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Blackmailed Down the Aisle
"What's it to be--me, or the police?"
Out-of-work actress Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother--even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming.
When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events take a wild turn--he demands Daisy become his temporary wife!
Swept into Rollo's world, Daisy's caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy's guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle...
Out-of-work actress Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother--even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming.
When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events take a wild turn--he demands Daisy become his temporary wife!
Swept into Rollo's world, Daisy's caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy's guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle...
224 pages, Mass Market Paperback
Published April 18, 2017
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September 25, 2018
An ok read. Good theme wanted more emotions.
September 3, 2023
Well I thoroughly enjoyed this story and particularly loved the hero Rollo (although I didn’t like his name!) and the heroine Daisy. Too often in Mills and Boon, I find myself loving the hero but disliking the heroine - or vice versa. It was fabulous to have 2 characters who were developed equally by the writer.
The development of their initial connection into real love was handled extremely well as it felt authentic! Rollo’s back story actually did explain his reservations and I loved the way Daisy could see how they had affected him. My only reservation was the heroine’s determination to see Rollo’s confession as a rejection of her. After the way she had dealt with him before, it would have made sense for her to confront him at the Dunmores house rather than run away. However, that’s a minor flaw. Another fabulously entertaining read from Louise Fuller.
The development of their initial connection into real love was handled extremely well as it felt authentic! Rollo’s back story actually did explain his reservations and I loved the way Daisy could see how they had affected him. My only reservation was the heroine’s determination to see Rollo’s confession as a rejection of her. After the way she had dealt with him before, it would have made sense for her to confront him at the Dunmores house rather than run away. However, that’s a minor flaw. Another fabulously entertaining read from Louise Fuller.
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November 12, 2018
Loved the blackmail premise and the way Rollo put Daisy in her place right away as a thief! Also love how she got closer to him little by little until their roles were basically reversed. By the end he practically worships her!
The only complaint I have, and it's not really a complaint, is that it's easy to see the author is an Englishwoman writing about America from the outside looking in. The way she describes New York City (and the Adirondacks) makes them sound more like places in a guidebook than places she's actually lived. But this was the only flaw in a lovely reading experience!
PS One year later: I enjoyed this book so much I grabbed REVENGE AT THE ALTAR the moment I saw it at WalMart!
The only complaint I have, and it's not really a complaint, is that it's easy to see the author is an Englishwoman writing about America from the outside looking in. The way she describes New York City (and the Adirondacks) makes them sound more like places in a guidebook than places she's actually lived. But this was the only flaw in a lovely reading experience!
PS One year later: I enjoyed this book so much I grabbed REVENGE AT THE ALTAR the moment I saw it at WalMart!
August 26, 2017
3/3.5 stars
May 4, 2017
Blackmailed Down the Aisle by Louise Fuller is a sensual and entertaining romance featuring a handsome and arrogant billionaire and a down to earth waitress who finds herself making a deal with the devil. Daisy Maddox will do anything for her twin brother David. Both of them work for Fleming Enterprises, but David’s gambling problems have escalated, such that he’d made a terrible mistake. He’d stolen a watch from their boss, Rollo Fleming, when he’d seen it in Rollo’s office. He’d had the intention of selling it to pay off some of his debts, but immediate remorse had set in upon going home, and he’d shared what he did with his sister Daisy.
Daisy came to live with her brother six months ago, still trying to find an acting job but settling for waitressing at Fleming events in the interim. She’s got a chance to return the watch to Rollo’s office during a late night party, and she’d have been successful – if the boss hadn’t returned home unexpectedly and surprised her in his office. Daisy’s attempts to lie her way out of trouble fail when Rollo reveals that he’d already known about David’s theft. But Rollo has an offer for her that she can’t refuse. He’s been trying to buy a building from a company whose owner places a lot of weight on family commitments in his business dealings. A wife is just what he needs to prove he values the same things. Rollo won’t press charges against David, or Daisy, if she’ll agree to marry him! It’s blackmail, pure and simple, and Daisy doesn’t have any other choice. But as they spend time together, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Can their fake relationship turn into something real?
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Daisy came to live with her brother six months ago, still trying to find an acting job but settling for waitressing at Fleming events in the interim. She’s got a chance to return the watch to Rollo’s office during a late night party, and she’d have been successful – if the boss hadn’t returned home unexpectedly and surprised her in his office. Daisy’s attempts to lie her way out of trouble fail when Rollo reveals that he’d already known about David’s theft. But Rollo has an offer for her that she can’t refuse. He’s been trying to buy a building from a company whose owner places a lot of weight on family commitments in his business dealings. A wife is just what he needs to prove he values the same things. Rollo won’t press charges against David, or Daisy, if she’ll agree to marry him! It’s blackmail, pure and simple, and Daisy doesn’t have any other choice. But as they spend time together, the lines between pretense and reality blur. Can their fake relationship turn into something real?
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A copy of this story was provided by the publisher for review.
December 11, 2024
❤TÍTULO: "Novia a la fuerza"
❤AUTORA: Louise Fuller
❤AÑO DE PUBLICACIÓN: 2017
❤AUDIOLIBRO: Canal: Mundoaudiolibro (YouTube)
❤OPINIÓN: Es una novela dentro de todo breve. El audiolibro dura poco y en un día perfectamente se puede escuchar.
Es una historia muy cliché pero entretenida. Seguimos la vida de Daisy, una joven que lo da todo por su hermano, a tal punto que se mete en un lío por el robo de un reloj que este cómete y ella trata de solucionar.
El reloj pertenece a un adinerado empresario, Rolf. Él le propondrá un matrimonio falso a Daisy para no meter preso a su hermano.
Obviamente es un romance de final feliz. No hay una gran trama detrás pero sí es entretenida, ese amor odio y el amor que florece poco a poco y a la vez se vuelve bien real, es muy lindo de seguir.
Ideal para pasar el tiempo o cuando estamos de viaje para matar el tiempo. Es sencillo así que no presenta ninguna complicación para comprender el lenguaje o la trama.
El audiolibro me gustó mucho. La forma de leer e interpretar la escena hizo que me metiera más en la historia y por lo que estuve viendo en ese canal hay varias historias más.
May 13, 2017
Happily Ever After all the angst, sexual tension, and doing everything for family. I'm sure this is fantasy because there are more people that wouldn't do what she did for family because of the repercussions to their life. Well written and it is my type of romance story.
November 27, 2017
Good writing but it feels like a patchwork of various storylines I read this year. Please read other reviews to balance this.
First her brother had a gambling habit and stole from his employer, a few books had the same kick-off, or a variation. Then Rello demands she marries her because he needs to impress some potential seller that he should be sold the home. I've already come across the story line one or twice this year. So it felt I already knew where this was going, there was no mystery. I know authors reuse tropes and storylines all the time, but if felt like that in this book, if that makes sense? It felt flat.
First her brother had a gambling habit and stole from his employer, a few books had the same kick-off, or a variation. Then Rello demands she marries her because he needs to impress some potential seller that he should be sold the home. I've already come across the story line one or twice this year. So it felt I already knew where this was going, there was no mystery. I know authors reuse tropes and storylines all the time, but if felt like that in this book, if that makes sense? It felt flat.
March 28, 2018
What's it to be—me, or the police?" Out-of-work (actress/waitress) Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother—even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming. When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events take a wild turn—he demands Daisy become his temporary wife! Swept into Rollo's world, Daisy's caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy's guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle…
May 25, 2017
Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother. More than just her brother, he's her twin, and she knows she must save him. Even though it puts herself at risk. Especially her heart.
Rollo Fleming is used to a dramatic flair from a woman. His mother had been one to use and manipulate, leaving him alone with his father. Taking his sister from his life. He does not want an actress in his life. But, he is sure Daisy can help him to win against the man stopping him from fulfilling his father's wish. A settled down man with a woman to love is just the image needed. And Daisy owes him.
Rollo Fleming is used to a dramatic flair from a woman. His mother had been one to use and manipulate, leaving him alone with his father. Taking his sister from his life. He does not want an actress in his life. But, he is sure Daisy can help him to win against the man stopping him from fulfilling his father's wish. A settled down man with a woman to love is just the image needed. And Daisy owes him.
February 17, 2018
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It was an okay read but I would have preferred the main female character to have been stronger, more positive in how she thought and what she did. Rollo, the male lead, was a more rounded character.
It was an okay read but I would have preferred the main female character to have been stronger, more positive in how she thought and what she did. Rollo, the male lead, was a more rounded character.
May 7, 2017
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. There's nothing like a Harlequin. Rollo and Daisy have come to an understanding. Blackmail and deception are the name of the game. Or is it love? A great read!
June 2, 2017
Very cute. One of the better Harlequins I've read lately!
July 25, 2017
Easy to read and entertaining, moves along quickly and has likeable characters.
July 29, 2018
Good book
November 28, 2018
This book was a very enjoyable read. The two main characters had intriguing backgrounds and the developing dynamics between them made the book difficult to put down.
May 22, 2019
I never really warmed to the guy. His damage was understandable, but he treated the woman badly for too long.
February 22, 2023
Premise is lame, story is readable.
June 19, 2024
2.75*
July 20, 2025
Rollo's a d*ck who needs a crazy amount of therapy.
April 5, 2018
Una historia que comenzó con una buena premisa pero que lamentablemente dejó mucho que desear con sus si y no, demasiado drama para mi gusto y una falta de romanticismo en la trama y que decir de lo poco convincente que fue él personaje masculino. No me gusto.
April 27, 2017
Really liked this book. Great read. A definite recommend !!!
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March 22, 2018What's it to be--me, or the police?"
Out-of-work actress Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother--even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming.
When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events take a wild turn--he demands Daisy become his temporary wife!
Swept into Rollo's world, Daisy's caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy's guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle.
Out-of-work actress Daisy Maddox would do anything for her brother--even sneak into a sleek New York office to return the watch he stole from billionaire Rollo Fleming.
When Rollo catches her red-handed, Daisy is completely at his mercy. But Rollo needs a wife to seal a deal, and events take a wild turn--he demands Daisy become his temporary wife!
Swept into Rollo's world, Daisy's caught in an intense tangle of emotions. And with every searing kiss, Daisy's guard melts, as she discovers there are unexpected, pleasurable advantages to being blackmailed down the aisle.
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