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An Heir For Her Enemy
She agreed to work for the enemy,
She didn’t think she’d ever have his baby!
Delaney Cohen is working her way up in the New York art world when an exclusive event has her crossing paths with Logan Banks, a soon-to-be-billionaire who turns out to have far more in common with her than she expected…
A fragile connection sparks, and Delaney finds herself lowering her walls for the first time since she can remember. But it doesn’t take long for the fantasy evening to turn to ashes…
Weeks on, and Blake is the last person Delaney expected to want to hire her! An all-expenses paid trip to Rome sounds incredible, and if she can just focus on the task at hand, her professional ambitions will be so much closer to being fulfilled.
But touring Italy with the infuriating near-billionaire was never going to be without its downsides, the biggest being that she might just let her guard down and forgive him…
When a life-changing revelation arrives, will the two be able to find a way forward?
She didn’t think she’d ever have his baby!
Delaney Cohen is working her way up in the New York art world when an exclusive event has her crossing paths with Logan Banks, a soon-to-be-billionaire who turns out to have far more in common with her than she expected…
A fragile connection sparks, and Delaney finds herself lowering her walls for the first time since she can remember. But it doesn’t take long for the fantasy evening to turn to ashes…
Weeks on, and Blake is the last person Delaney expected to want to hire her! An all-expenses paid trip to Rome sounds incredible, and if she can just focus on the task at hand, her professional ambitions will be so much closer to being fulfilled.
But touring Italy with the infuriating near-billionaire was never going to be without its downsides, the biggest being that she might just let her guard down and forgive him…
When a life-changing revelation arrives, will the two be able to find a way forward?
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216 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 2, 2024
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December 12, 2024
Another nice story from Holly.
Two nice characters with ups and downs, in their relationship/friendship. Before Logan releases what he was loosing. And trying to get Delaney back.
Two nice characters with ups and downs, in their relationship/friendship. Before Logan releases what he was loosing. And trying to get Delaney back.
October 7, 2024
It was going to be three stars and then Rayner went and ruined the ending.
So, Delaney and Logan meet at some art thing. She's an art appraiser who dreams of owning her own gallery. Logan is a millionaire. They spend the night together at her place and the next day he's all like "Welp, that was nice. I don't do relationships, so please don't go all emotional on me. It was one night. Byeee." Rude.
However, weeks later he needs her help to confirm a possible Botticelli in Italy. So he decides to ask Delaney so he can maybe get a repeat? It is unclear. The email he sends her is professional, like all they did was talk the night they met. Delaney agrees to go because she wants to give him a piece of her mind and needs the money to open her gallery. (Girl!)
Of COURSE, the owner of the painting is sick, so they have to spend a few extra days in Rome before they can see the painting. He takes her to all the sights, while staying on his phone the whole time. At this point, I would have just left and gone somewhere else.
Anyway, they get closer in Rome, even though she's mad he wants to buy this painting and hide it in his penthouse. They do not seem to agree on a lot. Then they kiss, but she pulls back and he's all "That's good. I don't want a relationship." And the morning they're going to see the painting, Delaney realizes she might be pregnant and has the hotel send a test and he finds the test and is all "Nope. Don't want to be a father either."
Turns out the painting is a Botticelli and of a mother and baby (titled "The Cherished Infant," but it would most likely be Madonna of the Book from my research, but apparently this author has Botticelli paint random women with babies). Sorry, but this is where I started to get pissed off.
Delaney is the one who demands a conversation. And all Logan offers Delaney is money. He'll buy her a house and send child support, but he won't be a father. And he leaves her at the airport once they land back in NYC. So, please count, this is the SECOND time he's hurt her and left her alone. And she's pregnant.
Delaney decides she can't be in NYC since Logan is there and every time she gets a text or a phone call, she hopes it's him. She also realizes she can't open a gallery and be a single mother, so she accepts a job with the Italian back in Rome. Logan is sending child support. At this point, I was honestly hoping she would move to Rome and fall in love with the Italian guy Marco (who told Logan how much he missed his grandfather. Marco gets it.), but alas, I knew it was unlikely.
Meanwhile, weeks later, Logan finally realizes that maybe money isn't the be all and end all and he's actually been pretty miserable without Delaney. So he crafts a plan to get her back. What is his plan? Does he go to her apartment and beg for forgiveness? Does he follow her to Rome? NOPE!
He donates the painting to the MET and then has them invite her to the opening. He has NO idea she's accepted this job in Rome. He does find out the night of the gala, but what does he do? NOTHING! He just hopes Delaney shows up.
"But Logan put those thoughts aside, too. Delaney was finished with him, and he wasn’t about to chase her around or make a nuisance of himself. He was ready to fight for her with everything he had, but not if there wasn’t a chance she wanted him too."
Ugh! You messed up and you're making HER come to you, when you didn't even say anything!
Oh, and this gala is the night before her flight to Rome.
And the ONLY reason we get a "happy ending" is because Delaney does decide to show up. She leaves out a dress suitable for the gala and decides to go at the last minute. So the woman does all the emotional work and stupid man does nothing except ask someone to extend an invitation. Wow, be still my beating heart.
Of course, she shows up at the last minute as a despairing Logan is on stage and sees her come in. So he confesses his love in front of the whole gala and asks her for a second chance and they have a very important conversation on the stage still in front of a room full of people (hate this trope).
And I was done.
There's an epilogue where they're back in Rome with their 9 month old baby and Delaney's best friend they brought along to babysit (she must be thrilled). And I think he asks her to marry him?
Just... Delaney did all the emotional work in this relationship. He did nothing to atone for the times he let her down and instead of working to find her and talk to her, he just leaves it up to HER! So it ruined the whole book for me.
So, Delaney and Logan meet at some art thing. She's an art appraiser who dreams of owning her own gallery. Logan is a millionaire. They spend the night together at her place and the next day he's all like "Welp, that was nice. I don't do relationships, so please don't go all emotional on me. It was one night. Byeee." Rude.
However, weeks later he needs her help to confirm a possible Botticelli in Italy. So he decides to ask Delaney so he can maybe get a repeat? It is unclear. The email he sends her is professional, like all they did was talk the night they met. Delaney agrees to go because she wants to give him a piece of her mind and needs the money to open her gallery. (Girl!)
Of COURSE, the owner of the painting is sick, so they have to spend a few extra days in Rome before they can see the painting. He takes her to all the sights, while staying on his phone the whole time. At this point, I would have just left and gone somewhere else.
Anyway, they get closer in Rome, even though she's mad he wants to buy this painting and hide it in his penthouse. They do not seem to agree on a lot. Then they kiss, but she pulls back and he's all "That's good. I don't want a relationship." And the morning they're going to see the painting, Delaney realizes she might be pregnant and has the hotel send a test and he finds the test and is all "Nope. Don't want to be a father either."
Turns out the painting is a Botticelli and of a mother and baby (titled "The Cherished Infant," but it would most likely be Madonna of the Book from my research, but apparently this author has Botticelli paint random women with babies). Sorry, but this is where I started to get pissed off.
Delaney is the one who demands a conversation. And all Logan offers Delaney is money. He'll buy her a house and send child support, but he won't be a father. And he leaves her at the airport once they land back in NYC. So, please count, this is the SECOND time he's hurt her and left her alone. And she's pregnant.
Delaney decides she can't be in NYC since Logan is there and every time she gets a text or a phone call, she hopes it's him. She also realizes she can't open a gallery and be a single mother, so she accepts a job with the Italian back in Rome. Logan is sending child support. At this point, I was honestly hoping she would move to Rome and fall in love with the Italian guy Marco (who told Logan how much he missed his grandfather. Marco gets it.), but alas, I knew it was unlikely.
Meanwhile, weeks later, Logan finally realizes that maybe money isn't the be all and end all and he's actually been pretty miserable without Delaney. So he crafts a plan to get her back. What is his plan? Does he go to her apartment and beg for forgiveness? Does he follow her to Rome? NOPE!
He donates the painting to the MET and then has them invite her to the opening. He has NO idea she's accepted this job in Rome. He does find out the night of the gala, but what does he do? NOTHING! He just hopes Delaney shows up.
"But Logan put those thoughts aside, too. Delaney was finished with him, and he wasn’t about to chase her around or make a nuisance of himself. He was ready to fight for her with everything he had, but not if there wasn’t a chance she wanted him too."
Ugh! You messed up and you're making HER come to you, when you didn't even say anything!
Oh, and this gala is the night before her flight to Rome.
And the ONLY reason we get a "happy ending" is because Delaney does decide to show up. She leaves out a dress suitable for the gala and decides to go at the last minute. So the woman does all the emotional work and stupid man does nothing except ask someone to extend an invitation. Wow, be still my beating heart.
Of course, she shows up at the last minute as a despairing Logan is on stage and sees her come in. So he confesses his love in front of the whole gala and asks her for a second chance and they have a very important conversation on the stage still in front of a room full of people (hate this trope).
And I was done.
There's an epilogue where they're back in Rome with their 9 month old baby and Delaney's best friend they brought along to babysit (she must be thrilled). And I think he asks her to marry him?
Just... Delaney did all the emotional work in this relationship. He did nothing to atone for the times he let her down and instead of working to find her and talk to her, he just leaves it up to HER! So it ruined the whole book for me.
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October 27, 2024
Beautiful
This is another brilliant story from Holly. I adore her writing, she makes me feel like I am there watching as the story as it unfolds. I loved Logan and Delaney. Logan intent on making his first billion and Delaney with her dreams to open her own gallery. I wanted to shout at Logan each time he made a mistake, and I felt Delaney’s pain at his rejection. But unlike some books where the angst seems to go on forever Holly doesn’t leave you hanging long until the all important HEA. I also like the length of Holly’s books. I am not a lover of long partings which seem to go on for chapters, Holly’s books get you hooked from the start and move smoothly between chapters at just the right pace. Thank you Holly for this beautiful story ❤️
This is another brilliant story from Holly. I adore her writing, she makes me feel like I am there watching as the story as it unfolds. I loved Logan and Delaney. Logan intent on making his first billion and Delaney with her dreams to open her own gallery. I wanted to shout at Logan each time he made a mistake, and I felt Delaney’s pain at his rejection. But unlike some books where the angst seems to go on forever Holly doesn’t leave you hanging long until the all important HEA. I also like the length of Holly’s books. I am not a lover of long partings which seem to go on for chapters, Holly’s books get you hooked from the start and move smoothly between chapters at just the right pace. Thank you Holly for this beautiful story ❤️
July 12, 2025
Good read
Delaney an art consultant, Logan trying to make his way in the art world meet at a art showing meet, as they hit it off they have a one night stand where he leaves in the morning like it wasn't an important night. She being hurt but than he hires her to go to Rome with him to look at a painting he wants to buy but needs het expertise. She finally agrees. They have a great time with a few unexpected days for the owner of the painting is ill the day of appointment. On new scheduled day of appointment she is very ill in the morning, when she thinks she may be pregnant. When Logan comes to get her he sees the test POSITIVE. He is upset and wants no part of it. Things go on and when he realizes what a jerk he has been and possibly to late. Was a good read.
Delaney an art consultant, Logan trying to make his way in the art world meet at a art showing meet, as they hit it off they have a one night stand where he leaves in the morning like it wasn't an important night. She being hurt but than he hires her to go to Rome with him to look at a painting he wants to buy but needs het expertise. She finally agrees. They have a great time with a few unexpected days for the owner of the painting is ill the day of appointment. On new scheduled day of appointment she is very ill in the morning, when she thinks she may be pregnant. When Logan comes to get her he sees the test POSITIVE. He is upset and wants no part of it. Things go on and when he realizes what a jerk he has been and possibly to late. Was a good read.
October 11, 2024
Art as investment, or investing in art?
A very good romance with the protagonists hating each other at first, and realising later that it was love.
Art shouldn't be seen as an investment. Art is all around us from the museums to our place in the world.
I've always hated the hunger to gather pieces of art by obscure rich persons who abscond them from the rest of the world.
A very good romance with the protagonists hating each other at first, and realising later that it was love.
Art shouldn't be seen as an investment. Art is all around us from the museums to our place in the world.
I've always hated the hunger to gather pieces of art by obscure rich persons who abscond them from the rest of the world.
October 25, 2024
What a wonderful romantic love story with ups and downs
Delaney and Logan made each other's life an adventure Lots of loving, was comfortable with each other to laugh at jokes together
Delaney and Logan made each other's life an adventure Lots of loving, was comfortable with each other to laugh at jokes together
November 19, 2024
Delany and Logan's Story
I really enjoyed reading about them and how they worked through so many challenges. Sofia was a wonderful bonus. Sad that we didn't learn more about the other family members except they had parents and siblings.
I really enjoyed reading about them and how they worked through so many challenges. Sofia was a wonderful bonus. Sad that we didn't learn more about the other family members except they had parents and siblings.
January 28, 2025
Delaney's dilemma
She had big plans for her life in New York! She wanted her own gallery! However never plan life out without adding in possible detours! One night with a stranger can change every plan you have! This book twisted and turned but was really awesome!
She had big plans for her life in New York! She wanted her own gallery! However never plan life out without adding in possible detours! One night with a stranger can change every plan you have! This book twisted and turned but was really awesome!
October 18, 2024
Interesting
Lots of mistakes for these characters, can they get it together before its too late? True love doesn't run smooth! Interesting read!
Lots of mistakes for these characters, can they get it together before its too late? True love doesn't run smooth! Interesting read!
October 25, 2024
Great
What a ending. A baby..growing strong love..trusting each other. Growing strong together and the addition of a baby. Wonderful ending
What a ending. A baby..growing strong love..trusting each other. Growing strong together and the addition of a baby. Wonderful ending
November 10, 2024
An Heir for Her Enemy
Another Holly Rayners good reading books all showing people's human side the good side and the weak side and how they overcome their troubles.
Another Holly Rayners good reading books all showing people's human side the good side and the weak side and how they overcome their troubles.
November 22, 2024
ART
This book waz such a treasure I enjoyed ever min. Of it. Cat wait to get o to the next book.
This book waz such a treasure I enjoyed ever min. Of it. Cat wait to get o to the next book.
December 27, 2024
I enjoyed reading Delaney and Logan's story
March 10, 2025
Yet another book with a red flag guy.
You gave up on her TWICE just because you thought work was more important.
And the public announcement of his love was cringe. I couldn't do it. MY OPINION
You gave up on her TWICE just because you thought work was more important.
And the public announcement of his love was cringe. I couldn't do it. MY OPINION
October 29, 2025
I would not have forgiven him so easily
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