HEA. There are miss conceptions secrets locked away by both Allegra and Rahim that need to be overcome and when they are wow this one had me turning the pages and smiling and I highly recommend it.

5/5 stars for a great story

Published July 19th 2016 by Harlequin

Di Sione's Innocent Conquest by Carol Marinelli (The Billionaire's Legacy #1)

Reviewed by Helen

I do love a good mini series and this is book one in The Billionaire's Legacy and it starts with an emotional sensual all round fabulous story this one is going to keep you turning the pages.

Matteo Di Sione is the youngest of the Di Sione children who were bought up by their grandfather Giovanni after the tragic deaths of their parents Matteo was only five years old at the time and was pretty much left to fend for himself never understanding why so he has grown into a strong independent wealthy business man who is determined to stay single he leads a wild and sometimes dangerous life but he does care. When Matteo is summoned to his grandfather's residence the news is not good and Giovanni asks Matteo to reclaim something that means a lot to him one of his "Lost Mistresses" this brings Matteo in contact with the beautiful and defiant Abby Ellison and this will change Matteo's life in such a good way.

Abby Ellison is a thorn in her father's side instead of being the lady of fashion she is an engineer and runs a car racing team one that is struggling badly she lost her mother when she was young and her older sister is the apple of her hard father's eye but Abby is out spoken and determined to live her life the way she wants and although very innocent things have happened to Abby to help make her this way her father has offered to help the team on one condition and Abby is not giving in to him although when she meets Matteo things are going to change.

There is such a spark when Matteo and Abby meet but there is also so much in their way to see straight away what they mean to each other. This really is a face paced sensual sizzling emotional beautiful story that will pull at your heart strings it will bring you to tears but also have you smiling the banter between Matteo and Abby is fabulous. I highly recommend this one it is moving and so very sensual as Matteo and Abby journey such a an emotional path to an awesome HEA. I do look forward to the next one in this series.

5/5 Stars for a great story

Expected publication: June 21st 2016 by Harlequin

Review by Dottie - 5 Stars

Abby Ellison and Matteo Di Sione are the first couple in the 8 part series called the Billionaire's legacy. Matteo's grandfather summons Matteo to him to inform him that he is not well and his time is limited. Matteo who was raised by his grandfather after his parents death in a car accident when he was five has become independent and wealthy due to the fact that he was left to his own devices and felt his grandfather didn't love him. He will do anything for him so when he is summoned to his grandfather he finds he wants Matteo to find a necklace which is one of his "lost mistresses" and bring it to him before he dies. To obtain this necklace he finds the owner but he will only give him the necklace if he gets his daughter to come to his party dressed as a lovely women. Seems easy except she is an engineer running a car racing team. Matteo fears nothing and he is determined to stay single and live the wild dangerous life he enjoys. However he may have met his match as Abby Ellison is outspoken and will live her life as she chooses. She has to deal with a sister who is the favorite and her father who will only help financially if she does what he wants. Enter Matteo, he wants the necklace so he sponsors her team and is able to break through some of her barriers but one big one remains and he is determined to find out what it is. Ms. Marinelli writes a wonderful story and uses some wonderful one liners that make you smile even though at times you hurt for Abby. Two people wounded by the past find each other and the journey to the HEA is wonderful. Don't miss this book its a lovely start to I am sure a great series.